CHANEL coral pink leather 22S FUNKY TOWN SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Funky Town small flap bag is crafted from coral pink quilted lambskin leather, offering a playful yet sophisticated look.
CHANEL coral pink leather 22S FUNKY TOWN SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Funky Town small flap bag is crafted from coral pink quilted lambskin leather, offering a playful yet sophisticated look.
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 6.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink ...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 7", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink In...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin CC Funky Town Flap Bag Large
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Chanel shoulder classic bag is constructed of soft, supple quilted lambskin leather in black. It features an oversized gold chain link shoulder strap threaded with leather and a...
Chanel 2014 Resin Padlock Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hard to miss, this amazing necklace is perfect for every collector to pair with their favorite Chanel tweed or funky streetwear look! Padlock is 2"x3"
Chanel Pink Canvas Mini Bucket Bag Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Lined with black lambskin leather and stamped with "CHANEL- PARIS" on the interior. Thin gold chain. Looks adorable worn with your favorite Chanel tweed or funky 1990s crop top!
Chanel Runway Fringed Tweed Dress Resort 2018
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Timeless and chic, this Chanel piece will pair perfectly with funky Chanel tennis shoes and your best 90s versace sunnies!
Chanel Sport 2007 Fall/Winter Black Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Timeless and chic, this Chanel dress is perfect to layer with your favorite Chanel turtleneck or funky Moschino bag!
Chanel 2015 Black Patent Leather Milk Carton Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A true collectible, this bag will pair perfectly with your favorite Chanel tweed or funky Moschino dress and Cartier bling!
Dolce & Gabbana Pinstripe Suit
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Classic with an edge, this set looks great together or separate paired with your favorite Chanel sneakers or funky heels! Measurements: Blazer: Marked a size 40 Bust: 40" Length:...
Valentino Floral Off Shoulder Blouse
By Valentino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect to pair with your best Levi's and funky Chanel boots!
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Ruffled Organza Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A true timeless vintage piece from YSl, this dress is perfect to pair with your favorite YSL handbag and a funky pair of Chanel heels or boots! Marked a size 40.
Chanel 18 Karat White Gold 5-Row Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby Ring
By Chanel
Located in Dallas, TX
Fashionable and funky, this Chanel 5-Row diamond, pink sapphire, and ruby ring is just fun to wear!
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Chanel Mint Terry Cloth Cropped Jacket
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fun and funky Chanel mint green terry cloth cropped classic style jacket from the late 1980s.
Missoni Geometric Lame Knit Romper
By Missoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect for a day by the pool or to go out, this romper will pair great with your favorite oversized Chanel sunnies sandals or funky wedges! Marked a size 40.
Chanel Funky Town Chain Hobo Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.0", Width 9", Depth 2.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Chain Hobo Quilted Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color:...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 6", Width 6.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leath...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 6", Width 8", Depth 2.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large Exterior Material: Leathe...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 6.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large Exterior Material: Leathe...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 6", Width 8", Depth 2.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leathe...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 7", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large Exterior Material: Leathe...
Chanel Funky Town Flap Bag CC Embossed Quilted Denim Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 9.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag CC Embossed Quilted Denim Medium Exterior Ma...
Chanel Silk tie by Funky Finders
By Chanel
Located in Stamford, CT
Signature silk tie with classic motif. Navy blue with golden yellow dots prints. Features single subdued single logo:" Chanel.Paris", label is intact.
Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 6.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color:...
Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 6.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Funky Town Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color:...
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Vanity
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Use this sweet little bite of Chanel as a vanity or funky shoulder bag, or trade off between both!
Chanel Classic Flap Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Made with tweed, canvas and leather in a stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, c...
Chanel Classic Flap Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Made with tweed, canvas and leather in a stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, c...
Chanel Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast stitching,...
Chanel Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in a stand-out pink multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's classic flap bag features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast stitching, ...
Chanel Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in a stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap bag features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast stit...
Chanel Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in a stand-out blue multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast sti...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in blue denim in stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contr...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in multicolor tweed, canvas and leather patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap bag features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap,...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in stand-out blue multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast stitc...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast stitching,...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in stand-out multicolor tweed, canvas and leather patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap bag features woven-in leather chain shoul...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's classic flap bag features woven-in leather chain strap, contrast stitching, CC turn lock closure and s...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast stitching,...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast stitching,...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast stitching,...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Excellently crafted in stand-out multicolor tweed, canvas and leather patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap bag features woven-in leather chain shoul...
Chanel Multicolor Patchwork Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag, 2012
By Chanel
Located in Milan, IT
Excellently crafted in stand-out multicolor patchwork design, this funky take on Chanel's traditional classic flap features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, contrast stitching,...
Chanel Graffiti Stud CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A funky Chanel CC brooch with spray paint tonal detail.
Gold Plate
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 153031 MSRP: 11300.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never g...
CHANEL coral pink leather 2017 17P TRENDY CC SMALL Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Trendy CC Small Top Handle Bag in coral pink lambskin with gold hardware and metal plate engraved with "CHANEL" on the top of the flap. The design features the ...
Chanel Small Pink Trendy CC Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish pink Chanel Small Trendy CC Flap Bag. The exterior of this Trendy is crafted with pink lambskin leather in the signature diamond style stitching and gold tone hardware. It ...
Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag is a quintessential piece of luxury that exudes femininity and timeless charm. This handbag is crafted from dura...
$2,985Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Pink Caviar Petite Timeless Tote Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel pink caviar quilted leather petite timeless tote bag from year 2000 to 2002 collection. Featuring two gold hardware chain straps. - Chanel gold hardware zip closure. - O...
$8,950
H 6 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 2004 Sakura Pink Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 69284
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69284 The Chanel 2004 Sakura Pink Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW is arguably one of the most famous pinks released by Chanel in Lagerfeld's history, and hard...
$13,500
H 6 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
New Chanel Vintage Pink Sakura Caviar Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 69055
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69055 One of the most coveted of vintage Chanel flaps, more 20 years old and in NEW condition. In "Rose Sakura" pink caviar leather and 24k gold plated hardware. In ca...
$9,900
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 2006 Vintage Sakura Pink Small Classic Double Flap Bag 24k GHW 69165
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69165 The vintage "sakura" bubble gum pink with the sturdy pebbled vintage caviar and 24k gold plated harware is a true collector's bag, and in condition that is not ref...
Chanel Vintage Double CC Turnlock Small Pink Lambskin Leather 2Way Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Double CC Turnlock Small Pink Lambskin Leather 2Way Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This ultra rare exquisite Chanel h...
Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag Product Details CB1688 Brand: Chanel Model: Square Mini Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: 8859251 Age...
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Flap Bag SKU: 150009 MSRP: 5200.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never goes out of ...
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB906 Brand: Chanel Model: Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: 30544...
$6,979
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 1996 Vintage Pink Lambskin Leather Small Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4951 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Type: T...
Chanel Dark Pink Shiny Aged Calfskin Quilted Nano Kelly Shopper
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Dark Pink Shiny Aged Calfskin Quilted Nano Kelly Shopper SKU: Z156067 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion landscape qui...
Chanel 2019 Pink Quilted Lambskin A Real Catch Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin A Real Catch Classic Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5130 Brand: Chanel Model: A Real Catch Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Top Handle, Shoulder, Cr...
Chanel Small Flap Phone Holder Pink Quilted Lambskin w/Camellia Chain
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel Small Flap Phone Holder in pink quilted lambskin presents a refined interpretation of everyday functionality through the lens of the house’s most recognizable design langu...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
Fall 1991 Chanel Runway Documented Pink Boucle Wool Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This vibrant pink jacket walked the runway as part of Chanel’s lauded Fall 1991 'Hip Hop' collection. This collection marked a turn in the aesthetic of the fashion label, as Karl Lag...
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Logo Letters Shopper XL Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL Logo Canvas Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware CC logo hardware details Two large front pockets Interior black lambskin lining Large interior center zippered pocket F...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
$2,425
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit comprising: button up shirt with embroidered orb, and high waisted mini skirt. Spring-Summer 1994
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress IT 42
$9,920
H 7.9 in W 17.7 in L 4.3 in
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag W 17.7 x H 7.9 x D 4.3 " Handle Drop. 11.8 " Similar bag from the same collection (slightly smaller and...
Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag Year 2006 {VINTAGE 17 Years} 13"W x 8"H x 7.5"D Made in Italy
$4,325
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring-Summer 1991
$6,920
H 8 in W 13 in D 8 in
Chanel Timeless Logo Retro Vintage 90s Mesh Sport Expandable Gym Beach Dark Navy
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Medium sized Chanel black mesh sport bag with expandable snap detail 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Lambskin leather detail Rubber Chanel stamped logo Zipper closure Interi...
$12,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Rabbit Muff CC Logo Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black satin lining Chain drop: 19" inches Made in Italy
$9,920
H 6 in W 2 in L 9 in
Chanel Minaudière Double Circle 70s Style Runway Rare Black & Metallic Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gold lambskin Chanel and white patent leather 70's style clutch with white cc enamel detail 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Gold Hardware Double kiss-lock closure Interior white satin linin...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.
In the hands of Karl Lagerfeld, even running errands became a chic exercise.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
How do you tell if a Chanel purse is a knockoff or the real deal? We spoke with handbag experts Alexa Ridolfi and Gerry Gallagher about how to authenticate a Chanel bag. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where all our sellers are highly vetted.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.