Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: T146895 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated VIntage Faux Pearl Necklace Condition Description: In very good condi...
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Matelasse Bag Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Matelasse Bag Brooch PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 151425 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Matelasse Bag Brooch Condition Description: Retails for $950 ...
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1981 Faux Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1981 Faux Baroque Pearl Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153272 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1981 Faux Baroque Pearl Necklace Condition Descri...
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Matelasse Multistrand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Matelasse Multistrand Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156584 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Matelasse Multistrand Necklace Condition Description:...
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Faux Pearl Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Faux Pearl Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156511 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Faux Pearl Pendant Condition Description: No house has shaped the...
Chanel Gold Plated Logo Clip On Earrings 1990s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Chanel gold plated clip on earrings, featuring the Chanel logo.
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Plated And Red Gripoix Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold plated and red gripoix earrings clip on Round shaped diameter 1.20"
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1995 Gripoix CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1995 Gripoix CC Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157465 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1995 Gripoix CC Earrings Condition Description: No house ha...
Chanel Gold-Plated 1980s Vintage Red Gripoix Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated 1980s Vintage Red Gripoix Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156816 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated 1980s Vintage Red Gripoix Earrings Condition Description: No hous...
Chanel Gold-Plated 2021 Faux Pearl & Strass CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated 2021 Faux Pearl & Strass CC Brooch PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156082 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated 2021 Faux Pearl & Strass CC Brooch Condition Descriptio...
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Plated Logo Ridged Clip On Earrings 1970s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Chanel gold plated clip on earrings, featuring the Chanel logo surrounded by a ridged design.
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold-Plated Metal Clip Earrings with Pearly Cabochon
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Gold-plated metal clip earrings with pearly cabochon.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Plated CC Hat Black Fuchsia Crystal Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Plated CC Hat Black Fuchsia Crystal Necklace *Marked 02 *Made in France -It's approximately 16".
Chanel Gold-Plated 2016 Resin & Faux Pearl Flower Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated 2016 Resin & Faux Pearl Flower Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157468 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated 2016 Resin & Faux Pearl Flower Earrings Condition De...
1994 Spring Collection Chanel Gold Plate Chain and CC Logo Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1994 spring collection Chanel gold plate chain and CC logo bracelet. Overall good vintage condition with minor signs of wear to the plating on the back and front, does not detract fr...
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Plated CC Black Crystal Double Leather Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Plated CC Black Crystal Double Leather Chain Necklace *Marked 17 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box and pouch -It is approximately 18" total length.
Vintage Chanel Gold Plated Clover Clip-on Earrings, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel gold plated clip-on earrings featuring the four leaf clover, one of Gabrielle Chanel’s lucky charms.
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Plated Knot Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Glasgow, GB
Gold plated knot bracelet from Chanel. 24ct gold plated chain with braided style knots and dangling interlocking 'CC' charm.
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Plated Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Gold plated metal bracelet.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Plated Interlocking CC Logo Cuff Links circa 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Gold Plated Interlocking CC Logo Cuff Links from the circa 1980s are a timeless emblem of luxury and sophisticated style.
Chanel Gold Plated CC Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Chanel Material: Gold Plated Dimensions: earrings measure 25mm in diameter Weight: 20.21 grams
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold-Plated Multi-Layer Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Gold Multi-Layer Necklace. Beautiful Chanel necklace with a COCO Chanel Pendant. This piece is a perfect statement of the brand attention to details and classiness making this...
Chanel Gold Plated Vintage Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL 1996 Collection Made in France Gold plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-...
Gold
CHANEL Gold Plated Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Chanel late 1980s Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch. Material: Gold tone Metal/ Gold Plated, Faux Pearl.
Chanel Gold-Plated Metal & Pearl Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold-plated metal clip earrings centered with a pearly cabochon.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Plated Vintage Quilted CC Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pi...
Gold
CHANEL Gold Plated CC Pendant Chain Necklace, 1997
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated 1997 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: chain length approx. 25" Comes with box IMP...
Gold
CHANEL gold-plated 23A DAKAR AFRICA PENDANT Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel chain necklace in gold-tone metal is a striking tribute to cultural elegance.
Vintage Chanel Gold Plated Hanging Flap Bag Motif PIN Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Chanel Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Gold Plated Length: 3.25 inches Width: 1.25 inches Weight: 18.04 grams CHANEL Designer made gold plated base metal, vintage circle broo...
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Gold Plated CC Infinity Pendant Necklace, 1993
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL 93 P Collection Made in France Gold plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 27” long Comes with box...
Gold
Vintage Chanel Gold Plated CC Logo Medallion Chain Necklace, 1984
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This authentic fabulous vintage Chanel chunky gold plated hammered medallion chain necklace has the interlocking CC's.
Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Plate Crystal Pavé Logo Brooch, F/W 2017, France
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chanel Fall/Winter 2017 brooch exemplifies Karl Lagerfeld’s continued exploration of logo-centric design infused with subversive, street-influenced elements. Rendered in a warm ...
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Plated Vintage Coco Mademoiselle Necklace, Circa 1970s-1980s
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated From the Late 1970's - Early 1980's Collection by Karl Lagerfeld The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measureme...
Gold
Chanel Gold Plated CC Clip-On Earrings, Late 20th Century, Italy
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel CC gold clip on earrings. These are classic earrings by Chanel that you will love! Made in France 0.6"L x 0.5"W x 0.6"H Condition Gently Used Scuff marks, scratc...
Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Gold-Plated Metal Clip Earrings Paved with Resin Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold-plated metal clip earrings paved with resin cabochons.
Chanel Gold Plated Metal and Red Glass Paste Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold plated metal and red glass paste clip earrings, paved with rhinestones.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold-Plated Strass & Faux Pearl CC Crown Drop Earrings, 2021
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
From the Fall 2021 Collection by Virginie Viard Gold-Plated Strass & Faux Pearl Hallmark tag on the back Made in France SIZE Length: 1.25" Width: 0.75" Condition Gently Used W...
Pearl, Gold
Chanel Gold Plated Faux Pearl Clip on Dangle Earrings Vintage France 1993
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
These fabulous pair of vintage Chanel long dangle clip on earrings have the twisted open pattern and are marked P 93 with a serial number and Chanel Made In France. These are from th...
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Logo Embossed Clip-On Earrings, 1990s, 1.2 Inches
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in rich gold-plated metal, each 1.2-inch domed earring is embossed with a repeating “CHANEL” logo that wraps seamlessly across the surface—capturing the bold, logo-driven aes...
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Plated CC Ribbon Tear Drop Ribbon Large 2 in 1 Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Ribbon Tear Drop Ribbon Large 2 in 1 Clip on Earrings *Marked 96 *Made in France -It's approximately 2.5" x 1.55".
Chanel Gold Baroque Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Gold plated Baroque Pearl Brooch is from the late 1980s, features a gold tone metal and faux pearl.
Gold Plate
CHANEL Vintage Gold Plated CC Filigree Medallion Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Beautiful and rare vintage gold cuff bracelet from CHANEL 100% authentic Made in France Signed, CHANEL Gold Plated Very good condition overall aside from light wear and scratches thr...
Gold
Chanel Gold-Tone Logo-Engraved Plate Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel gold-plated logo-engraved plate brooch featuring a front black engraved, back engraved logo to the rear, bar-pin fastening.
$449 / set
Chanel Gold Flap Bag Cufflinks 80s
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold-plated rhodium cufflinks with etched flap bag detail.
CHANEL Vintage Gold Plated CC Logo Medallion Flower Chain Necklace 1995
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This wonderful rare, 1995 Chanel gold plated cutout CC logo hammered medallion flower chain necklace has the interlocking CC’s with CHANEL writing all around the medallion flower.
Chanel 1990's Gold Plated Clip On Earrings With 3 Logo CC Ball Cluster Spheres
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
These ultra fabulous, unusual and sculptural signed period vintage Chanel gold plated 3 cluster ball or sphere clip on earrings are so chic.
Gold Plate
Chanel Necklace With Medallion
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chanel gold plated necklace, chain-link, gothic style medallion with synthetic gemstones and pearls.
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel 1994 Sun Brooch Pin with Interlocking CCs
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Ardmore, PA
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated 1994 Sun Brooch Pin with Interlocking CCs Karl Lagerfeld Collection Excellent Condition
Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
This scarce piece is a Vintage CHANEL gold plated necklace composed of double twisted chains.
Gold Plate
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Medallion Chain Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Chain measurement approx.: 29 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Coco Perfume Chain-Link Multi Strand Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Chain link closure Measurements approx.: Chain Length 30" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pi...
CHANEL Vintage Red Leather Gold Chain Link CC Logo Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: 28" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may s...
Chanel Vintage Gold Coin CC Rue Cambon Paris Multistrand Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: chain length 36" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece ...
Chanel Vintage Gold Dome CC Link Station Necklace with Pearl Drops
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Rare 1980's vintage Chanel gold plated dome CC logo link necklace with faux pearl charm drops Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition s...
Gold
Chanel By Lagerfeld Logo Plate & Medallion Coin Gold-Tone Chainlink Belt, SS1988
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Timeless late 80s (from Spring-Summer 1988 collection) Chanel gold plated metal chain-link belt with embossed "CC Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Paris" medallion and iconic "CHANEL" plate.
Chanel Magnifying Glass Gold Plated Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Chanel Magnifying Glass Gold Plated Pendant is a stunning embodiment of elegance and style.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 24K Gold Plated Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage 24K Gold Plated Sautoir Necklace- mint condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Clover Motif Gold-Plated Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Ardmore, PA
Vintage Chanel Clover Motif Gold-Plated Brooch Pin Autumn/Winter 1996 Collection Excellent Condition
Gold Plate
Chanel 1980s 24K Gold Plated CC Chain Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from luxurious 24K gold plated metal, this brooch features the iconic Chanel CC logo composed of gold plated chain, adding a classic yet edgy touch to its design.
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Metal Necklace, 1960's
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold plated metal necklace.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
Beautiful Chanel Gold Plated Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely pair of Chanel gold plated earrings with fake pearl. Good condition but the mother peral presents a small sign of wear ( see photo 3) Diameter 4 cm Awesome collector piece
Unavailable
A 1990s Slim Chanel Gold Plated Bangle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A 1990s Slim Chanel Gold Plated Bangle
Chanel Gold-Plated Quilted Logo Earrings, 1988
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Quilted Clip-On Logo Earrings.
Gold Plate
1994 Chanel Gold-Plated 2.55 Quilted Handbag Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Pendant Necklace. This stylish piece by Chanel features the iconic 2.55 handbag as a gold-plated pendant on a chain.
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1994 Chanel Gold-Plated Round Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Round Clip-On Logo Earrings. These very stylish earrings by Chanel were crafted for the 1994 Autumn / Winter Collection.
Gold Plate
1970's Chanel Gold-Plated 'Gold Nugget' Pin
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Pin. This stylish pin by Chanel dates back from the 1970’s.
Gold Plate
1988 Chanel Gold-Plated Texturized Round Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Logo Clip-On Earrings. These amazing looking earrings by Chanel were made in 1988 (collection 25).
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold-Plated Round Pearl Earrings, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Pearl Gold-Plated Clip-on Earrings. A pair of Chanel earrings dating back from the 1980’s.
Gold Plate
1993 Chanel Gold-Plated Heart-Shaped Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Heart-Shaped Gold-Plated Logo Clip-On Earrings.
Gold Plate
1996 Chanel Gold-Plated Clover-Shaped Logo Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Label / Designer: Chanel Period: Circa 1996 Origin: France Material: Gold-Plated Metal Condition: Excellent Measurements (approximately) Chain Length: 61cm / 24’’ Pendant: 5cm x...
Gold Plate
1990s Chanel large cc gold plated and diamante clip on earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Chanel Gold plated and crystal clip on earrings in the classic CC twist lock logo complete with diamantes throughout.
Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage Chanel Handbag Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
An early pair of vintage Chanel gold-plated quilted handbag clip-on earrings.
Gold Plate, Base Metal
1988 Chanel Large Gold-Plated Textured Round Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Logo Clip-On Earrings. These amazing looking earrings by Chanel were made in 1988 (collection 25).
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Chain Necklace ca. 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Consign of the Times presents this authentic vintage Chanel gold plated chain necklace. Vintage circa 1970s. 17” full length.
Chanel 1980s Gold Plated Medallion Vintage Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wigan, GB
Whilst adhering to the quintessentially Eighties taste for gold, De Castellane was also known for staying true to the heritage of Chanel too.
Gold Plate
Chanel 1980s Gold Plated Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1980s Gold Plated Clip On Earrings featuring the classic wheatsheaf symbol of wealth.
Gold Plate
Chanel 1980s Gold Plated Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1980s Gold Plated Clip On Earrings featuring the classic wheatsheaf symbol of wealth.
Gold Plate
1994 Chanel Faux Pearl Gold-Plated Flower Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Faux Pearl Flower Clip-On Earrings. Made for the 1994 Autumn / Winter collection, these beautiful earrings by Chanel are made in gold-plated metal.
Gold Plate
Chanel 1990s 24 Karat Gold Plated Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1990s (1997 A) 24 Karat Gold Plated Pendant Necklace on chunky gold plated chain.
Gold Plate
Chanel 1980s Baroque Design Gold Plated Vintage Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wigan, GB
Condition Report: Excellent The Details... These large, gold plated, circular earrings feature an embossed baroque style design around their outer edge.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage Belt gold plated
By Chanel
Located in Lugano, CH
Chanel Vintage Belt gold plated, length 75 cm. Completed with original box and dustbag.
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Nice pair of Chanel vintage arrings in gold plated metal. good condition, some light signs of use Clip on system
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Nice pair of Chanel vintage arrings in gold plated metal. good condition, some light signs of use Clip on system
Vintage 1985 Chanel Sagitario Sagittarius Medallion Necklace 24k Gold Plated
By Chanel
Located in West Sussex, GB
The Details: Necklace Length: 83cm / 33 inches Medallion / Pendant Diameter: 6cm Material: 24k Yellow Gold Plated Base Metal Condition : Very good vintage condition.
Gold Plate
1980s Chanel Leather and Gold Plate Large Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
Guaranteed authentic Chanel earrings Sourced in Paris 1980s Clip On Leather and Gold Plate Approximately 1.2 inches wide.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
W 1.25 in L 1.13 in
Chanel France Vintage Gold-Plated Equestrian Horse Ride Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, QC
Chanel France vintage gold plated equestrian horse rider clip-on earrings.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
W 2.37 in Dm 7.29 in
1980's Chanel 'Etruscan' Rhinestone Embellished Gold-Plated Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Rhinestone Embellished Gold-Plated Cuff Bracelet.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 0.52 in D 0.52 in Dm 1.19 in
Chanel Color Stone Earring 18 Karat Gold Plated Vintage Clip on
By Chanel
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
These mesmerizing vintage Chanel color stone earrings feature green tone stone as centers and it is 18 Karat gold plated.
18k Gold, Gold Plate
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.
The rare looks nabbed by the pop star’s stylist are perfectly in tune with her new song, “Chanel.”
The artists put fresh spins on pieces from the ’90s and early aughts.
Hailey Bieber, Chase Sui Wonders and Kendall Jenner are among the stars recontextualizing the look.
The vintage piece was worn by Jamie Lee Curtis nearly 40 years ago.
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.