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Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Chain Around Logo Pochette
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Chain Around Logo Pochette

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Chain Around Logo Pochette

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Chain Around Logo Pochette Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1547 Brand

Category

2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black CC Logo Suspenders Braces 106c6
Chanel Black CC Logo Suspenders Braces 106c6

Chanel Black CC Logo Suspenders Braces 106c6

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 43.5" Width: 1.75" Height: 43.5" Shortest to Longest Strap Length: 28"-43.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessori...

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20th Century Miscellaneous

Chanel Black Nylon Microfiber Large CC Logo Tote
Chanel Black Nylon Microfiber Large CC Logo Tote

Chanel Black Nylon Microfiber Large CC Logo Tote

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Nylon Microfiber Large CC Logo Gym Travel Sport Bag Year: 2008 {16 Years Vintage} Black

Category

Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel White CC Logo Two-Piece Bikini - Size 38
Chanel White CC Logo Two-Piece Bikini - Size 38

Chanel White CC Logo Two-Piece Bikini - Size 38

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel White CC Logo Two-Piece Bikini Sz. 38 – Very Good Condition Description: Elegant Chanel two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bikinis

Chanel 2020 White Calfskin Perforated Leather Logo Sneakers
Chanel 2020 White Calfskin Perforated Leather Logo Sneakers

Chanel 2020 White Calfskin Perforated Leather Logo Sneakers

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Chanel 2020 White Calfskin Perforated Leather Logo Sneakers are a sleek and sophisticated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Chanel Pink Denim Interlocking CC Logo Espadrille Mules
Chanel Pink Denim Interlocking CC Logo Espadrille Mules

Chanel Pink Denim Interlocking CC Logo Espadrille Mules

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the exquisite Chanel Pink Denim Interlocking CC Logo Espadrille Mules, a perfect blend

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Slippers

Chanel Sunglasses Vintage 90's Paris CC Logo
Chanel Sunglasses Vintage 90's Paris CC Logo

Chanel Sunglasses Vintage 90's Paris CC Logo

By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

: Round Logo Sunglasses - Year: 90's - Condition: Good Fashion statements, Chanel’s eyewear float between

Category

1990s European Sunglasses

Chanel No5 & 'CC' Logo Fantasy Tweed Leather Bag
Chanel No5 & 'CC' Logo Fantasy Tweed Leather Bag

Chanel No5 & 'CC' Logo Fantasy Tweed Leather Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel No5 & 'CC' Logo Fantasy Tweed Leather Bag Black & white tweed bag with embroidered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black and Fuschia Logo Cap Toe Pump
Chanel Black and Fuschia Logo Cap Toe Pump

Chanel Black and Fuschia Logo Cap Toe Pump

$395

Size: EU 36, best fits 5.5/6

Chanel Black and Fuschia Logo Cap Toe Pump

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel suede pump in the classic contrast cap toe design in deep fuchsia pink and black. Stitched

Category

2010s Italian Heels

Chanel Brown Leather Ankle Boots, Silver Logo, Size 38
Chanel Brown Leather Ankle Boots, Silver Logo, Size 38

Chanel Brown Leather Ankle Boots, Silver Logo, Size 38

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel Brown Ankle Boots Silver Logo Block Heel Size 38 2013 Karl Lagerfeld Description: Chanel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ankle Boots

Chanel Fall 2019 19B CC Logo Ribbed Knit Dress
Chanel Fall 2019 19B CC Logo Ribbed Knit Dress

Chanel Fall 2019 19B CC Logo Ribbed Knit Dress

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous Chanel CC logo ribbed silk knit midi dress form the Fall 2019 19B collection. Unworn. Made

Category

2010s French Maxi Dresses

Chanel S/S 2002 nylon logo runway backpack
Chanel S/S 2002 nylon logo runway backpack

Chanel S/S 2002 nylon logo runway backpack

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Chanel Spring Summer 2002 backpack (7 series) collector runway bag, nylon fabric and some

Category

Early 2000s French Backpacks

CHANEL Collectors CC Logo Vintage Puffer Jacket 40 FR
CHANEL Collectors CC Logo Vintage Puffer Jacket 40 FR

CHANEL Collectors CC Logo Vintage Puffer Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Rare Collectible CC Logo Lettering Puffer Jacket — Early 2000s Collection · Karl Lagerfeld

Category

Early 2000s Jackets

Chanel White Quilted Embroidered Black CC Logo Sweater
Chanel White Quilted Embroidered Black CC Logo Sweater

Chanel White Quilted Embroidered Black CC Logo Sweater

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel white quilted pullover sweater from A/W 2005. - Embroidered black CC logo. - Size 42

Category

Early 2000s French Pullovers

Chanel 38 White Leather Logo Print Dad Sandals
Chanel 38 White Leather Logo Print Dad Sandals

Chanel 38 White Leather Logo Print Dad Sandals

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Chanel white leather dad sandals with cream colored prints. Sought after style. In worn condition

Category

2010s Sandals

CHANEL Lavender Tweed Jacket With CC Logo 38 FR
CHANEL Lavender Tweed Jacket With CC Logo 38 FR

CHANEL Lavender Tweed Jacket With CC Logo 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Lavender Tweed Jacket with CC Logo Lapels & Jewel Buttons — Fall 2021 Runway, Virginie

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel, 19P pink lycra CC logo low top trainers
Chanel, 19P pink lycra CC logo low top trainers

Chanel, 19P pink lycra CC logo low top trainers

By Chanel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Chanel, 19P pink lycra CC logo low top trainers. The item is in very good condition and comes with

Category

2010s French Shoes

Chanel Paris / Singapore CC Logo Camellias Dress 34 FR
Chanel Paris / Singapore CC Logo Camellias Dress 34 FR

Chanel Paris / Singapore CC Logo Camellias Dress 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Collectible CC Logo and Camellia Dress — Paris / SINGAPORE Cruise Collection 2014 · by

Category

2010s Cocktail Dresses

NEW Chanel White Grey Logo Cashmere CC Shawl
NEW Chanel White Grey Logo Cashmere CC Shawl

NEW Chanel White Grey Logo Cashmere CC Shawl

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel brand new cashmere and silk white and grey logo design shawl. Care tag.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

Chanel Chain Gold-Tone Belt with Interlocking CC Logo
Chanel Chain Gold-Tone Belt with Interlocking CC Logo

Chanel Chain Gold-Tone Belt with Interlocking CC Logo

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A timeless and highly versatile accessory from the House of Chanel, this double chain belt embodies

Category

Early 2000s Belts

Chanel Vintage Double Breasted Logo Silk Red Dress
Chanel Vintage Double Breasted Logo Silk Red Dress

Chanel Vintage Double Breasted Logo Silk Red Dress

By Chanel

Located in Naples, FL

Chanel Vintage Logo Double Breasted Dress Vintage red and multi-color dress by Chanel. Floral

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel,  high top cc logo tennis sneakers with tweed
Chanel,  high top cc logo tennis sneakers with tweed

Chanel, high top cc logo tennis sneakers with tweed

By Chanel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Chanel, Suede/leather high top cc logo tennis sneakers with tweed in size 38.5. This item has been

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Chanel Resort 2022 Logo Knit T-Shirt Layered Dress
Chanel Resort 2022 Logo Knit T-Shirt Layered Dress

Chanel Resort 2022 Logo Knit T-Shirt Layered Dress

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Super cool rock chick inspired Chanel t-shirt and knit dress from the Cruise 2022 collection - Look

Category

2010s French Casual Dresses

Chanel 2022 Black & White Enamel Gold Plated Logo Belt
Chanel 2022 Black & White Enamel Gold Plated Logo Belt

Chanel 2022 Black & White Enamel Gold Plated Logo Belt

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel 2022 Black & White Enamel Gold Plated Logo Belt PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 140394 Listing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belts

CHANEL Wool Metallic CC Logo Biker Jacket FR34 XS
CHANEL Wool Metallic CC Logo Biker Jacket FR34 XS

CHANEL Wool Metallic CC Logo Biker Jacket FR34 XS

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 100% wool black metallic coated CC logo back tubular padded biker jacket FR34 XS Reference

Category

2010s Italian Jackets

New Chanel CC Logo Cashmere Blend Throw Blanket
New Chanel CC Logo Cashmere Blend Throw Blanket

New Chanel CC Logo Cashmere Blend Throw Blanket

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel brand new in unused condition oversize blanket/throw. 3.6 lbs of cashmere . Light pilling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Textiles and Quilts

CHANEL Black CC Logo Patch Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL Black CC Logo Patch Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL Black CC Logo Patch Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Iconic Chanel black tweed jacket with CC Embroidered Patch, ~ A museum-worthy investment in

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel Python Skin 'CC' Logo & Bow Detail Ballet Flats
Chanel Python Skin 'CC' Logo & Bow Detail Ballet Flats

Chanel Python Skin 'CC' Logo & Bow Detail Ballet Flats

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Python Skin 'CC' Logo & Bow Detail Ballet Flats  Light blue grey metallic ballet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Chanel XL Black Sports Logo Messenger Bag 92cz418s
Chanel XL Black Sports Logo Messenger Bag 92cz418s

Chanel XL Black Sports Logo Messenger Bag 92cz418s

$1,382

H 12.5 in W 4.5 in L 18.5 in

Chanel XL Black Sports Logo Messenger Bag 92cz418s

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Chanel XL Black Sports Logo Messenger Bag 92cz418s Date Code/Serial Number: 8610376 Made In: Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2022 Graffiti Logo Printed Denim Jeans - Size 36
Chanel 2022 Graffiti Logo Printed Denim Jeans - Size 36

Chanel 2022 Graffiti Logo Printed Denim Jeans - Size 36

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Elevate your wardrobe with these stylish Chanel Graffiti Logo Printed Denim Jeans from the 2022

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jeans

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1990-2000s logo print casket hat
CHANEL Pre-Owned 1990-2000s logo print casket hat

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1990-2000s logo print casket hat

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1990-2000s logo print casket hat Chanel displays its bold logo on the front of

Category

1990s French Hats

Chanel, 19P pink lycra CC logo low top trainers
Chanel, 19P pink lycra CC logo low top trainers

Chanel, 19P pink lycra CC logo low top trainers

By Chanel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Chanel, 19P pink lycra CC logo low top trainers. The item is in very good condition and comes with

Category

2010s Shoes

Chanel Red Medallion Logo Print Linen Scarf circa 1980s
Chanel Red Medallion Logo Print Linen Scarf circa 1980s

Chanel Red Medallion Logo Print Linen Scarf circa 1980s

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Chanel Red Medallion Logo Print Linen Scarf from the circa 1980s is a striking vintage accessory

Category

Late 20th Century Scarves

Chanel Pink Rose Leather Belt CC Logo Size 85
Chanel Pink Rose Leather Belt CC Logo Size 85

Chanel Pink Rose Leather Belt CC Logo Size 85

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Elevate your style with this authentic Chanel pink rose leather belt featuring the iconic CC logo

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belts

Vintage "CHANEL" ID Logo Chunky Gold Chain Statement Belt
Vintage "CHANEL" ID Logo Chunky Gold Chain Statement Belt

Vintage "CHANEL" ID Logo Chunky Gold Chain Statement Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

Vintage chunky gold CHANEL name plate Chain-Link belt which can also be styled as a collar necklace

Category

Late 20th Century Belts

CHANEL CC Logo Metallic Silver Fingerless Gloves - Size 7
CHANEL CC Logo Metallic Silver Fingerless Gloves - Size 7

CHANEL CC Logo Metallic Silver Fingerless Gloves - Size 7

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Elevate your style with these stunning CHANEL fingerless gloves! Featuring the iconic CC logo in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Gloves

CHANEL Cubism Inspired Cardigan with Logo Buttons 36 FR
CHANEL Cubism Inspired Cardigan with Logo Buttons 36 FR

CHANEL Cubism Inspired Cardigan with Logo Buttons 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ A symphony of cubism-inspired lines and luxury, this CHANEL cardigan in deep navy cashmere

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel Deauville Studded Caviar Leather Logo Large Tote Bag
Chanel Deauville Studded Caviar Leather Logo Large Tote Bag

Chanel Deauville Studded Caviar Leather Logo Large Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

We Adore - Chanel Deauville Studded Caviar Leather Logo Large Tote Bag Black caviar leather tote

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

1993 Iconic CHANEL Address Logo Plate Link Belt
1993 Iconic CHANEL Address Logo Plate Link Belt

1993 Iconic CHANEL Address Logo Plate Link Belt

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Iconic Chanel address metal plate. - Chanel CC charm at the

Category

1990s French Belts

Chanel Two-Tone CC logo Leather Boots - Size 40.5
Chanel Two-Tone CC logo Leather Boots - Size 40.5

Chanel Two-Tone CC logo Leather Boots - Size 40.5

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel – Two-Tone Leather Boots with Heels – Size 40.5 Condition: Very good Condition notes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Boots

Chanel Purple Ombre Lens CC Logo Rimless Sunglasses c2000s
Chanel Purple Ombre Lens CC Logo Rimless Sunglasses c2000s

Chanel Purple Ombre Lens CC Logo Rimless Sunglasses c2000s

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chanel Purple Lens CC Logo Arm Sunglasses c2000s in excellent vintage condition. Purple gradient

Category

Early 2000s Sunglasses

Chanel Low Wedge Suede Sandals With 'CC' Logo Detail
Chanel Low Wedge Suede Sandals With 'CC' Logo Detail

Chanel Low Wedge Suede Sandals With 'CC' Logo Detail

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Low Wedge Suede Sandals With 'CC' Logo Detail Red sandals crafted from suede adorned with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Chanel Rainbow Quilted Nylon Small Letter Logo Flap Bag
Chanel Rainbow Quilted Nylon Small Letter Logo Flap Bag

Chanel Rainbow Quilted Nylon Small Letter Logo Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Rowland Heights, CA

Chanel Rainbow Quilted Nylon Small Logo Flap Bag – 2021 Bold, rare, and irresistibly playful, this

Category

2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Green Ombre Lens CC Logo Rimless Sunglasses c2000s
Chanel Green Ombre Lens CC Logo Rimless Sunglasses c2000s

Chanel Green Ombre Lens CC Logo Rimless Sunglasses c2000s

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chanel Green Lens CC Logo Arm Sunglasses c2000s in very good vintage condition. Green gradient

Category

Early 2000s Sunglasses

Chanel 'CC' Logo & Chain Detail Leather Cork Wedge Sandals
Chanel 'CC' Logo & Chain Detail Leather Cork Wedge Sandals

Chanel 'CC' Logo & Chain Detail Leather Cork Wedge Sandals

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel 'CC' Logo & Chain Detail Leather Cork Wedge Sandals Khaki/brown open-toe wedges crafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Chanel 'CC' Logo Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote Bag
Chanel 'CC' Logo Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote Bag

Chanel 'CC' Logo Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel 'CC' Logo Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote Bag Burgundy shoulder bag crafted in iconic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Multi Plaque CC Logos Waist Belt Fanny Pack
Chanel Multi Plaque CC Logos Waist Belt Fanny Pack

Chanel Multi Plaque CC Logos Waist Belt Fanny Pack

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 1991 Vintage Rare Multi Plaque CC Logos Waist Belt Fanny Pack Bum Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33

Category

1990s French Belt Bags

Chanel Colour-Block Top With 'CC' Logo Pearl Buttons
Chanel Colour-Block Top With 'CC' Logo Pearl Buttons

Chanel Colour-Block Top With 'CC' Logo Pearl Buttons

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Colour-Block Top With 'CC' Logo Pearl Buttons Striped colour-block designed sleeveless top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Blouses

Chanel Gold Vintage Weave CC Logo Chain Link Belt
Chanel Gold Vintage Weave CC Logo Chain Link Belt

Chanel Gold Vintage Weave CC Logo Chain Link Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Made in France Collection 29 Gold Plated Measurements approx.: Length 30" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may show signs of...

Category

Late 19th Century Belts

CHANEL 2000s Collectors CC Logo Vibrant Puffer Jacket 44 FR
CHANEL 2000s Collectors CC Logo Vibrant Puffer Jacket 44 FR

CHANEL 2000s Collectors CC Logo Vibrant Puffer Jacket 44 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Collector’s Multi-Logo Puffer Jacket
~ Rare Connoisseur’s Gem from the 2000s Era of Karl

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel Black Mini Logo Satin Silk Texturized Shoulder Tote
Chanel Black Mini Logo Satin Silk Texturized Shoulder Tote

Chanel Black Mini Logo Satin Silk Texturized Shoulder Tote

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Satin Silk Texturized Mini Vintage Logo Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware CC

Category

1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL Paris / DUBAI CC Logo Vibrant Mosaic Suit 36 FR
CHANEL Paris / DUBAI CC Logo Vibrant Mosaic Suit 36 FR

CHANEL Paris / DUBAI CC Logo Vibrant Mosaic Suit 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Chanel Mosaic CC Logo Suit — Paris // Dubai Cruise 2015 Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A

Category

2010s Trouser Pant Suits

Chanel Paris / Dubai CC Logo Kaleidoscopic T-Shirt 38 FR
Chanel Paris / Dubai CC Logo Kaleidoscopic T-Shirt 38 FR

Chanel Paris / Dubai CC Logo Kaleidoscopic T-Shirt 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ A tapestry of Arabian nights immortalised in this Chanel CC Logo T-Shirt from Paris / DUBAI 2015

Category

2010s Pullovers

CHANEL Runway Paris / Byzance CC Logo Mosaic Trousers 44 FR
CHANEL Runway Paris / Byzance CC Logo Mosaic Trousers 44 FR

CHANEL Runway Paris / Byzance CC Logo Mosaic Trousers 44 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Collectible “Leather Mosaic Trousers” — Look #1 from Paris / Byzance Métiers d’Art

Category

2010s Pants

Vintage 1992 CHANEL Iconic Logo Leather Chain Drop Sunglasses
Vintage 1992 CHANEL Iconic Logo Leather Chain Drop Sunglasses

Vintage 1992 CHANEL Iconic Logo Leather Chain Drop Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1992 CHANEL Iconic Logo Leather Chain Drop Sunglasses As seen on Rihanna, Amber Rose and

Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

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Chanel Logo For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chanel logo you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel logo may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Chanel Logo?

The price for a chanel logo starts at $123 and tops out at $17,925, and on average, selling for $1,200.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

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.