CHANEL 16K$ Jewel Embellished Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Museum-Grade Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Embellishment — — Ad Campaign of Fall 2011 “Lonely Day” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld – With a boutique valuation originally surpas...
CHANEL 16K$ Runway Fall 2011 Jewel Embellished Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Museum-Grade Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Embellishment — — Ad Campaign of Fall 2011 “Lonely Day” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ With a boutique valuation originally surpa...
Unavailable
H 9 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
CHANEL Vintage 90s Square Front Pocket Camera CC Small Crossbody / Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Excellent - Vintage 90s Square Front Pocket Camera Small Crossbody Shoulder - Beige - Handbag Description Vintage 1991-1994 Collection.
New Louis Vuitton Blue Yellow Cotton Pocket Square Scarf
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton brand new cotton pocket square in blue with yellow and white stripe . Hand rolled edges.
CHANEL Blue & Pink Floral -CC- Logo Silk Pocket Square
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Pocket Square consists of a 100% silk material in a powder blue tone.
Chanel Yellow Silk Twill Pocket Square Scarf
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel yellow and orange geometric design silk pocket square.
Chanel Vintage Gold Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Glue residue to interior pocket. Brand: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Mini Flap Origin Country: France Size (Generic): Mini Size (Specific): Mini Year Manufactured: 1989-1991 Features...
CHANEL Python Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous! Couture CHANEL pocket square entirely in python whose colors are a gradient from beige to red through pink. 5 decorated rectangular metal pieces are located in the center o...
Chanel Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 6", Width 6.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Square Front Pocket Camera Bag ...
Chanel Vintage Front Pocket Square Backpack Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Front Pocket Square Backpack Quilted Patent Small Exterior Mat...
Chanel Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 7", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Patent Small ...
Chanel Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Leather Small Exter...
Chanel Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Patent Small Exterior...
Chanel Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Patent Small Exterior...
Chanel Front Pocket Square Clutch with Chain Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Front Pocket Square Clutch with Chain Quilted ...
Chanel Vintage Front Pocket Chain Square Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Front Pocket Chain Square Tote Quilted Patent Small Exter...
Chanel Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Box Measurements: Height 7", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Pat...
Chanel Vintage Square Pocket Chain Shoulder Bag Quilted Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 6.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Pocket Chain Shoulder Bag Quilted Caviar Small Exte...
Chanel Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 7", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Patent Small Exter...
Chanel Pebbled Leather Shoulder Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Squared shape with top gold zipper closure over slip pockets on each side; interior includes two side zippered pockets and Chanel logo; squared-off, flat bottom allows bag to rest up...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
New Versace Fur Mink Leopard Print Coat It. 38
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Real Mink Leopard Print Coat Designer size - 38 ( pls. check measurements) 100% Real Mink, Oversize Raccoon Fur Collar, 100% Silk Lining, Two Side Pockets, One Inner Pock...
New With Tags Chanel Métiers d’Art 2019 Pant Suit Size 38
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Tags A Rare Find Chanel Métiers d’Art 2019 Karl Lagerfeld drew from ancient Egypt for a lavish yet controlled collection, shown amidst the majesty of the Temple of Den...
CHANEL Paris / Venice Iconic Navy CC Buttons Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Navy Tweed Jacket with Gilded Trim Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ An ode to Venetian grandeur, This Chanel navy tweed jacket from the Paris / VENICE...
Roberto Cavalli Dark Aubergine one Shoulder Gown Grey Beaded Side deep Hem Vent
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli dark aubergine jersey one shoulder gown with gun metal glass beaded outlined mesh side/ back and high hem vent front. Deep dark matte aubergine stretch jersey body hu...
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Bag Framboise Veau Madame Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in vibrant Framboise. Hermes Framboise is a rich, saturated raspberry pink which is gorgeous for year round wear. The Herme...
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Fully Beaded Silk Dress Gown Designer size 42 ( run smaller - measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Ove...
$11,020
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
Chanel Vintage 1980s Red + Gilded Gold 80s Chain CC Medallion Belt or Necklace
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, rare and collectible 1980s Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, red leather and gilded gold chain belt OR necklace ! Can be worn dressed up or down. Pair with jeans and a white tank, or...
$3,518
Size: 42 IT (38 FR)
Flavio Castellani Italy Virgin Wool Jacket with Oversized Fox Fur Collar & cuffs
Located in PARIS, FR
An exquisite Flavio Castellani tailored jacket, expertly crafted in Italy from luxurious virgin wool and adorned with an opulent genuine fox fur collar and matching fox fur cuffs. De...
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Astrakhan Fox Mink Fur Coat IT44
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious full-length Gianni Versace coat from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, is crafted from black astrakhan fur with an opulent silver fox fur...
Chanel 2002 Contemporary Wool Tweed Jacket with Chain Detail, Fr 40
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Chanel Tweed Jacket with Chain detail giving the item a very contemporary look from 2002 P collection in Fr 40. The jacket is in excellent condition. Fits upto a US 8.
Vivienne Westwood black sheepskin coat, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood rare coat ▪ Fall-Winter 1992 ▪ Constructed from black sheepskin ▪ Outsized sheepskin collar and cuffs ▪ Double-breasted fastening with large perspex buttons ▪ ...
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.