Chanel coat by Karl Lagerfeld circa 2014
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-Wear Collection circa 2014 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel coat by Karl Lagerfeld circa 2014
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-Wear Collection circa 2014 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Classic Square bag by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1990
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-wear collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel minaudière bag by Karl Lagerfeld collection 1997/1999
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-Wear Collection 1997/1999, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel jacket by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1987/1991
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-wear collection circa 1987/1991, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Mini Classic Bag 2017 by Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-Wear 2017 Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
2000s Chanel silk scarf-neck maxi dress
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The elongated silhouette, deep V-neckline, and gold-tone button detailing create an understated yet sophisticated look, embodying the timeless elegance of Chanel ready-to-wear. Grea...
Chanel Cachemire Blue Coat from FW 2007 Ready To Wear Show
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Cut in French size 36, this ready-to-wear masterpiece exemplifies Chanel's timeless elegance and impeccable tailoring.
Early 2000s Chanel Navy Metallic Identification Collection Two Piece Set
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Featuring a bateau neckline short sleeve top paired with a coordinating skirt, the silhouette captures the understated sophistication that made Chanel ready-to-wear from this era hig...
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Chanel Fall 2007 ready to wear vintage tailleur
Located in Carnate, IT
CHANEL SUIT. Fall 2007 Ready to Wear Collection by Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Vintage White Ribbed Knit Top with Tonal CC circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
This refined fitted short-sleeve piece features an all-over vertical rib texture and a subtle tonal embroidered CC emblem placed beneath the neckline — an ultra-discreet luxury detai...
Chanel White Openwork Knit CC Button Cardigan Jacket FR 36
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
The intricate crochet-style knit creates visual depth and texture while maintaining the clean, elegant aesthetic that defines Chanel ready-to-wear. Highly versatile and effortlessly...
Chanel Spring 2006 Blue Tonal Stripe Denim Jeans FR 36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Rare Chanel Spring 2006 striped denim jeans designed during the Karl Lagerfeld era for Chanel ready-to-wear.
Chanel Pre-Fall 2016 Rome Brown Gold Fantasy Tweed 16A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Métiers d’Art line is known for showcasing the best craftsmanship in Chanel’s ready-to-wear, just one step below Haute Couture.
Chanel Black & White Gingham Ruffled Halter Bikini
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
The proportions feel simultaneously coquettish and refined — balancing vintage pin-up references with the understated luxury associated with Chanel’s ready-to-wear and resort languag...
CHANEL white cotton 21P CHUNKY KNIT CROPPED Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
A versatile, directional piece from Chanel's ready-to-wear collections, perfect for elevating both casual and tailored looks alike.
Chanel Black Lace Blouse with Silk Camisole Set Size FR 34
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant Chanel lace blouse paired with a coordinating nude silk camisole, showcasing the refined romantic aesthetic associated with Karl Lagerfeld era Chanel ready-to-wear collect...
Chanel Black and White Tweed Silk Trim Mini Dress FR 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Frayed edging throughout enhances the couture-inspired finish while the interior is lined in signature Chanel camellia jacquard silk. A sophisticated and highly collectible Chanel r...
Chanel Spring 2020 Rooftop Collection White Bouclé Tweed Dress FR 36
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
The interior reveals luxurious silk jacquard lining woven with subtle interlocking CC motifs, demonstrating the exceptional craftsmanship associated with Chanel ready-to-wear product...
Chanel Black and Ivory Sequin Embellished Cropped Jacket Size FR 34
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Produced during the Karl Lagerfeld era of Chanel ready-to-wear, the jacket reflects the house’s couture-inspired craftsmanship and enduring Parisian elegance.
Chanel 04P Cotton Top Lush Flowers Lots CC Signature Chain Detail 40 / 6
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
It pairs effortlessly with tailored trousers, skirts, or denim, making it a versatile addition to both casual and elevated wardrobes. Chanel ready-to-wear from this era continues to...
Vintage Chanel Boutique Black Tailored Cropped Jacket FR 34
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This elegant vintage Chanel Boutique jacket reflects the restrained sophistication and refined tailoring associated with Karl Lagerfeld-era Chanel ready-to-wear collections from the ...
Vintage Chanel Navy Bouclé Sheath Dress FR44 Chain Trim CC Logo Zip
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Crafted in France, this stunning Chanel ready-to-wear piece showcases all the iconic house codes: a luxurious navy bouclé (often referred to as tweed) fabric, delicate silver-tone ch...
Vintage Chanel Size 8 / 10 Early 1990s Khaki Cotton Cargo Pants Gold CC Buttons
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
The pants measure: • 31-inch waist • 45-inch hip • 11.5-inch rise • 30-inch inseam A rare find for collectors of Chanel ready-to-wear, these trousers balance function and elegan...
1983 Chanel White Pique Cotton CC Button Shirt Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
His trusted assistants, a young Hervé Leger and Eva Campocasso, were handpicked to design this Chanel ready-to-wear presentation. WWD reported that Lagerfeld knew Chanel needed to be...
Fall 2003 CHANEL Runway 'White Light' Collection White Ski Jacket & Pants Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
In other words, all the usual playfulness of Chanel ready-to-wear was there, executed with a light-handed touch that underscored Coco’s legacy of flexibility — and fun — in the reign...
Chanel cardigan by Chanel studios Cruise 2025
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2025 Cruise ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Chanel studios.
Chanel coat by Chanel studios Spring-Summer 2023
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2023 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Chanel studios.
Chanel jacket by Virginie Viard circa 2021
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2021, under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard.
Chanel suspenders by Virginie Viard Fall 2023
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2023 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard.
Chanel tweed bag by Virginie Viard 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2020 ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard.
Chanel jumpsuit by Virginie Viard, Summer 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Spring/Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear Collection, under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard.
Chanel dress by Virginie Viard, Winter 2024
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Fall/Winter 2024 Ready-to-Wear Collection, under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard.
Chanel camera bag by Virginie Viard 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2020 ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard.
Chanel sweater by Virginie Viard Winter 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2020 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel skirt by Matthieu Blazy Autumn-Winter 2025
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Fall/Winter 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of Matthieu Blazy.
Chanel S/S 1995 Pink Quilted Bikini Set
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptionally collectible archival bikini from one of Chanel’s most recognizable ready-to-wear periods.
Chanel jacket 'L'art Chanel' by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 2014
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2014 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear "L'art Chanel" Collection, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel set by Virginie Viard Pre-Fall 2023
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2023 Pre-Fall ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard.
Chanel Limited Edition Graffiti Flower Power Nubuck Messenger
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
From Spring 2015 Ready-To-Wear Collection. Size – Height 29cm, Width 30cm, Depth 10cm Strap Length - 50cm Condition – Good/Very good (Light scratches to the fabric, signs of use t...
Elegant Chanel Black Tweed Skirt Suit - Sz 38/40
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in timeless sophistication with this absolutely stunning Chanel Spring 2013 Ready-to-Wear black mesh and tweed skirt suit!
CHANEL Summer 1994 Runway Swimsuit Lagerfeld Era Claudia Schiffer Campaign
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
This design was presented on the Chanel runway during the 1994 ready-to-wear show and famously worn by Claudia Schiffer in Chanel’s advertising campaign of the era.
2007 Runway Documented Chanel Off-White Sequin Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This party-ready mini-dress walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Spring 2007 ready-to-wear collection (look 58/77).
Chanel Fall 2018 Lace & Silk Blend Sheer Midi Dress Sz.46
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Brand: Chanel Collection: Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear Size: FR 46 Color: Dark navy / charcoal Closure: Front button fastening Features: Elastic waist, sheer sleeves, lace hem Condi...
2007 Chanel 07A wool trousers
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: 2007 Fall READY-TO-WEAR Country of production: Italy Dimensions 44 IT Chanel style: 07A / 94305 / P31694V04964 Composition: 100% wool Waist ...
1990 Documented Chanel Black Satin Bow Shoulder Pleated Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This documented mini-dress was made by Chanel for the Fall 1990 ready to wear collection.
Chanel belt by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1985
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1985, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
CHANEL black 100% silk sheer striped chiffon puff sleeve blouse FR36 S
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black 100% silk sheer striped chiffon bateau neck puff sleeve blouse FR36 S Reference: AEMA/A00167 Brand: Chanel Collection: Circa 2000s / 2010s Ready-to-Wear Material: Silk C...
Chanel Spring 1999 Eggshell Silk Asymmetric Panel Skirt France HTF Rare
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Made from fluid eggshell-colored silk, this elegant long skirt reflects the refined minimalism and precision tailoring that defined Chanel’s late-1990s ready-to-wear. The design fea...
Chanel belt by Karl Lagerfeld early 1980s
By Chanel, Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa early 1980s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel belt by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1985
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1985 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel coat by Karl Lagerfeld Winter 2003
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2003 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel jacket by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1990
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel dress by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1985
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1985, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel bag by Karl Lagerfeld Summer 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1997 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'Horse style' Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel jacket by Karl Lagerfeld, Winter 1994
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Fall/Winter 1994 Ready-to-Wear Collection, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel coat by Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2014
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2014 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
01A CHANEL 2001 Fall sheepskin coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
01A CHANEL 2001 Fall sheepskin coat Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: 2001 Fall READY-TO-WEAR Country of production: France Marked Size: 34 FR Chanel style: 01A / AI116 / P18507V...
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W 2.37 in D 0.79 in L 34.26 in
1954-1970 CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE exceptionnal and luxurious gilded belt
By Chanel, Robert Goossens
Located in Newark, DE
CHANEL , by Coco Chanel, work by Robert GOOSENS, HAUTE COUTURE, circa 1954-1970 HAUTE COUTURE CHANEL accessories are extremely rare, it is not the usual mass produced CHANEL ready...
2004 Chanel Ready-to-Wear Runway Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A fabulous 2004 Chanel tweed jacket from Chanel's Falls Ready-To -Wear collection.
Chanel Supermarket Runway Purple Metallic Viscose Pant Suit
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel pant suit Chanel Ready To Wear Fall Winter 2014 Paris Condition is very good.
Derbies Chanel par Karl Lagerfeld vers 2016-2017
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-wear collection circa 2016-2017 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Vintage Chanel Gold Logo Double CC Belt
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chunky iconic and scarce vintage Coco Chanel gilt/gold logo double CC coin belt, by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel ready to wear circa 1991.
Chanel dress by Karl Lagerfeld 2001
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-Wear Collection 2001 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Grey Burgundy Tweed Coat Fall 2011 Ready to Wear
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful pre-owned, excellent condition for this Runway piece from the Fall 2011 collection from the house of Chanel. Collection: Fall 2011 Ready to Wear Fabric: 62% wool - 22% ny...
Chanel linen jewelry Sabot. Spring 2010 Ready To Wear.
Located in Carnate, IT
Chanel sabot, featuring wood wedges, beige-colored linen fabric , bronze-colored studs and Cabachon crystal pearls. it is Size 39, heel measures 14 cm, wedge measures 4 cm, in good c...
Chanel 1993 Black Jumpsuit with Logo Detail — Size 44
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A true archival piece for collectors seeking rare, logo-forward Chanel ready-to-wear.
Chanel Runway Metallic Tweed Jacket, Spring-Summer 2007
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
From the 2007 Spring-Summer Chanel ready-to-wear collection, this jacket appeared in the look number 41 of the fashion show (see picture 3).
Chanel Runway Metallic Tweed Jacket, Spring-Summer 2007
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
From the 2007 Spring-Summer Chanel ready-to-wear collection, this jacket appeared in the look number 41 of the fashion show (see picture 3).
Chanel top 'Ready for surfing' by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 2003
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2003 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'Ready for surfing' Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel top by Chanel studios Cruise 2025
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2025 Cruise ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Chanel studios.
Chanel 22 Handbag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
From Chanel's 2022 Spring Ready-to-Wear collection comes this beautiful new model.
Chanel 2013 Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel pre-fall 2013 ready-to-wear size 36 Condition is very good.
Chanel Black Wool Mini Dresss
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel's Fall/Winter 2013/2014 ready-to-wear collection.
Chanel bag 'Camellia' by Virginie Viard circa 2023
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2023 under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard.
Chanel Fall 2018 Black Down Tweed Outerwear Set
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel FALL 2018 READY-TO-WEAR Jacket Sz-38 Sleevless coat Sz-40 Condition is excellent.
Chanel CC Logo Calfskin & Suede Oxfords Sz. 40.5
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Size: EU 40.5 (fits true to brand sizing) Color: Black Collection: Chanel Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear Outer Material: Calfskin leather, suede Insole Material: Leather Heel Height: 3.5 ...
Chanel 2011 Runway Black & Silver Tweed Suit - Size 36
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in timeless elegance with this exquisite Chanel 2011 Runway Fall Ready-to-Wear Tweed Suit!
Chanel Woven Leather Faux Pearl Strap Scoop Neck Jumpsuit Spring2019
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Black Pearl Strap Jumpsuit by Chanel Spring 2019 Ready-To-Wear Made in Italy Black Straps are woven with pearl, leather and gold chain Invisible back zipper closure Scoop neckline Wa...
Chanel Woven Leather Faux Pearl Strap Scoop Neck Jumpsuit Spring2019
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Black Pearl Strap Jumpsuit by Chanel Spring 2019 Ready-To-Wear Made in Italy Black Straps are woven with pearl, leather and gold chain Invisible back zipper closure Scoop neckline Wa...
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H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Chanel Iridescent Lait de Coco Milk Carton Bag Ruthenium Hardware 2014
By Chanel
Located in Baleares, Baleares
This beautiful Chanel Iridescent Silver Goatskin Lait de Coco Milk Carton Bag Ruthenium Hardware, was featured on the Chanel Supermarket Ready to wear collection Fall Winter 2014.
Chanel jacket by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 1995
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1995 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel patchwork bag by Karl Lagerfeld Resort 2011
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2011 Resort ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel jacket by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 2002
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2002 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel neoprene bag by Karl Lagerfeld Resort 2015
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2015 Resort ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Black Faux Pearl Embellished Silk Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This striking black silk jacket is one of the most iconic looks from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1990 ready-to-wear collection.
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.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.