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Chanel Runway Piece

Rare Chanel Cruise 2015 Gold Night Gas Tank Jerry Can Accessory Bag
Rare Chanel Cruise 2015 Gold Night Gas Tank Jerry Can Accessory Bag

Rare Chanel Cruise 2015 Gold Night Gas Tank Jerry Can Accessory Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare Chanel runway piece from Dubai Cruise 2015 in Gold leather. Overall still in well kept

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greek Odyssey Runway Knit Dress FR 36
Chanel Cruise 2018 Greek Odyssey Runway Knit Dress FR 36

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greek Odyssey Runway Knit Dress FR 36

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

collectible Chanel runway piece. • Designer: Chanel • Collection: Cruise 2018 “Greek Odyssey” • Style Code

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

CHANEL 9K$ New Futuristic Black Tweed Jacket Dress 36 FR
CHANEL 9K$ New Futuristic Black Tweed Jacket Dress 36 FR

CHANEL 9K$ New Futuristic Black Tweed Jacket Dress 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

and inner orbits—this rare Chanel runway piece captures the geometry of movement in a world redefined

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2010s Jackets

RARE Chanel Guitar Case Runway Piece
RARE Chanel Guitar Case Runway Piece

RARE Chanel Guitar Case Runway Piece

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

RARE Chanel Guitar Case Runway Piece

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare Chanel white leather guitar case. excellent condition from spring 2009 runway show. cream

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Early 2000s Novelty Bags

Chanel 05A Fall 2005 Runway 2 Piece dress 40 Mint
Chanel 05A Fall 2005 Runway 2 Piece dress 40 Mint

Chanel 05A Fall 2005 Runway 2 Piece dress 40 Mint

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Merced, CA

Chanel 2-piece dress set from Chanel Fall 2005 runway collection. It is in mint condition. Size

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Early 2000s Twin Sets

Chanel 1993 Spring Tweed Blazer
Chanel 1993 Spring Tweed Blazer

Chanel 1993 Spring Tweed Blazer

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

An extraordinary Chanel Spring 1993 runway piece designed under Karl Lagerfeld, this blazer

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1990s French Blazers

CHANEL black cashmere 23S EMBELLISHED Sweater XS
CHANEL black cashmere 23S EMBELLISHED Sweater XS

CHANEL black cashmere 23S EMBELLISHED Sweater XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel sweater is a standout runway piece, exquisitely crafted in black

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

CHANEL blush pink 18S FRINGE TOP Shirt 40 M
CHANEL blush pink 18S FRINGE TOP Shirt 40 M

CHANEL blush pink 18S FRINGE TOP Shirt 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

lined in silk (100%) for a smooth, elegant finish. A feminine runway piece showcasing Chanel’s intricate

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2010s Blouses

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Chanel's 2012 Little Black Jacket/ Runway Piece
Chanel's 2012 Little Black Jacket/ Runway Piece

Chanel's 2012 Little Black Jacket/ Runway Piece

By Chanel

Located in Malibu, CA

Chanel's Black Double Jacket from The 2012 Fall Runway Show. The sought after "it" Jacket for the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

Chanel Futuristic Black Shimmer Tweed Jacket Dress 36 FR
Chanel Futuristic Black Shimmer Tweed Jacket Dress 36 FR

Chanel Futuristic Black Shimmer Tweed Jacket Dress 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

time zones and inner orbits—this rare Chanel runway piece captures the geometry of movement in a world

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2010s Jackets

Chanel 2017 Runway Piece Lame Fabric Chevron Space Suit Belt Crossbody Bag
Chanel 2017 Runway Piece Lame Fabric Chevron Space Suit Belt Crossbody Bag

Chanel 2017 Runway Piece Lame Fabric Chevron Space Suit Belt Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Geneva, CH

This pre-owned but New oversized waist belt / crossbody bag from Chanel is a runway piece, part of

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag
Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag

Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag

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H 5.52 in D 4.34 in L 4.34 in

Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

- Limited Edition - Chanel FW 2017 Runway piece - Black lucite and crystal rocket ship - Silver

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2010s European Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag
Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag

Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag

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H 5.52 in D 4.34 in L 4.34 in

Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

- Limited Edition - Chanel FW 2017 Runway piece - Black lucite and crystal rocket ship - Silver

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2010s European Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Black Grey Pink Jacket Blazer
Chanel Black Grey Pink Jacket Blazer

Chanel Black Grey Pink Jacket Blazer

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

THIS Gorgeous SUIT JACKET needs no introduction at all! It was 11P Chanel Couture Runway piece and

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2010s Blazers

Chanel Limited Edition Silver Black Plexiglass Clutch Bag
Chanel Limited Edition Silver Black Plexiglass Clutch Bag

Chanel Limited Edition Silver Black Plexiglass Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel Cruise Runway Collection piece from 2015 comes complete with its original box, dustbag, and

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2010s Clutches

Chanel 12K$ Work Of Art Couture Black Jacket
Chanel 12K$ Work Of Art Couture Black Jacket

Chanel 12K$ Work Of Art Couture Black Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

A gem for true connoisseurs! A work of art Chanel jacket -- couture piece from Runway of Paris

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2010s Jackets

Chanel Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR

Chanel Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

CHANEL · Collectible Lesage Tweed Jacket — Runway Piece from Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art 2010

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2010s Jackets

Chanel  2019 White Shirt Runway Piece  NEW 36FR
Chanel  2019 White Shirt Runway Piece  NEW 36FR

Chanel 2019 White Shirt Runway Piece NEW 36FR

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Shirt Spring Summer 2019 White Shirt Runway Piece Sold out and most sought piece from KL

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Crop Tops

Chanel  2019 White Shirt Runway Piece  NEW 40FR
Chanel  2019 White Shirt Runway Piece  NEW 40FR

Chanel 2019 White Shirt Runway Piece NEW 40FR

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Shirt Spring Summer 2019 White Shirt Runway Piece Sold out and most sought piece from KL

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Crop Tops

Chanel 2012 Runway Silver & Gold Sequin Sari Inspired Two Piece Dress
Chanel 2012 Runway Silver & Gold Sequin Sari Inspired Two Piece Dress

Chanel 2012 Runway Silver & Gold Sequin Sari Inspired Two Piece Dress

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel gold and silver sequin two piece cocktail dress from the Chanel Paris-Bombay Metiers d'Art

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Gold Sequin Paillette Quilted Folded Clutch-RUNWAY
Chanel Gold Sequin Paillette Quilted Folded Clutch-RUNWAY

Chanel Gold Sequin Paillette Quilted Folded Clutch-RUNWAY

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

collection. This fabulous clutch will surely turn heads in timeless Chanel style. This is a runway piece

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Transparant Tot Bag Runway Shopping Center 2014 Collectable
Chanel Transparant Tot Bag Runway Shopping Center 2014 Collectable

Chanel Transparant Tot Bag Runway Shopping Center 2014 Collectable

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

to own an authentic piece of Chanel runway history – perfect for collectors of limited-edition

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2010s French Tote Bags

Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag
Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag

Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag

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H 3.84 in D 1.09 in L 0.99 in

Chanel Limited Edition Rocket Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

- Limited Edition - Chanel FW 2017 Runway piece - Black lucite and crystal rocket ship - Silver

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2010s European Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 1993 Hammered Logo Chain Belt/Necklace
Chanel 1993 Hammered Logo Chain Belt/Necklace

Chanel 1993 Hammered Logo Chain Belt/Necklace

By Chanel

Located in West Hartford, CT

and Christy Turlington on the runway, making it a piece of Chanel runway history. The bracelet

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Mohair Dress - Runway Fall 2009
Chanel Mohair Dress - Runway Fall 2009

Chanel Mohair Dress - Runway Fall 2009

By Chanel

Located in London, Chelsea

Fabulous Chanel black mohair sweater dress. This fantastic Chanel fall 2009 runway look piece has a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Chanel Overknee Boots - black & white runway 2007
Chanel Overknee Boots - black & white runway 2007

Chanel Overknee Boots - black & white runway 2007

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Baarn, NL

Chanel Runway Ready-to-Wear piece of the Autumn 2006/2007 collection! Very fashionable boots made

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Early 2000s Italian Boots

Chanel Jacket/Dress - black & white RUNWAY 2006
Chanel Jacket/Dress - black & white RUNWAY 2006

Chanel Jacket/Dress - black & white RUNWAY 2006

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Baarn, NL

Chanel Runway Ready-to-Wear piece van de Autumn collection 2006. This is a jacket, but can also be

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Early 2000s Blazers

2006/2007 Chanel Overknee Boots - black & white
2006/2007 Chanel Overknee Boots - black & white

2006/2007 Chanel Overknee Boots - black & white

By Chanel

Located in Baarn, NL

Chanel Runway Ready-to-Wear piece of the Autumn 2006/2007 collection! Very fashionable boots made

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21st Century and Contemporary French Boots

1972 Chanel Haute Couture Organza Gown with Lesage Embroidery
1972 Chanel Haute Couture Organza Gown with Lesage Embroidery

1972 Chanel Haute Couture Organza Gown with Lesage Embroidery

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

1972 Chanel haute couture dress. Exit 75. Runway piece. Chanel mid 1970s haute couture silk

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Heart Shape Bag Patent Leather Terry Cloth 2009 - black & white
Chanel Heart Shape Bag Patent Leather Terry Cloth 2009 - black & white

Chanel Heart Shape Bag Patent Leather Terry Cloth 2009 - black & white

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Baarn, NL

This bag is from the Chanel Cruise Collection of 2009, a true runway piece; the Chanel Heart Shaped

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Heart Shape Bag Patent Leather Terry Cloth 2009 - black & white
Chanel Heart Shape Bag Patent Leather Terry Cloth 2009 - black & white

Chanel Heart Shape Bag Patent Leather Terry Cloth 2009 - black & white

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Baarn, NL

This bag is from the Chanel Cruise Collection of 2009, a true runway piece; the Chanel Heart Shaped

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Multicolor Embellished Tweed Runway Bag
Chanel Multicolor Embellished Tweed Runway Bag

Chanel Multicolor Embellished Tweed Runway Bag

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Toted down the Chanel runway, this piece will never cease to impress.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Dress - black/pearls Runway Ready-to-Wear
Chanel Dress - black/pearls Runway Ready-to-Wear

Chanel Dress - black/pearls Runway Ready-to-Wear

By Chanel

Located in Baarn, NL

Chanel Runway Ready-to-Wear piece from the Autumn collection of 2006/2007. Limited edition

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Pearl Embroideries Tote Calfskin Large
Chanel Pearl Embroideries Tote Calfskin Large

Chanel Pearl Embroideries Tote Calfskin Large

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H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 8 in

Chanel Pearl Embroideries Tote Calfskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

/ Summer 2014 Collection is a one-of-a-kind runway piece showcasing Chanel's avant-garde style. Crafted in

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

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By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

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Chanel Runway Piece For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel runway piece you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Black, Blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel runway piece may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th 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 Runway Piece?

On average, a chanel runway piece on 1stDibs sells for $3,869, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $27,850 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.