CHANEL Shanghai Métiers d'Art Black Tweed Blazer Jacket with Braided Details 38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Chanel Shanghai Métiers d'Art Jacket A timeless classic that should be in every woman's wardrobe
CHANEL Shanghai Métiers d'Art Black Tweed Blazer Jacket with Braided Details 38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Chanel Shanghai Métiers d'Art Jacket A timeless classic that should be in every woman's wardrobe
Chanel 2010 Paris Shanghai China Doll 2.55 Reissue Jumbo classic Flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel Shanghai Doll Reissue Flap – Limited Edition Collector’s Piece A rare collector’s gem, this
CHANEL Anthracite Grey Viscose Shanghai Knit Dress - Sz 34
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Elegant and stylish CHANEL anthracite grey viscose knit dress from the 2010 10A Shanghai collection
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Eastern Grace Red Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris // Shanghai Runway Dress — As seen on Kristen Stewart in the Campaign — ~ A
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Iconic Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the 2010 Métiers
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Iconic Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the 2010 Métiers
CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Skirt 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel lesage tweed skirt in black and royal blue : from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Iconic Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the 2010 Métiers
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Ribbon Tweed Jacket 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A relic of couture history, this one-of-a-kind jacket from the Paris / SHANGHAI 2010 Métiers
Limited 2010 Shanghai Chanel Black Cashmere "CC" Sweater Dress
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black cashmere tunic knit sweater dress from PreFall 2010 Shanghai Collection. - Knit
CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Collection — The Imperial Nocturne Jacket ~ A Timeless
CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Little Black Jacket By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic of
CHANEL 9K$ Paris / SHANGHAI Ad Campaign Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art 2010 Collection by Maestro Lagerfeld — A work of wearable
CHANEL red viscose 2010 10A SHANGHAI KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cap sleeve rib knit dress in red viscose (63%) and polyamide (27%). Opens
CHANEL 2010 10A Paris – Shanghai Karl Lagerfeld cashmere cardigan
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
CHANEL 2010 10A Paris – Shanghai Karl Lagerfeld cashmere cardigan Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
CHANEL anthracite grey viscose 2010 10A SHANGHAI KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cap sleeve rib knit dress in black viscose (63%) and polyamide (27
CHANEL red wool 2010 SHANGHAI LONG SLEEVE KNIT Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Metiers D'Art 2010 Paris-Shanghai knit dress in red wool (87%) and polyester
Rare Chanel 2010 Shanghai Red Sequins Timeless Double Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Chanel 2010 Shanghai Red Sequins Timeless Double Flap Bag, in black silk with hand-embroidered
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40 Reference: BMPA/A00270
Chanel Métiers d’art Paris Shanghai Pre Fall 2010 runway coat by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Métiers d’art Paris Shanghai Pre Fall 2010 collection runway tweed coat s.38 FR it fits US 0
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black calfskin grey wool trim 4 pocket jacket S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black calfskin grey wool trim 4 pocket jacket FR36 S Reference
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H 5.75 in W 3.5 in L 11 in
Chanel Special Edition Gray Coated Lacquered Tweed Gold Hardware Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Special edition gray and brown lacquered tweed bag from Chanel's Paris-Shanghai Runway Collection
2010 Chanel "Shanghai Collection" Black Leather Jacket w/ Camellias
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
2010 Chanel "Shanghai Collection" Black Lambskin Leather Jacket w/ Gorgeous Camellia Designs. Table
Chanel Shanghai Velvet Dress Jacket Coat
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
CHANEL Paris Shanghai Velvet Quilted Zip Up Jacket with Corset size 38 US size 6 or Size small
Chanel Shanghai Collection CC Dragon Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel black leather jacket with camellias applique from Runway of Paris / SHANGHAI
Chanel Shanghai CC Buttons Little Black Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel little black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo buttons - embellished
Chanel Shanghai CC Buttons Little Black Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel little black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo buttons - embellished
Chanel Shanghai CC Buttons Little Black Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel little black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo buttons - embellished
New Chanel Shanghai Burgundy Sequin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new limited edition Shanghai collection in burgundy sequins and black silk satin
Chanel Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Exude the dark glamour of Chanel’s Shanghai Metiers D’Art collection from 2010. Black leather is
Chanel Limited Edition Runway Shanghai Collection Take Away Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Limited Edition and extremely sought after Take Away Box bag from the Chanel Shanghai
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Jewel Embellished Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel little black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo buttons - embellished
CHANEL Red 2010 SHANGHAI Knit Dress
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
100% authentic Chanel Metiers D'Art 2010 Paris-Shanghai knit dress in red viscose (63%) and
Chanel Iconic Tweed Suit Shanghai Collection
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel khaki green tweed suit from Ad Campaign of Paris / Shanghai Collection Size mark 38
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Classic Chanel black tweed skirt from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo 'ancient coin' charm at
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Ribbon Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Today's boutique price for similar tweed jacket is over 13,000€ (!) Statement Chanel black and blue
Chanel Paris / Shanghai CC Buttons Cashmere Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New gorgeous Chanel cashmere jacket with belt in a pleasant turquoise colour ~ from Paris
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Black Shimmering Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel black tweed jacket with metallic threads ~ from Runway of Paris / Shanghai Collection
Chanel Iconic Paris / Shanghai Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New rarest and iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Metiers d'Art by
Chanel New Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel lesage tweed skirt in black and royal blue : from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Jewel Embellished Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel little black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo buttons - embellished
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Jewel Embellished Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel little black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo buttons - embellished
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Jewel Embellished Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection ~ Metiers d'Art 2010 by Karl
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New rarest and iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Metiers d'Art by
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Marvellous Chanel jacket made of most precious Lesage tweed ~ from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection by
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Marvellous Chanel jacket made of most precious Lesage tweed ~ from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection by
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
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A rare artifact of Chanel’s Eastward gaze — this Lesage-crafted tweed jacket, as seen on the
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
// Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn // — Lined with black silk, finished with the discreet chain link at the hem, the eternal signature of the Maison
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Eastern Grace Red Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris // Shanghai Runway Dress — As seen on Kristen Stewart in the Campaign — ~ A
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Eastern Grace Red Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris // Shanghai Runway Dress — As seen on Kristen Stewart in the Campaign — ~ A
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Runway Black Tweed Coat 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel black tweed coat with zipper accents ~ from Runway of Paris / SHANGHAI Collection
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Runway Black Tweed Coat 50 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel black tweed coat with zipper accents ~ from Runway of Paris / SHANGHAI Collection
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Runway Black Tweed Coat 50 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel black tweed coat with zipper accents ~ from Runway of Paris / SHANGHAI Collection
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Vibrant Red Bodycon Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Red Knit Dress – Paris-SHANGHAI Metiers d'Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld An iconic
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Black Shimmering Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel black tweed jacket with metallic threads ~ from Runway of Paris / Shanghai Collection
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Black Shimmering Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel black tweed jacket with metallic threads ~ from Runway of Paris / Shanghai Collection
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Black Shimmering Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel black tweed jacket with metallic threads ~ from Runway of Paris / Shanghai Collection
Chanel Golden Duchess Satin "Paris Shanghai" Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel double flap bag 'Paris-Shanghai' in golden duchess satin. Aged matte golden hardware. Clasp
Chanel Timeless Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Rarest Chanel Black Tweed Jacket ~ Rare and Iconic from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Métiers d'Art
Chanel Timeless Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket, Rare and Iconic from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Métiers d'Art by Mr
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Statement Chanel little black tweed jacket from Paris / SHANGHAI Pre-Fall Metiers d'Art Collection
Chanel New Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Skirt 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel lesage tweed skirt in black and royal blue : from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection
Chanel Iconic Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New rarest and iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Metiers d'Art by
Chanel Iconic Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New rarest and iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Metiers d'Art by
Chanel Iconic Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New rarest and iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Metiers d'Art by
Chanel Iconic Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New rarest and iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Metiers d'Art by
Chanel 9K$ Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Marvellous Chanel jacket made of most precious Lesage tweed ~ from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection by
Chanel 9K$ Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Marvellous Chanel jacket made of most precious Lesage tweed ~ from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection by
Chanel Iconic Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New rarest and iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Metiers d'Art by
Chanel New Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Skirt 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel lesage tweed skirt in black and royal blue : from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection
CHANEL Iconic Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Iconic Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the 2010 Métiers
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Iconic Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the 2010 Métiers
CHANEL Iconic Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Iconic Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the 2010 Métiers
Chanel Paris-Shanghai Quilted Fan Flap Bag Metallic Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metallic lambskin leather Chanel Paris-Shanghai Flap Bag with aged gold-tone hardware, convertible
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Little Black Jacket By Karl Lagerfeld A relic of nocturnal
Chanel "Paris Shanghai" Collection Black and Shiny Suede Boots
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional piece !!! Chanel Boots, Paris-Shanghai Collection, in black and shiny suede, platform
CHANEL leather skirt Camelia Applique Shanghai Collection 40 6
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic CHANEL rare Shanghai Collection exquisite leather skirt. Buttery soft black
Chanel 2014 Boy Brick Barcode Lego Minaudière Clutch Bag Supermarket 67667
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67667 Chanel 2014 Boy Brick Barcode Lego Minaudière Clutch Bag Supermarket All black on one side and a multi-textured striped panel resembling a supermarket item barcode ...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Iconic 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top An iconic collector’s piece from the early '90s, this Dolce & Gabbana bustier is a standout example of the brand’s bold, embellished ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Faubourg Tropical Toile White Swift Leather Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 limited edition bag featured in Faubourg Tropical. Extremely rare with exquisitely detailed Luneville stitch which took over 200 hours to embroi...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2001 Cutout Back Mesh Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2001 Cutout Back Mesh Black Dress IT 40 Gucci midi mesh dress featuring V-neck, pleated accents at hem and concealed zip closure at side.
Dior Saddle Mini Classic Black Nylon Red Flower Embroidery Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Mini Classic Black Nylon Red Flower Embroidery Clutch Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: Good vintage condition with signs...
Chanel Med Valentine Single Flap Bag Tri
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel medium classic single-flap bag is a tri-color bag in Pale Pink, Hot Pink and Red quilted lambskin leather with silvertone hardware and features, a front flap with signatu...
CHANEL Small Gold Crystal Pearl Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2023 Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
Burberry New with Tags Silk Puffer Scarf Wrap with Letter Logo
By Burberry, Burberry London
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous puffer wrap, scarf, shawl in bright orange with black lettering depicting Burberry's Horseferry logo and the year the company was established in London on the front, solid...
Gucci Silk Gown with Cut out Waist, Swarovski Crystals and Hardware SS 2010
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk knit gown from Gucci's S/S 2010 collection as worn on the cover of Vogue by Linda Evangelista. It is fitted, has long sleeves with zipper wrists and fabulous s...
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.