1999 Chanel Topaz and Quartz Beaded Resin Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
studs. These frame a circular topaz resin stone which is crowned with Chanel’s double-C insignia in gold
1999 Chanel Topaz and Quartz Beaded Resin Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
studs. These frame a circular topaz resin stone which is crowned with Chanel’s double-C insignia in gold
CHANEL's Iconic 1981 CHICKLET Sautoir Necklace, amber-colored topaz glass
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The CHANEL 1981 "Chicklet" necklace (Made in France) - a long,sautor-style chain set with
Crystal, Gilt Metal
$2,170 / set
W 0.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 15.5 in
Couture Depose France Set PouredGlass Earrings & LampworkGlass Necklace Parure
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
leading Parisian couture houses, primarily Chanel in the late 1920s. Beyond the stamped text "Made In
Citrine, Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Amber, Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Silver
Chanel Women's Yellow Gold Floral Gemstone Pin
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Chanel Gender: Women's metal: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Floral Pin. Gemstone: Green Topaz
Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Pink Gold Necklace chanel style chain with Blue Topaze Gems
Located in Milano, IT
This 18kt Pink Gold Necklace chain with Blue Topaz is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry
Blue Topaz, Gold
Chanel Paris Coral Topaz Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fun and fashionable Chanel cocktail ring that features an emerald cut topaz and carved coral, all
Coral, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Amethyst Topaz Peridot Gold Ear Clips
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A true display of color from the classic designs of Chanel. The amethyst, topaz and peridot
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold
Chanel Ivory & Yellow Tweed Checkered Jacket w/ Topaz Colored Rhinestones - 36
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory & Yellow Tweed Checkered Jacket w/ Topaz Colored Rhinestones - 36. This beautifully
Chanel Multi Gem Gold Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A bold and stylish multi-gem necklace by Chanel, c.1980s, the necklace designed as a continuous row
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline
Chanel Diamond Gemstone Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of Chanel earrings featuring various gemstones illuminated by the finest Chanel
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Diamond Gemstone Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of Chanel earrings featuring various gemstones illuminated by the finest Chanel
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Yellow Gold Floral Gemstone Pin
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This flirty floral design from Chanel will breathe life into any attire. The pin is made of 18K
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Diamond Gemstone Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of Chanel earrings featuring various gemstones illuminated by the finest Chanel
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Sapphire Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fantastic Chanel bracelet featuring a Camellia flower set with blue sapphires, blue topaz and a
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Sapphire Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fantastic Chanel bracelet featuring a Camellia flower set with blue sapphires, blue topaz and a
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Topaz Link and Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel shaded topaz long chain link. necklace composed of stations of topaz
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Necklace with Ceramic Ball Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Chanel link chain necklace features ceramic ball pendant with inlaid gold logo and sapphire
Sapphire, Topaz, Garnet
Elegant Bulgari Style Pearl Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Bulgari Style Pearl Bangle from the 1990's Italy. Hard wired with 10 mm faux pearls and Bulgari style jeweled caps. Individually priced, choice of emerald or ruby end caps. 1...
Chanel 5 Layered Pearl Beaded Flower Motif Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2019 Chanel 5 Layered Pearl Beaded Flower Motif Necklace is an exquisite statement piece that effortlessly elevates any evening look. Crafted with an eye for detail, this necklac...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Tom Ford For Gucci Dress with Cut outs
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine stretch silk dress from Tom Ford for Gucci. It has 3/4 length sleeves, slits at the side hem and a fine strap crossing the upper chest and back. There is a ribb...
$375Sale Price|21% Off
H 2.75 in D 1.25 in L 4.5 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl ti...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Dragonfly Minaudiere in Micro Guccissima Embossed Gold tone Metal and Enamel Clutch 2000"s Collection This striking Gucci Minaudiere is rendered in Micro Gucc...
2008 Vintage Alexander McQueen Wire-Embroidered and Crystal Embellished Dress 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen 'The Girl Who Lived in the Tree' Bullion Wire-Embroidered and Crystal Embellished Dress FW 2008 Collection by Alexander McQueen Italian size 40 - US 4 Inc Blue, Pl...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
2011 Valentino White Dress with Ruffle Detail and Embellished Strap
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
We believe this gown was made as part of Valentino’s Resort 2011 collection or a bridal collection from the same year. We have attached an image of Look 29/32 which has the same ruf...
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
Located in London, GB
This show stopping flapper coat was couture made in the mid 1920s. Truly a rare piece to find, especially in such flawless condition and it's one of the best we've handled for nearly...
Vintage CHANEL gold pearl Gripoix jewel long designer runway necklace 1992
By Chanel
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHANEL Made in France • gold plated, gripoix • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 72” long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Corset
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Christian Lacroix Corset. Condition : very good Collection : Christian Lacroix Lingerie Made in France Material : silk, polyester Color : white, red Size : 1 Lining : polye...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND
By Mariano Fortuny, Fortuny
Located in Gresham, OR
Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk, Murano Glass Beads & Gold Stenciled Belt. AS FOUND CONDITION with original labels. Absolutely authentic early Mariano Fortuny gown fo...
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.
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Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.