Vintage Chanel Amethyst Tweed Camellia 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful rendition of the Vintage Chanel Tweed Camellia Brooch. Crafted in luxurious amethyst
Vintage Chanel Amethyst Tweed Camellia 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful rendition of the Vintage Chanel Tweed Camellia Brooch. Crafted in luxurious amethyst
Chanel Camellia Flower & Tweed Print Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Camellia Flower & Tweed Print Silk Scarf Multicoloured scarf fully crafted from silk and
Chanel Supermarket collection tweed Camellia brooch 2014
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Chanel Supermarket collection brooch. A huge Camellia is worked in tweed with neon pink, orange
CHANEL Camellia Motif Lesage Tweed Ensemble 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Camellia-Motif Lesage Tweed Ensemble — Mid-2000s Karl Lagerfeld— Exceptionally rare
CHANEL grey wool 05A CAMELLIA TWEED Coat Jacket M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel coat is crafted in white and grey tweed wool (74%), nylon (10%), cotton
CHANEL grey wool 05A CAMELLIA TWEED Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel skirt is crafted in white and grey tweed wool (74%), nylon (10%), cotton
Chanel 2017 17C Black Tweed Camellia Pin Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket from the Cruise 2017 17C ‘Cuba’ collection. This was part of the
CHANEL 15$K Rare Tweed Jacket CC Embroidered Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL — Ribbon Tweed Jacket with CC Embroidered Camellias — Runway of the Legendary CHANEL
CHANEL Paris / New-York Collectors Tweed Jacket with Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Camellia Tweed Jacket with Jewel Gripoix Buttons Boutique price once over
Chanel LAGERFELD Supermarket Collection Tweed Camellia Brooch 2014
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Chanel Supermarket collection brooch. A huge Camellia is worked in tweed with neon pink, orange
Light Pink & White Chanel 2013 Camellia Tweed Jacket Size FR 40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Light pink and white tweed jacket by Chanel. Circa 2013. Camellia accent at high neckline. Dual hip
Early 1990s Chanel Pink Tweed Coat Dress With Gold Camellia Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Timeless and classic Chanel long jacket/coat dress from the late 1990s. Pale pink tweed with bright
Chanel Tweed Flap Bag Small Black Pink Camellia Single Chain Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Hairline scratches to the hardware. Light rubbing around the strap and interior. DETAILS Chanel Tweed
Chanel Pink Tweed and Leather Flap Bag with Camellia Details and Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
most iconic materials and motifs tweed, leather, and camellia detailing into a refined and highly
CHANEL 1990 Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button — Early 1990s Karl Lagerfeld Era
Chanel Mini Camellia Closure Flap Bag Black and Pink Tweed with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
black and pink tweed and adorned with a signature camellia closure an iconic symbol deeply rooted in
Chanel Vintage Cruise 1992 White Tweed Gold Camellia Flower Buttons Jacket Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
signature gold camellia buttons. It is paired with a matching high-waisted pencil skirt in the same tweed
1980s Michel Modes Navy White & Black Chanel Tweed Boater-Style Hat w Camellia
By Maison Michel
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Michel Modes Navy White & Black Chanel Tweed Boater-Style Hat w Camelia: This vintage
CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons ~ COCO BRASSERIE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld
CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons ~ COCO BRASSERIE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld
Unavailable
Chanel Tweed Camellia Floral Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a chic statement in this Chanel tweed camellia brooch in light orange with hints of white
Unavailable
H 9 in W 7 in L 13 in
Chanel Tweed Cc Camellia Boston 211204 Black X Beige Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: 10589067 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 7" Height: 9" Handle Drop: 3.4" Zipper works well. Signs of We...
Unavailable
H 8 in W 8 in L 13.5 in
Chanel Messenger Classic Flap Quilted Lace Camellia Tweed 216660 Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 10432245 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 8" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 11.5" (adjustable)...
Chanel Tweed Camellia Sequins Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Elevate your style with this exquisite Chanel tweed camellia brooch, adorned with shimmering
Chanel Tweed Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Tweed camellia brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good
Chanel Tweed Camellia Golden Weave Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Elevate your style with this iconic Chanel camellia brooch! Crafted from signature tweed in a
Chanel Camellia Tweed Brooche
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Navy Tweed Brooch with mini CC silver logo. Pin closure at back. In excellent condition
Chanel Camellia Flower Tweed Mules
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Camellia Flower Tweed Mules Lavender sandals styled with Chanel's signature oversized
Chanel Camellia Tweed Bucket Hat
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Sz.S/M Circumference inside 57 cm Very good condition. No original packaging.
CHANEL Camellia Brooch in Multicolored Tweed
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Very beautiful CHANEL camellia brooch in multicolored tweed in pastel shades. In very good
Chanel Black White Camellia Tweed Shorts
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Crafted in a monochrome tweed and designed with a camellia pattern throughout and faux pearl button
Chanel 15K Camellia Button Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
15K luxurious slit yarn tweed dress. Closes with buttons from the collar to the bottom. The black
Chanel 1980s Brown Tweed Camellia Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1980s, this brooch is made from light brown wool tweed and crafted into the iconic Chanel Camellia
Chanel CC Camellia Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with brand's signature bows at sleeves Size mark 44 FR
CHANEL Gold Tweed Camellia Flower Pin W. Beads
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Gold Tweed Camellia Flower Pin W. Beads Made in France Materials: tweed, beads
CHANEL Tweed Jacket with Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn // — tonal silk lining and chain link at hem whisper of the Maison’s uncompromising mastery
Chanel New-York Collection Tweed Jacket with Camellias
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Absolutely stunning Chanel lesage tweed jacket with Camellias from Paris / NEW-YORK Collection
Chanel New CC Camellia Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with brand's signature bows at sleeves. Comes with tags
Chanel New CC Camellia Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with brand's signature bows at sleeves. Comes with tags
Chanel Coco Brasserie CC Camellias Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with patent leather accent : from Runway of COCO BRASSERIE
Chanel Rarest Camellias Brooch Ad Campaign Tweed Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Camellia brooch and chain accent at hem - matching tweed skirt Size mark 38 FR. Pristine condition, kept
CHANEL Camellia Motif Lesage Tweed Ensemble 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark for both pieces 38 FR / Condition: never worn // • Finished with black silk lining — the inner sanctum that stabilizes drape and confirms this as a fully resolved co...
Chanel Vintage Black Tweed Look Camelia Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Black canvas petals. Safety pin closure
Chanel 13C Black Tweed Coat Black Enamel Camellia Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel Black Tweed Coat is a must for any "Coco Connoisseur"! Influenced by coats worn by officers
Chanel Vintage Brown Tweed Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless elegance of Chanel with this Vintage Camellia Flower Pin Brooch, a true
Chanel Vintage Grey Tweed Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless elegance of Chanel with this Vintage Camellia Flower Pin Brooch, a true
Chanel Vintage Beige Tweed Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless elegance of Chanel with this Vintage Camellia Flower Pin Brooch, a true
Chanel CC Camellia Buttons Tweed Jacket with Bows 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectors Chanel lesage tweed jacket with signature brand's bows at sleeves Size mark 36 FR
CHANEL New Shimmer Tweed Jacket with Camellia Brooch 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Navy & Black Shimmering Lesage Tweed Jacket ~ From the atelier of Lesage, this rare
Chanel White Tweed Camelia Flower Camellia Pin Brooch with Box
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. White tweed petals with sequins. Safety pin
Chanel New CC Camellias Buttons Tweed Jacket with Bows 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectible Chanel bring tweed jacket with signature Bows at sleeves Size mark 36 FR / Condition
Chanel New CC Camellias Buttons Tweed Jacket with Bows 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectible Chanel bring tweed jacket with signature Bows at sleeves - CC logo Camellia buttons at
Chanel Paris / New-York Collectors Tweed Jacket with Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Paris / NEW-YORK 2006 Camellia Tweed Jacket ~ A Collector’s Edition of Iconic Romance and
CHANEL Paris / New-York Collectors Tweed Jacket with Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Camellia Tweed Jacket with Jewel Gripoix Buttons Boutique price once over
CHANEL 15$K Rare Tweed Jacket CC Embroidered Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: pristine, never worn // — Tonal silk lining and the sacred chain link at the interior hem — that signature touch that gives every movement gravity,...
Chanel Paris / New-York Collectors Tweed Jacket with Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A masterpiece woven from the silent dialects of stone towers and fleeting blossoms, this Chanel
CHANEL Paris / New-York Collectors Tweed Jacket with Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn // — tonal silk lining and chain link at hem whisper of the Maison’s uncompromising mastery
CHANEL 03C black iridscent Camellia motif stand collar boucle tweed jacket FR44
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 03C black iridscent Camellia motif stand collar boucle tweed jacket FR44 XL Reference: ZING
CHANEL Pink Tweed Coat W. Camellia Pin & Belt Sz. 38 c. 2004
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Pink Tweed Coat W. Camellia Pin & Belt Sz. 38 c. 2004 Age: 2004 Made in France Materials
CHANEL Karl 02P pink black tweed Camellia brooch blazer jacket FR46 XXL
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Karl 02P pink black tweed Camellia brooch blazer jacket FR46 XXL Reference: TGAS/D00753
CHANEL 15$K Rare Tweed Jacket CC Embroidered Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: pristine, never worn // — Tonal silk lining and the sacred chain link at the interior hem — that signature touch that gives every movement gravity...
Chanel Vintage Cruise 1992 White Tweed Gold Camellia Flower Buttons Jacket Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
embellished with gold camellia buttons, a loving tribute to Coco Chanel's adoration for the flower
Chanel Vintage Cruise 1992 White Tweed Gold Camellia Flower Buttons Jacket Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
camellia buttons, a nod to Coco Chanel's beloved flower and paired with a sleek pencil skirt in matching
CHANEL Vest in Blue and Pastel Pink Tweed with Camellias Embroidered Size 36FR
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL cross jacket in blue and pastel pink tweed and camellias embroidered with metallic threads
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1992 Pink Tweed Gold Camellia Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a coveted treasure: an exquisite pink skirt suit from Chanel's iconic Spring/Summer
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2010 Fringed Bouclé Tweed Jacket w/Camellia Buttons
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
. Multicolored tweed jacket featuring braided trims, woven fringe, and an interlocking CC camellia three-button
CHANEL Black Boucle Tweed Skirt Suit W. Camellia Pin & Belt Sz. 40 c. 2005
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Black Boucle Tweed Skirt Suit W. Camellia Pin & Belt Sz. 40 c. 2005 Age: 2005 Made in
Chanel Cruise 2005 Devil Wears Prada Black Gold Camellia Tweed 05C Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This highly coveted black tweed jacket from the Chanel Cruise 2005 collection is a true collector’s
CHANEL Collection 23 1989 Vintage camellia button velvet black tweed jacket FR40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Collection 23 1989 Vintage camellia button velvet black tweed jacket FR40 Reference: TGAS
CHANEL Karl 02P pink black tweed Camellia brooch blazer jacket FR46 XXL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Karl 02P pink black tweed Camellia brooch blazer jacket FR46 XXL Reference: TGAS/D00753
CHANEL Karl 02P pink black tweed Camellia brooch blazer jacket FR46 XXL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Karl 02P pink black tweed Camellia brooch blazer jacket FR46 XXL Reference: TGAS/D00753
CHANEL Collection 23 1989 Vintage camellia button velvet trim tweed jacket FR40
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Collection 23 1989 Vintage camellia button velvet trim black tweed jacket FR40 L Reference
Chanel Coco Brasserie Vogue Cover Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC Camellia buttons from Coco Brasserie Collection by Karl
Chanel Georgia Jagger Style Ad Campaign Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Famous Chanel navy tweed dress with lace ''camellias' insert from SAINT-TROPEZ 2011 Cruise
Chanel New Coco Brasserie Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket with Camellia Buttons ~ from Coco Brasserie Collection by Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel New Coco Brasserie Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons // Coco Brasserie 2015 Collection by Karl
Chanel New Paris / New-York CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Absolutely stunning Chanel lesage tweed jacket with Camellias from Paris / NEW-YORK Collection
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
$5,241
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68453 This Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW is a rare find. Made solely of faceted lucite beads in white, green and turquoise pastel hues join...
Chanel Navy Lambskin Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel navy blue Double Flap Bag is made of beautiful dark blue diamond quilting lambskin leather with gold tone hardware/chain link shoulder strap, double flap closure, CC turn...
Chanel Iridescent Silver Lait de Coco Milk Carton Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Got milk? This incredibly rare and limited edition Chanel milk carton bag derives from one of Karl Lagerfeld's most infamous runways of all time, the supermarket emporium of autumn/w...
$9,800
Size: Small ( 2 - 4 )
Gianni Versace Fall 1992 Bondage S&M Collection Runway Leather Fringe 92 Pants
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum worthy vintage Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992 S&M Bondage Collection runway leather pants ! Naomi Campbell strutted down the runway in these trousers. High waisted f...
DOLCE & GABBANA white leather 2018 DEVOTION MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana Medium Devotion shoulder bag is crafted from luxurious white quilted nappa leather. It features an exclusive faux pearl-bejeweled heart fastening,...
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...
$6,850
H 5.75 in W 0.75 in L 5.5 in
Chanel 2023 Black & White Quilted Patent Leather Crossbody Mini Novelty Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black & White Quilted Patent Leather Crossbody Mini Novelty Bag is an iconic accessory that exudes playful luxury and an avant-garde spirit. Meticulously crafted from exqu...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D01019 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: 2006 Material:...
Chanel Limited Edition La Pausa Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited Edition La Pausa bag from the collection of 2019. This beautiful bag is supposed to be a lifebuoy in black in white. On the front it's written La Pausa and Chanel. Als...
CHANEL rainbow leather 2020 MERMAID 2.55 REISSUE WOC Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Mermaid 2.55 Reissue WOC wallet on chain bag in metallic rainbow aged calfskin leather. Features an open pocket on the outside back, an open pocket on the front...
$89,664
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fuchsia Evening Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2007
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A museum-grade Christian Dior evening coat, crafted from a cotton and silk blend in a rich fuchsia hue. The coat features dramatic, oversized raccoon fur trim on the sleeves and hem,...
CHANEL black leather IPHONE 13 PRO MAX Case w PEARL STRAP
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel iPhone 13 Pro Max case in black quilted lambskin leather is the epitome of luxury and functionality. Featuring a gold-tone CC logo, it is adorned with a si...
Christian Lacroix Robe Haute Couture Dress in Brown Linen and Golden Embroidery
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Robe Haute Couture dress in brown linen and golden embroidery. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensio...
Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Piece - Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag Black, round shaped evening bag crafted from lambskin leather designed with iconic diamond quilting. Featuring over...
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.
The rare looks nabbed by the pop star’s stylist are perfectly in tune with her new song, “Chanel.”
The artists put fresh spins on pieces from the ’90s and early aughts.
Hailey Bieber, Chase Sui Wonders and Kendall Jenner are among the stars recontextualizing the look.
The vintage piece was worn by Jamie Lee Curtis nearly 40 years ago.
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.