Chanel Red Braided Crochet Flap Clasp Closure Large CC Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel red braided crochet flap with large CC clasp closure Year: 2014 Silver hardware Thick chain Classic zippered interior pocket Red nylon interior lining Strap Drop 9” 7” H x 10...
Chanel Cream Boucle Coat w/ Red Plaid & Crochet Collar & Cuffs
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 2004 Measurements: Size 36 FR, 6 US Bust: 34" Sleeve: 28" Shoulder to shoulder: 14.5" Length: 35" This Chanel Jacket is available to be viewed privately in ou...
Chanel Crochet Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Austin, TX
2000 Chanel knit crochet skirt. Condition: Excellent, original tags still attached. Size 42/ US 8 - 10 We accept returns for refund, please see our terms. We offer free ground ...
CHANEL 04P Runway beige red crochet CC check tweed long coat FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 04P Runway beige red crochet CC check tweed long coat FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00534 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P23295 Collection: Spring Summer 2004 Materia...
Red knit and crochet cardigan CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red knit and crochet cardigan with bow closure on the middle front. Knit composition: 90% rayon, 10% polyester. SIZE 44 (Fr) on tag but fit M
Chanel Ivory Wool Skirt Suit with Red and Navy Crochet Trim - 44-NWT
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory Wool Skirt Suit with Red and Navy Crochet Trim - 44.
Gorgeous Chanel Chunky Maison Lesage Tweed Jacket with Crochet Knit Trimming
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
BEAUTIFUL CHANEL TWEED JACKET A TRUE CHANEL PIECE THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY WOMAN'S WARDROBE SO GORGEOUS DETAILS: Perfect to be worn casual with jeans or dressed up - an i...
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Size: No size tag - estimated SZ M
Gorgeous Chanel Maison Lesage Blazer Jacket with Crochet Paspel Ribbon Trimming
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
BEAUTIFUL CHANEL JACKET DESIGNED BY KARL LAGERFELD A TRUE CHANEL PIECE THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY WOMAN'S WARDROBE SO GORGEOUS DETAILS: Perfect to be worn casual with jean...
runway CHANEL 10A Paris-Shanghai black tweed red gold crochet trim jacket FR36
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL 10A Paris-Shanghai black tweed red gold crochet trim jacket FR36 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Paris-Shanghai Metier D'art Model Name / Style: Twe...
runway CHANEL 10A Paris-Shanghai black tweed red gold crochet trim jacket FR48
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL 10A Paris-Shanghai black tweed red gold crochet trim jacket FR48 Brand: CHANEL Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 10A Paris-Shanghai Metier D'art Model Name / Style:...
Chanel Red Quilted Nubuck Leather Small Diamond Crochet Stitch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The bag to invest in this season is this creation by Chanel. Fashioned using nubuck leather, the red flap bag has a compact size with a leather-lined interior and the exterior is cov...
Chanel Fancy Crochet Flap Bag Fabric Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Fancy Crochet Flap Bag Fabric Small is unique and stylish in design ideal for Chanel lovers.
Chanel Red Crochet Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Heavy, soft, warm wool is balanced by the knit-and-crochet treatment of this cardigan - an intricate rib knit featuring strips of loose and delicate open-knit makes up the body of th...
Chanel Ivory Tweed Jacket with Crochet Red and Blue Yarn Trim 46 EU
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel jacket features signature trim that has been crocheted with blue and red yarn on the 4 front patch pockets, the neckline, front and hem of jacket.
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
$2,535Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Coral Pink Velvet Black Hardware, 2014-2015
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Coral Pink Velvet Black Hardware, 2014-2015 Add a touch of brightness to your summer wardrobe with this classic flap from Chanel, featuring a cheerful shi...
$7,920
H 6.9 in W 3.9 in L 9 in
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
$299Sale Price|62% Off
Size: 40
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Lurex Palazzo Wide Leg Pants Trousers 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
MISSONI LUREX PALAZZO PANTS A timeless and elegant piece - so versatile that it is stunning on a night, elegant at daytime and cozy worn as loungewear. Missoni signature piece ...
$895
Size: Medium / Large
1960s St John Canary Yellow Santana Knit Mod Crochet Vintage A Line 60s Dress
By St. John
Located in San Diego, CA
Tres chic ST. JOHN signature santana knit canary yellow short sleeve A-Line dress! Features the softest knit that stretches to fit. Hand crochet detail at the neck, sleeves and below...
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...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A two-piece ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, consisting of a fitted cable-knit sweater and a coordinating column skirt in a muted seafoam green hue....
$1,550
Size: 36 ( 2 / 4 )
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2011 Gold Chain-Embellished Crepe Black Jumpsuit Fr. 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Chain-Embellished Black Halter Jumpsuit Automne/Hiver 2011 Designer size - French 38 Black satin crepe, Gold-tone chain-embellished, Backless, Two side deep ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Straight Low Rise Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Straight Low Rise Jeans Look #33 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man Who Knew...
Chanel Vintage Denim Quilted Drawstring Hobo Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Pre-Owned 2008-2009 diamond quilted drawstring tote Featuring silver-tone hardware, a diamond quilted finish, an internal logo patch, chain and fabric top handles and a strip...
$10,920
H 14 in W 17 in L 1 in
Chanel 2009 Organic Raffia Camelia Limited Edition Tote Beige Rope Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel organic raffia rope and tweed tote with camelia flower Year 2009 Gold hardware Large hanging CC charm Interwoven rope and tweed chain Interior black nylon lining Inter...
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.