CHANEL 1990s Watersnake Square-toe Flats
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Genève, CH
These rare Chanel square-toe flats are crafted from watersnake skin and leather, and are in very
CHANEL 1990s Watersnake Square-toe Flats
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Genève, CH
These rare Chanel square-toe flats are crafted from watersnake skin and leather, and are in very
Chanel Silver Metallic Lambskin with Silver Hardware Chain Flats
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel silver metallic lambskin flats. - Silver hardware chain. - Size 38.
Chanel gold leather and gold hardware chain slingback flats sandals
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This rare 90's Chanel gold leather slingback strap flats sandals is chic and can easily stand out
Chanel Bi Tones Quilted White Leather /Black Patent Leather Flats
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel bi tones quilted white leather / black patent leather cap toe stretch
Swarovski 1990s Purple Rhinestone Lariat Choker
By Swarovski
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
touch of sophistication and sparkle. Style this with a Missoni dress, some Chanel flats and a Valentino
Chanel Knit Wool Blend Fringe Cardigan circa 1999
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-waisted Balenciaga jeans. For shoes, consider Chanel ballet flats or Saint Laurent ankle boots to complete
Vintage Chanel 1994 - CC knitted Striped Runway Dress
By Chanel
Located in Iba, PH
horizontal striped pattern. Designer: Coco Chanel Dimensions/Measurements (taken flat) Length: 36” Bust: 14
1985 Chanel Pearl and Gilt Metal Chain Drop Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1985 natural shape flat pearl and gilt metal chain necklace with pearl drop. Beautiful
Gilt Metal
Vintage Rare Circa 1995 CHANEL Emily in Paris - Mademoiselle Shopping Tote bag
By Chanel
Located in Iba, PH
collectors. It's a true grail item for Chanel enthusiasts. Designer: Chanel Dimensions (Inches) (Taken Flat
Vintage Rare 90's CHANEL Mademoiselle Comic Clutch - "JUST A DROP OF NO. 5"
By Chanel
Located in Iba, PH
" Designer: Chanel Dimensions (Inches) (Taken Flat) Length: 6.3" Width: 8.7” Deep: 2" Origin: Italy Material
Vintage 90's CHANEL green top
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Iba, PH
Iconic and extremely hard-to-find Chanel top. Karl Lagerfeld designed it in 1997 for Coco Chanel
CHANEL Paris-31 Rue Cambon Crop Top in Black
Located in Iba, PH
: Chanel Dimensions (Inches) taken flat Length: 17” Bust: 17" Marked Size: 36 (a bit stretchable) Origin
Silk Printed Horse & Flowers Motif Fringe Scarf
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
trench coat, an elegant Valentino dress, or a pair of chic Chanel ballet flats for a polished finish that
Missoni 1990s Orange Knit Tank
By Missoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pair of Chanel jeans, some Miu Miu flats and a Gucci handbag to complete the look. In excellent vintage
Swarovski 1980s Purple Rhinestone Flower Earrings
By Swarovski
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel handbag and some Prada flats to complete the look. In good vintage condition, please see photos.
Made For Liberty 1990s Floral Silk Scarf
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
statement and showcase your impeccable style. Style this with a Chanel dress, some Prada flats and a Miu Miu
Versace 1990s Fantasy Animals Print Jeans
By Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sure to become a cherished addition to your collection. Style this with a Chanel cami, some Prada flats
Trifari Gold Tone Star Pendent Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
this with a Louis Vuitton handbag, a Chanel dress and some Prada flats to complete the look. Whether
Ruby and 14k Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
colors to compliment the Pink Ruby with a Diane Freis maxi dress, Chanel ballet flats, and a Fendi
Sapphire Victorian 18k Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
compliment the Sapphire with a Diane Freis maxi dress, Chanel ballet flats, and a Fendi handbag. Ring size
Sapphire, 18k Gold
14k Gold and Garnet Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
maxi dress, Chanel ballet flats, and a Fendi handbag. Size: 7.5
Garnet, 14k Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Gold Tone Aviator Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
an Hermes handbag, a pair of Fendi flats and some Chanel earrings to complete the look. In good
1970s Handmade Japanese Red Cotton Kimono
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel silk scarf, some Gucci flats and a Fendi handbag to complete the look. In excellent vintage
Turquoise Sterling Silver Pear-Shaped Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, Chanel ballet flats, and a Fendi handbag. Size: 6.5
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
24K Gold Plated 1960s Chain Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
who appreciate the finer things in life. Style this with a Chanel handbag, some Gucci flats and an
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Camellia Pin Black 1985
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage pin from 1985 in form of a classic Chanel camellia. Very flat and soft . In
Chanel Colorblocked Ballerina Flats
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect for everyday! These Chanel flats feature a black leather round cap toe and green detail
Unavailable
Chanel Pink Suede Ballerina Flats Shoes
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
New, unworn pink suede Chanel flats with CC logo. Euro 38. US 8.
Chanel Beige Ballerines Lbslm64 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Chanel Ballerines This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Women's Size: 37 US 6.5/ 7
Unavailable
Chanel Ballerina Flats - Blue - Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
You are looking at a beautiful pair of Chanel ballerina flats. They are wonderful because they are
Chanel Denim X Red Logo Espadrilles 47cr0627 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.25" Width: 3.5" Height: 3" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Size 36 Signs of Wear: Exterior: moderate marks, wear, and fading ...
Unavailable
Size: EU 38 (Approx. US 8) Regular (M,
Chanel Black Leather Cap Toe Espadrilles 9cr0108 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL GOOD- CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wear: Exterior shows minor marks and some wear. Some wear and marks at insoles. Bottom soles have some flexibility. This item does n...
Unavailable
Size: EU 38 (Approx. US 8) Regular (M,
Chanel Black Ballerina Strappy Tie Espadrilles 220689 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Dust Bag Size EU 38 Signs of Wear: Exterior shows minor wear. Outer soles show minor wear. Interior shows some wear. So...
Chanel Beige X Black Cc Logo Espadrilles 224606 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy OVERALL FAIR CONDITION ( 6/10 or C ) Size 37 Signs of Wear: Exterior shows few tiny light marks. Outer soles show wear and some tearing on rubber soles due to dragging...
Chanel Navy X Purple Cc Cap Toe Ballerina 210568 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Made In: Italy Size: 35 1/2 Signs of Wear: Scuffs, creases, and general aging of the leather. Stains on the insoles. This item do...
Geoffrey Beene 1960s Floral Cotton Button Up Dress with Belt Size 8.
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Atlanta, GA
treasure some diversity. Put your Chanel flats on with this ensemble and be prepared to stop traffic
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 2.5 in L 11 in
Chanel Messenger Metallic Lambskin Flat 7cz1016 Bronze Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5864891 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: " Height: " Shoulder strap drop: 21" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Includes Serial Seal S...
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 1 in L 12.25 in
Chanel Cambon Ligne Flat 226873 White X Black Quilted Leather Tote
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 9837474 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.25" Width: 1" Height: 13.5" Handle drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker...
Unavailable
Size: 36, (US6-6.5)
Chanel Vintage soft yellow calfskin flat pump shoes with triple golden chains
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel yellow leather flat pump shoes with triple skinny chain belts. EU 36, US6-6.5
Unavailable
Size: EU 38 (Approx. US 8) Regular (M,
Chanel Black (Ultra Rare) Cc Logo High Top Old School Sneakers 232513 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AO 1852 Size: 38 EU" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: stain, scuffs Interior: stain, rubs Sole: scuffs, heavy stai...
Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Caviar leather Chanel bag featuring flat shoulder straps with interwoven chain-leather detailing
Chanel Black Cotton High Waisted Pants sz FR34
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Cotton High Waisted Pants Made in: France Year of Production: 1999 Color: Black
Vintage CHANEL Size 0 Black Pebled Leather High Rise Pants 1997
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous vintage CHANEL leather pants. A fitted, high rise style in soft pebbled textured leather
Vintage CHANEL Size 9.5 Black Velvet Tuxedo Flats
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage CHANEL flats in a black velvet featuring a squared off pointed toe, low velvet heel, silk
CHANEL Size 7 Mint Leather Cap Toe Ballerina Flats
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL flats comes in a mint leather featuring a ballerina style, logo cap toe, front bow detail
CHANEL Size 7 Pink Leather Quilted Pointed CC Flap Toe Flats
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL flats comes in a pink leather featuring top stitching, pointed toe, CC flap design, and a
1990s Chanel Brown and Black Leather Flats
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic and always chic brown leather Chanel ballet flats with black cap-toes, bow accents at vamps
CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chanel flat quilted black leather duffle bag. Leather strap with buckle to adjust length
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chanel flat quilted messenger bag with single leather braided cross body strap and large CC
CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel flat quilted maxi bag with envelope style flap and exterior letter pocket. Oversized gold
1990s Chanel White Eyelet and Black Leather Flats
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely pair of Chanel flats from the 1990s. White eyelet exterior with contrasting black leather
1990s Chanel Black Silk Shirt with Necktie
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
with jeans and Chanel flat on a casual day, or with tuxedo pants and heels at a cocktail party
Chanel 1996 Novelty Print Silk Blouse
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Camellia flower to Chanel flats and the iconic CC. Blouse has princess seams at the front for a flattering
CHANEL white & black cotton BOUCLE Peak-Collar Blazer 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel flat-boucle blazer in white and black cotton (79%), wool (12%), spandex (5%), nylon (4
Chanel Classic Spectator Flats
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Chanel spectator flats in buff and brown calf. Classic and timeless. Unworn new
Chanel White Leather Quilted Cambon Flats
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel white leather quilted Mary Jane ballet cambon flats with a plastic sole
Chanel Black Flat Quilted Caviar Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic Chanel black quilted caviar bag. No hologram shoulder drop 12". Hologram is missing, mid
CHANEL Size 10.5 Grey Tweed Loafer Flats
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL Loafer Flats comes in grey tones in a tweed material, with silver metal tone charms and a
Chanel Brown Leather Flat Stitched Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Brown Leather Flat Stitched Bag- EXCELLENT A simple style with classic lines, this piece has
Chanel Red Patent Flat Pouch Bag 276ccs216
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 11" Width: .1" Height: 9.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Boutique Seal from Repair Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Exterior was ...
Chanel quilted purple suede ballerina flats, c. 1980s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Size 38.5
1970s Chanel Gold tone Flat Clip Earrings never used
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Gold tone Flat Clip Earrings never used
Chanel Messenger Metallic Lambskin Flat 7cz1016 Bronze Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5864891 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: " Height: " Shoulder strap drop: 21" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Includes Seria...
Chanel Black Leather Slip On Italian Low Heel Flats Size 38.5 c 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel black leather slip-on Italian low heel flats Size 38.5 c 1990s The stylish Italian flats are
Chanel Gold Silk Satin Flat Band Collar Long Sleeve Blouse
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel gold silk satin flat band collar with long sleeves blouse from the 1990s. Beautiful silk
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Novelty Jacket bag. Black flat quilted leather with taupe leather trim and gold hardware
Chanel Jacket in Pink Tweed
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
posted). One button: miss the double C (ask Chanel for another one) Dimensions flat: shoulders 44 cm
1980s Chanel CC Medallion Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Galliano dress and some Chanel ballet flats for an effortlessly classic look. Condition is consistent with
1980's Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Coin Handbag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s black leather flat quilted handbag with gold center coin. Comes with generic dust cover.
Circa 2000 Chanel Black Wool Jacket with Chevron Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
front with a square Chanel logo zipper tag. Flat front pockets at the bust and zipper details at the
1990's Collectible Chanel Oversized Black Lambskin Keepall Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare flat quilted black leather overall keepall with gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6
Vintage Chanel Navy Off White Print Halter Dress 1990's
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Chanel halter mini-dress featuring a deep V
Chanel Quilted Satin Silk Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
seven gilt metal buttons with Chanel bag "effigy". Two flat pockets on the rear (see picture 7). Wear
Emilio Pucci Mod Dress circa 1960s
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
brunch with a Fendi cardigan and Chanel ballet flats. In excellent vintage condition, please see photos
Smokey Quartz Large 1960's Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
compliment the Smoked Quartz with a Diane Freis maxi dress, Chanel ballet flats, and a Fendi handbag, This is
Quartz
Garnet Marquise Cut and 14k Gold Ornate Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
maxi dress, Chanel ballet flats, and a Fendi handbag. Size: 6
Garnet, 14k Gold
2000's Chanel Flat Sandals
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel ice blue iridescent patent leather gladiator sandals from the early 2000'. The sandals have
Vintage Chanel white cotton twill buckle back fly front trousers 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel white cotton twill trousers...Fly front with hidden waist closure...Flat front with faux
1990s Chanel Cream Mary Jane Flats with Black Patent Cap Toe
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The sweetest early 1990s cream leather Chanel flats. Maryjane style with a strap and gold Chanel cc
Chanel Yellow Leather Flats
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel yellow leather flats with "CC" stitching logo on the cap toe from the 90s
Chanel Pink Tweed Leather Cap Ballerina Flats
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel pink tweed leather cap ballerina flats. - Size 37.5. - Made in Italy.
Chanel Bi Tones White/Green Leather Flats
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel bi tones white/green with written "Chanel" green stitching leather flats
1990's Chanel Black Flat Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Great black kid leather flat tote bag. Stitched large CC logo in the center of the bag. Gold
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
AlexanderMcQueen HandCutSilkChiffon UniquelyDrapedWool Black Gown Dress, 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed this curvaceous uniquely-draped wool and hand-shredded intricately-ruched silk-chiffon black evening-gown cocktail-dress for his Autumn/Winter ...
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
F/W 2002 Ralph Lauren Runway Plunging V Neckline Black Velvet Sleeveless Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant yet sexy Ralph Lauren Purple Label gown debuted on the season's runway as part of look 29, modeled by Betina Holte. This effortlessly chic soft velvet dress features a d...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
$2,084Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42 (more like a size 41)
Chanel 2023-2024 Women's Black Leather CC Chain Short Boots Size 42
By Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The most Exceptional Perfect Stunning Authentic Leather Chanel boots from the Season 2023-2024. Hard to find. These Chanel CC Chain Short Boots are a striking example of the House’s ...
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit runway dress with wide elastic waistband
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black dress with elasticized waist and draped bodice from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1984 exactly as seen on the runway. Labeled a size 'S'. Approximate measurements...
$2,250
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as i...
Gucci by Frida Giannini Pink Flora Print Jacket, Resort 2007
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Marlborough, GB
Gucci by Frida Giannini pink floral print jacket featuring the iconic “flora” print, Resort 2007 Appeared on the runway alongside a blue longer version, which appeared on Emma Robert...
Chanel Autumn/Winter 2005 Cream Wool Dress with Black Passimenterie Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic and very chic Chanel shift dress from the Autumn/Winter 2005 collection. The dress was number 9 in the A/W 2005 show, that was inspired by the 1960s. The beautiful cream wool...
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.