Vintage Chanel Equestrian

In Chanel terminology, pieces made at least 20 years ago are vintage. The term applies to handbags, apparel, accessories and jewelry. In addition, jewelry produced during the early days of the French luxury fashion house may be considered antiques if the pieces are at least 100 years old. Shop a wide range of Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.

What year is vintage for Chanel changes over time. For a Chanel piece to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. For example, in 2023, bags, apparel and accessories produced in 2003 or earlier are vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Chanel pieces.

For Chanel bags, any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage. While Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel began to design handbags during the 1920s, the 2.55, which debuted in February 1955, is an iconic vintage Chanel bag. The brand's best-known bag, the Classic Double Flap bag, includes Chanel's signature quilting and leather interlaced through a chain strap. Chanel Classic flap bags have been going strong since Karl Lagerfeld updated the beloved 2.55 handbag in the 1980s with the addition of the interlocking double Cs on the flap. Other celebrated bag styles are the Gabrielle and Boy bags. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Chanel bags.

To authenticate a Chanel jacket, take a close look at the neck tag. You should see the style number, size in French sizing and a two digit number followed by the letter C for cruise, P for spring or A for autumn. This represents the year and collection. For example, 14C is the 2014 cruise collection. Once you know the style number and collection, use reputable online resources to ensure that Chanel actually produced that jacket for that season with that number. Shop a wide range of expertly vetted Chanel jackets on 1stDibs.

Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.