Skip to main content

Chanel

French

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.

to
451
6
2
1,833
6,124
4
1
1
3
32
28
232
1,337
5,530
2,414
21
7,967
5,019
4,121
3,029
2,827
3,042
2,997
5,310
3,139
1,896
78
58
Designer: Chanel
Chanel Resort 2012 Runway Size 44 Black and White Cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, Resort 2012 Runway short sleeve cashmere sweater ! Features contrasting black and white stripes / square...
Category

2010s British Chanel

Chanel Vintage 1980s Red + Gilded Gold 80s Chain CC Medallion Belt or Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, 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...
Category

1980s French Chanel

Chanel Paris / Greece CC Owl Buttons Ecru Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel ecru tweed jacket ~ from Runway of Paris / GREECE ~ 2018 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn - masterpieces Gripoix jewel butt...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Rarest 1993 Supermodel Style Brown Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Extremely rare, collectible Chanel brown tweed jacket with quilted leather accents ~ from legendary 1992 / 1993 Fall Collection ~ by Meastro ...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel New Iconic CC Gripoix Buttons Burgundy Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel lessage tweed jacket from 2011 Fall collection, 11a As seen on Miroslava DUMA! Size mark 40 FR / Condition: never worn - most beautiful CC jewel Gripoix buttons embelli...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel New Legendary Jewel Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Legendary Chanel black lesage tweed jacket with masterpiece CC Jewel Buttons ~ as seen on many celebs and in magazines! // Size mark 34 FR / Condition: Never worn // - CC jewel G...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 12K$ Ribbon Tweed Dress with Jewel Trim 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Luxurious, exquisite Chanel dress with Jewel decor ~ made of most precious Lesage Ribbon tweed ~ from Runway of Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collection ~ Boutique price over 13,000$ ...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Iconic Vittoria Ceretti Style CC Logo Black Leggings 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel leggings ~ Instantly sold out in all boutiques! Most hunted Chanel CC logo leggings from Runway of 2020 Cruise collection, 20C ~ as seen in Ad Campaign on Vittoria Cere...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Camellia Embossed Wallet On Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish clutch wallet is finely crafted of camellia embossed black lambskin leather. The wallet features a long silver chain link shoulder strap threaded with leather and a fron...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Nano Kelly - Color: Lilac - Year: 2024 - Condition...
Category

2010s French Chanel

Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition. No touch ups or recoloring. Slight cloudiness to the ...
Category

1990s Chanel

Chanel 2005 Grand Sac Classique CC Black Silver Timeless Classic Maxi Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless series bag, Grand Sac Classique model, in black grained leather and silver metal, a large pocket on the back, simple flap with CC or Turnlock clasp, interior in coord...
Category

Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel Paris / Edinburgh Highland Grandeur Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Paris / EDINBURGH Collection 2013 Metiers d’Art
 Navy Tweed Cape Jacket with CC Logo Buckles ~ A true collector’s Artistry piece — at once noble, poetic, and irrevocably Ch...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Versailles Baroque Opulence Denim Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A masterpiece where regal splendour meets contemporary ease, this collectible Chanel denim jacket from the Paris / VERSAILLES 2013 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld reimagines b...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 9K$ Melania Trump Style Black Tweed Jacket with Chains 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
— This Chanel jacket from the illustrious Paris / SALZBURG Metiers d'Art 2015 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ an Ode to sartorial refinement and modern authority ~ As seen on Melani...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 15K$ Maxi Silk CC Logo Dress with Bow Accents 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ An emblem of absolute elegance - Chanel Maxi CC Logo Silk Dress with Bow Accents — Boutique Price: Over $15,000 ~ This Chanel black silk maxi dress drapes with imperial fluidity...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Artisanal CC Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ This Chanel black tweed jacket is a triumph of artisanal elegance— crafted in textured noir tweed and adorned with signature CC Gripoix jewel buttons that gleam like objets d’art ...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 2010 Robe FR36 2 Tones Ecru Silk and Black Knit Minimal Dress UK8 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel 2010 dress composed of an ecru silk crepe top, large rounded collar, sleeveless and a skirt, high waist almost empire (below the ribs), in black viscose and elastane knit deco...
Category

2010s French Chanel

Chanel New 2024 CC Heart Patches Denim Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
A masterpiece of playful refinement — Chanel Super Rare CC Logo Heart Denim Jacket
 2024 Spring Collection ~ A rare collector’s piece for the modern connoisseur ~ Wear it with cri...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel New Architectural Black Boucle Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Black Bouclé Tweed Jacket with Lion Head Buttons 2009 Fall Runway - Parisian Majesty, Sculpted in Shadow ~ Commanding yet refined, this exquisite Chanel jacket exudes a disc...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Edinburgh Collectors Relic Cashmere Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Striped Cashmere Coat ~ Emanating the stoic poetry of ancient Scottish castles, this rare Chanel coat encapsulates a metaphysical interplay of shadow and es...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Porte Monnaie CC Quilted Golden Leather Star Purse with hook New In Box
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel coin purse or key ring model (unique - VIP gift) Gold quilted leather star decorated with a CC logo on one side and a gold metal hook on the other to hang it on your bag strap...
Category

2010s French Chanel

Chanel Pochette Ceinture Ajustable Classique Black Silver Gold CC Bag on Belt OS
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel belt pouch or "bag-on-belt" consisting of a Classic series pouch in black quilted leather, signed CC clasp on the simple flap closed by a magnetic snap, black canvas interior,...
Category

2010s French Chanel

Chanel Paris / Saint-Tropez CC Laurel Embroidery Jeans 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Embroidered Blue Jeans with CC Logo & Laurel Embroidery
 - Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - ~ Infused with the carefree grace of Saint-Tropez morn...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Edinburgh Iconic Black Tartan Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Gripoix Buttons — Paris - Édimbourg 2013 Collection ~ A masterstroke of regal restraint and Highland heritage, this black tweed jacket from Ch...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Nocturnal Hues Sculptured Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
This Chanel navy green tweed blazer is a quiet symphony of tailored precision and poetic restraint ~ an editorial masterpiece for the woman who dresses not merely to be seen, but to...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 12K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Step into Parisian refinement with this iconic Chanel Lesage tweed jacket from the celebrated Paris / COSMOPOLITE collection ~ 2017 Metiers d’ Art by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Most iconic ...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 15K$ Paris / Byzance Coat and Dress Museum Worth Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Exquisite Museum worth ensemble ~ shimmering coat and matching dress ~ from Runway of Paris / BYZANCE Collection ~ one of the most significant Karl Lagerfeld's creations - Boutiue ...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Rare Paris / Salzburg Relaxed Cashmere Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely fabulous Chanel beige cashmere jacket ~ from Runway of Paris / SALZBURG ~ Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn - noblest colour palette: et...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 2005 Connoisseurs Gem Houndstooth Tweed Trench 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Rarefied Chanel Spring 2005 Houndstooth Tweed Trench Coat / A masterpiece for collectors and connoisseurs – the trench that writes its own chapter in Chanel’s unrepeatable history /...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Anna Wintour Style Black Tweed Jacket with Chain Trim 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic & timeless Chanel vintage black tweed jacket with metallic chain trimming ~ as seen on style icon Anna Wintour! Size mark 38 FR / Condition: is pristine - CC logo quilted butt...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Byzance Tweed Jacket with Mosaic Trim and Jewel Buttons 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Paris-Byzance 2011 Collection Collector’s Tweed Jacket with Mosaic Trim and Jewel Buttons ~ A masterwork of Byzantine elegance, this iconic Chanel tweed jacket from the Paris...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Timeless Paris / Shanghai Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Rarest Chanel Black Tweed Jacket ~ Rare and Iconic from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Métiers d'Art by Mr. Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 34 FR / Condition: Never worn - Antique style "coin...
Category

2010s Chanel

CHANEL beige cotton 04P TWEED TRIM Trench Coat Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel double-breasted trench coat in beige cotton (95%) and polyurethane (5%) elevates the classic trench silhouette with iconic House detailing. Embellished wit...
Category

Early 2000s Chanel

CHANEL white & navy 12C ANTIBES JACQUARD KNIT Jacket 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel knit jacket reinterprets classic house codes with a playful, textured touch. Crafted from cream wavy striped jacquard knit in a luxurious blend of cotton (...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Singapore CC Logo Belted Black Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Confident. Refined. Unmistakably Chanel ~ A statement of effortless elegance ~ this black tweed dress from Chanel famous Paris / Singapore Cruise Collection /Size mark 36 FR / Cond...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel New Outstanding Tweed Jacket and Jeans Ensemble 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Impossible to find anywhere in the world! New absolute fabulous Chanel ensemble ~ tweed jacket and matching jeans ~ as seen on Chanel's Ambassador Lily Rose Depp / Size mark for ...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel  14K$ Paris / Seoul Futuristic Ribbon Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Ribbon Tweed Jacket — Paris-Seoul Cruise Collection By Karl Lagerfeld ~ boutique price ~ 14,000$ ~ This avant-garde tweed jacket from Chanel’s Paris / SEOUL Cruise Collection...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 15K$ New Turquoise Ribbon Tweed Ensemble 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Outstanding Chanel ensemble (jacket and matching skirt) ~ made of most precious Lesage Ribbon tweed ~ today's boutique price start from 19,000$ of for same style suit / Size mark 40...
Category

2010s Chanel

CHANEL black 18A COCO NEIGE FAUX FUR TRIM QUILTED PUFFER Jacket 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel puffer jacket from the Coco Neige collection perfectly combines luxury with casual winter elegance. Crafted in black quilted polyester (100%), it features ...
Category

2010s Chanel

Beige long pleated skirt CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige long pleated skirt . Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE on tag :44 (Fr) L
Category

1990s Chanel

CHANEL blue 22B QUILT PRINTED DENIM CLASSIC M/L DOUBLE FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic M/L Double Flap shoulder bag in dark blue printed denim with a quilted optic offers a unique twist on the iconic silhouette. Featuring gold-plated ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

Chanel New 2024 Paris / Manchester Ad Campaign Fuchsia Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Fuchsia Tweed Jacket – Paris-Manchester 2024 Metiers d'Art Pre-Fall Collection ~ A radiant ode to British heritage through the lens of Parisian haute couture, this fuchsia t...
Category

2010s Chanel

CHANEL black grey white 20K SEQUIN CLASSIC MINI FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini Flap shoulder bag is a dazzling interpretation of the iconic silhouette, crafted in black and iridescent white round and square sequins that s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

Chanel Sports Line Black & White CC Rubber Logo Camera Crossbody Waist Duo Bag
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Chanel Sports Line Black & White CC Rubber Logo Camera Sling Waist Duo Bag Elevate your athleisure style with this rare Chanel Sports Line Camera Sling Waist Duo Bag, a standout pie...
Category

Early 2000s European Chanel

Chanel Iconic Kylie Jenner Style Logo Bomber 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel bomber jacket with CC logo pattern : from 2019 COCO Neige Collection : as seen on Kylie Jenner and Cardi B! - CC logo zipper at front Size mark 36 FR / Condition: neve...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 11K$ Iconic Paris / Byzance CC Gripoix Buttons Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A majestic statement from the Paris-Byzance 2011 Métiers d’Art collection ~ ~ A true celebration of Chanel’s artisanal excellence, this piece is a wearable relic of couture herit...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Edinburgh New CC Gripoix Buttons Grey Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Fabulous Chanel tweed jacket from Ad Campaign of ~ Paris / Edinburgh Collection ~ Metier d'Art 2013 by Maestro Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen in numerous magazines! / Size mark 40 FR / C...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel New CC Gripoix Buttons Lavender Tweed Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Own the room — without ever raising your voice ~ ~ This Chanel skirt suit from the 2012 Cruise 'French Riviera' Collection embodies quiet power and unmistakable independence Size...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Ad Campaign Rarest Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
One of the most hunted Chanel jacket of all times! Little black jacket from 2009 Fall Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Impossible to find! Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn - CC lo...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel 11K$ New Pharrell Williams Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Look # 1 from Chanel ~ Paris in ROME ~ 2016 Metiers d'Art Collection  Famous check tweed jacket / coat as seen on Ad Campaign of opulent Paris / ROME Collection ~ As seen on Pharre...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel New Ad Campaign Lime Green Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely stunning Chanel lime green jacket ~ made of most precious Lesage tweed ~ From Ad Campaign of 2019 Spring Collection! / Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn - CC logo b...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Iconic Anna Wintour Style Lesage Tweed Ensemble 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectible Chanel shimmer lesage tweed ensemble ~ jacket and matching skirt ~ as seen on Fashion Icon ~ Anna Wintour! - from Karl Lagerfeld's mid 00s Collection - rare, statement pi...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Collectors CC Gripoix Buttons Black Trench Coat 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black belted trench ~ from Runway of 2010 Spring ~ Countryside ~ Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 34 FR / Condition: pristine, kept unworn - CC logo Gripoix but...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Rare Miranda Kerr Style Metallic Chain Trim Tweed Dress 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Very rare Chanel ecru tweed dress with metallic chain trim throughout ~ as seen on Miranda Kerr! Size mark 44 FR / Condition: never worn - CC logo gold-tone quilted buttons - tona...
Category

2010s Chanel

CHANEL cream leather 21P CHAIN TRIM CORK SLINGBACK Flats Shoes 37
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel slingback mules in white quilted calfskin leather. Feature rounded toes with contrasting black toe caps, black cord trim, and signature leather-interwoven chain...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel Collectors Beige Iridescent Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectible Chanel beige tweed jacket with intricate shimmering ~ rare piece for true Chanel lovers! Size mark 34 FR / Condition: never worn - CC logo buttons at cuffs - front fast...
Category

2010s Chanel

Chanel Icon Paris / Venice Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel black tweed jacket ~ from Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection ~ by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Rarest, highly coveted piece! / Size mark 34 FR / Condition: never worn - CC logo butto...
Category

2010s Chanel

Rare Chanel 1990s Brown Jumbo XL Lambskin Vintage 90s Tote Shoulder Bag Purse
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Super Rare early 90s Chanel ( Karl Lagerfeld era ) brown lambskin leather extra large jumbo tote bag ! Features signature diamond shaped quilting throughout. Large enough to be used ...
Category

1990s Italian Chanel

Chanel Executive Tote Matte Alligator SHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Rare matte alligator in red - Exotic leather - 2014 Autumn Winter collection - Front slot pocket with signature CC turnkey closure - Centre hidden wide tab with magnetic fastening ...
Category

2010s British Chanel

Chanel fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Chanel fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, pink and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Hermès, Christian Dior, and Takashi Murakami appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Chanel fashion from top boutiques around the world. Chanel fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $118 and tops out at $300,000, while the average work can sell for $3,194.
Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 7, 2024
    The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.

    In addition to a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye.

    Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.

    Find vintage Chanel handbags, evening dresses, jackets and other clothing for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Whether Chanel accessories are real gold varies. Belt buckles and hardware on bags and other accessories that have a gold-tone finish are usually not real gold. However, Chanel bags produced prior to 2008 may feature genuine 24-karat gold-plated hardware and chain straps. The French luxury fashion house does use real 18-karat gold to produce its line of fine jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Chanel bags, jewelry and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date your Chanel bag, first check the serial number, which can reveal when the bag was made (a quick search online can be of help). Chanel began including serial numbers at the bottom of its bags in the mid-1980s. Between six and eight digits long, depending on date of release, they indicate the bag style and year of manufacture, and their formatting has changed regularly over the years. If your bag’s serial number has eight digits, it was made between 2005 and now. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, you can buy Chanel online. Not every Chanel product, however, is available through the brand's official website.

    While Chanel fragrances can be purchased at the brand's site, Chanel clothing, bags and accessories are not available for purchase directly through the company online. Auction sites and luxury resale platforms sell both vintage and new Chanel bags and other items, but authenticity is always a concern when buying online, so it's important to purchase from a reputable seller that properly vets the origin and authenticity of your items.

    An authentic Chanel bag sold online will never be cheap, but a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's the real thing. Find a collection of authentic Chanel evening dresses, tote bags and other pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Bergdorf Goodman carries Chanel handbags, shoes and accessories. These items can only be purchased in Bergdorf Goodman’s two physical locations in New York City. You'll find a large selection of vintage and modern Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel became a trailblazer in the fashion world by offering women styling options that moved away from corsets and lace and more toward a practical approach to fashion. Her original styles included wide-leg pants and sailor shirts which enhanced the freedom of the body, an important aspect in her vision of fluid and androgenous clothing. Shop a collection of vintage and new Chanel clothing from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell if a Chanel wallet is real, first open it up and examine the pockets. On an authentic wallet, the pockets will typically be made of the same material as the rest of the wallet, but replicas often feature a different material. Next, look at the CC logo, which should have a high-shine finish and a raised effect. If the logo is matte or completely flat against the wallet, the piece is likely to be a replica. Also, check to ensure that the zipper moves smoothly and that all the stitching is even and straight. For assistance with authentication, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Find a collection of Chanel wallets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage Chanel. This includes apparel, bags, shoes, jewelry and accessories created anytime after the French luxury fashion house's founding in 1910. Items made within the last 20 years are considered contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of vintage Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    The double C logo is the logo of the French luxury fashion house Chanel. Its founder, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, designed the logo in 1925. Her initials served as its inspiration. Today, the iconic logo appears on many of Chanel's handbags, jewelry pieces and other items. Explore a wide range of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.

Recently Viewed

View All