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.
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CHANEL black wool 22A FLORENCE TWEED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in black wool (100%). Tailored from fine wool, this Chanel jacket embodies the house's signature precise craftsmanship with a clean, directional edge. Cu...
Chanel Fall 2017 17K Sequin Fantasy Tweed Zip Front Midi Pencil Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Divine Chanel fantasy tweed skirt from the Fall 2017 17K collection. Unworn with tags. Superbly crafted from sparkling navy blue fantasy tweed, scattered with thousands of tiny silve...
CHANEL light blue wool 22B CROPPED TWEED BOMBER Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel bomber jacket in light blue tweed wool (52%), alpaca (14%), polyester (12%), acrylic (11%), cotton (7%), and polyamide (4%) blends classic elegance with a ...
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel Small Classic Flap crafted from rare black lizard skin with iconic 24 carat gold plated hardware. A highly collectible early example from Series 1, produced between 19...
2001 Autumn Chanel Black Poly Knit Ribbed Mock Neck Sweater with Logo Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
2001 Autumn Chanel black ribbed mock turtle-neck sweater with black resin buttons and gold CC logo. Form fitting, can work from size 4-8. Dry cleaned and in excellent vintage conditi...
CHANEL grey & cream nylon 13A EDINBURG TWEED PRINT Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Jumbo Flap Bag in black and white tweed-printed nylon offers a modern take on a timeless classic. Featuring a silver-tone chain strap interwoven with black...
Chanel Pink Fantasy Tweed Jacket Sequins 22P 2022 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The most divine, ultra detailed Chanel fantasy tweed jacket from the 22P 2022 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection. Unworn. Made from wonderfully textured pink based, multi coloured rag wea...
CHANEL white cotton 23M COCO BEACH TWEED Jumpsuit 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jumpsuit in white tweed in polyamide (52%) and cotton (48%). This luxury Chanel jumpsuit features a sleek, fitted silhouette with a clean square neckline finish...
Chanel — Tea Caddy Minaudière NEW unused IN ORIGINAL BOX Circa 2021
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Tea Caddy Minaudière. This minaudiere is new and unused In Original Box, with protective plastic still in place. Circa 2021 Made in Italy. (see image in listing) Quilted Resin...
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Blue Jasmine White Navy Tweed Jacket Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible Chanel Haute Couture suit from the 1970s — the original ivory-and-navy tweed silhouette often referred to as “Blue Jasmine.” This exact archival design ...
Chanel New Blue Red Flower Maxi Twilly
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Floral CC Multicolored 100% Silk Twilly. Logo and floral print. Baby pink/baby blue/navy/creme/taupe/peach/purple. Brand new in unused condition.
CHANEL cream silk 26S FITTED Jacket 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel by Matthieu Blazy jacket in écru silk (51%) and viscose (49%). This luxury Chanel jacket is crafted with the distinctive texture and structure of wild silk, sha...
CHANEL white black cotton 21P BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in black and white tweed, a relaxed silhouette finished with the house’s signature multicolor braid detailing. Crafted from a luxury tweed blend of cotto...
CHANEL black wool 17A COSMOPOLITE LUREX BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in black tweed, a timeless silhouette rendered with the house's signature gilded detailing. Crafted from luxury wool (100%), this Chanel jacket is cut in...
CHANEL black cotton 22S FLORENCE BEADED LOGO TWEED BOMBER Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel bomber jacket in black mesh ribbon tweed cotton (37%), polyamide (23%), wool (22%), and polyester (18%). Woven in a textural mesh ribbon tweed, this Chanel bomb...
CHANEL blacke wool PENCIL Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel classic skirt in black wool (76%), polyamide (13%) and silk (11%). Lined in black silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Matching jacket available in separa...
Chanel New Black CC Silk Chiffon Shawl
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Black Silk Shawl features a silver link print along the border and a CC Logo embellished. This shawl is a perfect accessory for any evening out.
CHANEL navy blue suede 20A RUE CAMBON CUT-OUT ANKLE Boots Shoes 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ankle boots in deep navy blue suede, contrasted with elegant black grosgrain toe caps for a refined two-tone finish. Designed with softly almond-shaped toes, sc...
2009 Chanel 09A cashmere suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel 09A cashmere suit pants size F 38 sweatshirt size F 36 The condition is excellent, there may be barely noticeable pellets. mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35...
Chanel coat 'Paris Cosmopolite' by Karl Lagerfeld Pre Fall 2017
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2017 Fall-Winter Metiers d'Art "Paris Cosmopolite" Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Red wool tweed coat weaved with green checks. High neck. Silk ...
CHANEL 2024 black soft lambskin leather stitched CC cap toe mary jane flats EU39
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2024 black soft lambskin leather stitched CC cap toe mary jane flats EU39 Reference: VNWG/A00038 Brand: Chanel Collection: 2024 Material: Leather Color: Black, Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Ankle Strap Lining: Black Leather Extra Details: These Chanel Mary Jane flats...
We Adore - Chanel 22 Calfskin Leather Logo Hobo Bag With A Matching Pouch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel 22 Calfskin Leather Logo Hobo Bag With A Matching Pouch From the Spring-Summer 2022 collection is this black hobo bag crafted from soft, shiny quilted calfskin lea...
CHANEL purple pink blue wool 17K COLLARLESS TWEED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in purple and pink tweed woven from wool (29%), polyester (27%), cotton (26%), polyamide (9%), viscose (5%), and silk (4%), the richly dimensional bouclé...
Chanel Le Marais Bronze Soft Leather Handbag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Le Marais soft bronze leather with silver tone hardware. Handle drop 6". Collection 10, 2005/2006. Please refer to photo for small white stains on the bottom. Comes with holo...
Chanel Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag Black Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chanel Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag Black Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Chanel 25 Hobo
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Chanel 25 Hobo SKU: Z157040 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion landscape quite like Chanel...
CHANEL black leather silver CC logo velvet toe cap round toe block pumps EU39.5
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black leather silver CC logo velvet toe cap round toe block pumps EU39.5 Reference: TGAS/F00558 Brand: Chanel Material: Leather, Fabric Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Solid Clo...
CHANEL blue cream grey wool 22B OVERSIZED PLAID TWEED Coat Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel peacoat in light blue, cream and grey plaid tweed in wool (42%), polyamide (41%), viscose (12%), polyester (3%) and cashmere (2%). This luxury Chanel coat featu...
Chanel Black Egyptian Silk Shawl New
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Egyptian collection black silk shawl. The piece has a red, blue and gold design with a female pharaoh. It is in new condition.
CHANEL burgundy grey silver wool 15K CHECK TWEED Jacket 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in burgundy, black, grey and silver plaid tweed woven from wool (35%), acrylic (23%), alpaca (22%), nylon (13%), and polyester (7%), the richly textured ...
Late 1990s Chanel Wool Coral Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous punchy, bright coral Chanel wool skirt suit from the late 1990's. Designed by Karl Largerfeld. Long tunic, equestrian style jacket with nine...
Chanel Porte Carte a Rabat Cuir Noir 19 Black Leather Single Flap Card Holder
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel "19" single-flap card holder in black quilted leather, featuring a gold-tone metal CC clasp interwoven with black leather and a red fabric interior with a front slip pocket. W...
CHANEL 2014 Runway Sculpted Sailor Knot crumpled leather CC cap toe pumps EU38.5
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2014 Runway Sculpted Sailor Knot black crumpled leather CC cap toe pumps EU38.5 Reference: TGAS/G00178 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Cruise 2014 - Runway ...
Beige and lurex knit coat CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige and lurex knit coat . No fabric composition tag but probably the knit is made of mohair, cashmere and lurex . Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pockets...
Chanel Black Boucle Three Piece Suit with Floral Multicolor Chiffon Trim Vintage
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel vintage 2000s black three piece suit featuring skirt, shell top, and open front jacket in a nubby boucle like fabric, trimmed in multicolor abstract floral print chiffon from ...
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Small Black Lambskin Leather Double Flap 24k Gold Ha
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This one-of-a-kind Chanel Classic Flap bag exudes sophistication and timeless elegance. Crafted from luxurious black lambskin leather, it is adorned with gold-tone hardware. C...
Chanel Women's Houndstooth Cashmere Blend Cardigan with CC Buttons
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Black and white houndstooth pattern Cashmere blend knit Mid-length silhouette Relaxed, loose fit V-neckline Front button fastening with CC buttons Two front patch pockets Ribbed tri...
Chanel long jacket by Virginie Viard Fall-Winter 2024
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2024 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Long silk jacket in black, pink, and mauve tones. Composition and size labels mis...
Iconic Chanel Small Classic Double Flap White Caviar Gold HW Box Full Set
By Chanel
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Chanel Small Classic Double Flap Bag – A Rare Archival Masterpiece of Luxury Elevate your collection with the ultimate symbol of French refinement—the Classic Small Double Flap bag ...
CHANEL light grey suede 22P DAD SLIDE Sandals Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Dad sandals are crafted in light grey quilted suede, bringing a chic twist to the maison’s most iconic casual silhouette. They feature rounded open toes wi...
Chanel Beige Black Lambskin Espadrilles CC Logo Flats Shoes EU 40 US 10 Box
By Chanel
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
These Chanel Lambskin Espadrilles stand as the ultimate symbol of effortless Riviera chic and modern footwear history. Representing the pinnacle of warm-weather luxury, this iconic...
CHANEL Icon hot pink mini flap bag gold CC logo chain lobster clasp charm
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Icon hot pink mini flap bag gold CC logo chain lobster clasp charm Reference: YIKK/A00261 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Ico...
Chanel necklace 'Chanel prend la route' by Karl Lagerfeld Bus Cruise 2005-2006
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2005-2006 Chanel Bus Cruise "Chanel prend la route" Collection, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Silvery metal chain belt / necklace with enameled charms, co...
Chanel Fall 2009 Beige Tweed Sleeveless Dress FR 36 S Wool Blend
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
CHANEL Tweed Sleeveless Dress — FR 36 / S — Fall 2009 A beautiful Chanel sleeveless tweed dress in an elegant beige tone, crafted from a luxurious wool blend with mohair and finished...
Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Flap Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Flap Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware - Preowned A timeless vintage Chanel flap shoulder bag in supple black lambskin, finished with the House's...
Chanel Vintage Cotton Oversized Sweatshirt Circa 1990s Unisex XL Italy
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Chanel 5CC19CC31 sweatshirt. Very rare and highly sought after model. Year 90. Size XL. It is also suitable for smaller sizes because it is wearing oversize. He is in very good condi...
Iconic Chanel Mini Square Flap Bag Sea Blue Lambskin Gold HW Box Full Set
By Chanel
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Chanel Classic Mini Square Flap Bag – An Archival Statement of Luxury Embody modern sophistication with this striking Classic Mini Square Flap bag from Maison Chanel. Celebrated fo...
Black boots patchwork CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black boots patchwork made of leather, rayon and suede Heel's height : 11cm Boots height : 68cm SHOE SIZE 39
CHANEL cream, pink & grey 2004 TWEED SMALL FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2004 small flap bag in cream, grey and dusty pink tweed with large dark silver CC logo and interlocking clasp featuring classic chain and beige leather shoulder...
Chanel 1990 Jupe Cuir Plisse FR36 Black Leather Mini Pleats Skirt UK8 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel skirt from the Fall/Winter 1990 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in black leather (ultra-soft and supple), straight cut with micro-pleats at the front and small inverted pleats ar...
S/S 1993 Chanel Red Tweed Cropped Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Concord, NC
Vibrant red cropped jacket from Chanel’s Spring Summer 1993 collection. This classic Chanel boucle tweed jacket features a cropped silhouette, signatu...
Chanel Le Marais Extra Large Brown Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Le Marais Bowler Bag is in a brown quilted lambskin, with antique silver hardware, dual shoulder straps, two zipper compartments. Comes with hologram and original dust cover.
Chanel Vintage S/S1994 White Cotton Scalloped CC Logo 94P T-Shirt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 white short-sleeve tee, a charming and highly wearable piece from the early Karl Lagerfeld era. Crafted in soft white knit cotton, this top features a tone-...
Chanel bag by Karl Lagerfeld Summer 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1997 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'Horse style' Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Transparent and blue faceted pearl bag with a crossbody strap deco...
Black silk sleeveless top pleated on the front CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk sleeveless top pleated on the front . Button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
rare CHANEL 2017 Astronaut print sleeve black cotton zip up hoodie FR46 2XL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 2017 Astronaut print sleeve black cotton zip up hoodie FR46 2XL Reference: YIKK/A00302 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Autumn/Winter 2017 Material: Cot...
New Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap Beige Lambskin Silver HW Box Full Set
By Chanel
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap Bag – A Flawless Timeless Investment Embody the pinnacle of French elegance with the legendary Medium Classic Double Flap bag from Maison Chanel. ...
Chanel FW21 Lilac Wool Tweed Jacket and Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned but in perfect condition lilac skirt suit is part of the FW21 Collection from the house of Chanel. Both the double breasted jacket and skirt are crafted in a beautiful...
Chanel Vintage White Ribbed Knit Top with Tonal CC circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Rare ribbed knit top by Chanel crafted in pristine white stretch knit with the House’s signature understated elegance. This refined fitted short-sleeve piece features an all-over ve...
CHANEL nude lamb leather CC logo black toe cap beige espadrille shoes EU38
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL nude lamb leather CC logo black toe cap beige espadrille shoes EU38 Reference: CNPG/A00146 Brand: Chanel Material: Leather Color: Nude, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On L...