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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.

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Designer: Chanel
Chanel 16K$ Paris / Edinburgh Museum Level Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh 2013 Haute Couture Tweed Dress 
A Mastery Relic of the House — Museum-Level Artefact ~Estimated boutique value: over $16,000.
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL white & black cashmere 22C DUBAI POINTELLE Sweater 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweater in white and black jacquard knit cashmere (99%) and elastane (1%) combines intricate texture with sporty accents. Featuring a slightly oversized fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL Supermarket Runway Mustard Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
A radiant emblem of Chanel’s playful subversion, this mustard tweed jacket debuted on the iconic “SUPERMARKET” runway —where Lagerfeld reimagined consumer culture as an artistic mis...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Shanghai Eastern Grace Red Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris // Shanghai Runway Dress
— As seen on Kristen Stewart in the Campaign — ~ A silhouette cast in ceremonial fire, this red velvety knit dress from Chanel’s Paris–Shanghai collection...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL white navy beige cotton 07P FRINGED PLAID TWEED Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel jacket in navy, white, and beige check tweed cotton (53%), rayon (21%), nylon (12%), silk (9%), and polyester (5%) offers a chic twist on a classic. Design...
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Early 2000s Chanel

Chanel 1980 Sac Shopping PM Timeless Classique Black Leather Tote Bag PM
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless series bag or now Classic Shopping model PM format vintage in quilted black leather in the lower part, 1 large exterior patch pocket on the front, leather interior wi...
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1980s French Chanel

Chanel Paris / London Collectors Relic Cashmere Cardigan 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Collector’s CHANEL Cashmere Cardigan from Runway of the Paris / LONDON Collection, by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A creation for the true Chanel connoisseur — This is not simply a cardigan ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Polar Dream Collectible Dress with Fantasy Fur 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Fall 2010 — From the “Arctic Ice” Runway by Karl Lagerfeld
Graphite Cashmere Dress with Fantasy Fur Accents this graphite-toned cashmere dress evokes both glacial elegance and...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL Paris / Greece Tweed Belted Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Paris–Greece 2018 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A glimmering vestige of myth and modernity, this Chanel sleeveless dress emerges from the Paris-Greece 2018 Cruise runway li...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL black washed denim 25S SMALL 25 Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 25 Small bag is crafted in black quilted washed denim with matte gold-tone hardware. The design features a denim-interwoven chain strap, two side flap pock...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

CHANEL white & multi cashmere 19C LA PAUSA ZIP Cardigan Sweater 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white and multicolored striped cashmere (100%) brings a playful twist to luxury knitwear. Designed with a relaxed silhouette and batwing sleeve...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 2007 Top Blouse Broderie FR44 Slavic White Cotton Shirt Blouse UK16 US12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel blouse top from the SS2007 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in white cotton voile, wide elasticated boat neck decorated with 2 small ties, bottom tightened with an elastic band an...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

CHANEL pink TWEED & VELVET CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 38.5 fit 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel classic ballet flats are crafted in light pink tweed with contrasting black velvet toe caps, embroidered with CC logos. Featuring almond-shaped toes, gros...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL light grey & white TWEED & LEATHER SLINGBACK Flats Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel slingback ballet flats are crafted in white fabric interwoven with gold and silver lurex threads. They feature almond-shaped toes with contrasting pale gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL black grained leather REV DAD Sandals Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel Dad sandals are crafted in black grained calfskin leather and feature a distinctive, laid-back silhouette. Two velcro straps across the front are adorned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Navy blue and red V neck cashmere sweater with beaded patch CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue and red V neck cashmere sweater with beaded patch. size 46 / XL
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2010s British Chanel

Chanel Porte Carte Classique Black Leather Golden CC Card Holder Wallet Pristine
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classic series card holder in quilted black "caviar" grained leather with a gold metal CC logo, burgundy canvas and leather interior with a central pocket, 1 patch pocket on o...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel Silk Scarf with Baroque Jewelry Print, very good condition
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Rare Chanel scarf in pure silk, embellished with an extraordinary baroque print with gold chains, jeweled medallions and the iconic CC logo in the foreground. The midnight blue backg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL metallic silver & iridescent 22C LEATHER SLINGBACK Flats Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel slingback ballet flats are crafted in metallic silver leather with matching glazed leather toe caps. Designed with almond-shaped toes and low block heels,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel Paris / Edinburgh Tartan Relic Runway Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL – Paris / EDINBURGH Runway Coat — stands as one of the Collection’s most emblematic masterpieces. To wear it is to reign—in silence, in history, in myth. ~ One-of-a-kind tar...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket ~ Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard ~ An eternal emblem of the Maison, this jacket embodies the distilled essence of ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 1985s Pull Mariniere FR38 Black Red Striped Sailor Sweater UK10 US8
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel top, sailor sweater circa 1985 in thick black wool jersey with red stripes, round neck closed by 3 buttons on the shoulder, straight cut, long sleeves closed by 2 coordinated ...
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1980s French Chanel

Chanel Black Tweed Jacket Paris / BOMBAY Collection 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
From the storied Paris / BOMBAY Runway, this Chanel black tweed jacket distills the maison’s eternal codes into a form of quiet majesty This is not merely a jacket, but a portal i...
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2010s Chanel

1986 Chanel Chocolate Brown w/Shoulder/Crossbody Chain Strap and COA
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
The outside is in wonderful condition, no corner wear and the quilted leather butter soft. This includes the wonderful fringed top zip pull with gold tone ball which has a CC incise...
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1980s Italian Chanel

CHANEL Paris / SEOUL Beige Lesage Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL 9K$ Beige Lesage Tweed Jacket — Runway of the Paris–Seoul 2016 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — This piece is not only couture — it is a relic of Chanel’s cultural pil...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 13K$ Paris / Byzance Art Level Runway Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel 13K$ Paris / Byzance Art Level Runway Coat — 2011 Metiers d’ArtCollection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ With initial boutique value over 12,000$, today’s price for same lever piece wo...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Ad Campaign Shimmer Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
A luminous relic from Chanel’s Spring 2007 campaign under Karl Lagerfeld — the jacket that commanded billboards and captured the gaze of the world. Worn famously by Miroslava Dum...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Black Tweed Trench with CC Gripoix Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL 2009 Fall Black Shimmer Tweed Trench 
Collector's Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A creation suspended between shadow and starlight this rare Chanel trench from the Fall 2009...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL Lana Del Rey Style Black Dress with Logo Belt 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Black Tweed Dress with Logo Belt ~ Paris / SINGAPORE Cruise Collection by Maestro Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen on Lana Del Rey ~ A timeless silhouette drawn from the house codes...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Apres Ski Teddy Bomber Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Navy Teddy Bomber Jacket with CC Logo Back ~ A tender rebellion rendered in boucle softness – this Chanel navy teddy bomber jacket wraps the body in cocooned warmth while wh...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Byzance Imrepial Décadence Relic Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Runway Shimmer Knit Dress — Paris-Byzance 2011 Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic woven from the splendor of Byzantium and the precision of Parisian haute couture, this C...
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2010s Chanel

Black cashmere cardigan with gold leather incrustations CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cashmere cardigan with gold leather incrustations. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the pockets. SIZE 44 (Fr) XL
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2010s Italian Chanel

CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Little Black Jacket By Karl Lagerfeld A relic of nocturnal elegance, this creation embodies the Maison’s eternal dialogue between East and Wes...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 12K$ Ecru Ruffle Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
— The Gilded Current An exceptionally rare Chanel tweed jacket from the Spring 2008 Runway, conceived under the hand of Maestro Karl Lagerfeld Boutique priced above $13,000, it car...
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2010s 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...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 2009 Top Soie FR42 Ecru silk crepe Pleated sleeveless Blouse UK14 US12
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel blouse from the 2009 Cruise or Resort collection (Paris Miami) in ecru silk crepe, sleeveless, shirt collar closed by 6 hidden buttons, in white mother-of-pearl with Chanel lo...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

CHANEL Eternity Bound Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
A rare collectible of CHANEL unversum, poised in perfect equilibrium between strength and serenity For the one who understands that in the hierarchy of Chanel, there are creations ...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL Georgia Jagger Style Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Black Lesage Tweed Jacket — As Seen in the Georgia May Jagger Campaign ~ From Chanel’s celebrated advertising campaign with Georgia May Jagger — immortalized in magazines and...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 2022 Ad Campaign Iconic Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Pink & Beige Tweed Jacket — Fall 2022 Ad Campaign
By Virginie Viard ~ The most coveted creation of Chanel’s Fall 2022 campaign — this jacket stands not merely as a garment, ...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL French Riviera Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket — French Riviera Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ From the runway of Chanel’s French Riviera Cruise collection, this black tweed jacket distills the ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Icon Paris / Cosmpolite Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A portal in woven night, this Chanel black tweed jacket from the Paris / COSMOPOLITE 2017 Métiers d’Art Collection is less a garment than a consecrated form — worn by Cara Delevin...
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2010s Chanel

Black cashmere double-breasted coat with belt CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cashmere double-breasted coat with belt and belt-loop. Silk lining. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side. Branded button and buttonhole closure 1998 SIZE 40 (Fr) L / XL
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1990s French Chanel

Chanel Arctic Collection Runway Fringe Tweed Ensemble 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Fabulous Chanel ecru tweed ensemble ~ cape jacket & dress ~ from Runway of ARCTIC Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ iconic piece ~ as seen in AD Campaign of that season! Size mark 38 ...
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2010s Chanel

Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique ...
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1980s French Chanel

Chanel Paris / Byzance Opulent Gripoix Buttons Ecru Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Ecru Tweed Jacket – Paris / BYZANCE 2011 Metiers d’Art Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A silent ode to the grandeur of Byzantium, this Chanel ecru tweed jacket is an embodime...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Pink Heart Bag SS22
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This luxurious Pink Heart Bag from the Chanel SS22 collection offers a fun and unique design with beautiful leather craftsmanship. Featuring soft & supp...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 8K$ Couture Tweed Dress with Floral Appliqué
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
— Chanel 2010 Lesage Tweed Dress with Couture Floral Embellishment — boutique value over 8,000$ — ~ From Chanel’s Spring 2010 “Countryside” collection, as envisioned by Karl Lage...
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2010s Chanel

Black cashmere and cotton cardigan with beads embellishment CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cashmere (47%) and cotton (53%) cardigan with beads embellishment. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. SIZE 44 (Fr) / XL
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel Modern Myth Icon Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ This iconic Chanel black shimmer tweed jacket — once worn by Kate Moss — is not merely a garment, but a force — An artefact of posture and inner power, woven from night’s substan...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Iconic CC Buttons Vibrant Trench Coat 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Spring 2015 Tweed Trench Coat — As Seen on Lily Allen ~ From the chronicles of Karl Lagerfeld’s 2015 Spring Collection comes this rare Chanel trench, a symphony of woven colo...
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2010s Chanel

Off-white Tweed single breasted jacket CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white Tweed single breasted jacket. Main fabric composition: 52% cotton, 16% rayon, 12% acrylic, 9% polyurethane, 8% polyester, 3% wool. Branded silk and elastane ( 3%) lining. ...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel Paris / Shanghai Jewel Embellished Black Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Celestial Grid Dress with Jewel Embellishment ~ A rare and covetable artifact from the Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art collection by Karl Lagerfeld; ~ From the Runway to the...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Arctic Ice Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL “Arctic Ice” Timeless Black Tweed Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld An untrivial, glacial reimagining of the Eternal Little Black Jacket, this creation from Karl Lagerfeld’s ARCTIC ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Vintage S/S 1991 Iridescent White 24K Gold Sequin Micro Mini Flap Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ultra-rare and collectible treasure from Chanel’s iconic Spring/Summer 1991 collection. This exquisite micro mini flap bag is hand-embroidered with luminous white sequins, each ca...
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1990s 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...
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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...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel Iconic CC Logo Patch Navy Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Navy Tweed Jacket with Embroidered CC Logo and Shell Buttons — This Chanel navy tweed jacket emerges as a quiet sculpture of elegance, crafted for those who walk the world w...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 3K$ New Timeless Black Check Tweed Skirt 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~A quiet triumph of the atelier,  this Chanel black tweed skirt evokes the whispered elegance of a Parisian winter ~ Pair it with a soft cashmere pullover or the house’s iconic bou...
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2010s Chanel

Tweed coat-dress with zip closure CHANEL
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tweed coat-dress with zip closure on the middle front. Tweed composition: 48% wool, 18% nylon, 13% acrylic, 13% polyester, 13% rayon. Lining composition: 100% silk . 4 pockets on th...
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2010s French Chanel

CHANEL Legendary Burgundy Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Burgundy Tweed Icon — with Art level Jewel Buttons 
Fall / Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear ~ One of the most coveted jackets in Chanel’s legacy—an enduring symbol of the house’s ...
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2010s Chanel

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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 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 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
    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 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.
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    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags 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.

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