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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 navy blue cashmere 21P CC JACQUARD Sweater 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweater in navy blue cashmere (99%) and polyamide (1%) features a jacquard CC logo at the center in white speckled with pink. Designed with a classic fit, ...
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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 / 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 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 & supple diamond quilting, a chain-l...
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2010s 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 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 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

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 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 2020 Top Soie FR40 Ecru silk satin smocking sleeveless Blouse UK12 US10
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel blouse circa 2020 in ecru silk satin, sleeveless, oversized fit, smocked bib on a deep neckline closed by a jewel button. Size 40FR or UK12 and US10: 45 cm shoulder, 49 cm che...
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2010s French 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 Paris / EDINBURGH Ecru Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Ecru Tweed Jacket 
From the Runway to the billboard—an emblem of rarefied mastery CastaliaLux Certified: A garment of lineage, clarity, and ceremonial edge...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Logo Runway Maxi Cashmere Dress And Giant Shawl 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A Chanel ensemble of rare magnitude, this creation from the Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Métiers d’Art collection under the genius of Maestro Karl Lagerfeld is more than attire — it is...
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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

Chanel 9K$ Iconic Contemporary Art Tweed Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Contemporary Art Collection, Spring 2014 Runway “Muse of the Future Gallery” – Iconic Gray Shimmer Tweed Dress A living artifact from Karl Lagerfeld’s visionary 2014 Spring S...
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2010s Chanel

Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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 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 13K$ Runway Black Jacket Sequin Embellishment 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel 2019 Fall Runway Tweed Jacket with Sequin Embellishment 
~ The Final Winter by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Boutique value: over $13,000 
for collectors attuned to resonance, not season ...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL white raffia 23S CRYSTAL CC SLIDE Sandals Shoes 38.5 G40083
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel slides are crafted in white woven raffia and adorned with a sparkling crystal CC logo across the front. Featuring rounded toes and smooth leather soles, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel Iconic Keira Knightley Style Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Iconic Black Tweed Jacket — Fall 2013 “Globalization” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld One of the most emblematic CHANEL creations in the history of the Maison, this jacket stand...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Maxi Pearl Cheveux 2019 XL Fancy Pearl Hair Tie Bobble
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel elastic hair accessory adorned with a huge fancy pearl topped with a gold-plated CC logo. Pearl diameter 2.9 cm. The accessory is in very good condition, so bright when worn.
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel 2022 Iconic Ad Campaign Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Spring 2021 — As Seen on Charlotte Casiraghi 
~ Black Tweed Jacket with Chain-Link Trim ~ A constellation of poise and presence, this black tweed Chanel jacket...
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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 Connoisseur’s Gem Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Rare Connoisseur’s Gem from the 2009 Fall Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ ~ From the dusky corridors of Chanel’s 2009 Fall collection arises this black tweed masterpiece — a collec...
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2010s 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 Pearl Embellished Grey Jumper 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Sublime Grey Jumper with Pearl Embellishment and CC Charm A study in precision and softness by Chanel: Not merely knitwear, but a calibrated harmony of warmth, light, and pe...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Sandales FR38 Pink Tweed Jewelled Flats Sandals US8
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel sandals in pale pink fabric with thin straps adorned with a CC logo inlaid with mini fancy pearls and a floral pattern in glass paste or multi-colored resin and fancy pearls, ...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Salzburg Beige Denim Embroidered Shorts 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Brown Denim Shorts with Eagle Buttons Paris–Salzburg 2015 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld  ~ A statement piece that fuses alpine charm with modern Chanel allure—i...
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2010s 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 12K$ Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Superb black tweed jacket Chanel made of most precious ribbon tweed de Maison Lesage From Runway of SAINT-TROPEZ / 2011 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Retail price 11,000$. To...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 2006 Veste FR38 Golden Beige Pink Knit Tweed Jacket Cardigan UK10 US8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Spring Summer 2006 collection jacket in beige, gold, ecru and light to dark pink tweed-style cotton and lurex knit trimmed with beige and pink sequin trimmings, straight cut, ...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Runway Star & Moon CC Logo Printed Silk Ensemble SS2008
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Iconic, chic and so versatile ! From the 2008 Spring-Summer Chanel collection under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld, the twin of this ensemble walked the runway as look 21. ...
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Early 2000s French 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 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

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 Paris / Greece CC Owl Buttons Ecru Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Ecru Tweed Jacket with Jewel Owl Buttons Paris-Greece Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ An ode to Hellenic light and mythic refinement,  this Chanel jacket from the Paris...
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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 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 2019 Ad Campaign Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A relic of the Maestro’s twilight vision, this black tweed Chanel jacket belongs to the Fall 2019 runway collection—Karl Lagerfeld’s last ...
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2010s 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 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

Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1995 Green Bianchini Silk Lesage Beaded Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare Chanel Haute Couture dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s Autumn/Winter 1995–1996 collection - an extraordinary piece of 1990s couture history. Worn on the runway by Trish Goff, this l...
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1990s French 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

Vintage Chanel Navy Bouclé Sheath Dress FR44 Chain Trim CC Logo Zip
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Add a timeless vintage Chanel Fall 2012, by Karl Lagerfeld dress to your collection with this authentic Chanel navy blue bouclé tweed sheath dress, a true French couture classic. Cra...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel Beige Jacket with CC Wheelbarrow Buttons 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ An ode to pastoral clarity through the lens of Parisian precision — this Chanel jacket from the Spring 2010 COUNTRYSIDE runway captures the serenity of linen, exalted by artisana...
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2010s 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 New 13K$ Glacier Blue Lesage Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A Garment of Flow, Glimmer, and Eternal Return ~ From the Spring 2018 “Waterfall” Runway — a season where Karl Lagerfeld reimagined the language of nature through couture — emerge...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Escarpins Bottines EU40 Black Leather Pumps Gaiters US9
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel shoes composed of a black patent leather babydoll style pump, almond toe, 3 straps on the top of the foot and one around the ankle closed by a pin buckle, semi-compensated hee...
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2010s French 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 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

Chanel Fall 1994 Gold Leather CC Button Waistcoat Vest Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely incredible, super rare unworn vintage Chanel coat from the Fall 1996 runway. Made from thick bright red wool with a smooth red silk lining with stunning gilt Gripoix butto...
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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 Pastoral Black Trench with CC Gripoix Buttons 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Black Cotton Trench – Spring 2010 “Countryside” Collection ~ Born from the quiet poetry of pastoral dawns, this Chanel black cotton trench from Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring 2010 ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Buttons Stylish Fuchsia Jacket Dress 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stylish Chanel fuchsia sleeveless dress from 2015 Spring Collection, - recognisable 4-flap-pockets silhouette - CC buttons Size mark 42 FR / Condition is pristine
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Supermarket Runway Iridescent Tweed Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Fall 2014 Runway Iridescent Tweed Coat
From the Iconic “Supermarket” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld & Margret Fleming ~ A confection of Couture wit and Cosmic intention, this i...
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2010s Chanel

Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl Lagerfeld’s direction. This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from...
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1980s French 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...
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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 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...
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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 ...
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2010s 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
    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.
  • 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 ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    The Chanel brand is owned by brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer. The Wertheimer brothers, whose grandfather acquired Chanel with his brother in 1924, are very private, known as the fashion industry’s “quietest billionaires.” The brand’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, saw the purchase by French brothers Pierre and Paul Wertheimer as an opportunity to reach more customers, but she tried unsuccessfully to regain control of the house in 1941. Shop our Chanel collection of vintage and new bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Chanel bags are so expensive. For one thing, much of the work that goes into producing them is done by hand, making labor costs for the bags high. The French luxury fashion house also uses costly fine materials, such as genuine leather. In addition, the rich heritage of the brand and the iconic status of many of its bags make the demand for Chanel's pieces greater than the supply, which leads to higher prices. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Chanel bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    The first Coco Chanel fashion shows were reportedly held on rue Cambon in Paris.

    The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in the French capital at 31 rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. The ground floor housed the boutique, while the area upstairs was utilized for a salon for couture fittings as well as a space for models to show off Chanel's present collections.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell how old Chanel is, first look for a date stamp. Chanel started using a numerical marking system on its pieces in 1986. By comparing the first two digits of this number to information published on trusted online resources, you can determine approximately when the French luxury fashion house produced it. For older pieces, you can conduct research using online references or consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Find a variety of Chanel bags, apparel and accessories 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.

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