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 2020 Pre-Fall Velvety Deep Blue Relaxed Jacket with CC Belt 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Deep Blue Velvet Knit Jacket/Coat with CC Chain Buckle Belt — 31 Rue Cambon 2020 Pre-Fall Métiers d’Art, Virginie Viard — This is Chanel’s modern regalia in a relaxed cut: ...
CHANEL Rare CC Handshake Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic and timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC logo Handshake buttons ~ rare classic piece for true Chanel collectors! Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn - most recognisa...
CHANEL Rare Paris / MIAMI CC Hearts Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / MIAMI Cruise Collection — “Coeur Noir” Black Tweed Jacket with CC Hearts Patches — A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A highly collectible, ti...
CHANEL Salzburg Collection Emerald Green Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning green and silver cashmere long dress from Paris / SALZBURG Metiers d'Art Collection. CC logo buttons at hem, Size mark 36 fr. Condition is pristine, never worn
CHANEL cream cotton 21S SEQUIN FLORAL CROCHET KNIT Dress 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel dress in cream floral crochet cotton (73%), polyamide (26%), and elastane (1%). Worked in an intricate floral crochet, this Chanel dress is elevated with scatte...
CHANEL 12K$ Iconic Penelope Cruz Style Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An artifact of luminous rarity, this Chanel masterpiece from Karl Lagerfeld’s La Pausa 2019 Cruise collection is more than couture — it is an emblem of the Maison’s maritime reverie...
CHANEL 2020 Pre-Fall Velvety Deep Blue Relaxed Jacket with CC Belt 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Deep Blue Velvet Knit Jacket/Coat with CC Chain Buckle Belt — 31 Rue Cambon 2020 Pre-Fall Métiers d’Art, Virginie Viard — This is Chanel’s modern regalia in a relaxed cut: ...
CHANEL Paris / Dallas Runway Cashmere Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Super stylish Chanel black anthracite cashmere jacket with "faux leather" effect coating ~ from Runway of Paris / DALLAS Collection ~ 2014 Metiers d'Art by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 4...
Chanel Stylish Paris / Dallas Runway Cashmere Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Super stylish Chanel black anthracite cashmere jacket ~ from Runway of Paris / DALLAS Collection ~ 2014 Metiers d'Art by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn - ...
CHANEL New 2017 Timeless CC Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless, most wanted Chanel black tweed jacket from 2017 Fall ''OUTER SPACE'' Collection by Karl Lagerfeld. As seen on Lily Rose Depp in Ad Campaign! Size mark 38 FR. New, comes wit...
Chanel CC Pullover Sweater 2021 NEW With Tags SZ 40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel pullover sweater Size 40 New with tags attached .Please see pictures for style ,sizing and colors.Colors might be slightly different in person due to camera flashlight Fina...
CHANEL 9K& New Chain Link Trim Black Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Tweed Dress with Metallic Chain Trim Boutique price: over $9,200 Size: FR 36 · Condition: pristine, never worn Status: rare find · timeless collector’s piece A Cha...
CHANEL Iconic Chain Trimmed Ecru Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Ecru Tweed Dress with Metallic Chain Trim — As seen on Miranda Kerr Size: FR 36 · Condition: pristine, never worn Status: rare collectible House piece A Chanel dress tha...
CHANEL New Paris / Cosmopolite Ribbon Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One of the most recognisable Chanel jacket from Paris / COSMOPOLITE Collection, 2017 metiers d'Art As seen in Adverts all over the world! Boutique price over 11,000$ Size mark 42 FR....
CHANEL 2001 Collectible Timeless Lesage Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Collectible Lesage Tweed Jacket — Fall 2001 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: over $10,000 – A museum-worthy artifact, preserved from a season now w...
CHANEL 1990s Rare Black Tweed Suit with Giant Camellia Buttons 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button — Early 1990s Karl Lagerfeld Era • Collectors value: museum-level (connoisseur market) — An early-90s Lagerfeld relic ...
Pair of Chanel Black Cap-Toe Ballet Flats with Bow in Lambskin & Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in valatie, NY
A Pair of Chanel Leather Cap-Toe Ballet Flats with a Leather Bow. The shoes are Black Lambskin and Patent Leather With a Subtle White Contrast Piping and Embossed with the Chanel Log...
Double white embroidery tulle and sheer jersey tank top CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double white tulle and sheer jersey tank top. SIZE 38/M
Chanel 11K$ Paris /Dallas Star Studded Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel navy tweed jacket with metallic 'star' studs throughout : from Runway of Paris / DALLAS Collection, Metiers d'Art by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo silver-tone buttons - to...
Chanel Gold Layered Chain Belt with Interlocking CC Circle Pendants
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL 1984 collection Gold Plated Clasp closure Chain measurement approx.: 36 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned v...
CHANEL Sex & The City Iconic Grey Ribbon Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Steel-Grey Lurex Ribbon Tweed Jacket — Paris / LONDON 2008 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld — As seen on Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City — As seen on Keira Knightley...
CHANEL 1990s Museum Level Rarest Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Vintage Platinum Gold Leather Backpack — Circa Early 1990s • A Super-Rare Collectible for True Connoisseurs of the Maison — — Comparable examples on the market exceed $15,000...
CHANEL New 2019 Spring Timeless Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New timeless Chanel black tweed jacket from 2019 Spring Collection by Karl Lagerfeld, 19P - as seen in Ad Campaign and on many celebs! - stunning CC logo buttons incapsulated with ri...
Chanel 13K$ Beige Ribbon Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Ribbon Tweed Jacket with CC Buttons ~ Current boutique value: over $16,000 ~ ~Some garments appear. Others reveal themselves slowly — like a painting under changing light. T...
CHANEL New Iconic Tweed Jacket from Ad Campaign
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New Iconic Chanel khaki green tweed jacket from Ad Campaign of Paris / Shanghai Collection Size mark 36 FR. Condition: never worn. - unmistakably 'Chanel' 4-flap-pockets silhouette -...
CHANEL Iconic CC Turnlock Grey Cardigan 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Legend Steel Grey Cashmere Cardigan with CC Turnlock Closures — Runway Relic as seem in 2024 / 2025 Fall Collection — The Language of the Icon — // Resale values: over $6,00...
Vintage Chanel Medium Cerf Executive Tote Bag Iridescent Bronze Python Ruthenium
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage Chanel Medium Cerf Executive Tote Bag Iridescent Bronze Python Ruthenium Hardware This Chanel Medium Cerf Executive Tote Bag is in iridescent bronze python leather with rut...
CHANEL Iconic Paris / Edinburgh Cashmere Suit
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel green cashmere suit : cardigan and tartan dress : from Runway of Paris / EDINBURGH Collection, 2013 Metiers d'Art, 13A As seen on many celebs! - CC logo buttons - CC ch...
CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite Rarest CC Dare To Disturb Sequin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite 2017 Métiers d’Art Collection Collectible “DARE TO DISTURB” Black Sequin CC Logo Flag Bag — A Rare Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld — – A luminous artefact f...
CHANEL La Pausa New 2019 Cruise Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Famous Chanel navy lesage tweed jacket from 2019 Cruise LA PAUSA Collection, 19C Size mark 38 FR. Never worn. Same model in ecru color was seen on Margot Robbie! - CC logo chain lin...
CHANEL 17K$ Jewel & Pearls Embellished Black Leather Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Leather Jacket with Jewel & Pearls Embellishment — Paris / MONACO Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld: Chanel in its night-jewel register: aristocratic, cinematic, and...
CHANEL Paris / Venice Iconic Navy CC Buttons Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Navy Tweed Jacket with Gilded Trim Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ An ode to Venetian grandeur, This Chanel navy tweed jacket from the Paris / VENICE...
CHANEL Bi-Color Denim Pants with CC Logo Buttons 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Bi-Color Denim Pants — The Duality of Light and Shadow — A Rare Contemporary Artefact of Chanel Modernism — // Boutique value: over $2,300. – A study in dual essence, these C...
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Chanel Y2K Quilted Mini Crossbody Half Moon Crossbody Sling Bag – Pink Leather
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Channel early-2000s luxury with this adorable Chanel Y2K mini crossbody bag. Crafted in pink quilted leather, this compact piece features the house's iconic diamond stitching, a gold...
CHANEL Legendary ICON of Icons Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL – The Ultimate Little Black Jacket — The Icon of Icons. — – A garment that made history—and still shapes it. This is not just a jacket. This is the jacket. – The most iconi...
CHANEL Paris / Bombay CC Jewel Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC jewel logo buttons. - From Catwalk of Paris / BOMBAY Collection. - Full black silk lining Size mark 38 FR. Pristine condition.
CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Pastel Pink Lesage Tweed Jacket with Camellia Brooch Runway Paris / VERSAILLES Cruise Collection 2013 · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: over $12,000 // Tr...
Chanel 1990 Ensemble Top et Jupe Soie FR36 Ecru Silk Blouse and Skirt UK8 US4 6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Spring/Summer 1990 ensemble consisting of an oversized ecru silk crepe blouse—featuring a pleated collar, bib, and cuffs, batwing sleeves, and French cuffs with cufflinks—and ...
CHANEL New Iconic 2019 Fall Houndstooth Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel beige & black houndstooth tweed jacket ~ from Runway of 2019 Fall Collection ~ the very last Collection by Karl Lagerfeld! ~ The most recognisable piece of the Show...
CHANEL 13K$ New Paris / Dubai Ribbon Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Museum Level Paris / DUBAI Cruise Collection 2015 Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique value: over $11,000 at release — Comparable creations today exceed $15,000, yet few app...
CHANEL Paris / VENICE Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
– An ode to Venetian grandeur, this Chanel black tweed jacket from the Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection stands among the house’s most poetically coveted creations – Each detail wh...
CHANEL yellow cotton 21C CAPRI FUZZY TWEED Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in pale yellow fuzzy fringe tweed crafted from cotton (66%), silk (22%), and polyamide (12%), the exuberantly textured fabric erupting in a cascading, fe...
Chanel 1990s Sac Pochette Soie Cuir Rose CC Pink Satin Leather Tassel Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel diamond-shaped pouch (circa 1990) crafted from silk satin and fuchsia pink leather; one side features an embroidered CC logo, with matching leather piping and details. It has ...
CHANEL Paris / Dallas Iconic CC Star Buttons Denim Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel washed denim jacket from Catwalk of Paris / DALLAS Collection, 2014 Metiers d'Art - As seen in Ad Campaign - gold trim throughout - tonal CC logo lining Size mark 38 FR...
CHANEL Collectors Vintage Jacket with Bows 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
– A rare treasure of Chanel’s vocabulary, where femininity and allure are sculpted into couture — a Chanel masterpiece where fabric becomes language, detail becomes devotion – Th...
CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Collection — The Imperial Nocturne Jacket – A Timeless Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld ~ – From the Runway of the Paris / Shanghai Métiers d’A...
CHANEL 15K$ New Paris / Dubai Ribbon Tweed Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Museum Level Paris / DUBAI Cruise Collection 2015 “Ribbon Mosaic Ensemble” — Jacket & Matching Vest by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique value: over $15,000 at release — Comparable cr...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1998 Silver Crystal Chiclet Straps Black 98p Gown Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Meet this exquisite vintage Chanel dress from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, famously worn by the stunning Naomi Campbell. Crafted from luxurious black wool crepe, its sil...
Chanel Red & White Flat Thong Sandals, Interlocking CC Logo in Original Box
By Chanel
Located in valatie, NY
Chanel Red and White Flat Thong Mule Sandals with Interlocking Silver CC Logo in Original Box. Chanel red and white flat thong mule sandals are a great seasonal fashion statement. Th...
CHANEL cream & white cotton 20B BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 2020 braid trim zip-front tweed jacket in cream and white is a sophisticated interpretation of the House’s iconic tailoring. Crafted from richly textured c...
Chanel Paris / Saint-Tropez Collection Lavender Tweed Suit 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Paris / Saint-Tropez Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld – A vision of refined harmony, this ensemble consists of a perfectly tailored jacket and a matching skirt, rendered in ethe...
CHANEL black cotton 14S TEXTURED JACQUARD KNIT Top Shirt 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel top in black jacquard knit crafted from cotton (51%), viscose (35%) and polyamide (14%), offering a softly structured texture with subtle stretch. Designed in a...
CHANEL 11K$ Vittoria Ceretti Style Lesage Tweed Jacket Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iconic Ribbon Tweed Jacket Dress — Look Nº1 from Paris / GREECE 2018 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — As seen on Vittoria Ceretti on the Runway // Boutique value: approx. $11,...
CHANEL 13K$ Jewel Embellished Dress with Camellia Brooch 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Haute Couture “Gatsby Nocturne” Bejewelled Dress with Jewel Brooch — An Extremely Rare Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique valuation: over $13,000 – The si...
CHANEL Rare 1991 Supermodels Tweed and Denim Suit 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare find for true Chanel connoisseurs! Tweed & Denim jacket and skirt suit set from Runway of 1991 Fall Collection! Price on other sources start from 6,000€ (!) Size mark 44 F...
CHANEL 15$K Rare Tweed Jacket CC Embroidered Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL — Ribbon Tweed Jacket with CC Embroidered Camellias — Runway of the Legendary CHANEL AIRLINES Cruise 2008 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique value exceeded $15,000. Tr...
CHANEL 12K$ New Paris / EGYPT Iconic Black Tweed Suit 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / EGYPT Métiers d’Art Collection — The “Golden Dynasty” Ensemble — A Runway Masterpiece Presented at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2019 — – From the histor...
CHANEL ARCTIC ICE Collectible Runway Suit 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Fall 2010 — From the “Arctic Ice” Runway by Karl Lagerfeld – Graphite Cashmere Suit - Dress with Fantasy Fur Accents and The Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket evokes both glac...
CHANEL New Paris / Cosmopolite Ribbon Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One of the most recognisable Chanel jacket from Paris / COSMOPOLITE Collection, 2017 metiers d'Art As seen in Adverts all over the world! Boutique price over 11,000$ Size mark 42 FR....
CHANEL blue satin clutch crystals and silver chain
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL clutch in blue satin with CC logo, embellished with matching crystals, engraved silver-tone metal chain, magnetic button closure Code: 12892616 Year: 2009 Made in Italy Dime...