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 11K$ Paris / Saint-Tropez Marigold Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Marigold Lesage Tweed Jacket – Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Boutique Value: Over $11,000 ~ A sun-lit relic from the Paris Saint-Tropez Cruise c...
CHANEL Paris / BYZANCE Emerald Jewel Mosaic Tweed Coat 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Emerald Jewel Mosaic Tweed Coat with CC Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BYZANCE 2011 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld • An acquisition. Not a trend. A relic with investment gravity ...
Chanel 11K$ Paris / MONTE-CARLO Black Tweed Jacket 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Tweed Jacket with Gripoix CC Jewel Buttons — Paris / MONTE-CARLO Collection 2008 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld — Runway-born and campaign-cited, this is the kind of ...
CHANEL 14K$ Paris / BYZANCE Blue Tweed Jacket 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Blue Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix Buttons Paris / BYZANCE Métiers d’Art Collection · 2011 · Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $14,000 ~ A museum-level Chanel jacket...
CHANEL 12K$ Iconic Yellow Tweed Dress with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Runway of FRENCH RIVIERA Cruise 2012 Collection — Lemon Yellow Lesage Tweed Dress with Logo Belt y Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: over $12,000 ~ A sunlit relic dress ...
2020 Chanel black caviar leather silver hardware 2.55 Shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2020 Chanel black caviar leather silver hardware 2.55 Shoulder bag Classic timeless Chanel Shoulder handle bag in Lamb leather Made in france
CHANEL neon yellow leather 16C SEOUL COCO RAIN FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Mini Flap bag in neon yellow quilted leather with geometric printed raincoat. Crafted in a classic, softly structured silhouette, this playful yet refined piece...
CHANEL 9K$ Paris / DALLAS CC Logo Relic Vest Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Western Vest Jacket — Paris / DALLAS Métiers d’Art 2014 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $9,000 / Most Elusive collector’s piece ~ An outl...
CHANEL Extremely Rare CC Logo Penguin Boucle Hoodie 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum Rare Collectible Grey Silk Bouclé Hoodie with Penguin Motif & CC Logo — Runway of 2007 Fall by by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ Extremely Rare Trophy of Chanel Mythology ...
CHANEL 1990 Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button — Early 1990s Karl Lagerfeld Era • Collectors value: museum-level (connoisseur market) — An early-90s Lagerfeld relic ...
Chanel Paris / Saint-Tropez Lavender Tweed Suit 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Paris / Saint-Tropez Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A vision of refined harmony, this ensemble consists of a perfectly tailored jacket and a matching skirt, rendered in ethe...
Tweed jacket with Pied de Coq pattern and lurex braid piping CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tweed jacket with Pied de Coq pattern and lurex braid piping . Tweed composition: 40% nylon, 20% wool, 14% acrylic, 14% acetate, 10% cotton, 2% polyester. Silk branded lining. Chain...
CHANEL Iconic Paris / MIAMI Tweed Dress with CC Heart Buttons 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Collectible Tweed Dress with Bow As Seen on Claudia Schiffer — Paris / MIAMI Cruise Collection By Karl Lagerfeld ~ To acquire it is to claim not merely a garment, but a fr...
CHANEL 9K$ Rarest Vogue Cover Tweed Trench Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collector’s Gem – Houndstooth Tweed Trench — Runway of Spring 2005 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique valuation: over $9,000 ~ A relic for true connoisseurs of Chanel...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Collectible Lesage Tweed Cape Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Navy Lesage Tweed Cape Jacket — — Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Runway · By Karl Lagerfeld — Originally offered at a boutique price surpassing $10,00...
CHANEL 15K$ Exquisite Turquoise Ribbon Tweed Suit 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Exquisite Ribbon Tweed Suit with Sequin Embellishment — Boutique price over $15,000 — today’s boutique value for similar pieces exceeds 25,000$ ~ A turquoise relic of coutur...
CHANEL 9K$ New Interstellar Shimmer Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Interstellar Steel Grey Shimmering Tweed Jacket with Bow Runway “COSMIC / OUTER SPACE” Collection, Fall 2017 · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: over $9,000 ~ An etherea...
Chanel 1996 Sac matelasse Marine CC Classique Shopping Navy leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classique series bag (or rather Timeless at the time) in navy blue quilted leather, burgundy red leather interior with two large slip pockets, zip closure with signature pull,...
Chanel 1993 Ensemble Veste Jupe FR36 SS Ecru Cotton CC Jacket Skirt Suit UK8 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel tailored jacket and skirt in textured ecru silk and cotton (presumably), comprising a sleeveless jacket with a small rounded notched collar, two patch pockets at the chest and...
CHANEL 14K$ Paris / SAINT-TROPE Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Outstanding CHANEL Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket with Jewel Ember Embellishment — Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ With boutique value over €14,000 and contem...
Chanel Iconic Kate Moss Style Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Legendary Black Tweed Jacket with Eagle Buttons — Métiers d’Art 2009 by Maestro Lagerfeld ~ It is not merely a garment but a cipher — a rare, priceless gem for the true conno...
CHANEL 2000 Vintage Relic CC Buttons Tweed Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Artifact Collectible Tweed Coat with CC Cube Buttons — Runway of the Fall 2000 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Rare Collector’s Relic, More than attire — an Artifact ~ From...
CHANEL Little Black Tweed Dress with CC Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Little Black Tweed Dress with CC Buttons — Iconic & celebrity-cited — as seen on Lily-Rose Depp — — this Chanel little black dress is a cultural unit — and this version is...
CHANEL 5K$ Rare Collectible CC Logo Silk Muslin Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rare Collectible Silk Muslin Jacket with CC Logo Pattern — From the Runway of the ROBOT Collection Spring 2017, by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ As witnessed on numerous luminaries ...
CHANEL 15K$ Paris / BYZANCE Museum Grade Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ Exquisite Museum worth ensemble ~ shimmering coat and matching dress ~ from Runway of Paris / BYZANCE Collection ~ one of the most significant Karl Lagerfeld's creations -~ Bou...
CHANEL Iconic Kim Kardashion Style Camellias Puffer Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Pearl Camellia CC Quilted Puffer Jacket • as seen on Kim Kardashian — “COCO NEIGE” Collection — ultra-rare, celebrity-cited — This is Chanel’s cold-weather mythology at ...
CHANEL Spring 2015 Legendary Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · “Manifesto” Legendary Black Tweed Jacket with White Paint Splatter — Spring 2015 Runway, Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value: legend-tier icon (campaign / celebrity / magazine citation) — A Spring 2015 “FASHION MANIFESTO” relic — Chanel turning graphic provocation into House gramma — This is one of the most recognizable Lagerfeld-era statements, repeated in campaigns, on celebrities, and across covers because it doesn’t just photograph — it declares // Size mark 34 FR / Condition: never worn // — House Codes · Material Authority — • Signature tweed in deep black — disciplined, architectural, and couture-dense. • Paint-like white spotting across the surface — not print, but gesture: art language embedded into textile • White contrast trim throughout — a sharp border that frames the silhouette with Chanel precision...
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CHANEL 2011 Saint-Tropez Cruise Cashmere Dress 36 (small)
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautiful 2011 Saint-Tropez Cruise Collection is made of 100% cashmere embroidered with white cotton guipure crochet/lace. The dress was in 2011 resort fashion runway and modele...
CHANEL Cruise 2012 Runway White Fluffy Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · White Fluffy Tweed Jacket with CC Buttons — Cruise 2012 “FRENCH RIVIERA” Runway, Karl Lagerfeld — A Cruise Riviera relic — Chanel distilled into sunlight and sea-line. Thi...
CHANEL 2001 Runway Ecru Tweed Suit with CC Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Ecru Tweed Suit with CC Buttons — Fall 2001 Runway by Karl Lagerfeld • Collectors value: investment piece, captured on many modern-day celebs and Chanel connoisseurs — See...
CHANEL Rare 2004 CC Logo Embroidered Tweed Suit 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · CC Logo Embroidered Tweed Suit — Fall 2004 Advertising Campaign, Karl Lagerfeld — Exceptionally rare · Billboard-seen worldwide · Campaign-provenanced relic — A Fall 2004...
CHANEL 16K$ Jewel Embellished Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Museum-Grade Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Embellishment — — Ad Campaign of Fall 2011 “Lonely Day” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ With a boutique valuation originally surpas...
CHANEL Paris / New-York Collectors Tweed Jacket with Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Camellia Tweed Jacket with Jewel Gripoix Buttons Boutique price once over $11,000 — now a treasure consecrated for true connoisseurs ~ Born on the Runway of ...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Icon Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Paris / EDINBURGH Black Tweed Jacket Métiers d’Art 2013 — Advertising Campaign — A talisman of tweed and tartan. A statement chapter of Chanel history — Born from Karl La...
Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone beadwork CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone embroideries . Silk lining. Hidden snap closure on the top middle back. Thin shoulder pad. Split on the middle back, lenght = 56cm SIZE ...
CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Navy Sequin Tweed Suit with 64-karat Gold Plated CC Buttons — Fall 1993 Runway by Karl Lagerfeld • Museum level value, rarest connoisseur’s find — A Fall 1993 relic in two ...
CHANEL 8K$ New Paris / Edinrbguh Relaxed Cashmere Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Collection — Runway Cashmere Relaxed Coat by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: $7,680 ~ A Relic of Highland Nobility Reimagined in Paris...
CHANEL Iconic Anna Wintour Style Black Tweed Jacket with Chain Trim 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Tweed Jacket with Chain-Link Trim — An Icon as Seen on Anna Wintour and the Luminaires of Modern Couture — ~ A statement relic of the Maison Not simply a garment but...
Chanel Sac Epaule Coco Splash 2014 Classic Multicolor Leather PVC Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Coco Splash bag in multicolored leather and PVC, silver-tone hardware, interior with two large PVC pockets and a series of pink quilted l...
CHANEL Paris / Cuba Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress — Runway of PARIS / CUBA Cruise 2017 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A radiant artefact of the Maison’s Caribbean dreamscape — the collectible ...
Chanel 2002 Sac Timeless Classique Double Flap Beige Jersey Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classique or Timeless medium-sized (25) bag in beige wool jersey, double flap, Turnlock or CC closure, matching beige leather interior with slip pockets, slip pocket on the ba...
Chanel circa 1987 1988 Veste Mariniere FR40 Navy Cropped Jacket UK12 US10 Rare
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket circa 1987 or 1988 by Karl Lagerfeld, sailor style, oversized and cropped, in navy blue cotton canvas, with an elongated collar (without a closure) and contrasting ecru...
CHANEL 8K$ New Iconic Paris / Cuba Ribbon Tweed Skirt 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Ribbon Tweed Skirt — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — A true cult relic of the Chanel universe // Boutique value: $8,000 — One of the most recogn...
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
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 ...
CHANEL Paris / Venice Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with Gilded Trim Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ An ode to Venetian grandeur, This Chanel black tweed jacket from the Paris / VENICE C...
CHANEL Icon Paris / Cosmopolite Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / COSMOPOLITE 2017 Métiers d’Art Collection — The Eternal Black Jacket — As Seen on Cara Delevingne — A Symbol of Modern Nobility ~ From the celebrated Paris / Cosmopo...
CHANEL Relic Paris / MONACO Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Relic Chanel Collectible Black Shimmer Tweed Jacket — Paris / MONTE-CARLO Metiers d’Art Collection, by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A masterpiece born from the alchemy of light and thread, thi...
Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A rare union of heritage texture and modern edge — timeless, tactile, and unmistakably Chanel // Size 38 FR / Condition: is pristine // — deep navy and black tweed forms a struct...
CHANEL New ROBOT Collection Statement Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iconic Timeless Black Tweed Jacket Runway of the 2017 Spring Robot Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ One of the most coveted black jackets in all of Chanel’s history — as seen ...
CHANEL blue 2018 ORYLAG FUR Mini Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Mini Flap bag in midnight blue and black chevron patchwork Orylag rabbit fur, exquisitely crafted in a softly structured, plush silhouette that highlights the r...
CHANEL green wool 16C SEOUL TWEED Skirt Suit 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel skirt suit in black and white tweed cotton (68%), nylon (22%) and polyester (10%), accented with green ribbon detailing that forms a graphic square pattern thro...
Chanel Sequin Cardigan with CC Handshake Buttons 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Iridescent Sequin Cashmere Cardigan with CC Secret Handshake Buttons ~ As seen on Anna Wintour // Rare Collector's Piece / ~This is not fashion for the season. It is couture ...
Chanel Black Caviar Medallion Tote Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Oakland, CA
The Chanel Medallion Tote was produced in one size and measures approximately 12.5 inches in width, 10 inches in height, and 6 inches in depth, with a 6.5-inch handle drop. It was in...
CHANEL 12K$ Rare Paris / Edinburgh Runway Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rare Collectible Lesage Tweed & Leather Highland Jacket — Runway of the Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: over $12,0...
CHANEL Paris / Greece Runway Tweed Jacket with Jewel Belt 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ An ode to antiquity refracted through the prism of Paris, this Lesage tweed dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / GREECE 2018 Cruise Collection embodies couture as mythology — wove...
CHANEL New Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black & Deep Purple Tweed Pants with Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BOMBAY Métiers d’Art Collection — Boutique value 3,860$ ~ An artifact of quiet majesty, these Chanel pants emerge from the storied Paris / Bombay Métiers d’Art collection — Karl Lagerfeld’s vision of East meeting West, couture meeting eternity // Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn // — tweed is a nocturne of black and deep purple, its surface veiled with a subtle shimmering coating that recalls the flicker of temple lamps...
New Chanel Coco Cuba Cashmere Shawl
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New Chanel watercolor scarf with a fringed trim. Coco cuba collection . The scarf shows a bridge pattern in different colors like pink green and blue. In one corner is a green CC log...
CHANEL Arctic Collection Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL “ARCTIC ICE” Collection — The Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket — A Vision from Karl Lagerfeld’s Sublime North — ~ An untrivial interpretation of the timeless boucle jacket, thi...
Chanel Vintage Gold 1982 Coin CC Chain Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Vintage 1982 Chanel CC coin chain belt 100% authentic Made in France Gold Plated Measurements approx.: length of chain with coin attached 39" Very good condition overall aside from ...
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Chanel Shield Runway Sunglasses 71158 with Dust Bag and Case
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This an authentic pair of Chanel Shield Runway sunglasses 71158 L2447 3N in excellent condition. The sunglasses are rimless and have large mirror lenses with a quilting effect at the...