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 1998 year White Open-Back Swimsuit, Made in France, Size 38
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Elegant and minimal, this vintage Chanel one-piece swimsuit is crafted in crisp white stretch fabric with a beautifully clean silhouette. The front features a softly curved neckline ...
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...
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 Rare Black Velvet Jacket With CC Jewel Patch 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Ultimately Rare Black Velvet Jacket with CC Jewel Wheat Patch ~ As seen on Supermodel Claudia Schiffer, From Advertising Campaign of Spring 2010 ‘Countryside’ Collection ~ ...
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 14K$ New Paris / HAMBURG Runway Tweed Coat with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Coat with Logo Belt — Paris / HAMBURG 2018 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique value: over $14,000 ~ A Métiers d’Art coat that reads like a finished text...
CHANEL Iconic Jennie Kim Style Tweed Jacket Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iconic Tweed Jacket Dress — Spring 2020 by Virginie Viard ~ Immortalized in the Spring 2020 campaign, worn by Jennie Kim and other icons of modern myth, this piece transcen...
Chanel circa 1987 1988 Veste Mariniere FR40 Navy Cropped Jacket UK12 US10 Rare
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket circa 1987 or 1988 by Karl Lagerfeld, sailor style, oversized and cropped, in navy blue cotton canvas, with an elongated collar (without a closure) and contrasting ecru...
CHANEL 2000 Vintage Relic CC Buttons Tweed Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Artifact Collectible Tweed Coat with CC Cube Buttons — Runway of the Fall 2000 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Rare Collector’s Relic, More than attire — an Artifact ~ From...
CHANEL 2001 Runway Ecru Tweed Suit with CC Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Ecru Tweed Suit with CC Buttons — Fall 2001 Runway by Karl Lagerfeld • Collectors value: investment piece, captured on many modern-day celebs and Chanel connoisseurs — See...
CHANEL 14K$ 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 Tweed Jacket with Braided Trim & CC Buttons 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Tweed Jacket with Braided Trim & CC Buttons — Cruise 2006, Karl Lagerfeld — Collectible Cruise-era icon · As seen on Penélope Cruz · — Worn by Penélope Cruz, t...
$772Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 2011 Saint-Tropez Cruise Cashmere Dress 36 (small)
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for 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 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 $11,000 — now a treasure consecrated for true connoisseurs ~ Born on the Runway of ...
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Ribbon Tweed Jacket 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A relic of couture history, this one-of-a-kind jacket from the Paris / SHANGHAI 2010 Métiers d’Art collection stands as one of the most coveted creations of the Maison ~ This is n...
CHANEL Paris / Cuba Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress — Runway of PARIS / CUBA Cruise 2017 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A radiant artefact of the Maison’s Caribbean dreamscape — the collectible ...
CHANEL 16K$ 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 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...
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 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: $8,000 — One of the most recogn...
CHANEL Arctic Collection Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL “ARCTIC ICE” Collection — The Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket — A Vision from Karl Lagerfeld’s Sublime North — ~ An untrivial interpretation of the timeless boucle jacket, thi...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Icon Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Paris / EDINBURGH Black Tweed Jacket Métiers d’Art 2013 — Advertising Campaign — A talisman of tweed and tartan. A statement chapter of Chanel history — Born from Karl La...
CHANEL blue 2018 ORYLAG FUR Mini Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Mini Flap bag in midnight blue and black chevron patchwork Orylag rabbit fur, exquisitely crafted in a softly structured, plush silhouette that highlights the r...
Chanel Spring 1997 Pink Metallic Lesage Bouclé Tweed Coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous Chanel coat from Lagerfeld's sought-after Spring/Summer 1997 collection. This delicious overcoat comes in peachy pink with flecks of candy-colored Lesage bouclé with m...
CHANEL Paris / Venice Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with Gilded Trim Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ An ode to Venetian grandeur, This Chanel black tweed jacket from the Paris / VENICE C...
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket ~ Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard ~ An eternal emblem of the Maison, this jacket embodies the distilled essence of ...
CHANEL 12K$ 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 $12,0...
Chanel Black Caviar Medallion Tote Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Oakland, CA
The Chanel Medallion Tote was produced in one size and measures approximately 12.5 inches in width, 10 inches in height, and 6 inches in depth, with a 6.5-inch handle drop. It was in...
CHANEL Paris / NEW YORK Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum Grade Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons — Paris / NEW-YORK Métiers d’Art 2006 · Karl Lagerfeld · Runway & Ad Campaign provenance • True collector...
Chanel Gold Tone Leather Ballerina Shoes, Unisex, Size 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Gold tone leather Cc ballerina in italian size 38.5
CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons ~ COCO BRASSERIE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ — As seen on Isabel Huppert and in numerous magazines — ~ Iconic unmistakably Cha...
CHANEL 15K$ New CC Logo Black Silk Maxi Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Silk Maxi Dress with CC & Autumn Leaf Print — Fall 2018 Advertising Campaign, Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value: over $15,000 · Billboard / Magazine-cited Icon — F...
CHANELl 8K$ Couture Tweed Dress with Floral Appliqué 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— 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...
CHANEL 13K$ Museum Rare Chain Trim Ecru Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— 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 ...
CHANEL 2020 Black Silk Maxi Dress with CC Logo Print 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Silk Maxi Dress with CC Logo & Paris Skyline Print — Spring 2020 “PARIS ROOFTOPS” Runway by Virginie Viard • Boutique value: over $14,000 · seen on Jennie Kim · ...
CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Navy Sequin Tweed Suit with 64-karat Gold Plated CC Buttons — Fall 1993 Runway by Karl Lagerfeld • Museum level value, rarest connoisseur’s find — A Fall 1993 relic in two ...
Chanel vintage embellished tweed tote shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel vintage embellished tweed tote shoulder bag H 38 cm, w 40 cm Cc Embellished bag with multicoloured tweed Blue leather on the shoulder strap
CHANEL New Paris / Cuba Beige Belted Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Timeless Beige Knit Belted Dress — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection 2017 by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A quiet manifesto of elegance, born where Parisian discipline met Havana’s fadi...
CHANEL 14K$ Paris / Byzance Reliquary Black Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris–Byzance Runway Collection ~ Artefact Black Tweed Jacket with Mosaic Trim and Gripoix Jewel Buttons ~ A standout piece from Karl Lagerfeld’s acclaimed Paris / BYZANCE ...
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 Paris / Bombay Lesage Tweed Jacket CC Gripoix Buttons 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value: over $14,000 • — As seen on style icon Miroslava Duma, i...
$420Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Shield Runway Sunglasses 71158 with Dust Bag and Case
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This an authentic pair of Chanel Shield Runway sunglasses 71158 L2447 3N in excellent condition. The sunglasses are rimless and have large mirror lenses with a quilting effect at the...
CHANEL Iconic Paris / MIAMI Tweed Dress with CC Heart Buttons 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Collectible Tweed Dress with Bow As Seen on Claudia Schiffer — Paris / MIAMI Cruise Collection By Karl Lagerfeld ~ To acquire it is to claim not merely a garment, but a fr...
CHANEL Little Black Tweed Dress with CC Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Little Black Tweed Dress with CC Buttons — Iconic & celebrity-cited — as seen on Lily-Rose Depp — — this Chanel little black dress is a cultural unit — and this version is...
CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Little Black Jacket By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic of nocturnal elegance, this creation embodies the Maison’s eternal dialogue between East and W...
CHANEL 11K$ New Paris / Rome New Runway Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ From the chiaroscuro dreamscape of Karl Lagerfeld’s — Paris in ROME 2016 Collection by Maestro Lagerfeld — this Chanel coat emerges as an artefact woven from cinema, Roman Empire ...
CHANEL 9K$ New Robot Collection Lesage Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— Chanel Exquisite Lesage Tweed Dress Runway of the “ROBOT” Collection, Spring 2017 by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique Value over $9,000 ~ A masterpiece of radiant geometry, this Chanel d...
CHANEL Paris / MANCHESTER 2024 / 2025 Lavender Shimmer Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lavender Shimmer Tweed Jacket with CC Lionhead Buttons — Paris / MANCHESTER 2024 / 2025 Métiers d’Art, Virginie Viard • As appeared in AD Campaign, on Billboards and on th...
Chanel Cruise 2002 Midnight Blue Jersey & Chiffon Sash 02C Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Cruise collections have always been part of the house’s story. Gabrielle Chanel loved to travel and introduced the idea of “cruise” dressing in the 1920s, presenting complete se...
2006 Vintage Chanel Dark Chocolate Brown Coated Canvas Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This sophisticated Chanel tote bag is crafted from a unique dark chocolate brown coated canvas, offering a subtle metallic sheen that catches the light beautifully. The exterior feat...
CHANEL gold coated canvas CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 39 fit 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ballet flats in cream textured fabric with contrasting black grosgrain cap toes and subtle CC detail. Elegant almond-toe silhouette finished with a delicate bow...
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...
$270Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Chanel CC Interlocking Black Large Side Logo Grey Lens Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Elevate your style with these exquisite Vintage Chanel CC Interlocking Black Large Side Logo Grey Lens Sunglasses. Crafted by the legendary house of Chanel, these sunglasses exude ti...
CHANEL Iconic Anna Wintour Style Black Tweed Jacket with Chain Trim 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Tweed Jacket with Chain-Link Trim — An Icon as Seen on Anna Wintour and the Luminaires of Modern Couture — ~ A statement relic of the Maison Not simply a garment but...
CHANEL Collectible Vibrant Expressionism Fuchsia Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Vibrant Fuchsia Ribbed Knit Dress with CC Charm — Runway Edition · by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A study in radiance and rhythm, this Chanel ribbed knit dress channels th...
CHANEL black 1990s BEADE POINTELLE KNIT MAXI Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel gown in black semi-sheer pointelle knit. Features a sleek, sleeveless bodycon silhouette that falls to a refined maxi length, finished with a sculpting turtlene...
CHANEL 90s Vintage Relic Red Tweed Jacket with Belt 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rare Collectible Red Check Tweed Jacket with Belt Karl Lagerfeld’s Legendary 1990s Collection — A flame preserved in tweed — Chanel transfigured into eternity — a piece For ...
CHANEL 9K$ 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 Iconic Paris / London Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / LONDON Métiers d’Art Collection — “The Little Black Jacket” — A Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld ~ From the runway of Chanel’s Paris / London Métiers d’Art...
CHANEL white glitter fabric CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ballet flats in luminous white glitter fabric with contrasting black grosgrain cap toes and subtle CC detail. Elegant almond-toe silhouette finished with a deli...