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Chanel

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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 tan leather 11C NATURAL BEAUTY Shopper Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel light cognac calfskin leather Natural Beauty tote bag is a perfect blend of elegance and practicality. It features a wide pleated front and rear pocket, a...
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2010s French Chanel

CHANEL bronze brown cotton 20C MULTIPOCKET Jacket 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel jacket in bronze brown gabardine cotton (100%) with dark brown trims is a refined statement piece with a safari-inspired edge. Designed with a tailored, sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL black leather 13K ENCHAINED BOY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Enchained (old) Medium shoulder bag in smooth black leather is a bold and edgy take on the iconic Boy Bag. Featuring intric...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel Rarest 1993 Supermodel Style Brown Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Extremely rare, collectible Chanel brown tweed jacket with quilted leather accents ~ from legendary 1992 / 1993 Fall Collection ~ by Meastro ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 11K$ Iconic Metallic Chain Trim Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel lesage tweed jacket with metallic chain trimming ~ from end of 00s Collection ~ by Maestro Lagerfeld SIze mark 42 FR / Condition: pristine - CC logo gold-tone 'shield'...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Collectible 2007 Fall Ecru Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectible Chanel ecru tweed jacket / coat from Runway of 2007 Fall Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ truly hard to find piece! Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn - CC logo quilte...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL beige leather POINTED TOE Ankle Boots Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel pointed-toe ankle boots in beige calfskin with classic black satin cap toe. The design features a zipper on the back, a light gold-tone CC embellished heel and ...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL blue brown cashmere 24A MANCHESTER ARGYLE KNIT MINI Skirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel skirt in dark blue knit cashmere with 1% elastane and 1% polyamide blends luxurious comfort with timeless style. Featuring an argyle pattern in brown, came...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel New CC Gripoix Buttons Lavender Tweed Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New fabulous Chanel lavender tweed ensemble ~ jacket and skirt ~ from FRENCH RIVIERA Cruise Collection Size mark for jacket 38 FR, for the skirt 36 FR / Condition: never worn - marve...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Iconic Paris / Edinburgh Red Tartan Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A highly coveted and sought after Chanel jacket! Iconic Tartan cashmere jacket from Runway of Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Collection ~ As seen on Miranda Kerr and other celebs, on maga...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Iconic Keira Knightley Style Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
One of the most coveted Chanel black jacket of all times! ICON _black_ tweed jacket Chanel from GLOBALIZATION Collection, 2013 Fall by Karl Lagerfeld. As seen on Kira Knightley and ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New CC Camellias Buttons Tweed Jacket with Bows 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectible Chanel bring tweed jacket with signature Bows at sleeves Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn - CC logo Camellia buttons at front - black silk lining with camellias, ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 2008 Gilet long FR44 Cotton Cashmere Grey Pink long Cardigan UK16 US14
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Maxi cardigan Chanel collection SS 2008 by Karl Lagerfeld in cotton knit (85%) and gray cashmere trimmed with pink, deep V-neck closed by 5 Chanel branded buttons in silver metal and...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel New Keira Knightley Style Timeless Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic and rare Chanel navy tweed jacket from GLOBALIZATION Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen on Keira Knightley and on many other celebs! Size mark 34 FR / Condition: never has...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL orange leather 20A CLASSIC MINI SQUARE Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Mini Square Flap Shoulder Bag is crafted from vibrant orange quilted lambskin leather and accented with elegant light gold-tone hardware. Featuring a class...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

Chanel 1995 Veste FR36 Purple Silver Wool Tweed Jacket Ensemble UK8 US6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel set, circa 1990, in blue-violet wool tweed, highlighted with silver-colored trimmings, consisting of a short jacket with a notched collar, 2 buttoned flap pockets on the chest...
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1990s French Chanel

Chanel 15K$ Paris / Byzance Coat and Dress Museum Worth Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Exquisite Museum worth ensemble ~ shimmering coat and matching dress ~ from Runway of Paris / BYZANCE Collection ~ one of the most significant Karl Lagerfeld's creations - Boutiue pr...
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2010s Chanel

Stunning CHANEL Pre-Fall PARIS to DALLAS 2014 Small Whipstitch Boy Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Leesburg, VA
Stunning CHANEL Small Whipstitch Boy Bag Chanel Shoulder Bag From the Pre-Fall Paris to Dallas 2014 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Burnt Orange Interlocking CC Logo Antiqued Silver-To...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

CHANEL black shiny lambskin leather 19 MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 19 Medium shoulder bag in black smooth shiny lambskin is a modern icon, defined by its supple structure and luxurious mixed hardware—featuring aged gold-to...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel 11K$ Waterfall Collection Lesage Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Famous Chanel blue Lesage fringe tweed jacket from WATERFALL Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo iridescent buttons - marvellous tweed ~ sparkles in the sunlight resembling runnin...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 2016 Robe FR34 Paris Seoul Light Grey Tweed mini dress UK6 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel dress from the 2016 Cruise collection "Paris Seoul" by Karl Lagerfeld in viscose and silk tweed in light grey mottled green, fake 2 pieces with the upper part, round neck, sle...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel 9K$ Cara Delevingne Style Lesage Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Fabulous Chanel lesage tweed jacket with CC logo buttons ~ as seen on Cara Delevingne in AD Campaign of Paris / Versailles Cruise 2013 Collection Size mark 40 FR / Condition is prist...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL red leather 19C TRENDY CC Wallet on Chain WOC Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Trendy CC Wallet on Chain in red chevron quilted leather is a refined balance of elegance and functionality. Featuring the signature gold-tone metal bar wi...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel Black Lesage Tweed Coat / Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Fabulous Chanel lesage tweed coat / jacket with CC logo buttons Lined with silk. Size mark 40 FR / Condition: is pristine
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL black leather IPHONE 13 PRO MAX Case w PEARL STRAP
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel iPhone 13 Pro Max case in black quilted lambskin leather is the epitome of luxury and functionality. Featuring a gold-tone CC ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

Chanel Fall 1991 Collection 28 Size 42 Lime Green Belted Vintage 90s Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and iconic Chanel Fall / Winter 1991 lime green belted skirt suit ! Deigned by Karl Lagerfeld. Signature soft tweed wool with silk lining. Lining features the CC logo throughout...
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1990s French Chanel

Chanel 13K$ Camellia Applique Black Leather Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel black leather jacket with Camellias appliqués ~ from Ad Campaign of Paris / SHANGHAI Collection Boutique price over 13,000$ - CC logo Dragon buttons - black silk lignin...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Vogue Cover Angora Fluffy Zip Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Famous Chanel beige & white angora jacket with fluffy accents ~ from ARCTIC ICE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ as seen on VOGUE Cover on Supermodel Freja Erichsen - two-way CC logo z...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Rare Saint-Tropez Timeless Flap Tweed Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectors Chanel quilted tweed Timeless Flap from 2011 Cruise Cashion Show in Saint Tropez - leather and raffia wicker trim throughout - inside b...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Coco Brasserie Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel little black tweed jacket from Runway of COCO Brasserie Collection - iconic 4-flap-pockets silhouette : unmistakably Chanel ! - CC logo Camellias buttons - contrast ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Versailles Lesage Tweed Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely stunning Chanel lesage tweed ensemble ~ jacket and matching top ~ from Runway of Paris / VERSAILLES Cruise Collection by Maestro Lagerfeld Size mark 36 FR / Condition is p...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Royal Blue Lesage Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Marvellous Chanel jacket made of most precious Lesage tweed in royal blue colour - CC logo buttons with stars - matching trim in blue denim - tonal silk lining with camellias Size ma...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Collectors CC Gripoix Buttons Black Trench Coat 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black belted trench ~ from Runway of 2010 Spring 'Countryside' Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 34 FR / Condition: pristine, kept unworn - CC logo Gripoix butto...
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2010s Chanel

Vintage Chanel CC Interlocking Black Large Side Logo Grey Lens Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Chanel Millennium Black Rhinestone CC Logo Sunglasses Step into timeless elegance with these Vintage Chanel Millennium Sunglasses, a rare collector’s piece from the early 20...
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Early 2000s European Chanel

Chanel 9K$ New Robot Collection Lesage Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Gorgeous Chanel lesage tweed dress ~ from Runway of ROBOT Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ as seen on fashion influencer Anna Dello Russo Boutique price 8,800$ Size 36 FR / Condition: ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Outstanding Tweed Jacket and Jeans Ensemble 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Impossible to find anywhere in the world! New absolute fabulous Chanel ensemble ~ tweed jacket and matching jeans ~ as seen on Chanel's Ambassador Lily Rose Depp - timeless 4-flap-p...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Cambon Leather Ballet Flats Brown and Black Size EU 41
By Chanel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chanel Cambon Leather Ballet Flats Brown and Black Size EU 41. Beautiful pair of Chanel CC monogram ballerinas, Cambon model, in leather, iconic two-tone model taupe brown and black...
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Late 20th Century French Chanel

Chanel New CC Logo La Riviera Collection Runway Jeans 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New stunning Chanel washed blue jeans from Runway of FRENCH RIVIERA Collelction. Retail price 3,200€ - Stunning floral embroidery throughout, CC at back pocket - CC jewel Gripoix but...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 8K$ Jewel Buttons Ribbon Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel's luxurious ribbon tweed jacket made of the most expensive ribbon tweed LESAGE with jewels buttons. Size 42 FR / Condition is pristine
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 2023 Ballerines EU39 Black Leather CC Mary Jane Flat Shoes UK6 US8.5
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel PE2023 collection Mary Jane style ballerinas in smooth black leather closed by a pin buckle, round toe, thick leather sole lined with black rubber. Size EU39 (often a little s...
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2010s French Chanel

CHANEL pink iridescent tweed 24S CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 39 fit 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic ballet flats in light pink iridescent tweed with white and multicolor stripes embody timeless elegance with a playful twist. Designed with almond t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel New Barbie Style Ribbon Tweed Jacket and Skirt Set 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New fabulous Chanel ribbon tweed jacket and skirt set from Runway of 2009 Spring Collection. Retail price of the jacket 8,860$, skirt 3,670$ Today's boutique pricce for ribbon tweed ...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL black & multi fabric 21S 19 MEDIUM GRAFFITI Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 19 Medium shoulder bag in black nylon fabric showcases a vibrant multicolor Chanel icons print, inspired by neon signs. Featuring mixed hardware—including ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

Chanel Paris / London CC Buttons Cashmere Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel cashmere cardigan / jacket with CC logo Crown buttons ~ from Runway of Paris / LONDON Collection ~ metiers d'Art by Maestro Lagerfeld - composition 100% cashmere Siz...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Fluffy Cashmere Black Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel heavyweight PURE cashmere cardi coat with CC logo wooden duffle closures at front ~ Boutique price 6,650$ Size mark 40 FR / Condition: Never worn - cute fluffy accents at ...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL black polyamide 20K LOGO QUILTED PUFFER Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel puffer jacket in black polyester (40%), polyamide (35%), silk (24%), and viscose (7%) is a lightweight yet statement-making pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel Paris / Cosmopolite Rare CC Dare To Disturb Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Super rare find ! Chanel black sequin Dare To Disturb flap bag from Runway of Paris / Cosmopolite Collection, 2017 Pre-Fall Metiers d'Art, 17a - more than 6,000 littlest sequin spar...
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2010s Chanel

Early 1990s Chanel Pink Quilted Mini Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel pink cross body camera bag from the early 1990s. In very good vintage condition with two zip top compartments. Lined in cream lambskin the compartments have two smaller interi...
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1990s French Chanel

Chanel Paris / Salzburg Gripoix Buttons Cape 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Rare ecru knit cape with jewel Gripoix buttons ~ from of Paris / SALZBURG Collection, 2015 Metiers d'Art by Size mark 40 FR / Condition: never worn
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Exquisite Pearl Embellished Couture Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Rarest Chanel Haute Couture black cashmere dress ~ with jewel pearl embellishment at trim ~ exceptionally beautiful and exquisite work of art garment piece! Boutique price was extre...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Gisele Bundchen Style New Beige Tweed Ensemble 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic beige tweed ensemble (jacket and matching skirt) from LES BEIGES Advert featuring Gisele Bundchen! Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn - CC logo jewel Gripoix buttons - n...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL white grey black suede 24S LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel low-top sneakers in cream suede offer a refined take on everyday luxury. Accented with light grey and black suede trims, they feature rounded toes for a ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel Silk Chiffon Tiered Cocktail Dress by Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Based on the classic Coco Chanel Tiered Cocktail Dress, Karl Lagerfeld's homage is printed with a transparent black repeated floral and CC logo pattern. EU appx size 36-38.
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel 14K$ Paris / Dallas Leather Fringe Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
A rare find for true Chanel collectors! - Impossible to find anywhere Extremely rare, couture Chanel leather jacket with had-crafted fringe details -- from Catwalk of famous Paris / ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 10K$ Iconic Rare Jewel Gripoix Buttons Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
A truly rare and highly coveted piece! Iconic Chanel coat from Paris / BYZANCE Collection, 2011 Pre-Fall Metiers d'Art Boutique price over 10,000$ Price on ebay 6,999$ - masterpiece ...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL washed blue cotton 23A DAKAR SEQUIN WIDE JEANS Pants 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel patchwork jeans in various shades of washed blue denim cotton (100%) exude effortless luxury with an artistic edge. Adorned with short rows of pink, black,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL black Aged calfskin leather 2.55 REISSUE 227 MAXI FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 2.55 Reissue 227 double flap bag in black aged calfskin showcases the timeless elegance of the brand. Featuring classic diamond quilted stitching, it exude...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel 13K$ Maxi Silk CC Logo Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Luxurious Chanel black maxi silk dress with CC logo pattern -- today's boutique price for similar item is over 12,000€ - CC logo buttons - lambskin leather details Size mark 34 FR / ...
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2010s Chanel

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Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Whether Chanel accessories are real gold varies. Belt buckles and hardware on bags and other accessories that have a gold-tone finish are usually not real gold. However, Chanel bags produced prior to 2008 may feature genuine 24-karat gold-plated hardware and chain straps. The French luxury fashion house does use real 18-karat gold to produce its line of fine jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Chanel bags, jewelry and accessories.
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    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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    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, you can buy Chanel online. Not every Chanel product, however, is available through the brand's official website.

    While Chanel fragrances can be purchased at the brand's site, Chanel clothing, bags and accessories are not available for purchase directly through the company online. Auction sites and luxury resale platforms sell both vintage and new Chanel bags and other items, but authenticity is always a concern when buying online, so it's important to purchase from a reputable seller that properly vets the origin and authenticity of your items.

    An authentic Chanel bag sold online will never be cheap, but a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's the real thing. Find a collection of authentic Chanel evening dresses, tote bags and other pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel became a trailblazer in the fashion world by offering women styling options that moved away from corsets and lace and more toward a practical approach to fashion. Her original styles included wide-leg pants and sailor shirts which enhanced the freedom of the body, an important aspect in her vision of fluid and androgenous clothing. Shop a collection of vintage and new Chanel clothing from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Bergdorf Goodman carries Chanel handbags, shoes and accessories. These items can only be purchased in Bergdorf Goodman’s two physical locations in New York City. You'll find a large selection of vintage and modern Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a Chanel wallet is real, first open it up and examine the pockets. On an authentic wallet, the pockets will typically be made of the same material as the rest of the wallet, but replicas often feature a different material. Next, look at the CC logo, which should have a high-shine finish and a raised effect. If the logo is matte or completely flat against the wallet, the piece is likely to be a replica. Also, check to ensure that the zipper moves smoothly and that all the stitching is even and straight. For assistance with authentication, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Find a collection of Chanel wallets on 1stDibs.
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    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 7, 2024
    The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.

    In addition to a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye.

    Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage Chanel. This includes apparel, bags, shoes, jewelry and accessories created anytime after the French luxury fashion house's founding in 1910. Items made within the last 20 years are considered contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of vintage Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.

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