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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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 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 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 black silk 11A BYZANCE SATIN Pumps Shoes 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel pumps in luxurious black silk satin adorned with a refined silver-tone CC detail. The sleek pointed-toe silhouette is elevated by elegant cone heels, creating a...
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 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 ...
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 Spring 1997 Pink Metallic Lesage Bouclé Tweed Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, 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 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...
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 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 $13,000, it ...
CHANEL New Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black & Deep Purple Tweed Pants with Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BOMBAY Métiers d’Art Collection — Boutique value 3,860$ ~ 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...
CHANEL Boy Large Bag in Oil Green Quilted Leather with Logo On Back
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic Chanel Boy Bag in Large version, made of petrol green quilted leather with decorative exposed stitching and ruthenium hardware. The model is embellished with the rare embosse...
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 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 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: $7,680 ~ A Relic of Highland Nobility Reimagined in Paris...
2006 Vintage Chanel Dark Chocolate Brown Coated Canvas Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This sophisticated Chanel tote bag is crafted from a unique dark chocolate brown coated canvas, offering a subtle metallic sheen that catches the light beautifully. The exterior feat...
CHANEL New Digital Renaissance Blue Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn // — Inside, the tonal silk lining preserves the house’s quiet sensuality, and the chain link at the interior hem maintains equilibrium
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Runway Navy Tartan Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL – Paris / EDINBURGH Runway Coat — a sovereign relic of the Highlands, forged at the height of Lagerfeld’s narrative genius — a garment that does not simply adorn, but ascends ...
CHANEL 9K$ 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 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 Paris / Byzance Collectors Artifact Tunic Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum-Level Woven Tunic Dress — Runway of PARIS / BYZANCE Métiers d’Art 2011 — // Comparable archivable pieces now exceed $8,000+ in the collector garments market ~ An es...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Highland Grandeur Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn // — inside hidden a tonal silk lining whispering against the skin
CHANEL Paris / Saint-Tropez CC Laurel Embroidery Jeans 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Blue Denim Jeans with Embroidery — Paris Saint-Tropez Cruise Collection · By Karl Lagerfeld // A boutique valuation surpassing $4,800 affirms its rarity, while...
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 navy blue suede 20A RUE CAMBON CUT-OUT ANKLE Boots Shoes 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ankle boots in deep navy blue suede, contrasted with elegant black grosgrain toe caps for a refined two-tone finish. Designed with softly almond-shaped toes, sc...
CHANEL black quilted leather 12A BOMBAY BOY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Boy Medium shoulder bag in black leather. Crafted in a structured, iconic silhouette, this timeless piece features antique silver-tone hardware and a detachable...
Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1984 collection Gold Plated The belt is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 35” Comes with box IMPORTA...
CHANEL black acetate 1990s ICONIC OVAL Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel 1990s iconic chunky oval sunglasses feature a sleek black acetate frame finished with bold gold-tone CC logos on the temples. The sculptural, oversized si...
CHANEL Rare Lesage Tweed Coat CC Jewel Buttons 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Coat with CC Jewel Buttons — A textile masterpiece rather than a garment // Boutique value: over $13,000 ~ Millennium Collection Vault — mid-2000s — Creation...
CHANEL Collectors CC Plane Buttons Belted Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL — Paris · COCO AIRLINES Cruise 2008 Runway Jacket — A second skin for the woman who traverses eras, not destinations ~ This jacket belongs to one of Karl Lagerfeld’s most poe...
CHANEL cream leather 11C FLORAL PERFORATED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in cream leather with intricate laser-cut floral perforation and scalloped trims that highlight the house’s refined craftsmanship. Designed in a straight...
CHANEL nude beige Caviar leather CLASSIC LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Large Bag is crafted from luxurious caviar calfskin leather in an elegant nude hue, offering exceptional durabi...
CHANEL Paris / Egypt Iconic Black Tweed Jacket CC Gripoix Buttons 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Black Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix Buttons • — Paris / Egypt 2019 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld — — A final Métiers d’Art object from Lagerfeld’s last chapter — Ch...
CHANEL mint green 24S LOGO SEQUIN TOTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 2024 Logo Sequin Shopping Bag in Mint Green is a bold, statement-making tote crafted entirely from individual green and black sequins, creating a striking,...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Black CC Tweed Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic Chanel vintage jacket from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld at the height of the supermodel era. Rendered in soft pink and black textured wool ...
CHANEL 9K$ Spring 2014 Runway Iconic Tweed Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Contemporary Art Collection, Spring 2014 Runway “Muse of the Future Gallery” – Iconic Gray Shimmer Tweed Dress ~ A living artifact from Karl Lagerfeld’s visionary 2014 Spring...
CHANEL metallic gold leather 19A NEW YORK CROC BOX MINAUDIERE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel box minaudière evening bag in gold croc-embossed leather with radiant gold-tone hardware. A striking sculptural design, it features a long twisted chain strap, ...
Black Tweed jacket CHANEL 2002
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black Tweed jacket . Tweed composition: 43% cotton, 20% nylon, 13% acrylic, 9% polyurethane, 7% rayon, 6% polyester, 2% wool. Silk ( 95%) branded lining with 5% lycra. Shoulder pad. ...
CHANEL - Black Leather Mini Flap with Oversized Golden CC Logo (1980s)
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
An authentic Chanel icon of the 1980s, rare and highly sought-after: mini shoulder bag in black lambskin leather, featuring the large golden CC logo in shiny metal, one of the most i...
CHANEL Rare Miley Cyrus Style Provocative Black Suit 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collectors Black Sheer Suit — Spring 2013 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — As seen in Chanel’s official Ad campaign and captured on Miley Cyrus — ~ A rare apparition from the ...
CHANEL gold silk 25B SEQUIN & GROSGRAIN Ballet Flats Shoes 38.5 fit 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel 2025 Limited Edition ballet flats are a dazzling expression of elegance and iconic design. Crafted with golden sequins in a refined waving pattern, they f...
1980s Vintage CHANEL Diamond Quilted Lambskin Leather Waist Chain Flap Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL waist chain flap bag is crafted of diamond quilted lambskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and a gold toned chai...
CHANEL Vintage Lion Medallion Triple Chain Gold Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
100% Authentic CHANEL by Robert Goossens Triple chain necklace/ belt Medallion lion in triumphant position, Chanel logo and CHANEL letter Signed CHANEL 2 CC 3 Made in France Dangling...
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 Paris / LONDON Rare Jewel Gripoix Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum-Level Black Baroque Coat with Masterpiece Gripoix Jewels — Paris–London 2008 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique valuation at release: over $15,0...
CHANEL 25K$ Legendary Paris / SALZBURG Embroidered Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Embroidered Tweed Jacket with Lion CC Jewel Buttons — Paris / SALZBURG 2015 Métiers d’Art by Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value ~ $25,000 · Comparable pieces now from $35,000+...
Chanel Muff Mint Condition With Tags
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel muff . Ecru/black colors Mint like new condition with tags and box Box has slight damage scratch Final sale
CHANEL Paris / Byzance Rarest CC Gripoix Buttons Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From the opulent Paris / BYZANCE 2011 Collection envisioned by Maestro Karl Lagerfeld, ~ this shimmering Chanel dress emerges as a reliquary of Byzantine grandeur and couture preci...
Chanel Iconic Kate Moss Style Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Legendary Black Tweed Jacket with Eagle Buttons — Métiers d’Art 2009 by Maestro Lagerfeld ~ It is not merely a garment but a cipher — a rare, priceless gem for the true conno...
Chanel 8K$ Wearable Art Navy Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A canvas of wearable art, this navy tweed dress from Chanel’s 2014 Spring ‘Contemporary Art’ Collection by Karl Lagerfeld transcends mere attire, embodying the Maison’s avant-gard...
CHANEL 8K$ Paris / Edinburgh Relaxed Boucle Coat 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Relaxed Boucle Coat From Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique Value: $7,680 ~ A garment of legend — this Chanel bouclé knit coat, as s...
Chanel SS 1994 Karl Lagerfeld Houndstooth Tweed Four Piece Set Bra Corset FR 38
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 tweed four piece set featuring bra, corset, skirt and jacket, with multicolour trim, logo buttons and silk lining. Karl Lagerfeld era design. Det...
CHANEL Paris / London Collectors Grunge Jeans 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectors Chanel Grunge Style Jeans — Paris / LONDON Collection, Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic of rebellion, these Chanel jeans stride forth from Karl Lagerfeld’s legendary Paris / LOND...
Chanel Chain detail Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Chanel Tweed Jacket with Chain detail giving the item a very contemporary look from 2002 P collection in Fr 40. The jacket is in excel...
Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A rare union of heritage texture and modern edge — timeless, tactile, and unmistakably Chanel // Size 38 FR / Condition: is pristine // — deep navy and black tweed forms a struct...
CHANEL 2021 Iconic Ad Campaign Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Spring 2021 — As Seen on Charlotte Casiraghi ~ Black Tweed Jacket with Chain-Link Trim ~ A constellation of poise and presence, this black tweed Chanel jacket—immortalized ...
Chanel 1998 Dark Brown Crocodile Micro Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Micro Kelly Bag – 1998 Series 5 Dark brown crocodile with gold-tone CC turnlock. A structured mini silhouette in glossy crocodile, finished ...
Chanel Pre-Fall 2016 Beige Black Suede Grosgrain Pearl Heel Mules Size 38.5 39
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into timeless Parisian elegance with these rare Chanel Pre-Fall 2016 runway mules, a highly coveted design that perfectly embodies Karl Lagerfeld’s refined vision. Elevate your...
CHANEL 5K$ 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 ...