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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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 Lagerfeld Sleeveless Tweed Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
From the 2001 Collection. Four pockets in front. Hounds Tooth Tweed. Botton down Front. Chanel branded silk linning.
CHANEL 11K$ ARCTIC ICE Beige Ribbon Tweed & Suede Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collectible Ribbon Tweed & Leather Jacket — Runway of the ARCTIC ICE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — – Boutique valuation over 11,000$ – This jacket, emerging from Lage...
Vintage Chanel Cruise 2004 Sz 40 White High Waist Wide Leg Cotton Sailor Pants
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chanel Cruise 2004 by Karl Lagerfeld white high waisted wide leg pants ! Nautical / Sailor style, with pockets on the front of each leg. Soft cotton (97%)and elastane (3%) pr...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Collectors Tartan Jeans 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Blue Tartan Denim Jeans — A true collectible masterpiece // Runway of Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art Collection, 2013 – A true collectible masterpiece — Chanel denim as ete...
CHANEL 9K$ Iconic Cara Delevingne Style 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...
Orange and white Tweed sleeveless dress CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange and white Tweed sleeveless dress. Main fabric composition: 61% rayon, 16% wool, 13% cotton, 8% nylon, 2% acrylic. Silk branded lining. Branded button and buttonhole closure o...
Chanel Cruise 2010 10C Gold Foil Knit Cardigan Coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely incredible archival Chanel cardigan coat from the Cruise 10C collection which Karl Lagerfeld described as “Coco on the Lido”. Look 22 on the catwalk. In amazing unworn con...
CHANEL Paris / Venice Runway Shimmering Baroque Dress 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Paris / VENICE Shimmering Baroque Dress — Cruise 2010 Runway Collection by Karl Lagerfeld – This is not merely an evening dress. It is a moving fresco – A garment as a ...
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 $10,0...
Black see-through silk knitted dress CHANEL / Paris Ritz 2017
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk knitted dress. SIZE 42/44
CHANEL black cotton 22P PEARL CC Baseball Cap Hat 56 - 58
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel baseball cap in black canvas cotton (100%). Crafted from structured cotton canvas, it features a classic six-panel silhouett...
CHANEL iridescent green patent 2.55 REISSUE 226 DOUBLE WIDE FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2.55 Reissue 226 Large flap bag in iridescent bottle green quilted patent leather, crafted in the iconic structured silhouette with a luminous finish that shift...
CHANEL Little Black Tweed Dress with CC Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Little Black Tweed Dress with CC Buttons — Iconic & celebrity-cited — as seen on Lily-Rose Depp — — this Chanel little black dress is a cultural unit — and this versio...
CHANEL mustard yellow viscose 22P LUREX JERSEY KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel dress in mustard and gold lurex rib-knit in viscose (90%) and metallised polyester (10%). This luxury Chanel dress features a fluid fit-and-flare silhouette ext...
CHANEL 12K$ Iconic 2020 Anna Wintour Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Iconic Lesage Tweed Sequinned Jacket — Virginie Viard’s 2020 Cruise Collection — – As seen gracing the legendary presence of Anna Wintour herself – Retailing at over $12,00...
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Edinburgh CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rare Collectible Tweed Coat — Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 · By Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique valuation exceeding $13,000, it remains a masterwork of rarity and res...
CHANEL Arctic Ice Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ An untrivial, glacial reimagining of the Eternal Little Black Jacket, this creation from Karl Lagerfeld’s ARCTIC ICE Legendary Collection carries the hush of snowlight and the per...
Chanel SS 2015 Pastel Boucle Tweed Shift Dress with Fringe
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet as can be Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 midi dress. Classic and playful Lagerfeld Chanel, this delightful boucle tweed dress gets a fresh twist with the fringed hem. Preppy shades ...
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 Airline Pink Denim XXL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Pink and black - XXL Airline bag from 2019 - Washed Denim - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening - Front flap closure - Slip pocket...
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Black Tweed Jacket with Braided Trim 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Tweed Jacket with Braided Trim — Paris / SHANGHAI 2010 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld – One of the House’s most mythic: Billboard and ad Campaign seen, celebrity-cite...
Chanel Paris-Edinburgh Caviar Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Paris-Edinburgh Retro Class Flap Bag from the 2013-2014 collection is a rare seasonal piece crafted in premium burgundy grained calfskin. From the 2013 Métiers d'Art Pari...
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 beige & black suede & grosgrain REV Slingbacks Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel blockheel slingback in beige suede leather with contrasting black grosgrain cap toes and subtle CC detail at the heel. Refined almond-toe silhouette paired with...
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— From the resplendent Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art collection, this coat is more than couture — it is a collectible relic, destined not only for the wardrobe but for the canon ...
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, th...
Chanel Spring 2010 Pastoral Black Trench CC Gripoix Buttons 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black Cotton Trench – Spring 2010 “Countryside” Collection ~ this Chanel black cotton trench from Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring 2010 “COUNTRYSIDE” collection carries within it the ...
CHANEL Bi-Color Denim Pants with CC Logo Buttons 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Bi-Color Denim Pants — The Duality of Light and Shadow — A Rare Contemporary Artefact of Chanel Modernism — // Boutique value: over $2,300. – A study in dual essence, these C...
CHANEL Paris / Saint-Tropez Runway Maxi Cardigan 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collectible Tunic Cardigan Maxi Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collectionby Karl Lagerfeld — A relic of Riviera couture, it stands as both garment and gesture: Chanel transfigu...
CHANEL N/S Vanity Vertical black filigree gold CC logo small crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL N/S Vanity Vertical black filigree gold CC logo small crossbody bag Reference: KYCG/A00037 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: N/S Vanity Vertical Collection: 2020 M...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 38 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 L...
Chanel Vintage F/W1995 Black Lace Flower Bustier
By Chanel
Located in Dallas, TX
Chanel Vintage F/W1995 Black Lace Flower Bustier From Chanel’s iconic Fall/Winter 1995 collection, this black lace top is a rare and collectible piece seen on supermodels Kristen M...
CHANEL Legendary ICON of Icons Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL – The Ultimate Little Black Jacket — The Icon of Icons. — ~ A garment that made history—and still shapes it. This is not just a jacket. This is the jacket. ~ The most icon...
Super Nano 2.7 inches Mini 90s Chanel Green Velvet Crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover this exquisite Chanel nano shoulder bag, a timeless piece crafted in sumptuous green velvet. Featuring the iconic golden double C clasp, this compact silhouette offers refi...
CHANEL Camellia Motif Lesage Tweed Ensemble 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Camellia-Motif Lesage Tweed Ensemble — Mid-2000s Karl Lagerfeld— Exceptionally rare · archival-era collectible · motif echoed again in Fall 2024 — – A mid-2000s Lagerfeld ...
Chanel Resort 2014 Blue Lace Blouse & Shorts Set, Size FR 38
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Collection Resort 2014 Singapore Blue navy floral lace blouse and shorts set Blue navy lace , lining in white cotton 52% cotton 32% rayon 16% nylon Lining: 100% cotton Size FR...
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Little 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 o...
CHANEL red leather 2011 JUST MADEMOISELLE MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Just Mademoiselle Medium bowling bag in red quilted lambskin leather. Crafted in a softly structured, elegant silhouette, this timeless piece features antique g...
CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Chic Knot clutch in black lambskin leather intricately interwoven with knotted straps creating a richly textured, quilted effect. Designed in a softly structure...
CHANEL Camellia Motif Lesage Tweed Jacket Coat 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Camellia-Motif Lesage Tweed Jacket- Coat — Mid-2000s Karl Lagerfeld— Exceptionally rare · archival-era collectible · motif echoed again in Fall 2024 — – A mid-2000s Lagerfe...
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 2008 Vintage Double Flap eggplant purple quilted lambskin bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2008 Vintage Double Flap eggplant purple quilted lambskin bag Reference: ECLO/A00230 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Collection: 2008 Mat...
CHANEL 2011 Harrods Limited Edition Cabas green PVC North South Shopper bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2011 Harrods Limited Edition Cabas green PVC gold CC logo North South Shopper bag Reference: AEMA/A00162 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall/Winter 2011 "U...
CHANEL Liliy Allen Style Grey Lesage Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Liliy Allen Style Grey Lesage Tweed Jacket – An iconic Chanel creation, as seen on Lily Allen – A collector’s piece where heritage meets modern allure—wearable proof that ...
Late 1990s Excellent Condition Chanel Smooth Black Leather Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic Chanel tote bag is crafted from smooth, supple black leather, offering a minimalist and highly versatile aesthetic for daily use. The front is detailed with a subtle l...
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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 black 1991 QUILTED GROSGRAIN MINI Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 1991 quilted grosgrain mini bag in black is a rare vintage piece that embodies timeless Chanel elegance. Crafted from textured grosgrain fabric with a clas...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Barbie Periwinkle Lavender Tweed 95P Jacket Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Spring/Summer 1995 periwinkle lavender tweed skirt suit, a rare and highly collectible look from Karl Lagerfeld’s iconic “Barbie” collection for Chanel. This beautiful two-pi...
CHANEL 2021 19 navy cotton canvas fringe quilted mixed chain flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2021 19 navy cotton canvas fringe quilted mixed chain flap bag Reference: AEMA/A00156 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Chanel 19 Large Fringe Diamond Flap Bag Col...
CHANEL 16K$ Iconic Paris / Byzance CC Gripoix Buttons Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel 16K$ Paris / Byzance Art Level Runway Coat — 2011 Metiers d’ArtCollection by Karl Lagerfeld – With initial boutique value over 16,000, today’s boutique value for this level ...
Chanel Haute Couture By Karl Lagerfeld "Bouclé" Jacket, Spring-Summer 1995
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Pamper yourself with the sophistication of Chanel's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 1995 collection with this wonderful "little black jacket" ! A rare and collectible piece that perfectl...
Chanel 2017 Veste Ecru Or Argent FR44 Iconic Ecru Gold Tweed Jacket UK16 US12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Spring/Summer 2017 collection jacket in ecru polyamide and wool tweed embellished with black, silver, and gold threads, round neck fastened with six buttons, two buttoned patc...
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 eme...
Long black organza shirt with silk-chiffon jabot and bow CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long black organza shirt with jabot and bow ; Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Elastic band on the bottom edge . SIZE 44 / L
2014 Chanel Fucsia lambskin timeless 2.55 handle shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2014 Chanel Fucsia lambskin timeless 2.55 handle shoulder bag worked as a classic metalassè CC Silver hardware Still with card and original dust bag
Chanel Mocassins Cuir EU39 CHA NEL Black Leather Loafers Flat Shoes UK6 US8.5
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel leather loafers (matte patent or vinyl finish?) in black, adorned with the letters CHA and NEL in gold-tone metal and black enamel, wide black rubber notched sole, leather lin...
rare CHANEL 2016 Runway Perfume Bottle Embroidered Denim Jumbo Single Flap bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 2016 Runway Perfume Bottle Embroidered Denim Jumbo Single Flap blue silver chain bag Reference: VNWG/A00002 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Jumbo Perfume Bo...
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 Paris / EDINBURGH Red Tartan Jacket 52 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ From the legendary Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Métiers d’Art collection under Karl Lagerfeld, ~ this tartan wool jacket is not merely a garment — it is the axis upon which the entire c...