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 New Iconic Tweed Jacket with CC Patch 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL· Collectible Navy Tweed Jacket with CC Logo Embroidery Patch · As Seen on Miroslava Duma ~ An artifact of couture memory — this Chanel jacket is no mere garment but a herald...
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 $13,000, it remains a masterwork of rarity and res...
CHANEL 12K$ Paris / SHANGHAI Sequinned Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Sequined Embellishment — Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art 2010 Runway Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $14,00...
CHANEL 2017 Paris-Cosmopolite white open weave lace ruffle shirt blouse FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2017 Paris-Cosmopolite white open weave lace ruffle long sleeve blouse FR38 M Reference: AEMA/A00135 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2016/17 Métiers d'Art ...
CHANEL Runway AIRLINES Collection Tweed Jacket with CC Giant Buttons 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
– Minimalist CHANEL Navy Lesage Tweed Jacket with CC buttons — Runway of AIRLINES Collection by Karl Lagerfeld _ A study in precision and restraint, this navy tweed jacket from Karl...
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 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 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 Extremely Rare CC Eagle Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 38 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 conn...
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 ...
1982 CHANEL black sequined jacket and skirt suit
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Spectacular black sequined skirt suit from Chanel’s Winter 1982 collection. The collarless jacket is tailored through the waist with a slim, structured silhouette. Four open pockets ...
CHANEL New COCO Gabrielle Embroidery Jeans 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible “Coco Gabrielle” Jeans — As Seen on Georgia May Jagger — Iconic Advertising Campaign · Karl Lagerfeld Era ~ An emblem of Chanel’s irreverent elegance, these Co...
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...
CHANEL Paris / VENICE Collectible Runway Ensemble 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL — Paris / VENICE Runway Ensemble, Cruise 2010 — Rouge et Noir: a dialogue between fire and shadow — // As seen on Kate Moss, it embodies the moment when Chanel crossed from f...
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 Paris / SEOUL Beige Lesage Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL 9K$ Beige Lesage Tweed Jacket — Runway of the Paris–Seoul 2016 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ This piece is not only couture — it is a relic of Chanel’s cultural pi...
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 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 14K$ Paris / Bombay 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, ...
Beige Tweed coat and skirt ensemble CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige Tweed coat and skirt ensemble. Tweed composition: 44% wool, 36% alpaca, 20% vinyon. Silk lining. Shoulder pad. Edge to edge hook&eye closure on the middle front. Pocket on both...
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...
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...
Off-white silk jacquard chemise with belt CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk jacquard shirt with belt . Hidden button and buttonhole on the middle front + one on the top middle + on cuffs. Belt in the same fabric and belt-loop. SIZE 34 / S
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 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 by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2003 Floral Print "CC" Chanel logos Halter Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld spring-summer 2003 collection halter dress with adjustable string, floral print in cream and blue, floral print with "CC" Chanel logos. Fabric 90% polyamide,...
CHANEL Globalization Iconic Navy Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Iconic Navy Tweed Jacket — Globalization Collection – A jacket that does not follow the world. It orbits it – – From Karl Lagerfeld’s GLOBALIZATION Collection, this is not s...
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 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 ...
Black Tuxedo jacket CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black Tuxedo jacket with satin collar. . Main fabric composition: 94% wool, 6% nylon. Silk lining. Chin inside the jacket on the bottom edge. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side. Brand...
Chanel circa 1995 Ceinture Chaine T100 Golden Chain Black Leather Belt 4XL 40 in
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel belt circa 1995, composed of a long gold-tone metal chain, a curb link interwoven with black leather, a double row at the front, a hook closure attached to a CC logo medallion...
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 Paris / VENICE Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
– An ode to Venetian grandeur, this Chanel black tweed jacket from the Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection stands among the house’s most poetically coveted creations – Each detail wh...
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 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...
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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...
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 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: $7,680 ~ A garment of legend — this Chanel bouclé knit coat, as s...
CHANEL 13K$ SUPERMARKET New Black Confetti Tweed Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL — Supermarket Collection — Confetti Tweed Coat — As seen on Cara Delevingne in Karl Lagerfeld’s global campaign // Boutique Value: A collectible, coveted; initial value ove...
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 Limited Edition Success Story Set of 4 Micro Mini Bags with Quilted Trunk
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
An absolute holy grail for Chanel collectors and luxury enthusiasts. Released in extremely limited quantities for the 2020 Métiers d'Art collection, the "Success Story" box set bring...
Beige and lurex knit coat CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige and lurex knit coat . No fabric composition tag but probably the knit is made of mohair, cashmere and lurex . Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pockets...
2015 Chanel Collection Girl purple tweed and black leather shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2015 Chanel Collection Girl purple tweed and black leather shoulder bag Inspired to the iconic Tweed jacket this Tweed Girl shoulder bag is in Tweed and lamb skin embellished with CC...
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 Paris / Cosmopolite Rarest CC Dare To Disturb Sequin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite 2017 Métiers d’Art Collection Collectible “DARE TO DISTURB” Black Sequin CC Logo Flag Bag — A Rare Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld — – A luminous artefact f...
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique d...
CHANEL neon yellow leather 16C SEOUL COCO RAIN FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Mini Flap bag in neon yellow quilted leather with geometric printed raincoat. Crafted in a classic, softly structured silhouette, this playful yet refined piece...
CHANEL 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 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 New Paris / Edinburgh Iconic Red Tartan Jacket 34 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 col...
CHANEL navy blue cotton 17P FRINGE TRIM TWEED MINI Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel dress in navy blue gauze tweed wool (38%), cotton (27%), nylon (17%), viscose (17%) and polyester (1%), intricately embroidered in a grid pattern in white, blue...
CHANEL Paris / VENICE Collectible Red Cashmere Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collectible Red Cashmere Jacket — Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld // Runway Icon & Collector’s Relic // – Immortalized on icons such as Kate Moss an...
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 Rare 2004 CC Logo Embroidered Tweed Suit 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · CC Logo Embroidered Tweed Suit — Fall 2004 Advertising Campaign, Karl Lagerfeld — Exceptionally rare · Billboard-seen worldwide · Campaign-provenanced relic — A Fall 2004...
CHANEL 2011 black white checkered frayed tweed buttons ruched mini dress FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2011 black white checkered frayed tweed resin buttons ruched mini dress FR36 S Reference: MELK/A00461 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Cruise 2011 Collection...
CHANEL olive green leather 19 WEST EAST SHOPPING Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 19 shopping tote in olive green quilted lambskin leather, designed in a refined, softly structured silhouette distinguished by its signature oversized diamond q...
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 11K$ New Lace & Embroidery Runway Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Couture Beaded & Lace Jacket Runway — Fall 2011 “Lonely Day”, by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique value over $11,000 // A museum-level relic of Chanel’s couture intell...
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 Summer 1994 Runway Swimsuit Lagerfeld Era Claudia Schiffer Campaign
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Rare and iconic vintage Chanel one-piece swimsuit from the legendary Spring/Summer 1994 runway collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. A true collector’s archive piece featuring the o...