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 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 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 Legendary CC Gripoix Buttons Burgundy Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Burgundy Lesage Tweed Jacket — Runway Fall/Winter 2011 “Lonely Day” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: approx. €13,000 · Museum-grade Runway piece...
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...
rare CHANEL Puzzle blue plastic CC chip leather stitch tote bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL Puzzle blue plastic CC chip leather stitch tote bag Reference: TGAS/E00380 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather, Acrylic ...
Chanel Cruise 2010 10C Gold Foil Knit Short Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely incredible archival Chanel dress from the Cruise 10C collection which Karl Lagerfeld described as “Coco on the Lido”. Look 22 on the catwalk. In amazing unworn condition a...
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 6K$ New ARCTIC ICE Iconic Fluffy Cardigan 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
– From Karl Lagerfeld’s visionary ARCTIC ICE Runway Collection, this iconic Chanel cardigan is less a garment and more a crystallization of cold light and motionless air // An em...
Grey wool jersey single breasted jacket with navy piping CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool jersey single breasted jacket with navy piping. Silk lining. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
CHANEL 2006 Collectors Black Velvet Jacket with Chain Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Rare Black Velvet Biker Jacket with Chain Link Belt — — Relic of the 2000s Karl Lagerfeld Era — ~ A museum-level Chanel rarity — A fragment of Lagerfeld’s vision for Chanel...
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 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 Collectible 1993 Runway Lesage Ribbon Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Ribbon Tweed Jacket — Fall 1993 Runway, Karl Lagerfeld – Fall 1993 is Chanel at maximal clarity — Lagerfeld as the architect of power— not simply a jacket, but a wo...
CHANEL 5K$ New Paris / Edinburgh Runway Teddy Jumper 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Paris / EDINBURGH Silk Cashmere Jumper with Gripoix Charm Métiers d’Art 2013 — Runway & Advertising Campaign // Boutique value over $4,800 // A winter talisman— written ...
CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Chic Knot clutch in black lambskin leather intricately interwoven with knotted straps creating a richly textured, quilted effect. Designed in a softly structure...
CHANEL N/S Vanity Vertical black filigree gold CC logo small crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL N/S Vanity Vertical black filigree gold CC logo small crossbody bag Reference: KYCG/A00037 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: N/S Vanity Vertical Collection: 2020 M...
CHANEL 2000 Vintage Relic CC Buttons Tweed Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Artifact Collectible Tweed Coat with CC Cube Buttons — Runway of the Fall 2000 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Rare Collector’s Relic, More than attire — an Artifact ~ From...
CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Monaco Lesage Tweed Jacket with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / MONTE- CARLO Métiers d’Art Collection — // Boutique value: over $12,000. An Exquisite Collectible by Karl Lagerfeld – As seen on Charlotte Casiraghi — Princess of M...
Chanel Sac Cuir Marine 19 Navy Leather Gold Silver HDW 26 cm Shoulder Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Model 19 Classic bag (26 cm) in ultra-soft navy blue leather, simple flap closure with the iconic CC logo, matching leather interior with one zipped pocket, large slip pocket ...
Chanel Haute Couture By Karl Lagerfeld "Bouclé" Jacket, Spring-Summer 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Pamper yourself with the sophistication of Chanel's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 1995 collection with this wonderful "little black jacket" ! A rare and collectible piece that perfectl...
Chanel 2009 Timeless Maxi Jumbo Blush Pink Leather Shoulder Bag Unisex
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel bag from the Timeless line, Maxi Jumbo model, crafted from smooth blush-pink leather with gold-tone hardware. The bag features a flap with a turn-lock closure and the classic ...
CHANEL 18K$ Paris / Edinburgh CC Gripoix Buttons Leather Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Exclusive Collectible Brown Leather Quilted Jacket — Paris / Edinburgh 2013 Métiers d’Art Runway by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique Value: over $18,000 – A masterpiece born of...
CHANEL Collectible Paris / Salzburg Etoupe Cashmere Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ From the alpine imagination of Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / SALZBURG 2015 Métiers d’Art, this collectible Chanel jacket arises ~ A masterpiece for true connoisseurs — soft as breat...
Rare Chanel Seasonal Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare and sought after Chanel bag Mini Flap Caviar leather Black color Metal chain External pocket Internal zip pocket Cm 18 x 14 x 7 (7 x 5.5 x 2.75 inches) The bag comes in "as new"...
CHANEL Extremely Rare 2011 Navy Shimmer Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Extremely Rare Collectible Tweed Jacket — Runway Spring 2011 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld // One of the most sought-after Chanel jackets ever created // – A mythical incarna...
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 / Dubai CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket Dress 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
– From the ephemeral sands of Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / DUBAI Runway rises this sleeveless vision in Chanel’s navy bouclé tweed jacket dress— a fabric woven as if to capture the midn...
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 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 2012 Cruise Lesage Yellow Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lemon Lesage Tweed Jacket with Crystal CC Jewels — Cruise 2012 “FRENCH RIVIERA” Runway by Karl Lagerfeld — one of Lagerfeld’s most iconic sunlight chapters — Seen on Sar...
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 2022 Sunlit Yellow Boucle Dress with Logo Belt 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Bouclé Knit Dress with Logo Belt — Spring 2022, Virginie Viard —Highly coveted · modern house-code piece — This is a Viard-era piece with immediate recognizability: a mode...
CHANEL navy blue black cashmere 17B LUREX ZIP FRONT Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in navy blue viscose (44%), cashmere (40%), polyamide (9%) and polyester (7%) with tonal metallic lurex thread and black velvet stripes, creating a sub...
CHANEL 2000 Artefact Collectible Tweed Coat with Logo Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Artifact Collectible Tweed Coat with Logo Belt — Runway of the Fall 2000 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld – Rare Collector’s Relic, More than attire — an Artifact – From the d...
CHANEL New Paris / Egypt Lesage Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ Runway of the Paris / EGYPT 2019 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ An evocation of twilight on the Nile — deep navy tweed touched with iridescent shimmer, like water re...
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
Vintage Chanel sunglasses from 2000's
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Minimalist and instantly iconic, these Chanel rimless sunglasses from the 2000s perfectly showcase the House's exceptional craftsmanship through a design of remarkable elegance. Thei...
CHANEL 4K$ New Paris / Dallas Alpaca Tweed Skirt 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A rare apparition from the celebrated Paris / DALLAS runway of 2014, this Chanel skirt distills the Maison’s grammar of couture into an object of sculptural subtlety and tactile p...
$995Sale Price|21% Off
Chanel Allure Homme Huge Glass Factice Display Bottle
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Allure Homme huge glass factice display bottle The large glass collectible dummy display bottle makes a very unique decorative collectible The...
CHANEL 14K$ Jewel Embellished Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Outstanding CHANEL Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket with Jewel Ember Embellishment — Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ With boutique value over $15,000 and contem...
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Royal Ribbon Tweed Jacket 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
– A relic of couture history, this one-of-a-kind jacket from the Paris / SHANGHAI 2010 Métiers d’Art collection stands as one of the most coveted creations of the Maison – This is...
CHANEL black green metal CHAIN TRIM ROUND Sunglasses 4265Q
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel round sunglasses in black metal, elevated by the house's iconic signature chain trim — a black leather-interwoven CC-link detail that runs continuously from the...
CHANEL La PAUSA Cruise 2019 Iconic Navy Fluffy Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel “LA PAUSA” Cruise 2019 Navy Dress – As seen on Penélope Cruz, Selena Gomez & other luminaries – From Karl Lagerfeld’s storied La Pausa Cruise 2019 collection — a love letter to Gabrielle Chanel’s RIVIERA...
2015 Chanel Paris Dubai perforated metallic leather Shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel, Limited Edition from the Resort 2015 Paris - Dubai collection. Classique PM bag in perforated metallic leather and embellished with rhinestone eyelets. This Chanel flap bag f...
Chanel Navy Blue Silk Vintage Sailor Dress
By Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage navy blue silk Chanel dress with white trim which has a nautical feel. The dress is navy blue with white trim. The placket below the scarf features hidden buttons. There are ...
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the 2010 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — – A garment that is no longer merely clothin...
Chanel Lagerfeld Sleeveless Tweed Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
From the 2001 Collection. Four pockets in front. Hounds Tooth Tweed. Botton down Front. Chanel branded silk linning.
CHANEL 9K$ 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...
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 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...
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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 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 white glitter fabric CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ballet flats in luminous white glitter fabric with contrasting black grosgrain cap toes and subtle CC detail. Elegant almond-toe silhouette finished with a deli...
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...
$4,190Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Long Boy in Petrol Green Quilted Leather with Logo on the Back
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic Chanel Boy Bag in Large version, made of petrol green quilted leather with decorative exposed stitching and ruthenium hardware. The model is embellished with the rare embosse...
CHANEL 14K$ Museum Rare Supermarket Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum Rare Burgundy Architectural Tweed Jacket with Zipper Accents — “SUPERMARKET” Fall 2014 Ready-to-Wear Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld — // As seen on Cara Delevingne i...
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
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...
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...