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 F/W 2014 Supermarket Pink Plaid 14A Fantasy Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the highly coveted Chanel Fall/Winter 2014 "Supermarket" pink tweed suit, a true investment piece for fashion collectors. It gained popularity by being worn by A-list cel...
CHANEL gold-tone metal 90P PEARL TASSEL CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Tjos 100% authentic Chanel chain belt is crafted in gold-tone curb links and draped with two strands of pearly white imitation pearls for a signature layered effect. A pearl-strung coin medallion adds a classic Chanel accent...
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 13K$ Cosmic Futurism Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2013 Fall GLOBALIZATION Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen on Cara Delevingne in the iconic campaign in magazines, ~ A vision spun from the twilight of galaxies, this Chanel ja...
Red knit and crochet cardigan CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red knit and crochet cardigan with bow closure on the middle front. Knit composition: 90% rayon, 10% polyester. SIZE 44 (Fr) on tag but fit M
CHANEL white cotton 23S COLLARLESS TWEED Jacket 44 XL
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in white tweed polyamide (54%) and cotton (46%), showcasing the house’s refined, signature tailoring. Designed in a collarless, elegantly fitted silhouet...
Chanel Vintage Shoes Shearling Inside 2006
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel vintage shores ankle boots 2006 Shearling lining and leather inside CC in the front ,side and back Good condition see pictures Size 39. Final sale
Chanel Pre-Fall 2016 Beige Black Suede Grosgrain Pearl Heel Mules Size 38.5 39
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, 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 14K$ Paris / BYZANCE Blue Tweed Jacket 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Blue Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix Buttons Paris / BYZANCE Métiers d’Art Collection · 2011 · Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $14,000 ~ A museum-level Chanel jacket...
CHANEL Iconic Anna Wintour Style Black Tweed Jacket with Chain Trim 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Tweed Jacket with Chain-Link Trim — An Icon as Seen on Anna Wintour and the Luminaires of Modern Couture — ~ A statement relic of the Maison Not simply a garment but...
CHANEL Paris / London Collectors Grunge Jeans 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectors Chanel Grunge Style Jeans — Paris / LONDON Collection, Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic of rebellion, these Chanel jeans stride forth from Karl Lagerfeld’s legendary Paris / LOND...
CHANEL cream pink blue 07C SEQUIN GRAFFITI CHIFFON TWEED Jacket XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel jacket is crafted in cream semi-transparent chiffon tweed (wool 25%, silk 20%, acrylic 14%, nylon 12%, polyester 11%, mohair 7%, vinyl 5%, viscose 4%, cott...
Chanel Mini 25 Hobo Bag Black Caviar Antique Gold Hardware 26S
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
The Chanel Mini Quilted Caviar 25 Hobo From Spring 26S collection Brand new Chanel 25 Mini Hobo Bag crafted in luxurious black caviar leather with classic diamond quilting. This chi...
CHANEL Vintage Relic Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket — The Eternal Grid of Elegance ~ A masterpiece that transcends decades, this Chanel creation stands as both garment and relic — a testament to t...
CHANEL 10K$ Iridescent Black Lesage Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iridescent Black Lesage Tweed Jacket ~ As seen on Kristen Stewart and on the covers of leading magazines ~ A jacket that is more than attire: it is a relic of Chanel’s eter...
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Top Handle Minaudière Mini Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Top Handle Minaudière Lucite Mini Tote Bag Spring 1997 Blue /clear/ white Lucite bead design Double delicate handles No lining Made in France ...
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 midni...
Chanel Cruise 2015 Black Gold Crystal Strap 15C Midi LBD Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Chanel’s Cruise 2015 collection, this elegant little black dress redefines the classic LBD with refined glamour. Cut in a sleek, figure-hugging silhouette, the dress falls to a ...
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 navy blue wool 19C LA PAUSA FOUR POCKET TWEED Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel dress crafted in midnight blue tweed woven from polyamide (50%) and wool (50%), offering rich texture with a softly structured feel. Features a relaxed silhouet...
CHANEL black 91A TIERED VELVET & CHIFFON GOWN Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel evening gown is crafted in black velvet and chiffon for a refined interplay of structure and lightness. It features a fitted velvet bodice accented with te...
Chanel 2005 Caviar Cerf Executive Business Timeless Large Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Caviar Cerf Executive Business Timeless Large Tote Bag Year: 2005 Gold hardware Red burgundy caviar leather Quilted CC logo on the front Tall leather shoulder straps N...
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 Vintage S/S1990 Black White Camellia Flower Bow Bodysuit Swimsuit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This iconic Chanel swimsuit, as seen on Helena Christensen, is a rare piece from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection. Featuring a scoop neckline, cap sleeves, and a black satin bow, it...
Chanel 2000s Black Quilted Lambskin Women's Ballet Flats with Bow
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
These Chanel ballet flats represent one of the house’s most enduring and sought-after silhouettes, merging everyday wearability with unmistakable luxury craftsmanship. Constructed fr...
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...
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 New Iconic 2020 Ad Campaign Black Shimmer Dress 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Iconic Black Shimmer Dress ~ Fall 2020 Collection by Virginie Viard ~ As seen in global ad campaigns, billboards, and leading fashion magazines. ~ Most Recognizable Piece o...
Chanel Iconic Vittoria Ceretti Ad Campaign Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Legendary Fuchsia Tweed Jacket From the 2020 Cruise Collection by Virginie Viard — As seen on Vittoria Ceretti in the global AD campaign — ~ A jacket that became an image —...
CHANEL New 9K$ Iconic Coco Brasserie Quilted Jacket Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iconic Black and Gold Silk Jacket Dress — “COCO BRASSERIE” Collection 2015 by Karl Lagerfeld — Ad Campaign Superstar // Boutique value: $8,860 // ~ A timeless relic of the Ch...
CHANEL red quilted leather 20S CLASSIC MINI SQUARE Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini Square shoulder bag is crafted in bright red quilted lambskin leather with light gold-tone hardware. It features the iconic CC turn-lock closu...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
Chanel 2000s Black Quilted Lambskin Women's Ballet Flats with Bow
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
These Chanel ballet flats represent one of the house’s most enduring and sought-after silhouettes, merging everyday wearability with unmistakable luxury craftsmanship. Constructed fr...
CHANEL black wool blend 96P FOUR POCKET Jacket S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel jacket is crafted in black serge wool (92%) and nylon (8%), offering a structured yet refined feel. It features a tailored, elongated silhouette with small...
CHANEL black STRETCH & PATENT leather 22B Ankle Boots Shoes 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ankle boots in elegant black leather, combining timeless design with subtle sparkle. Crafted with rounded patent leather cap toes and sleek stretch leather shaf...
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 and...
CHANEL Iconic Jennie Kim Style Tweed Jacket Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iconic Tweed Jacket Dress — Spring 2020 by Virginie Viard ~ Immortalized in the Spring 2020 campaign, worn by Jennie Kim and other icons of modern myth, this piece transcen...
CHANEL pink cashmere 24C LOS ANGELES PALM STRIPED Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in a mélange of yellow and orange, pale pink and grey, and raspberry and purple intertwined stripes knit polyester (38%), cashmere (31%), polyamide (11...
Chanel Paris / Edinburgh Chain Embellished Mitten Gloves
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exquisite Chanel tweed and leather mitten gloves ~ embellished with metallic chains ~ from Paris / EDINBURGH Collection by maestro Lagerfeld - CC logo Lionhead charm Size mark 8 / ...
Rare Chanel 1991 Hip Hop Collection Fancy Tweed Wool Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Hip Hop Collection Bordeaux fancy tweed wool jacket featuring four patched pockets, gold-tone logo buttons, bordeaux contrasted gros-grain finishing, edge to edge opening, gol...
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code. This structured top-handle bag is cra...
Chanel 2006 Croisiere Veste Soie FR38 Resort Silk Cotton Tweed Jacket UK10 US8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cruise 2006 collection jacket in pink silk and cotton tweed with black and white threads, classic collar with a zip closure and a thick, unsewn chain trim at the bottom, four ...
CHANEL black leather 24K PLATFORM LOAFER STYLE Pumps Shoes 39 G46066
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel loafer-style pump is crafted in black shiny calfskin leather with a sleek, high-gloss finish. Designed with a rounded toe, it features a classic penny loaf...
Chanel Paris / Singapore CC Logo Camellias Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible CC Logo and Camellia Dress — Paris / SINGAPORE Cruise Collection 2014 · by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A floral constellation of Chanel’s sacred emblems — where Camellias ...
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...
CHANEL 2021 grey wool felt black CC velvet applique espadrille flats EU39
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2021 grey wool felt black CC velvet applique espadrille flats EU39 Reference: JECN/A00030 Brand: Chanel Material: Fabric Color: Grey, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Lin...
Chanel Sac Pochette 1990s Black Wool Jersey Shoulder Bag Clutch 2 chains
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classique bag circa 1990 in quilted black jersey with a gold-tone metal CC "turnlock" clasp, burgundy leather (or coated canvas?) interior signed Chanel and Made i...
Chanel Spring 2010 3D Camellia Embellished Heels Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The MOST exquisite, work of art Chanel camellia heels from the Spring 2010 Collection. Collectors’ piece. Superbly crafted from smooth black leat...
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...
CHANEL Iconic Paris / London Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / LONDON Métiers d’Art Collection — “The Little Black Jacket” — A Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld ~ From the runway of Chanel’s Paris / London Métiers d’Art...
Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag Fall 2011
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag from the Fall 2011 collection - used once and comes with authenticity card, care leaflet and Chanel dustbag. Made from smooth brownish burgund...
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...
Chanel Classic Pink Python Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Classic Flap Bag Iridescent Python Pink is a classic shoulder bag is composed of a shimmery snakeskin in pink and features leather light gold chain link threaded shoulder...
CHANEL black cotton 22B TEXTURED VELVET CROPPED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel cropped jacket is a bold expression of classic elegance with a vibrant twist. Crafted from rich black textured velvet, the cropped silhouette features long...
CHANEL black leather REV TURNLOCK Ankle Boots Shoes 39 G31285
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ankle boots in supple black leather, elevated with signature silver-tone CC turnlock hardware for an instantly recognizable finish. A timeless, versatile silhou...
Chanel S/S 2019 By The Sea PVC Transparent Sand 19P Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Spring/Summer 2019 “By the Sea” clear PVC bag, designed by Karl Lagerfeld for his final summer collection with the house. An extraordinary and playful piece from the seaside-...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1994 Pink Tweed 3pcs Jacket Corset Skirt 94P Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally rare and iconic three-piece Chanel suit from the legendary Spring 1994 collection. This unforgettable runway look was worn by Christy Turlington on the Spring 1994 r...
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 2009 Sac Cabas Cocoon Nylon Black PM Cocoon Hang Bag Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cocoon or Coco Cocoon (reversible) bag in black quilted polyamide canvas, one large pocket with a silver metal zip closure, burgundy canvas interior with a large zipped pocket...
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...