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 Patent Pony Hair Tote - Black/Ivory
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Good Condition details: Creasing in shape. Wear, stains and fading on pony hair. Light wear and fading on corners. Faint wear and marks on interior. Includes • Entr...
CHANEL Vintage White and Green Quilted No. 5 Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Good Condition details: Wear and stains on exterior. Stains on shoulder straps. Wear on base. Moderate wear, marks, stains and fading on interior. Includes • Entrup...
Chanel Red Quilted Jersey Fabric & Lambskin Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Platform Listing Dashboard Xupes Platform Listing Dashboard 100% A107:F156 Chanel Red Quilted Jersey Fabric & Lambskin Leather Medium Classic Single Flap Bag ...
CHANEL Camellia Embossed Continental Bifold Wallet - Teal
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Moderate creasing in shape. Minor wear and fading on corners. Cracking on piping/trim. Moderate scratches on hardware. Creasing, marks a...
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Purple Caviar Leather Double Flap Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Purple Caviar Leather Double Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Embrace luxury with this timeless Chan...
CHANEL Large Bicolor Metallic Goatskin & Calfskin Boy Tote
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Good Condition details: Collapsed in shape. Wear and scratches on exterior. Wear, fading and rubbing on corners. Wear and stains on piping/trim. Yellowing and stains...
CHANEL Vintage Lambskin Mini Square Flap
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Good Condition details: Relaxed in shape. Moderate wear, fading and scratches on exterior. Wear and fading on corners. Moderate wear, fading, tarnishing and scratche...
CHANEL Trendy Top Handle Vanity Case w/ Chain
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Minor expanding in shape. Minor wear on top handle. Slight twisting in leather on shoulder strap. Minor scratches on hardware. Minor cre...
CHANEL Vintage Push Lock Single Flap
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Good Condition details: Smashed in shape. Moderate wear, fading, marks, scratches & dullness on exterior. Rubbing on corners. Wear and fading on shoulder strap. Mode...
CHANEL Business Affinity Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Minor marks on exterior. Moderate scratches on hardware. Includes • Entrupy certificate of authenticity Details • Blue Quilted Caviar ...
Chanel 2019 Hot Pink Gabrielle Double Zip Clutch With Chain
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2019 Hot Pink Gabrielle Double Zip Clutch with Chain is a stunning blend of contemporary style and classic Chanel elegance. Crafted from luxurious quilted calfskin leather...
CHANEL Jumbo Quilted Lambskin Double Flap - Pink
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Excellent Condition details: Wear on exterior. Wear on interior. Includes • Entrupy certificate of authenticity Details • Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather • Gold Tone...
CHANEL Quilted Lambskin Trendy CC Bowling Bag - Deep Navy Blue
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Creasing in shape. Wear, marks and scratches on exterior. Rubbing on corners. Wear on piping/trim. Wear and fading on top handle. Scratc...
CHANEL Cubed Lambskin Embossed XL Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Good Condition details: Wear, scratches and nicks on exterior. Wear on corners. Wear on piping/trim. Scratches on hardware. Wear and stains on interior. Includes • ...
CHANEL Vintage Quilted Suede Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Moderate tear on and bending on shoulder strap. Wear and minor fading on exterior. Includes • Authenticity Card • Entrupy certificate o...
CHANEL Leather Backpack Is Back - Burgundy
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Relaxed in shape. Scuffs on corners. Minor wear on interior. Includes • Entrupy certificate of authenticity Details • Burgundy Quilted...
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
NWT Chanel 15A Paris Salzburg jacket Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel most wanted Paris Salzburg runway jacket. This is new with tags. It is adorned with embroidery throughout. Fabric is beautiful blend of 79% wool, 17% cotton, and 4% polyester.
CHANEL Caviar Jumbo Double Flap - Black
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Minor wear on exterior. Minor wear on corners. Faint scratches on hardware. Minor wear, marks and stains on interior. Includes • Dust C...
CHANEL Large Chevron Boy Bag - Grey
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Faint scratches on exterior. Wear and fading on corners. Faint ink marks on interior. Includes • Dust Cover • Authenticity Card • Entru...
CHANEL Classic Crinkle Double Jumbo Flap - Black
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Creasing in shape. Faint rubbing and wear fading on corners and trim. Wear on hardware. Faint wear to on interior. Includes • Dust Cove...
Chanel 2012 Turquoise Teal Nylon Stripe Quilted Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Turquoise Teal Nylon Stripe Quilted Classic Flap Shoulder Bag Year: 2012 Silver hardware Striped nylon quliting Interwoven chain Interlocking CC clasp Interior zipper closur...
Chanel suede patchwork 1994 by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel patchwork suede jacket 1994 ERA thi s is your Chanel statement piece RED pink and neutral suede patches pointed collar CC logo silver tone button closure amazing collector j...
Chanel 2018 Rare Pink Tweed Summer Sandals Pool Slides Size 40 or 10
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2018 Pink Tweed Summer Sandals Pool Slides Size 40 2018 Spring Summer Collection Pink, tweed, and rubber Size: 40 Crafted in a pink soft tweed with a gold thread woven thro...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2013 Chanel Black Fabric and PVC Ankle Strap Pumps
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring Summer 2003 - Look 1 - Black Fabric and PVC Pumps - Ankle Strap Closure - Transparent Plastic details at the ankles and ...
Chanel Tennis Ball
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Tennis Ball is in pristine unused condition. 2017 Collection. White with black interlocking CC logo. PBF 11850
Chanel jacket ' Paris Cosmo^polite' by Karl Lagerfeld Pre Fall 2017
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2017 Pre Fall "Paris Cosmopolite" Collection at the Ritz, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Tweed jacket edged with fringes. Silk lining. Size 40FR. Made in...
Chanel 'CC' Logo Mesh Embroidered Sneakers
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 'CC' Logo Mesh Embroidered Sneakers Pink, lace-up sneakers crafted from mesh with embroidered, tonal 'CC' logo to the side. Designed with black rubber, 'Chanel' embossed det...
Chanel Iridescent Marine Caviar Leather Quilted Chic Shopping Tote Circa 2012
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Released for Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection under Karl Lagerfeld, this Chic Shopping Tote is crafted from quilted iridescent caviar leather in Iridescent Marine, a striking dar...
Chanel Polarized Ski Goggles
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Polarized Ski Goggle Ski Collection features polarized double-lens with rubber trim and antifog, foam layered interior & bottom perforated slits, adjustable ...
Chanel bucket bag by Karl Lagerfeld, circa 1994–1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Collection circa 1994–1996, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Hazelnut-colored lambskin bucket bag, fastened with a drawstring secured by two gold-tone metal ...
CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare A very very rare and highly sought after vintage CHANEL 1997 CC logos Couture, a Catwalk unique belt in very good condition. Double gold tone flat chain links with 5 interlaced CC logo (2.5 x 2 cm) finished and with a large interlaced CC logo (6.5 x 5 cm) with double hooks fastening with Chanel signature. This is a fixed length belt. The gold hardware is in amazing condition. Styled with a Chanel vintage tweed skirt and with a Chanel shirt for sale separately - see our other listings. A unique piece a 'Must-Have' Chanel belt. Length from hook rings...
Chanel Rugby Football Ball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rugby Football Ball 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Very good condition
CHANEL 16P G31741 black patent leather silver CC logo mary jane flats EU38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 16P G31741 black patent leather silver CC logo mary jane ballet flats EU38 Reference: MELK/A00298 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: G31741 Collection: 16P Material...
Chanel Patent Leather Maxi Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Patent Leather Boy Bag features black patent leather, a push-lock closure, and a chain link shoulder strap. The bag opens up to a roomy two-compartment interior. The origi...
Chanel Pre-Fall 2019 Blue Tweed Braided Jacket Size 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This authentic Chanel tweed jacket is from the Pre-Fall 2019 Métiers d’Art Paris-New York collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld, one of the final collections created under his direct...
$4,157Sale Price|30% Off
Chanel 19 Bag 2021 Small Pink Shearling Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 19 Bag 2021 Small Pink Shearling Flap Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This 2021 Chanel 19 small pink she...
Chanel Icon Logo Embossed Black Lambskin Leather Wallet circa 2004
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This luxurious Chanel Icon Logo Embossed Black Lambskin Leather Wallet, circa 2004, exemplifies timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. Crafted from soft, high-quality lam...
$3,119Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel CC Logo 4 Pockets Braided Trim Tweed Jacket Blazer 08A 2008 New With Tag
By Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel Cc logo tweed jacket with braided trim jacket blazer. It is adorned with 4 front pockets and Chanel interlocking CC logo buttons. It ha...
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Series 1 ultra Mini Flap bag with gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Very Rare Ultra Mini Black lambskin chanel single flap crossbody. 5.25" wide 3.5" high 2" depth Quilted lambskin Classic CC turnlock logo Chain strap for crossbody or shoulder we...
Chanel Vintage Black & White Short Sleeve Zip Cardigan FR 34 / XS
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Vintage Chanel Black & White Short Sleeve Zip Cardigan FR 34 / XS Beautiful vintage Chanel fitted cardigan in a classic black and white color combination, featuring short sleeves, fr...
Chanel 2009 Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag Year: 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Silver hardware Double tweed and ribbon interwoven chain Interior tweed lining Interior flap CC interlocking clasp...
Chanel Maxi Pearls Wallet on Chain WOC Black Quilted Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Coco Chanel once famously declared, *"A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls."* Decades later, the House of Chanel reimagined this ultimate feminine hallmark into an avant-garde m...
CHANEL black & white wool 19C LA PAUSA TWEED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel La Pausa jacket in black and white tweed is a timeless piece, crafted with a stylish trapeze cut, softly padded shoulders and 3/4 raglan sleeves for a soph...
Chanel Black Leather Quilted Gentle Boy Shopping Tote Bag, Unisex
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Leather - Diamond quilting - Signature Boy push-lock fastening - Two leather and chain-link top handles - Main compartment - Internal zip-fastening pocket - Condition: Very...
CHANEL 100% cashmere black gold CC logo turnlock shoulder sweater dress FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere black gold CC logo turnlock shoulder knit sweater dress FR34 XS Reference: YIKK/A00325 Brand: Chanel Material: Cashmere Color: Black, Gold Pattern: Solid Closure...
CHANEL Denim Small Urban Spirit Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Good Condition details: Moderate fading on exterior. Moderate wear and fading on corners. Fading on piping/trim. Worn holes on strap. Creasing, wear and seperating o...
CHANEL Medium Double Flap Quilted Caviar w/ Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Excellent Condition details: Minor wear on interior & exterior. Minor wear on hardware. Includes • Dust Cover • Authenticity Card • Entrupy certificate of authentic...
CHANEL Aged Calfskin Quilted Small Coco Handle
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Minor wear and marks on exterior. Wear and fading on corners. Wear on shoulder strap. Wear, fading and tarnishing on hardware. Stains on...
CHANEL Caviar Medium Boy Bag - Salmon
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Good Condition details: Wear and marks throughout exterior and base, wear and fading to trim and corners, fading to hardware. Includes • Dust Cover • Entrupy certif...
CHANEL Silver Quilted Leather Reissue Cosmetic Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Wear on exterior. Darkening on corners. Includes • Entrupy certificate of authenticity Details • Silver Quilted Calfskin Leather • Sil...
Chanel Vintage 1992 Drawstring CC Rucksack Black Caviar Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Caviar 1990s CC Drawstring Rucksack The backpack features gold Chanel CC logos along the bottom trim, gold hardware and two lengthy leather shoulder straps. The flap...
Chanel 2022 Ruffled White Cropped Shirt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A Chanel white ruffled shirt from the 2022 collection. Features a white cotton fabric, ruffles along the front, signature gold-tone Chanel buttons with rhinestones. A pointed coll...
1995 COLLECTOR! CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 95A F/W Black wool bouclé jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
COLLECTOR! CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 95A F/W 1995 Black wool bouclé jacket collector item! CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall / Winter 1995 Ready-to-Wear Chanel Style: 95a / 943...
Chanel Vintage Equestrian Knee-High Boots Camel Nubuck Leather Size 38
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel equestrian-inspired knee-high boots crafted from camel nubuck leather. Featuring lace-up detailing across the instep, a stitched CC logo on the toe, and tonal stitching throug...
Chanel 2005 Black Quilted Lambskin Micro Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Square Micro Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5594 Brand: Chanel Model: Square Micro Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: 10425125 Ag...
Chanel 2020 Iridescent Quilted Calfskin Medium Le Boy Bag in Bronze
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Iridescent Quilted Calfskin Leather Medium Le Boy Bag Product Details Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Le Boy Bag Product Title: Iridescent Quilted Calfskin Leather Medium Le Boy ...
Chanel Fall 2017 17K Sequin Fantasy Tweed Zip Front Midi Pencil Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Divine Chanel fantasy tweed skirt from the Fall 2017 17K collection. Unworn with tags. Superbly crafted from sparkling navy blue fantasy tweed, scattered with thousands of tiny silve...
Chanel 2000 Brown Shearling Suede Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2000 Brown Shearling Suede Clutch Bag Year: 2000 Camel brownsheepskin Silver-tone logo plaque Strap detailing Panelled design Top zip closure Extra snap button closure above ...
Rare Chanel Cruise 1995 pink boucle jacket
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and collector Chanel Cruise 1995 pink boucle jacket CC logo mirror buttons size 38 FR excellent condition
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...