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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Black leather and suede coat with fringes CHANEL Les Métiers d'Art Paris Dallas
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black double breasted leather and suede coat with fringes. Main fabric composition: 35% lamb leather, 34% goat leather, 16% polyester, 9% cotton, 5% rayon. Silk lining. Branded butt...
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...
Chanel Cruise 1996 96C Pale Blue Tweed Vest Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Ultra feminine vintage Chanel fantasy tweed jacket from the Cruise 1996 (96C) collection. When once. Made from pale blue and white cotton mix rag textured fantasy tweed which has a l...
CHANEL black silk 15C DUBAI CHAIN TRIM PLATFORM Pumps Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel platform pumps are crafted from black silk and finished with a contrasting cap toe for timeless elegance. The design is elevated with signature silver-ton...
CHANEL white cotton 24S SEQUIN PLAID TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel white tweed jacket crafted in a refined blend of polyamide (51%), cotton (31%), polyester (11%) and viscose (7%), intricately woven with multicolour sequins tha...
Chanel White Tweed Jacket 23P 2023 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Modern chic Chanel white tweed jacket from the 23P 2023 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection. New with tag/spare button/swatches. Made from softly textured white cotton mix tweed with futuri...
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 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 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 Rare Paris / HAMBURG Ribbon Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Bronze & Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket with — Paris/ HAMBURG 2018 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value: over $14,000 Status: runway-provenanced · Métiers d’Art te...
Chanel Multicolor Sequin Mini Square Flap Bag Pale Gold Hardware, 2023
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This Chanel Multicolor Sequin Mini Square Half Flap Bag from 2023 showcases the house’s playful use of texture and color, finished with pale gold hardware. The compact, structured si...
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 / ...
Chanel SS 1994 Karl Lagerfeld Houndstooth Tweed Four Piece Set Bra Corset FR 38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 tweed four piece set featuring bra, corset, skirt and jacket, with multicolour trim, logo buttons and silk lining. Karl Lagerfeld era design. Det...
1980s Vintage CHANEL Diamond Quilted Lambskin Leather Waist Chain Flap Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL waist chain flap bag is crafted of diamond quilted lambskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and a gold toned chai...
CHANEL Iconic Paris / EGYPT 2019 Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
HANEL Paris / EGYPT Métiers d’Art Collection — The “Golden Dynasty” Jacket — A Runway Masterpiece Presented at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2019 — From the historic Pa...
Chanel sandals, insole length 25, size 39
By Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Insole length 25 Chanel sandals, insole length 25, size 39 Size 39 C Good condition, some minor imperfections, see photos
Chanel dress Paris-Singapore by Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 2014
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - "Chanel in Asia" Cruise Collection Paris-Singapore 2013-2014, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Pleated dress in powder pink silk. Size indicated: 42FR. Mad...
Chanel Black Suede Millennium 2005 Bag - '00s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An iconic Chanel piece from the sought-after Millennium 2005 collection, crafted in soft black suede with a distinctive structured silhouette and minimalist architectural lines. The ...
New Vintage Chanel 90s Gold Logo Barrette 1990s Hair Clip Pin w/ Box
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
New in box vintage Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, gold logo barrette! Can be worn several different ways. The vintage Chanel olive green suit and brown la...
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 grey wool 05A CAMELLIA TWEED Coat Jacket M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel coat is crafted in white and grey tweed wool (74%), nylon (10%), cotton (7%), silk (5%) and viscose (4%), woven with a black all-over Camellia pattern. It ...
Chanel 1995 "Barbie Collection" Blue Crystal Rhinestone Anklet
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel 1995 “Barbie Collection” Blue Crystal Rhinestone Anklet 27 cm total length including CC pendant charm. Rare vintage Chanel anklet from the 1995 P collection, featuring light ...
CHANEL nude caviar leather quilted CC pocket bucket crossbody chain bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL nude caviar leather quilted CC pocket bucket crossbody chain bag Reference: AAWC/A01588 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Material: Leather Color: Nude, Gold Pattern: Sol...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
Rare Chanel 1983 Sz 44 10 Bubblegum Pink Boucle Vintage 80s Jacket Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
It doesn’t get any better than this ! Super rare vintage Chanel spring 1983 bubblegum Barbie pink skirt suit ! Tailored jacket features a lighter pink braid trim down the front cent...
$225Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Chanel CC Interlocking Black Large Side Logo Grey Lens Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Chanel Millennium Black Rhinestone CC Logo Sunglasses Step into timeless elegance with these Vintage Chanel Millennium Sunglasses, a rare collector’s piece from the early 20...
Chanel Sac Pochette 1990s Black Wool Jersey Shoulder Bag Clutch 2 chains
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classique bag circa 1990 in quilted black jersey with a gold-tone metal CC "turnlock" clasp, burgundy leather (or coated canvas?) interior signed Chanel and Made i...
CHANEL white cotton 23S COLLARLESS TWEED Jacket 44 XL
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in white tweed polyamide (54%) and cotton (46%), showcasing the house’s refined, signature tailoring. Designed in a collarless, elegantly fitted silhouet...
Chanel CC logo embroidery black stretchy sleep mask
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel CC logo embroidery black stretchy sleep mask
Chanel New Legendary Jewel Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Legendary Chanel black lesage tweed jacket with masterpiece CC Jewel Buttons - as seen on many celebs and in magazines! Size mark 34 FR. Never worn ! - CC jewel Gripoix buttons embe...
CHANEL Coco Brasserie Artisan Silk Jumper 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Artisan Silk Jumper with CC Camellia Charm – — A wearable sonnet of artisanal mastery and autumnal elegance // Boutique price 4,920$ ~ From the intimate reverie of Karl L...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Black CC Tweed Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic Chanel vintage jacket from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld at the height of the supermodel era. Rendered in soft pink and black textured wool ...
Chanel Vintage Orient Express Flap Bag Burgundy Leather 2011
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, 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...
Top monospalla Lanvin
By Chanel
Located in Carnate, IT
Top monospalla Lanvin Top rosso plissè con cerniera laterale. Manica 23cm Lunghezza 60cm Seno circa 37cm Taglia 34 100% poliestere
CHANEL black grained leather CLASSIC 11.12 MEDIUM Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic 11.12 Medium double flap bag in black grained calfskin Caviar leather epitomizes timeless elegance. Accented with silver-tone hardware, it features...
CHANEL black lambskin leather CLASSIC MINI RECTANGULAR Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini Rectangular Timeless Single Flap Bag in black lambskin embodies the maison’s timeless elegance. Crafted with silver-tone hardware, it closes w...
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a large quilted lambskin bag which can be worn crossbody or shoulder. Vintage from the 80s it has a rare diamond etched CC turn lock fastening; interwoven leather and gold to...
Vintage Chanel Spring 2001 Purple Diamond Weave Pencil Skirt with Zig Zag Trim
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 2000s Chanel purple diamond weave pencil skirt with a strip of zig zag cut trim at front and back side from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Purp...
CHANEL cream silk 15K PLEATED ORGANZA Blouse Shirt 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel blouse in cream organza silk (100%), elevated with a sculptural pleated appliqué along the front. Features a sleeveless, boxy silhouette with a refined point co...
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...
CHANEL black quilted leather 12A BOMBAY BOY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Boy Medium shoulder bag in black leather. Crafted in a structured, iconic silhouette, this timeless piece features antique silver-tone hardware and a detachable...
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...
CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons ~ COCO BRASSERIE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ — As seen on Isabel Huppert and in numerous magazines — ~ Iconic unmistakably Cha...
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 New 2022 Iconic Black Tweed Jacket with CC Sequin Buttons 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Tweed Jacket with Lavender Hints & Sequin CC Buttons — Fall 2022 Collection, Virginie Viard — // Iconic, campaign-seen House piece · Timeless collector’s code // ...
Chanel Resort 2022 Logo Knit T-Shirt Layered Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super cool rock chick inspired Chanel t-shirt and knit dress from the Cruise 2022 collection - Look 23 on the runway. Unworn. Features a logo knit cashmere slip dress layered over a ...
CHANEL Vintage Black Leather Gold Chain Link CC Coin "CHANEL" ID Tag Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Vintage Interlocking gold CC Logo Chain-Link leather belt which can also be styled as a necklace 100% authentic Made in France Gold-Plated, leather Clasp closure Measurements approx....
CHANEL black Caviar leather BOY CREDIT CARD Wallet Holder
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Boy credit card wallet is crafted from black matelassé caviar leather, known for its luxurious texture and durability. Featuring signature Boy-style silver...
1986 Chanel Chocolate Brown w/Shoulder/Crossbody Chain Strap and COA
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
The outside is in wonderful condition, no corner wear and the quilted leather butter soft. This includes the wonderful fringed top zip pull with gold tone ball which has a CC incise...
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 CC Logo Lambskin Chain Shoulder Bag White
By Chanel
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Chanel CC Logo Lambskin Chain Shoulder Bag in White is an elegant and timeless piece that exudes classic sophistication. Crafted from supple lambskin leather, the bag features a ...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Gripoix Buttons Tartan Tweed Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A collectible artifact from one of Chanel’s most storied Métiers d’Art Collections Paris / EDINBURGH, 2013 by Karl Lagerfeld ~ More than a coat, it is an intersection of heritag...
CHANEL ivory & black leather 18C GREECE ESPADRILLES Mules Shoes 39 fit 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel mules from the 2018 Greece collection are crafted in supple ivory leather with a contrasting black leather cap toe. Designed in an espadrille mule silhoue...
Chanel Vintage Vertical Quilted Mademoiselle Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel Vertical Quilted Mademoiselle Flap Bag in cognac suede with gold-tone hardware and leather-woven chain strap. Rare Series 3 vintage piece from the early 1990s featurin...
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 Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Named after the Cambon street in Paris the Chanel s...
Chanel 1995 “Barbie Pink” Maxi Patent Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare 1995 Chanel “Barbie Pink” Maxi Patent Flap Bag featuring oversized gold-tone CC hardware and signature leather-woven chain trim throughout the entire silhouette. One of Chanel’s...
Chanel New White Silk CC Fuchsia Mountains Scarf
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New Chanel white silk scarf with big fuchsia CC logo in the center which is surrounded by black and grey mountains like the Alpes. The trim is fuchsia and the edges are hand rolled. ...
CHANEL black grained leather REV DAD Sandals Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel Dad sandals are crafted in black grained calfskin leather and feature a distinctive, laid-back silhouette. Two velcro straps across the front are adorned ...
Chanel PST Petite Shopping Tote Black Caviar Gold Hardware Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Normal signs of wear, worn four corners, scratched hardware, clean inside and out. Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:25cm,height:24cm Designer:Chanel Model:PST ...