Chanel Black Gripoix Silk Shawl New
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new oversize black silk shawl with center logo and gripoix design. 100% pure silk.
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Chanel
French
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.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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Designer: Chanel
Black wool cardigan with black rayon ruffles on the front CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool cardigan with black rayon ruffles on the front with button and buttonhole closure on the front. The ruffles are not detachable. SIZE 36( Fr) on tag but fit M
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel
CHANEL beige peach Caviar leather SMALL WAVY HOBO Shoulder Bag NM375
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Wavy Hobo Small shoulder bag in beige-peach Caviar leather. Features a front flap pocket with magnetic snap, an open back pocket, light gold-tone hardware. Line...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel Green Wool Gripoix Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel green wool mandarin collar jacket from fall 1996 collection. Still look fresh and great after twenty years! - Featuring eleven gri...
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1990s French Chanel
Chanel Black CC Logo Mini Multi Six Crossbody Lambskin Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
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1990s Italian Chanel
Chanel 04C Tweed Dress
$1,164
Chanel 04C Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel 04C sleeveless ivory dress from the 2004 Cruise Resort Collection, featuring a 6.5 cm chiffon hem, empire waist, and low round neckline. ...
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Early 2000s Chanel
Chanel Metallic Aged Calfskin Gabrielle
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Metallic Aged Calfskin Gabrielle bag features hardware in gold and silver metal, and a double chain strap allowing the bag to be worn on the shoulder or across the body. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Black jacket and top ensemble in wool, lurex and sequins Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black jacket and top ensemble in wool, lurex and sequins. Black branded silk lining on both items. Branded buttons. SIZE 40 ( M)
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel Contemporary Blue Boucle Blazer, Silk Blouse & A-Line Skirt Set
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CHANEL blue boucle blazer , cowl neck silk blouse and A line skirt set. Blazer measurement: Shoulder : / Bust : 36” / Hip: 36”/ jacket length: 18”/ sleeve length 16” Blouse measureme...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
CHANEL black viscose 2017 17K WIDE LEG CREPE Pants 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel pants in black crêpe rayon (100%). Designed with a refined, high-waisted silhouette, they feature elegant wide legs cropped at the ankle and finished with softl...
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2010s Chanel
Off-white Tweed single breasted jacket with treads tassels embellishment CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white Tweed single breasted jacket with treads cotton tassels embellishment. Tweed composition: 52% cotton, 32% rayon, 14% linen, 2% polyester. Branded Lining: 96% silk, 4% elas...
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Early 2000s French Chanel
Chanel Large Fantasy Tweed Quilted Tote
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel tote from the 2009 Karl Lagerfeld Collection. The bag is crafted of vinyl in silver grey and comes with a funny tweed pattern. It has fringe trim ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
CHANEL 25C Runway garter stitch boat neck oat beige cropped knit top FR36 S
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 25C Runway garter stitch boat neck oat beige cropped knit top FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A01641 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 25C Material: Cotton Color: Beig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Off-white cashmere long cardigan CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white cashmere long cardigan with branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side. Ribs on the waist , bottom edge and cuff SIZE 48 (Fr) XL
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Early 2000s British Chanel
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chanel
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Attache Briefcase 862467
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker (Outside) Noticeable rub partially Minor scratch in the outside pocket (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Noticeable...
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20th Century Chanel
CHANEL grey cotton 15P SHORT SLEEVE TWEED Coat Jacket 46 XXL
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel jacket is crafted from grey and black chunky Lesage tweed in a blend of nylon (75%), cotton (21%), polyester (2%), and rayon (2%), subtly woven with silver...
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2010s Chanel
Chanel Tweed On Square Stitch Bubble Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel tweed on square stitch bubble bowler bag crafted of lambskin. Comes with silver hardware and a shoulder strap (drop 8'). On front of the bag is a CC logo. The interior is grey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel Cuba Collection Painted Cotton Jeans
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Cuba Collection Painted Cotton Jeans From Resort 2017 Cuba Collection is this stylish blue denim with teal/green fading. Embellished ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel Blue Textile Lace-Up Ankle Boots - EU 38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
**Chanel Blue Textile Lace-Up Ankle Boots EU 38** Elegant Chanel lace-up ankle boots crafted from blue textile with a pointed toe and high block heel. **Size:** EU 38 **Insole length...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel Platinum Chain Me Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Chain Me Flap Bag in quilted matte gray metallic calfskin leather and matte gunmetal hardware details. Features a woven chain and the CC logo. Bag closes with magnetic button ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
CHANEL Gabrielle O-Case Large aged calfskin leather CC logo quilted clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Gabrielle O-Case Large gold aged calfskin leather CC logo quilted clutch bag Reference: NKLL/A00671 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Gabrielle O-Case Collection: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel Double Flap Pink Tweed Quilted Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302074 Comes With Chanel Dust bag / Authentic Card Model CF Bag Serial Number 89890** Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Weight 108.81 g Condition Excellent Other Info Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel 19 Wallet On Chain Houndstooth Tweed Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302207 Comes With Chanel Dust bag Date 2019 Model Chanel 19 WOC Serial Number 288489** Materials Lambskin, Tweed Condition Excellent Other Info Dimensions: Approximately 19cm x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel Gabrielle Small Backpack Green Tweed Calfskin Quilted
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302208 Comes With Chanel Dust bag / Authentic Card Date 2018 Model Gabrielle Serial Number 257758** Materials Calfskin, Tweed Condition Excellent Other Info Dimensions: Approxi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel Classic Double Mini Flap Bag Pink Tweed GHW
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302250 Comes With Chanel Dust bag / Authentic Card Date 2019 Model CF Bag Serial Number 272791** Materials Tweed, Calfskin Condition Excellent Other Info Dimensions: Approximat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel 2007 Modern Thick Chunky Chain Soft Lamb Hobo Slouchy Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel soft lambskin leather hobo with chunky chain handle. 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Soft supple lambskin leather Thick chunky cha...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chanel
CHANEL blue cotton 2019 19C LA PAUSA PRINTED PLEATED Pants 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel printed pants in blue, navy, white, yellow and soft pink poplin cotton (100%). Feature a pleated front, two slit pockets and a...
Category
2010s Chanel
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob...
Category
2010s Italian Chanel
Chanel Resort 2012 Women's Barrel Leg Cotton Silk Jeans Size FR36/UK8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super comfy, slouchy luxe Chanel barrel leg jeans pants from the Resort 2012 collection. Worn once and then carefully stored. Made from soft mid blue cot...
Category
2010s Unknown Chanel
Chanel Quilted WHITE Mademoiselle Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Ardmore, PA
Chanel Quilted Mademoiselle Shoulder Bag White leather. Interlocking CC logo & Chain link accent. Gold hardware. Canvas Lining. Snap Closure at top. Chain link shoulder strap. Bo...
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2010s Italian Chanel
Chanel Vintage 1997 Name Plate Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1997 Name Plate Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag Year 1997 Chanel handbag crafted in black quilted patent leather, featuring in...
Category
1990s French Chanel
Chanel Orange Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Orange Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 156657 Condition Description: A timeless classic that never goes out of style, the flap bag from Chanel dates back...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel 2010 Paris Shanghai Red Quilted Takeaway Chinese Takeout Bag Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris Shanghai Red Quilted Takeaway Chinese Takeout Bag Minaudière 2010 Paris Shanghai Métiers D'Art Gold brass hardware Quilted red satin Bijoux chain Cross over top flap...
Category
2010s French Chanel
CHANEL 4254 gold frame black textured tiered lenses logo chevron arm sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 4254 gold frame black textured tiered lenses logo chevron arm sunglasses Reference: AEMA/A00196 Brand: Chanel Model: 4254 Collection: Fall-Winter 2019 Eyewear Collection Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel Red Caviar Reissue Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel red caviar reissue jumbo cross body bag. Natural cowhide strap and details. Shoulder drop adjustable 22". Collection 13. Comes with hologram, id ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
CHANEL red wool 2010 SHANGHAI LONG SLEEVE KNIT Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Metiers D'Art 2010 Paris-Shanghai knit dress in red wool (87%) and polyester (13%). Features two patch pockets on the front and long raglan sleeves (sleeve meas...
Category
2010s Chanel
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Bag Logo Handle Black Crocodile Embossed Calfskin Mediu
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Good condition, slight signs of use, clean inside Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:28cm,height...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
CHANEL midnight blue wool & paper Short Sleeve Sweater 38 S 17C
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cruise 2017 short sleeve knitted sweater in midnight blue wool (72%) and paper (28%) with round, ribbed neck-line, ribbed slee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel Black Perforated Leather Expandable Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black Perforated Leather Expandable Classic Flap Shoulder Bag in fair condition. Black perforated leather trimmed with cream canvas and silver hardware. Unique expandable zipp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
CHANEL black wool 20A FEATHER TRIM GLITTER VELVET Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel skirt in black sheared glitter velvet wool (100%), finished with delicate ostrich feather trim. Features a sleek, straight silhouette with an elegant knee-lengt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel 2013 Burgundy Lizard Leather & Pink Lambskin Perfect Edge Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Burgundy Lizard Leather & Dusky Pink Quilted Lambskin Large Perfect Edge Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4694 Brand: Chanel Model: Large Perfect Edge C...
Category
2010s Italian Chanel
Chanel Paris-Biarritz Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Bag: Paris-Biarritz Condition: Very Good Condition details: Minimal signs of use; slight wear on the protective feet, corners, and handles. Details: Model: Paris-Biarritz Material (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel Fall 2010 Women's Tweed Faux Fur A-Line Skirt Size FR36/UK8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Iconic Chanel skirt from the legendary Fall 2010 collection. Unworn. Look 17 on the runway. A true collectors' piece. Made from wool mix, fantasy tweed and lush faux fur, it has zip ...
Category
2010s French Chanel
Vintage CHANEL Denim Jelly Wedge Sandals, CC Logo, Size 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Denim Jelly Wedge Sandals, CC Logo, Size 38.5 Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Light blue denim and red leather cap toe with jelly wedge heels. - Embroidered CC l...
Category
1990s French Chanel
Chanel 1980's Black Classic Alligator Envelope CC Flap Bag Convertible Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1980's Black Classic Alligator Envelope CC Flap Bag Convertible Clutch Circa 1986-1988 Gold hardware Multi-chain gold straps Alligator leather Envelope style V-shaped flap...
Category
1980s French Chanel
CHANEL light blue cotton 2017 17A COSMOPOLITE FRINGED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Cosmopolite double breasted boucle blazer in light blue, turquoise, navy, blue, pink, off white and gray cotton (43%), nylon (...
Category
2010s Chanel
Chanel Green Caviar Leather Quilted Zip Coin Purse/ Card Holder Wallet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Green Caviar Leather Quilted Zip Coin Purse/ Card Holder Wallet Made In: Spain Color: Green Hardware: Pale goldtone Closure: Zip Materials: Caviar leather Lining: Grosgrain ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chanel
New Chanel Blue Oversize 54" Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new 100% silk blue and white leaves square oversize shawl. Comes with original tag.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
CoCo Chanel Haute Couture Lion Belt Maison Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
CoCo Chanel early chain belt composed of signature curb chain with classic signature lions head motifs terminating in an adjustable pendant tassel. Coco Chanel synthesizes her favor...
Category
1960s French Chanel
CHANEL Gabrielle Hobo Medium Blue Chain Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag Italy
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Normal signs of use, clean interior, scratches on hardware, The strap has cracking Accessories: I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel NIB Tricolor Shearling Jumbo Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This authentic Chanel shoulder bag features a quilted shearling body, a leather woven chain shoulder strap, a front flap with CC turn-lock closure, an exterior back slip pocket, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel New Grey Cashmere Shawl
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Grey Cashmere Shawl features a black CC outline logo in the corner. Measuring 78" x 42", this shawl is perfect for any occasion.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
CHANEL 08P black 100% silk ruched front boned waist shift dress FR34 XS
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 08P black 100% silk ruched front boned waist shift dress FR34 XS Reference: LNKO/A02271 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 08P Material: Silk Color: Black Patt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel Rare Vintage 1990s Xxxl Oversized See Through Naked Gold Accent Pvc Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel naked see through extra large diamond stitch quilted Chanel vintage tote featuring gold-tone lamb and leather handles and a gold-tone appliq...
Category
1990s French Chanel
Chanel Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag An enduring Chanel icon, the Classic Double Flap is one of the House’s most recognizable handbags. This Jumbo version is crafted in black diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel Multicolor Floral CC Logo Square Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Multicolor Floral CC Logo Square Scarf A vibrant statement piece from Chanel, this square scarf features an expressive floral print in a striking mix of pink, purple, yellow,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Pale pink silk shirt with silk appliqué on the button tab and cuff Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk shirt with silk appliqué on the button tab and cuff . Gold metal branded button. "Claudine"'s collar with silk piping. SIZE XL
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel
Chanel 90s Vintage Caviar Black Classic Flap Boy Mini Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 90s Vintage Caviar Black Classic Flap Boy Mini Crossbody Bag Black calf leather flap crossbody bag from Chanel Pre-Owned featuring foldover top with twist-lock closure, a peb...
Category
1990s French Chanel
Chanel fashion for sale on 1stDibs.
Find an extraordinary range of authentic Chanel fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, pink and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Hermès, Christian Dior, and Takashi Murakami appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Chanel fashion from top boutiques around the world. Chanel fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $118 and tops out at $300,000, while the average work can sell for $3,194.
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Questions About Chanel
Are Chanel earrings real gold?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.Are Chanel pearls real?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage Chanel. This includes apparel, bags, shoes, jewelry and accessories created anytime after the French luxury fashion house's founding in 1910. Items made within the last 20 years are considered contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of vintage Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
What is the double C logo?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024The double C logo is the logo of the French luxury fashion house Chanel. Its founder, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, designed the logo in 1925. Her initials served as its inspiration. Today, the iconic logo appears on many of Chanel's handbags, jewelry pieces and other items. Explore a wide range of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.Who is Coco Chanel?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.Who owns the Chanel brand?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022The Chanel brand is owned by brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer. The Wertheimer brothers, whose grandfather acquired Chanel with his brother in 1924, are very private, known as the fashion industry’s “quietest billionaires.” The brand’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, saw the purchase by French brothers Pierre and Paul Wertheimer as an opportunity to reach more customers, but she tried unsuccessfully to regain control of the house in 1941. Shop our Chanel collection of vintage and new bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024There are a few reasons why Chanel bags are so expensive. For one thing, much of the work that goes into producing them is done by hand, making labor costs for the bags high. The French luxury fashion house also uses costly fine materials, such as genuine leather. In addition, the rich heritage of the brand and the iconic status of many of its bags make the demand for Chanel's pieces greater than the supply, which leads to higher prices. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Chanel bags.
What is Chanel Matelasse?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.What does Chanel 5 smell like?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
What is Chanel?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024The first Coco Chanel fashion shows were reportedly held on rue Cambon in Paris.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in the French capital at 31 rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. The ground floor housed the boutique, while the area upstairs was utilized for a salon for couture fittings as well as a space for models to show off Chanel's present collections.
Find vintage Chanel handbags, clothing and accessories on 1stDibs. Is Chanel a luxury brand?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.How much is a Chanel tote?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell how old Chanel is, first look for a date stamp. Chanel started using a numerical marking system on its pieces in 1986. By comparing the first two digits of this number to information published on trusted online resources, you can determine approximately when the French luxury fashion house produced it. For older pieces, you can conduct research using online references or consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Find a variety of Chanel bags, apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date your Chanel bag, first check the serial number, which can reveal when the bag was made (a quick search online can be of help). Chanel began including serial numbers at the bottom of its bags in the mid-1980s. Between six and eight digits long, depending on date of release, they indicate the bag style and year of manufacture, and their formatting has changed regularly over the years. If your bag’s serial number has eight digits, it was made between 2005 and now. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.