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Chanel

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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
CHANEL red leather 19C TRENDY CC Wallet on Chain WOC Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Trendy CC Wallet on Chain in red chevron quilted leather is a refined balance of elegance and functionality. Featuring the signature gold-tone metal bar wi...
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2010s French Chanel

CHANEL tan white pink viscose cotto 15C DUBAI TWEED KNIT Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel knit dress is crafted in a multicolored tweed blend of white, tan, pink, and grey (40% viscose, 29% cotton, 18% polyester, 9% nylon, 4% polyamide) with sil...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Vintage White Parent Child Mommy Daughter Kelly Bag Set 24k GHW 68349
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68349 In white lambskin leather and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in great condition with few signs of normal use. Corners show light rubbing at some corner...
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1990s Chanel

Chanel Beige Jacket with CC Wheelbarrow Buttons 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ An ode to pastoral clarity through the lens of Parisian precision — this Chanel jacket from the Spring 2010 COUNTRYSIDE runway captures the serenity of linen, exalted by artisana...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Vintage 1981 Parisian Red Gold Lion Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Boutique red tweed skirt suit from 1981. The set is crafted in vibrant red wool tweed and trimmed with navy hand-crocheted wool interlaced with red yarn. The jacket features f...
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1980s French Chanel

Chanel 14K$ Jewel Logo Emebellished Twed Coat 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Navy Jewel Tweed Coat 
~ Rare Couture Masterpiece from the 2020 Cruise Runway by Virginie Viard ~ ~ Its boutique value, exceeding $14,000, reflects not trend, but initiation.
Lined i...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Vintage S/S 1991 Iridescent White 24K Gold Sequin Micro Mini Flap Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ultra-rare and collectible treasure from Chanel’s iconic Spring/Summer 1991 collection. This exquisite micro mini flap bag is hand-embroidered with luminous white sequins, each ca...
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1990s French Chanel

Chanel Bone Ivory White Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag GHW 68641
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68641 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity and elegance - woven chain double strap that can be worn short or long, turnlock CC...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Vintage Lambskin Chevron Round Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68732
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68732 Very vintage in excellent condition is this Chanel Vintage Lambskin Chevron Round Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW with its unique shape, butter-soft quilted chevron leather...
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1990s Chanel

CHANEL Paris / Byzance Reliquary Black Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ An icon of modern Couture mythology, this CHANEL Timeless Black Dress stands among the most recognizable masterpieces of Lagerfeld’s Paris / BYZANCE Collection — a collection wher...
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2010s Chanel

Off-white Tweed single breasted jacket CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white Tweed single breasted jacket. Main fabric composition: 52% cotton, 16% rayon, 12% acrylic, 9% polyurethane, 8% polyester, 3% wool. Branded silk and elastane ( 3%) lining. ...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel Spring 2018 CC Appliqué Windbreaker Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super cool Chanel windbreaker jacket from the Spring 2018 collection. Unworn. Made from soft and crisp off pale cream polyamide mix with navy and sheer panelled viscose ribbed trims....
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel 2008 Vintage Black Logomania Logo Printed Flap Bag SHW 68523
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68523 This Chanel 2008 Vintage Black Logomania Logo Printed Flap Bag SHW is a collector's favorite. A collector's favorite. Very hard to find in excellent condition with...
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Early 2000s Chanel

CHANEL black vinyl 2003 03P COCO WINDOW POCHETTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel clear and black vinyl Coco Window pochette. Opens with a zipper on top and features a black plastic chain strap and whimsical window scene design. Unlined. Come...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

CHANEL silver 17K MILKY WAY GLITTER & PATENT Ballet Flats Shoes 41
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic pair of Chanel Glitter Fabric Patent Calfskin Mocassin Loafers in black and silver. These stunning loafers are crafted from glossy patent calfskin leather in bla...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL metallic silver & iridescent 22C LEATHER SLINGBACK Flats Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel slingback ballet flats are crafted in metallic silver leather with matching glazed leather toe caps. Designed with almond-shaped toes and low block heels,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL black quilted lambskin leather TIMELESS CLASSIC LARGE Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Classic Large Timeless Double Flap shoulder bag in black lambskin featuring silver-tone hardware. Open pocket on the back. C...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel Spring 2017 Navy & Silver Striped CC Button Knit Top
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel knit top from the Spring 2017 collection. Look 31 on the runway. Unworn. Made from beautifully textured, intricately knitted navy, white and silver cotton/cashmere/si...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel Beige Caviar Grand Shopper Tote GST Bag GHW 68738
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68738 For GSTs, Boutique Patina exclusively sources ones without creasing on the back, which is getting harder and harder for us. This Chanel Beige Caviar Grand Shopper...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 21S Rainbow Letter Quilted Logo Flap Bag GHW 68938
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68938 Chanel 21S Rainbow Letter Quilted Logo Flap Bag GHW was one of the most collectible items from the season - lightweight and made of quilted canvas with bold beautif...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL black leather 15B ROUND TOE Pumps Shoes 41.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel round-toe pumps in smooth black leather, featuring a discreet platform for added height and comfort. These elegant pumps are accented with a gold-tone CC ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Spring 2010 Bow Skirt Jacket Suit Sz.36, Skirt Sz.38
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Timeless Chanel Spring 2010 Bow Skirt Suit in very good condition. This elegant two-piece suit features: -Jacket: Size 36 -Skirt: Size 38 Condition: Very good with small marks in t...
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2010s Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.
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1980s French Chanel

2004 Chanel Pink Silk CC Classique Single Flap Shoulder Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classic Series single flap bag in pink silk satin printed with multicolored polka dots, the black polka dots being signed with the CC logo, flap closure with quart...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

CHANEL black acetate Square Sunglasses 5504
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel rectangular sunglasses are crafted from black acetate and feature gradient light grey polarized lenses for optimal sun protection. The design includes a g...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL red navy black white cotton 24S TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 2024 cotton tweed jacket combines timeless elegance with a modern twist. Crafted from a vibrant red, navy, black, and white cotton tweed blend (48% cotton,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL black textured suede MIRROR HEEL OVER-KNEE Boots Shoes 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel over-knee boots in black textured suede featuring classic round cap toe and shiny black heel. Open with a zipper on the heel. Have been worn and are in excellen...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Iconic Anna Wintour Style Burgundy Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Burgundy Lesage Tweed Jacket with Check Accents — An Iconic Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld from Runway of 2016 Fall ~ As immortalized on Anna Wintour and celebrated across ...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL cream cotton 20A RUE CAMBON SEQUIN & PEARL Sweater S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweatshirt in cream cotton jersey (100%) is adorned with black leather sequins and pearls for an elevated take on casualwe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel 1995 Runway Patent Forest Green Mini Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68730
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68730 From Karl Lagerfeld's 95/96 Fall Runway show is this Chanel 1995 Runway Patent Forest Green Mini Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW. We've never seen one in this pristine cond...
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1990s Chanel

Chanel Womens CC Logo 22C Print Halter Top Size IT 38 White Black Silk Blouse
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
- White and black exterior - Tagged size 38 - Made of 100% silk Condition: The top is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel

Black cashmere double-breasted coat with belt CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cashmere double-breasted coat with belt and belt-loop. Silk lining. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side. Branded button and buttonhole closure 1998 SIZE 40 (Fr) L / XL
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1990s French Chanel

CHANEL silver & pink PILOT AVIATOR Sunglasses 4189-T-C
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Pilot sunglasses with silver titanium wire frame embody sleek sophistication. Featuring grey aviator lenses with a striking pink mirrored finish on the out...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh New CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Grey Tweed Jacket — Relic of the Paris-Édimbourg Legend — 2013 Métiers d’Art by Maestro Lagerfeld Not a jacket, but a Chanel axis: between Paris and Edinburgh, between cout...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Polar Dream Collectible Dress with Fantasy Fur 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Fall 2010 — From the “Arctic Ice” Runway by Karl Lagerfeld
Graphite Cashmere Dress with Fantasy Fur Accents this graphite-toned cashmere dress evokes both glacial elegance and...
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2010s Chanel

Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1995 Green Bianchini Silk Lesage Beaded Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare Chanel Haute Couture dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s Autumn/Winter 1995–1996 collection - an extraordinary piece of 1990s couture history. Worn on the runway by Trish Goff, this luminous chartreuse Bianchini silk chiffon dress is entirely hand-embroidered by Maison Lesage in vertical cascades of silver bugle beads. The empire-line cut with wide straps highlights the décolleté, while the layered chiffon construction gives the dress fluid movement and lightness. Accompanied by its original matching silk tulle stole with beaded ends, this ensemble offers versatility: the stole may be worn draped as a shawl or styled as a veil, making the dress an exquisite option for a modern bride seeking a couture alternative to tradition. The creation of this dress required over 450 hours of craftsmanship - 200 hours of atelier work and 250 hours of embroidery by Lesage. Provenance: The Mouna Ayoub...
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1990s French Chanel

Chanel evening dress Haute Couture 1979
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Evening set composed of a dress and a cape. The bustier dress is embroidered with multicolored boteh pattern on muslin. Straps embroidered with pearls, and ...
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1970s French Chanel

Chanel Vintage F/W 1991 Hip-Hop Denim Pink 24K Gold Bomber Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This rare Chanel denim bomber jacket is an icon of Karl Lagerfeld’s Fall/Winter 1991 “Hip Hop” collection, where he reimagined luxury through the lens of early ’90s street culture. O...
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1990s French Chanel

CHANEL 9K$ Paris / Egypt Runway Beige Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Runway Beige Shimmering Tweed Jacket — Paris / EGYPT Métiers d’Art 2019 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: 9,280$ · A garment as tranquil as it is transcen...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel S/S 2010 Black White Grecian One-Shoulder Draped Silk 10P Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare Chanel evening gown designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. This striking piece captures the house’s timeless elegance with its refined Grecian drape...
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2010s French Chanel

Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl Lagerfeld’s direction. This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from...
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1980s French Chanel

CHANEL red cashmere 2020 20C LONG Cardigan Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel long cardigan in red cashmere combines timeless elegance with a touch of classic contrast. It features a deep V-neck, accented by black and camel striped t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel 2016 Robe FR34 Paris Seoul Light Grey Tweed mini dress UK6 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel dress from the 2016 Cruise collection "Paris Seoul" by Karl Lagerfeld in viscose and silk tweed in light grey mottled green, fake 2 pieces with the upper part, round neck, sle...
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2010s French Chanel

CHANEL cream cashmere 20B CARGO TRACK SWEAT Pants 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel cargo track pants in cream jersey knit offer luxurious comfort in a blend of cashmere (65%), silk (23%), polyamide (11%), and elastane (1%). Designed with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL black quilted aged leather 2.55 REISSUE 225 MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2.55 Reissue 225 double flap bag in black aged calfskin featuring classic diamond quilted stitchings. Opens with a turn-lock to a black and burgundy smooth calf...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art Hardcover Book circa 2005
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art hardcover book c 2005 A beautiful collection of Chanel's luxurious garments; with fine and costume jewelry designs Showcases the exquisite co...
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Early 2000s American Chanel

Chanel Mini Flap Bag Grey Debased Aged Calfskin CC Logo Gold Hardware Cross
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
- Gray exterior - Comes with box - Made in France Condition: The bag is in overall great condition has marks on the back of the bag please see listing images for imperfections...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chanel

Chanel 2007 Vintage Black Leo the Lionhead Lion Flap Bag RHW 68663
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68663 Made of thick, pebbled premium calfskin no longer used by the house of Chanel is this Chanel 2007 Vintage Black Leo the Lionhead Lion Flap Bag RHW. Over time, the t...
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Early 2000s Chanel

Chanel CC Print Sneakers NEW Size 39
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel CC print sneakers Sold out in stores NEW with dust-bags and box Size 39 IT.Please know your sizing in Chanel before purchase. FINAL SALE.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL pistachios & pink cashmere 2011 11P CONTRAST TRIM Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel v-neck cardigan in pistachio green cashmere (100%) with pink contrast trim. The design features pistachio green and gold-tone CC logo buttons. Has been worn and...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL purple suede QUILTED CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 38.5 fit 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel CC quilted classic flats in purple suede with grosgrain trim. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Measurements Model REV G26250 Imprinted Size 38.5...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
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2010s European Chanel

Rare CHANEL Deep Cleavage Black Crochet Knit Midi Cocktail Dress LBD 38
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Lovely interpretation of the timeless Chanel classic little black dress A true Chanel signature piece that will last for many years Bodyhugging fit with a sexy deep cleavage So versa...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel Spring 1999 99P Candy Tweed Puff Paint Trim Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely delicious, vintage Chanel jacket from the Spring 1999 collection. I have the matching skirt listed separately. Made from candy speckled wool and lycra mix rag tweed with t...
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1990s French Chanel

Chanel cashmere twin set Fall 1996 FR 40
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
Chanel twin set Fall 1996 collection Cardigan and shirt 1/2 sleeves in rust red cashmere with micro sequins. Bright electric blue gaskets. Logo butto...
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1990s British Chanel

CHANEL black cotton 202020 20P BELTED CHIFFON Shorts Pants 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel belted shorts in black polyester (65%) and cotton (35%). Features silk chiffon trim (100%) and patch pockets. Closes with a CC button and concealed zipper on th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL white cashmere 24P CC FLORAL STRIPED Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweater in white cashmere (100%) embodies effortless elegance with playful detailing. Adorned with a pink CC logo, navy blue stripes, and delicate purple a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

rare CHANEL 03A Runway multicolor fluffy mohair boucle tweed jacket FR42 XL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 03A Runway multicolor fluffy mohair boucle tweed jacket FR42 XL Reference: TGAS/F00251 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 03A - Runway Material: Mohair, W...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

CHANEL silver 2020 20B SEQUIN TWEED Slingback Flats Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel slingback flats in grey, black and golden lurex tweed embellished with silver sequins with a black grosgrain fabric cap toe. Have been worn and are in excellent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel Timeless bag Paris Salzburg 2015
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Leather and cashmere classic/timeless bag with a flap. 2015 Art Professions Paris Salzburg Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condi...
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2010s European Chanel

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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.
Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Any 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, 2024
    Coco 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although 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, 2023
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending 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 ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Coco 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    The 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel 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, 2021
    Although 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel 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, 2021
    Chanel 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    To 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.

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