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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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Chanel Iconic Paris / Edinburgh Red Tartan Jacket 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel red tartan cashmere jacket ~ from Paris / EDINBURGH Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ as seen on Miranda Kerr and many other celebs! Size mark 46 FR / Condition: never wor...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Rare Claudia Schiffer Style Beige Cashmere Cardigan 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New stunning Chanel beige cashmere cardi coat / cardigan ~ as seen on Supermodel Claudia Schiffer ~ rare item for true Chanel collectors! Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn - CC...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel beige & gold lesage tweed skirt from Runway of Paris / COSMOPOLITE Collection, 2017 metiers d'Art by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo lionhead charm at waist - tonal silk lining S...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Buttons Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC logo buttons ~ Absolute classic beyond time and trends! - black silk lining with camellias, chain link at hem Size mark 40 FR. Condition: p...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Keira Knightley Style Timeless Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic and rare Chanel navy tweed jacket from GLOBALIZATION Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen on Keira Knightley and on many other celebs! - CC logo Globe buttons - most recogni...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Jennifer Lopez Style Runway Cashmere Maxi Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel maxi cashmere dress from Runway of Paris / HAMBURG Metiers d’Art Collectino by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Same style Chanel dress As seen on Jennifer Lopez Colors like a masterpi...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New CC Buttons Houndstooth Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel beige & navy tweed jacket with houndstooth pattern from Paris / Salzburg Collection 2015 Metiers d'Art by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 40 FR / Condition: never worn - lar...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Runway Burgundy Tweed Parka Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Fabulous Chanel black & burgundy tweed parka coat with CC logo closures ~ as seen on Princess of Monaco Caroline! - signature braided metallic trim - black silk lining - noble burgun...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Greece Jewel Belt Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New stunning Chanel shimmer tweed Dres with CC Jewel belt ~ from Runway of Paris / GREECE Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - made of beautiful Lesage tweed with iridescent shimmer...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 14K$ Luxurious Beige Ribbon Tweed Trench Coat 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Luxurious Chanel beige trench made of most precious Lesage ribbon tweed! Retail price over 14,000$ Size mark 34 FR / Condition is pristine, kept unworn As seen in Ad Campaign and on ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Collectors Vintage Tweed Coat with Logo Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectible Chanel navy and fuchsia tweed coat with LOGO belt -- charming & elegant for everyday wear! Vintage, rare price! Size mark 40 FR. Condition: never worn
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 7K$ New Exquisite Embroidery and Lace Trousers
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Boutique price over 7,000$ Exquisite luxurious Chanel trousers made of finest embroidery & lace ~ from Paris / ROME Collection ~ metiers d'Art by Maestro Lagerfeld - CC logo button w...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 11K$ Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Exquisite Chanel pastel pink tweed jacket ~ featuring on-trend baroque style ~ from Runway of Paris / Versailles Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Boutique price was over 10,000$ -...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Byzance Gripoix Buttons Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Gorgeous and rare Chanel navy jacket with jewel Gripoix buttons ~ from Runway of Paris / BYZANCE Collection ~ Metiers d'Art by Maestro Lagerfeld Size mark 40 FR / Condition: never w...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Greece Jewel Belt Lesage Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning crimson ribbon tweed jacket with jewel details belt from Runway of Paris / Greece Collection - front zip end-to-end fastening - belt with CC logos and jewel embellishments -...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 14K$ Ribbon Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Luxurious Chanel jacket made of most expensive ribbon lesage tweed : from Runway of Paris / DUBAI 2015 Cruise Collection, 15C Boutique price was over 14,000$ - CC logo jewel buttons ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Buttons Black Belted Trench Coat 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black belted trench ~ from Runway of 2010 Spring 'Countryside' Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo Gripoix buttons - fringed trim throughout Size mark 34 FR / Pris...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Iconic 2020 Ad Campaign Maxi Black Shimmer Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New famous Chanel black shimmering dress from AD Campaign of 2020 Fall Collection by Virginie Viard! ~ As seen on Ad Billboards all over the world! Size mark 34 FR / Condition: never...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Vittoria Ceretti Style Logo Cashmere Jumper 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Outstanding Chanel jumper from Runway 2019 ''Paris - Egypt'' Collection. As seen in Ad Campaign on Supermodel Vittoria Ceretti! and on Kirsten Stewart in Vogue Cover ! Size mark 34 ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New 2022 Spring Turquoise Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Timeless Chanel tweed jacket ~ from 2023 Spring Collection by Virginie Viard - superb turquoise colour - holographic Chane/ Paris / 31 Rue Cambon buttons - tonal silk lining with...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Cosmopolite Ribbon Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
One of the most recognisable Chanel jacket from Paris / COSMOPOLITE Collection, 2017 metiers d'Art As seen in Adverts all over the world! Boutique price over 11,000$ Size mark 40 FR ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Cashmere Pullover CC logo 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel cashmere pullover with the Chanel logo on the front, back and on the sleeves, recognizable model, very soft and pleasant Size 34 FR / Condition is pristine
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Cuba Beige Belted Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel basic beige dress with belt ~ from Paris / CUBA Cruise 2017 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Timeless piece for everyday chic style! - CC logo buttons with Palms - belt includ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 9K$ Collectible Vogue Cover Tweed Trench Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
As seen on Vogue cover! ~ Price on e-bBay 7,999$ ~ Extremely rare, collectors Chanel khaki & houndstooth tweed trench coat from 2005 Spring Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Stunning Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
NEw stunning Chanel black shimmering tweed jacket from Paris / EGYPT / New-York Collection, 2019 Metiers d'Art - CC logo jewel Gripoix buttons at front and cuffs - marvellous Lesage ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New CC Giant Buttons Navy Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel navy tweed jacket with giant CC logo buttons at cuffs ~ from AIRPORT Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - tonal silk lining - beautiful Lesage boucle tweed in many and black Siz...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 11K$ New Iconic Yellow Tweed Dress with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely stunning Chanel lemon yellow tweed dress with leather CC belt from 2012 Cruise Collection in Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc - Iconic piece ! As seen on many celebs - Retail price...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Rarest 2002 New Multi Pockets Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Super rare, collectible Chanel black shimmer tweed jacket with multi zipped pockets ~ from Karl Lagerfeld 2002 Fall Collection! ~ Impossible to find anywhere in the world / Size mark...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Closures Burgundy Tweed Parka Coat 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Fabulous Chanel black & burgundy tweed duffle coat with CC logo closures ~ as seen on Princess of Monaco Caroline! Size mark 40 FR / Condition: never worn...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Buttons Woven Silk Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Fabulous Chanel ensemble ~ jacket and skirt ~ made of luxurious woven silk ~ timeless and elegant piece! - CC logo buttons Size mark for the jacket 42 FR, size mark for the skirt 4...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Giant Logo Runway Jeans 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel flare jeans with CC Strass embellishment ~ from Runway of SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collection - CC logo Gripoix buttons at front Size mark 34 FR. Kept unworn
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Ad Campaign Black Shimmer Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel black & burgundy shimmer tweed jacket ~ as seen in Ad Campaign 2017 on model Luna Bijl! Boutique price 8,450$ + tax Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn - most recog...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Arctic Collection Relaxed Style Cashmere Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel black cashmere dress with charming fluffy faux fur trim ~ from Ad Campaign of ARCTIC ICE 2010 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen on many magazines and on celebs!...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Claudia Schiffer Style Grey Cashmere Cardigan 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timelees Chanel steel grey cashmere cardigan with CC logo buttons ~ as seen on Supermodel Claudia Schiffer Size mark 38 FR / Condition is pristine - CC logo buttons at front and cuf...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC Gripoix jewel buttons ~ from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection ~ metiers d'Art by Karl Lagerfeld - made of black cotton tweed - elegant f...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Denim Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectible Chanel blue denim jacket featuring on-trend Baroque silhouette ~ from Runway of Paris / VERSAILLES Cruise 2013 Collection by Meastro Lagerfeld - CC logo Rococo buttons - ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Rare Paris / Edinburgh CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Rarest, collectible Chanel tartan tweed coat with emerald leather trim from Runway of fairy Paris / EDINBURGH Collection by Maestro Lagerfeld, 2013 metiers d'Art ~ Boutique price ov...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Iconic Globalization Black Tweed Jacket Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel black shimmer lesage tweed jacket dress ~ as seen on Miroslava Duma! - from Runway of GLOBALIZATION Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo Globe buttons - black silk li...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New 2022 Spring Turquoise Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Timeless Chanel tweed jacket ~ from 2023 Spring Collection by Virginie Viard - superb turquoise colour Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn - holographic Chane/ Paris / 31 Rue...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New CC Logo La Riviera Collection Runway Jeans 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New stunning Chanel washed blue jeans from Runway of FRENCH RIVIERA Collelction. Retail price 3,200€ - Stunning floral embroidery throughout, CC at back pocket - CC jewel Gripoix but...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Keira Knightley Style Lesage Tweed Skirt 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel lesage tweed skirt with velvet trim : as seen on Keira Knightley ! Boutique price 3,680$ - CC logo Eagle charm at waist - beautiful black Lesage tweed with multicolou...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / London Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket ~ from Runway of Paris / London Collection ~ Metiers d'Art 2008 by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 40 FR / Condition: pristine, kept unworn - CC logo baro...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Rome Runway Exquisite Jimper 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Exquisite and sublime Chanel jumper with lace embroidery decor ~ from Runway of Paris / ROME Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo charm with Roman profile at waist - luxurious comp...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 5K$ Jewel Gripoix Detail Cashmere Jumper 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Boutique price 4,880$ Collectible Chanel stunning black cashmere jumper with signature Jewel Gripoix accents (at chest and cuffs) from Paris / LONDON Collection, Metiers d'Art - CC l...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Cara Delevingne Style Teddy Cashmere Jumper
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Rare, collectors cashmere & silk jumper with teddy bear sleeves from the Runway of Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Pre-Fall Metiers d'Art collection ~ As seen on Cara Delevingne on Catwalk -...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel beige & gold lesage tweed skirt from Runway of Paris / COSMOPOLITE Collection, 2017 metiers d'Art by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo lionhead charm at waist - tonal silk lining S...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Logo Dubai Collection Mosaic T-Shirt 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel CC Logo floral mosaic t-shirt from Paris / DUBAI 2015 Cruise Collection, 15C Size mark 38 FR / Condition is pristine
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Versailles Tweed Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely stunning Chanel lesage tweed jacket and top ensemble : from Runway of Paris / VERSAILLES Collection - CC logo jewel charm at both items - tonal silk lining with camellias ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Fabulous CC Turnlock Cashmere Dress and Scarf Set 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely fabulous Chanel cashmere ensemble ~ dress with CC turnlocks at pockets and matching large wrap scarf with CC logo charm - made of pure 100% cashmere in beige, burgundy a...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel CC Buttons Braided Trim Black Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel little black dress with brand's signature braided trim. - CC logo buttons closure at back Size mark 34 FR. Condition is pristine.
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Lily Allen Style Grey Lesage Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
As seen on Lily Allen! Fabulous Chanel grey jacket made of precious Lesage tweed Size mark 36 FR / Condition: pristine, no signs of wear ~ CC logo buttons at front and cuffs - tonal...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Gisele Bundchen Style Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Icon tweed jacket from LES BEIGES Advert featuring Gisele Bundchen! Stunning Chanel nude beige shimmering tweed jacket from famous 2010 Spring Collection by Karl Lagerfeld. Size mark...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Emerald Green Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix Buttons 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel emerald green tweed jacket with CC logo jewel Gripoix buttons ! ~ As seen on on Look # 1 on Catwalk and in Ad Campaign CRYSTALS Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ! - most ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Dubai CC Logo Silk Taffeta Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel jacket made of most luxurious material - silk taffeta with CC logo and floral pattern. From Runway of 2015 Cruise Collection Paris / DUBAI by Mr Karl Lagerfeld, 15C ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 14K$ Super Rare Jewel Detail Tweed Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Extremely rare, exquisite Chanel lesage tweed ensemble (jacket & vest) with jewel Swarovski Strass embellishment ~ boutique price was over 14,000$ Size mark 36 FR / Condition: kept ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Super Rare 1990s Vintage Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Super rare, collectors Chanel Vintage leather backpack ~ from the beginning of the 90s ! For true connoisseurs of the brand! Prices on ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Extremely Rare Paris / Dallas CC Logo Stars Vest 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Extremely rare, collectors Chanel CC Logo Starts Vest ~ from Paris / DALLAS Collection ~ by Maestro Lagerfeld Size mark 34 FR / Condition: pristine - CC logo buttons with Stars - CC ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Rare Paris / Venice Maritime Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Rare Chanel maritime striped cardigan from Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo gold-tone buttons with lionheads Size mark 38 FR. Kept unworn
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2010s Chanel

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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.
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    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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