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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
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$ Paris / Dallas Leather Fringe Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
A rare find for true Chanel collectors! - Impossible to find anywhere Extremely rare, couture Chanel leather jacket with had-crafted fringe details -- from Catwalk of famous Paris / ...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL BOUTIQUE beige & navy wool STRIPED TWEED Jacket S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Boutique striped open tweed blazer in ivory and navy blue wool blend (missing tag). The design features softly padded shoulders, two front patch pockets and on ...
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1990s Chanel

Chanel 11K$ Paris / Bombay Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Buttons – Paris / Bombay Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A refined embodiment of Eastern opulence and Parisian precision, this Chanel black twee...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL beige leather 2019 19B LOGO FLAT Ankle Boots Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel fold-over flat ankle boots in beige lambskin leather. Feature black embroidered logo lettering around the ankle and grosgrain toe cap...
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2010s Chanel

Black top-stitched patent leather shoulder bag CHANEL Numbered / 2008-2009
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black top-stitched patent leather shoulder bag. Snap closure on the middle front under the flap. Grey satin lining. One pocket inside with zip closure. Authenticity card. Numbered. ...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel

Chanel 11K$ Waterfall Collection Lesage Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Famous Chanel blue Lesage fringe tweed jacket from WATERFALL Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo iridescent buttons - marvellous tweed ~ sparkles in the sunlight resembling runnin...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris / Byzance Blue Shimmer Cashmere Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel shimmering cashmere dress from ~ Paris / BYZANCE Collection ~ by Karl Lagerfeld - CC logo charm at waist Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Paris-Edingburgh Highlander Messenger Bag Quilted Distressed Suede Leathe
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD The handbag is crafted from distressed leather so signs of use are natural decoration. This previously owned and used item is in very good condition with modera...
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2010s French Chanel

CHANEL black & pink 2019 19P COLLARLESS BEADED TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel collarless tweed jacket in pink, black, green, blue and yellow polyamide (47%), polyester (28%), viscose (9%), cotton (8%), wool (5%) and polyurethane (3%). The...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Rare 2010 CC Barrowwheel Buttons Beige Jacket 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectors Chanel beige jacket with masterpiece CC buttons ~ from Runway of 2010 Spring Collection ~ by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 44 FR / Condition:...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Arctic Ice Collection Feathered Cashmere Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL ARCTIC ICE Collection — Cashmere Fluffy Dress By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A vision born from frost-kissed silence, this Chanel dress from ARCTIC ICE Collection is a tactile ode to g...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Chocolate Bar Medium Flap Bag is crafted from classic blue denim with the signature chocolate bar quilted pattern, offering a modern yet timeless aesthetic...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel 6K$ New Black Fluffy Cashmere Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel heavyweight PURE cashmere cardi coat with CC logo wooden duffle closures at front ~ Boutique price 6,650$ Size mark 40 FR / Condition: Never worn - cute fluffy accents at ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 1985s Robe Manteau FR38 Black Wool Dress Trench Coat UK10 US8 Rare
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel trench coat or long dress circa 1985 by Karl Lagerfeld (Inès de la Fressange period) in black wool crepe, straight cut pleated at the bottom, collar closed by a first high but...
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1980s French Chanel

Chanel 4K$ New Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Skirt 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Shimmer Tweed Skirt — Paris Cosmopolite 2017 Collection ~ A refined ode to Parisian sophistication, this Chanel skirt from the Paris / COSMOPOLITE 2017 Métiers d’Art Collect...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL red suede 2019 19K BLOCK HEEL LACE UP Boots Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel block-heel lace-up boots in red suede with black cap toe. The design features textured gold-tone shoelace eyelets and a CC logo zipper on the heel. Have been wo...
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2010s Chanel

Vintage WOC red leather short strap
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Chanel Wallet on Chain model bag in bright red quilted leather, flap closed by press stud under the CC logo, black leather interior with...
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1990s French Chanel

CHANEL black suede 17B CC PEARL ESPADRILLES Flats Shoes 42 fit 41
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel espadrilles in black suede elevate a casual staple with signature elegance. Embellished with luminous pearls—some artfully arranged to form the iconic int...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL gold leather 19A NEW YORK EMBELLISHED Thong Sandals Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel T-strap thong sandals in metallic gold laminated lambskin leather channel an ancient Egyptian aesthetic with their regal gold-tone finish. Adorned with a C...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL gunmetal ROUND Sunglasses 4268
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sunglasses in gunmetal titanium exude modern elegance. Designed with a sleek round frame and brown lenses, they feature the signature at the temple and bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel New 11K$ Black Shimmer Tweed Trench Coat 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New rarest, collectible Chanel black shimmer tweed trench coat with belt - statement Chanel piece beyond time and trends! - Boutique price over 11,000$ / Size mark 38 FR / Condition...
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2010s Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for 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

Chanel 1990s Mini Short FR34/36 Beige Linen Shorts UK6 US4
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel shorts, wide and short pleated Bermuda shorts in beige linen (and silk or cotton?), high waist, 2 slit pockets on the side, 2 buttoned pockets on the back, wide high waist bel...
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1990s French Chanel

CHANEL black viscose 24B EMBROIDERED KNIT Tank-Top Shirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel tank top in black loose-knit viscose (76%) and polyamide (24%) showcases exquisite craftsmanship with all-over floral embroidery and delicate cream trim. D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

CHANEL 2018 gold leather Roman Columns architectural gladiator sandals EU36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2018 gold leather Roman Columns architectural gladiator sandals EU36 Reference: GEGG/A00231 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2018 Material: Leather Color: Go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel

Brown leather dress with short-sleeves CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown leather dress with short-sleeves. No lining. Branded button and buttonhole closure in the middle front. Pockets on both side. Cut-work. No lining. SIZE 40 (Fr) L
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Vintage Chanel Fall 2005 Grey Check Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 2000s Chanel grey plaid tweed jacket from the Fall 2005 collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Geometric plaid/check patterned tweed in multiple shades of grey and tan is sup...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Navy blue silk chiffon cocktail dress pleated and top-stitched CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue silk chiffon cocktail dress pleated, draped and top-stitched. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. SIZE 38 on tag but fit more likely 34/ XS
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2010s French Chanel

Early 1990s Chanel Pink Quilted Mini Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel pink cross body camera bag from the early 1990s. In very good vintage condition with two zip top compartments. Lined in cream lambskin the compartments have two smaller interi...
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1990s French Chanel

Chanel Yellow Bikini – 1995 Collection
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Features the classic quilted design with a black CC logo on the right cup. Size: Marked 40 In great condition overall with no major flaws. Please refer to photos for details.
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1990s Chanel

Black grained leather top handle back with top-stitching Chanel 2002/2003
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black grained leather top handle back with top-stitching. Black leather lining. Zip closure on the top middle with gold chain and "CC" coin zip puller. One flat pocket on the back. 2...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel 13K$ Paris / Edinburgh CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Gorgeous, collectible Chanel lesage tweed coat from Runway of Paris / EDINBURGH Collection, 2013 metiers d'Art ~ Boutique price over 13,000$ / Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Navy Lambskin 2013-2014
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in very good condition with some signs of use. Light creases on the leather especially around the base. The color was pro...
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2010s French Chanel

Graphic plateform sandals with ankle straps Chanel SS 2013
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Graphic platform sandals with white leather ankle straps and buckle closure. Heel height : 10 cm Platform : 3 cm SHOE SIZE : 36
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2010s Italian Chanel

CHANEL black suede 2019 19B CHAIN TRIM BLOCK HEEL Pumps Shoes 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel block-heel pumps in black suede featuring grosgrain fabric cap toe with silver-tone chain trim. Have been worn and show some faint allover wear to the suede and...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel New Paris / Cuba Tropical Dream Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Celebrate the sunlit vibrancy of Cuba with this exquisite Chanel cardi jacket from the Paris / CUBA Cruise 2017 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Lightweight yet structured, it embo...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 5K$ Cara Delevingne Style Teddy Sleeves Cashmere Jumper 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ Collectors Chanel jumper with fluffy  ~ teddy ~  sleeves from Runway of Paris / EDINBURGH Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen on Cara Delevingne on Catwalk Size mark 34 FR / ov...
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2010s Chanel

CHANEL red wool & mohair 2014 DALLAS FRINGED KNIT Jacket L 14A
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2014 Dallas fringed knit jacket in red, sand and blue wool (85%), mohair (10%) and nylon (5%). Features long sleeves and four buttoned patch pockets on the front. Opens with six buttons on the front. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Model Chanel14A...
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2010s Chanel

Rare Chanel Ice Cube Minaudière Clear Plexiglass Silver Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Chanel’s Fall 2010 collection under Karl Lagerfeld, this “Ice Cube” minaudière is a masterclass in playful luxury. Its clear plexiglass panels ar...
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2010s European Chanel

Chanel New 2024 Spring CC Heart Logo Denim Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Iconic Chanel blue denim jacket with Giant Heart Logo ~ from 2024 Spring Collection AS seen on many celebs! Very hard to get! - CC logo jewel buttons - contract stitching Size m...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Spring 1995 Runway Gown – Size 42
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original Chanel runway gown from the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, featured in the campaign catalog and shown closing the SS95 show. It is an ...
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1990s Chanel

Chanel 2005 Top perles FR38 White Poplin Pearl Buttons Shirt Blouse UK10 US8
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cruise 2005 collection top by Karl Lagerfeld in white cotton voile, long sleeves with French cuffs and cufflinks in gold metal and fancy pear...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Off-white lurex tweed and leather pump with pearly pearl on heel Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white lurex tweed and leather pump with branded "CC" pearly pearl on heel. Shoes size : 37 (It) Height of the heels= 6,5 cm Never worn.
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2010s Italian Chanel

Chanel S/S 2008 CC Logo Monogram Print Cutout Mesh Ruffled Silk Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Naples, FL
Chanel S/S 2008 CC Logo Monogram Print Cutout Mesh Ruffled Silk Mini Dress Size: FR 36 Chanel black and white mini dress featuring interlocking iconic CC logo print throughout, ruf...
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Early 2000s Chanel

CHANEL Size M Black Lace Camellia Sleeveless Dress Top
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL dress top in a sheer black lace featuring a sleeveless style, floral design with signature camellia detail, and crew neck. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Tags removed, minor s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Chanel 2007 Top dentelle FR38 Black Nude Lace Top Tank UK10 US8
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel top from the PE2007 collection by Karl Lagerfeld with thin straps in black lace embroidered on a flesh-colored polyester gauze, trimmed with black braid under the chest and on...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

CHANEL black CHAIN DETAIL SQUARE Sunglasses 5470
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sunglasses in black acetate exude timeless elegance. Featuring black leather interwoven gold-tone chain detail at the temples, they blend classic sophistic...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel 1994 Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Circa 1994 Black Leather Signature quilted interlocking CC logo Single flat top handle Detachable shoulder strap Doldover top Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening Main compa...
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1990s European Chanel

Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1992 Black Tulle Corseted Maxi Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an exceptionally rare vintage Chanel skirt from the Spring 1992 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Crafted in delicate layers of black tulle, the skirt features a dramat...
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1990s French Chanel

CHANEL nude white grey cotton 2022 22K DOUBLE BREASTED TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Fall/Winter 2022 double breasted tweed jacket in black, blue, gray, nude and off-white cotton (42%), wool (19%), polyamide (18%), polyester (18%) and cashmere (3%). Features two 'CC' buttoned patch pockets on the front and epaulettes on the cuffs. Opens with crystal embellished 'CC' buttons on the front. Lined in nude silk (100%) and has a gold signature chain alongside the inside hemline. Brand new, with tags. Measurements Model Chanel22K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel

Stunning CHANEL Quilted Leather Medium Chain Boy Bag Purse
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Ashburn, VA
Stunning CHANEL Quilted Leather Medium Chain Boy Bag Purse Chanel Shoulder Bag From the 2013-2014 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Goat Leather Antiqued Silver-Tone Hardware Chain-Link ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel

Chanel Resort 2020 Black & White Patent Block Heels
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Modern classic Chanel black and white shoes from the Resort 2020 collection. Featured in several runway looks. Worn once. Made from white ...
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2010s Unknown Chanel

Red Chanel Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel red silk scarf featuring a navy border, a flowers motives, a jacquard ground, a top logo signature. Circa 2000s 89cm X 89cm. Circa 2000s Composition: 100% silk. In good vi...
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Early 2000s French Chanel

Chanel Classic Flap Mini Egyptian Amulet Black Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: EXCELLENT This previously owned/ used authentic Chanel CF mini is in excellent condition with minimal signs of use. The leather is buttery soft as it's in its original co...
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2010s French Chanel

Chanel Crossbody Lego Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce "collector's piece" Chanel Lego bag in "black and clear" plexiglass/acrylic. Very good condition, micro scratches. No hologram because the bag ...
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2010s French Chanel

CHANEL nude cotton 2014 14C SINGAPORE TEXTURED PANELED Skirt 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel paneled stretchy midi pencil skirt in nude cotton (77%), nylon (21%) and polyurethane (2%). The design features two front pockets and logo button at the waist. ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel Rarest Paris / Miami CC Heart Patches Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectors Chanel black tweed jacket with Giant CC Heart Logo patches at cuffs and back ! ~ from Paris / MIAMI Cruise Collection - CC logo Heart button at center front - black silk ...
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2010s Chanel

Chanel belt Fall 1993
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Wide golden metal and leather belt with two cc logos . 1993 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good con...
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1990s French Chanel

CHANEL grey wool 2005 05A WIDE LEG Pants 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2005 wide-leg pants in gray wool (100%) with belt loops, two pockets on the sides, and two patch pockets on the back. Close with a Chanel logo button and a conc...
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Early 2000s 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.
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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Whether Chanel accessories are real gold varies. Belt buckles and hardware on bags and other accessories that have a gold-tone finish are usually not real gold. However, Chanel bags produced prior to 2008 may feature genuine 24-karat gold-plated hardware and chain straps. The French luxury fashion house does use real 18-karat gold to produce its line of fine jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Chanel bags, jewelry and accessories.

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