Long evening dress with embroidered on lace and velvet back Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress with embroidered on lace and velvet back. Authenticity hologram
Category
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
Navy blue knit cashmere gloves CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue knit cashmere gloves. SIZE M
Category
2010s Scottish Chanel
CHANEL midnight blue CC TWEED & LEATHER FINGERLESS Gloves 7.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel fingerless gloves combine elegance and functionality, crafted in diagonally striped tweed in midnight blue and white with a midnight blue leather undersid...
Category
2010s Unknown Chanel
Chanel New Blue Red Flower Maxi Twilly
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Floral CC Multicolored 100% Silk Twilly. Logo and floral print. Baby pink/baby blue/navy/creme/taupe/peach/purple. Brand new in unused condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
CHANEL black quilted leather Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel wallet with stitched stripes in grey. Open with a push-button and is lined in black lambskin and logo nylon. The design is divid...
Category
2010s French Chanel
Chanel 2017 Black Space Charm Patch Tweed Space 2.55 Small Reissue Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Tweed Space Charm Patch 2.55 Small Reissue 225 Double Flap Year: 2017 Ruthenium Hardware Space themed charm patches Space motif glitter and rhinestones Black lambskin ...
Category
2010s French Chanel
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Collectors Tartan Jeans 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Blue Tartan Denim Jeans — A true collectible masterpiece // Runway of Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art Collection, 2013 ~ A true collectible masterpiece — Chanel denim as ete...
Category
2010s Chanel
CHANEL 16K$ Iconic Paris / Byzance CC Gripoix Buttons Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel 16K$ Paris / Byzance Art Level Runway Coat — 2011 Metiers d’ArtCollection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ With initial boutique value over 16,000, today’s boutique value for this level ...
Category
2010s Chanel
CHANEL silver leather ankle boots 41 Spring 2012 12P
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
Chanel silver leather ankle boots Back zip Size IT 41 - US 11 - UK 8 Made in Italy New - never worn No box
Category
2010s Italian Chanel
CHANEL black leather & patent 2018 18S TRENCH Coat Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel trench coat in black leather with patent leather top. Features two patch pockets with additional flap pocket on the front and features an elastic waistband. Clo...
Category
2010s Chanel
CHANEL black patent leather 23A DAKAR LOGO PENNY Loafers Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel loafers are crafted from black patent calfskin and feature silver-tone logo lettering set on the signature Chanel chain for a luxurious touch. A CC metal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
CHANEL Paris / Saint-Tropez Black Tweed Cape Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / Saint-Tropez Cruise Collection ~ Black Tweed Cape Jacket with Jewel Buttons ~ An emblem of twilight elegance — this Chanel cape jacket from Karl Lagerfeld’s Saint-Tr...
Category
2010s Chanel
Chanel Vintage Black Tweed Fitted Jacket, Sz 38/M
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel Vintage Tweed Fitted Jacket Sz.38 / M Condition: Very good, minimal signs of wear Material: 38% Wool, 27% Cotton, 13% PA, 12% Viscose, 10% Acrylic; Lining: 96% Silk, 4% Elas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Rare Chanel 1991 Hip Hop Collection Fancy Tweed Wool Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Hip Hop Collection Bordeaux fancy tweed wool jacket featuring four patched pockets, gold-tone logo buttons, bordeaux contrasted gros-grain finishing, edge to edge opening, gol...
Category
1990s French Chanel
CHANEL pink leather 22K MARY JANE Ballet Flats Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Mary-Jane ballet flats in pink lambskin leather exude timeless elegance with a refined contrast. Designed with black velvet trims and a matching toe cap, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
CHANEL white leather 2021 21S LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2021 low-top sneakers in white smooth leather with a black & white rubber sole. Have been worn and show a faint scratch on the left shoe. Overall in excellent c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
CHANEL navy blue cotton 17P FRINGE TRIM TWEED MINI Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel dress in navy blue gauze tweed wool (38%), cotton (27%), nylon (17%), viscose (17%) and polyester (1%), intricately embroidered in a grid pattern in white, blue...
Category
2010s Chanel
CHANEL 2021 grey wool felt black CC velvet applique espadrille flats EU39
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2021 grey wool felt black CC velvet applique espadrille flats EU39 Reference: JECN/A00030 Brand: Chanel Material: Fabric Color: Grey, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Lin...
Category
2010s Spanish Chanel
CHANEL black leather 2018 18A HAMBURG PEARL CHAIN RIDING Boots Shoes 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel riding boots in black crinkled calfskin embellished embellished with detachable silver-tone pearl chain. The design features classic tonal cap toe and a zipper ...
Category
2010s Chanel
Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1995 Black Gold CC 95P Logo Peplum Tweed Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally elegant and rare piece from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this black wool tweed jacket represents one of Karl Lagerfeld’s most refined mid-90s silhouettes....
Category
1990s French Chanel
Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress pink wild silk
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress shall numbered in pink wild silk and mother of pearl buttons
Category
1970s American Chanel
CHANEL metallic silver quilted leather 2017 GABRIELLE MEDIUM HOBO Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Gabrielle Medium Hobo Bag in metallic silver aged calfskin. Crafted in a softly structured, modern silhouette, this iconic piece features the signature double c...
Category
2010s French Chanel
CHANEL black & white 2015 15C DUBAI STRASS CC MINAUDIERE Clutch Bag w Chain
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel CC Minaudière black satin hard case clutch with chain embellished black & white strass and ruthenium CC logo closure and shoulder-strap. The interior is lined i...
Category
2010s French Chanel
CHANEL black Aged Calfskin leather GABRIELLE SMALL HOBO Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Gabrielle Small Hobo bag is crafted in black quilted Aged Calfskin leather with a smooth leather base, offering a rich textural contrast. It features a ver...
Category
2010s French Chanel
CHANEL red leather & pink terry cloth FLAT THONG Sandals Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel CC thong sandals in red smooth leather with pink terry cloth lining. Have been worn once ot twice and are in excellent condition. Comes with dust bag. Measure...
Category
2010s Chanel
2003 Vintage Chanel Jacket 03A Cashmere + Mink Size 38 IT
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Vintage Chanel Jacket 03A Cashmere + Mink Size 38 IT Chanel 03A Jacket Cashmere + Mink Size 38 IT. This iconic piece from the Chanel 03A collection (Autumn/Winter 2003) is now a...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chanel
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
Category
2010s Chanel
Chanel circa 1995 Ceinture Chaine T100 Golden Chain Black Leather Belt 4XL 40 in
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel belt circa 1995, composed of a long gold-tone metal chain, a curb link interwoven with black leather, a double row at the front, a hook closure attached to a CC logo medallion...
Category
1990s French Chanel
Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Small Chanel 25 Hobo Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Small Chanel 25 Hobo SKU: Z153820 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent condition and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel 2010 Veste Blazer Broche FR38 Navy Wool Jersey Jacket Blazer UK10 US8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Métiers d'Art Shanghai or Pre-Fall 2010 blazer-style jacket in navy blue wool jersey with gray trim, shawl collar fastened with three CC logo buttons, two slit pockets at the ...
Category
2010s French Chanel
Chanel 2010 Robe FR36 2 Tones Ecru Silk and Black Knit Minimal Dress UK8 US6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel 2010 dress composed of an ecru silk crepe top, large rounded collar, sleeveless and a skirt, high waist almost empire (below the ribs), in black viscose and elastane knit deco...
Category
2010s French Chanel
White tweed skirt- suit with owl 's branded button Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White tweed skirt- suit with owl 's branded button. Shoulder pad. Chain inside the jacket in the bottom edge. Fabric composition: 63% cotton 18% polyamide 12% polyethylene 7% rayon B...
Category
2010s French Chanel
CHANEL beige jersey CLASSIC MINI SQUARE FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Jersey Quilted Mini Square Flap in beige is an elegant, vintage shoulder bag perfect for both day and evening wear. Finely crafted from diamond-quilted jer...
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel
Chanel Black Leather Sock Boots with Stiletto Heel, 2000s
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
These chic Chanel black leather sock boots exude understated Parisian elegance, blending sleek minimalism with subtle house detailing. Crafted in Italy from supple black leather, the...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chanel
Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Quilted Leather Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel Mint Green (pastel light mint green) quilted top handle tote bag, matte gold handle with beautiful pearl stud edges, two separate purse opening slots with pearl pink c...
Category
1990s French Chanel
CHANEL blue & white cotton 2018 HAMBURG STRIPED SAILOR Hat S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2018 Métiers d'Art Hamburg Collection striped sailor hat in navy and gray wool (70%) and black PVC cap (30%). Lined in black quilted cotton (50%), polyamide (27...
Category
2010s Unknown 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...
Category
Early 2000s French 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...
Category
2010s Chanel
Chanel Spring 2010 Pastoral Black Trench CC Gripoix Buttons 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black Cotton Trench – Spring 2010 “Countryside” Collection ~ this Chanel black cotton trench from Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring 2010 “COUNTRYSIDE” collection carries within it the ...
Category
2010s Chanel
Chanel Cambon Multi-pocket Ligne Reporter Bag Large Black Calfskin Leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Multi-pocket Ligne Reporter Bag Large Black Calfskin Leather White Logo These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Named after the Cambon stree...
Category
2010s French Chanel
CHANEL black & pink wool blend 23K TWEED Jacket 44 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel jacket in black and pale pink tweed is crafted from a luxurious blend of wool (84%), polyamide (11%), polyurethane (3%), and acrylic (2%), featuring a refi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2012 Red Burgundy Patent Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2012 Red Burgundy Patent Leather Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Condition: VERY GOOD. Overall moderate...
Category
2010s French Chanel
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Teal Blue Green Patent Leather Silver Hardware 2014
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Teal Blue Green Patent Leather Silver Hardware 2014-15 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previo...
Category
2010s French Chanel
CHANEL cream & multi silk 16S SEOUL STRIPED SLEEVES Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweater in cream semi-sheer knit composed of silk (70%), nylon (15%) and cashmere (15%), offering a lightweight, fluid drape with a soft luxurious hand. Designe...
Category
2010s Chanel
White cotton skirt-suit with navy gros-grain piping and camellia's button Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton skirt-suit with navy gros-grain piping and camellia's buttons.Shoulder pad. Silk branded lining. SIZE 38 (M)
Category
1990s French Chanel
CHANEL black leather 2002 CHAIN FRINGE SQUARE Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2002 quilted chain fringe square shoulder bag in black smooth lambskin featuring gunmetal chain details. Opens with a magnetic button on top and is lined in bla...
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel
CHANEL Paris / Dubai CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket Dress 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ From the ephemeral sands of Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / DUBAI Runway rises this sleeveless vision in Chanel’s navy bouclé tweed jacket dress— a fabric woven as if to capture the midni...
Category
2010s Chanel
CHANEL black SATIN Slingback Pumps Shoes 38 VINTAGE
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel slingbacks in black satin with little rhinestone embellished buckle on the side. The buckle on the right shoe is missing a stone...
Category
1990s Chanel
Chanel Dark Brown Timeless Classic Jumbo Shoulder Bag 30 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful Bag will come with a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Entrupy. The certificate will be provided at no further cost Indulge in the ultimate in luxury with the Ch...
Category
2010s Chanel
Chanel Logo & Charm Cashmere Cardigan Spring 2022 22P
$5,006Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Logo & Charm Cashmere Cardigan Spring 2022 22P
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Amazing Chanel logo cashmere cardigan from the Spring 2022 22P collection. New with tag, yarn and 2 x spare buttons. Crafted from black and white logo knit cashmere with a pastel col...
Category
2010s French Chanel
1990s Vintage CHANEL Calfskin Leather Tote Bag Small Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL small tote bag is crafted of small-grained calfskin leather in black featuring enameled hardware in matted black. Top zipper closure opens to a black leather inte...
Category
1990s Italian Chanel
Chanel Quilted Gentle Boy Shopping Tote Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Leather - Diamond quilting - Signature Boy push-lock fastening - Two leather and chain-link top handles - Main compartment - Internal zip-fastening pocket - Condition: Very...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chanel
CHANEL Vintage Gold Coco Perfume Chain-Link Multi Strand Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Chain link closure Measurements approx.: Chain Length 30" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pi...
Category
Late 19th Century Chanel
CHANEL New Paris / Edinburgh CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Grey Tweed Jacket — Relic of the Paris / EDINBURGH Legend — 2013 Métiers d’Art by Maestro Lagerfeld ~ Not a jacket, but a Chanel axis: between Paris and Edinburgh, between c...
Category
2010s Chanel
CHANEL black acetate 5427 PEARL EMBELLISHED Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic These 100% authentic Chanel 5427-H sunglasses are crafted in black acetate with elegant pearl-embellished temples and the house’s signature CC detail. Designed with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel Pearl Bow Leather Heeled Sandals - EU 38
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Pearl Bow Leather Heeled Sandals Delicate, feminine, and unmistakably Chanel—these pearl bow heeled sandals are a true statement of timeless elegance. Crafted in soft beige l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Haute Couture Belt. Designed as a series of swag chains with emerald poured glass stations. Classically Baroque in the Chanel idiom with sea serpent...
Category
1960s French Baroque Revival Chanel
Chanel Teal Ultimate Stitch Lambskin Round Clutch On Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Teal Ultimate Stitch Lambskin Round Clutch On Chain SKU: 152532 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent cond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel 2010 Raffia Tweed Tote Rope Woven Quilted Nature Beige Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Raffia Tweed Tote Rope Woven Quilted Nature Beige Bag Year: 2009-2010 Brushed gold hardware Raffia nature tweed Concealed magnetic fastening Two chain-link top handles Frayed...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chanel
Chanel Vintage 1997 Woven Silk Kelly Flap Bag with Rope Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shoulder Bag Circa 1997-1999 Gold hardware Black woven silk Interlocking CC gold turnlock Leather interior Single shoulder strap Leather interior lining & dual interior zip...
Category
1990s Italian 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage Chanel. This includes apparel, bags, shoes, jewelry and accessories created anytime after the French luxury fashion house's founding in 1910. Items made within the last 20 years are considered contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of vintage Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
- What is the double C logo?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024The double C logo is the logo of the French luxury fashion house Chanel. Its founder, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, designed the logo in 1925. Her initials served as its inspiration. Today, the iconic logo appears on many of Chanel's handbags, jewelry pieces and other items. Explore a wide range of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Are Chanel earrings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
- Are Chanel pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Chanel tote?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024The first Coco Chanel fashion shows were reportedly held on rue Cambon in Paris.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in the French capital at 31 rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname "Coco" while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. The ground floor housed the boutique, while the area upstairs was utilized for a salon for couture fittings as well as a space for models to show off Chanel's present collections.
Find vintage Chanel handbags, clothing and accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- What is Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Who is Coco Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who owns the Chanel brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022The Chanel brand is owned by brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer. The Wertheimer brothers, whose grandfather acquired Chanel with his brother in 1924, are very private, known as the fashion industry’s “quietest billionaires.” The brand’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, saw the purchase by French brothers Pierre and Paul Wertheimer as an opportunity to reach more customers, but she tried unsuccessfully to regain control of the house in 1941. Shop our Chanel collection of vintage and new bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024There are a few reasons why Chanel bags are so expensive. For one thing, much of the work that goes into producing them is done by hand, making labor costs for the bags high. The French luxury fashion house also uses costly fine materials, such as genuine leather. In addition, the rich heritage of the brand and the iconic status of many of its bags make the demand for Chanel's pieces greater than the supply, which leads to higher prices. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Chanel bags.
- What does Chanel 5 smell like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
- What is Chanel Matelasse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell how old Chanel is, first look for a date stamp. Chanel started using a numerical marking system on its pieces in 1986. By comparing the first two digits of this number to information published on trusted online resources, you can determine approximately when the French luxury fashion house produced it. For older pieces, you can conduct research using online references or consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Find a variety of Chanel bags, apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date your Chanel bag, first check the serial number, which can reveal when the bag was made (a quick search online can be of help). Chanel began including serial numbers at the bottom of its bags in the mid-1980s. Between six and eight digits long, depending on date of release, they indicate the bag style and year of manufacture, and their formatting has changed regularly over the years. If your bag’s serial number has eight digits, it was made between 2005 and now. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.