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Chanel Clothing

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In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.

The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.

Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.

But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.

In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. 

Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.

Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. 

After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.

Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.

Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

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Designer: Chanel
CHANEL white & black 21N COCO NEIGE LOGO SKI Pants 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel ski pants in white polyester (100%) combine performance with signature style. Featuring bold black logo writing, they are designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Clothing

CHANEL navy blue cashmere silk 2019 19K TEEDY Cape Jacket 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel long teddy cape in navy blue cashmere (82%) and silk (18%). Lined in navy blue wool (100%). Cloeses with a hook by the neck and features two blue stone embellis...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL black silk 2018 GREECE TWEED TRIM Long Sleeve Shirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2018 Greece long sleeve top in black silk (100%). Features a white, turquoise, orange and gold tweed trim. Opens with a gold 'CC' button on the back and a conce...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL white & multi 2015 DUBAI FLORAL PLEATED Sleeveless Blouse Shirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2015 Dubai Floral Pleated Sleeveless Blouse in muliticolor silk (91%) and elastane (9%). Opens with a zipper on the back. Has been worn and is in excellent cond...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel Keira Knightley Style Black 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 Clothing

CHANEL black 2010 SEQUIN & FLOWER EMBELLISHED Evening Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2010 sequins and beaded flower embellished jacket in black polyamide (100%) and nude silk (100%) lining featuring silver-tone metal chain along the hemline. Clo...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel Ski Jumpsuit
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Chanel Fall 2001 Ski Jumpsuit color beige. Size 38 FR. Condition: Unworn.
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Early 2000s Chanel Clothing

NEW Chanel Gold Metallic Fantasy Tweed Fringe Dress with Crystal Details 42
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
CHANEL golden tweed dress with crystal embellishment Classic Chanel signature piece - a timeless classic that will last for many years Multicolor Lesage tweed Fringe ...
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2010s French Chanel Clothing

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 ~ CC logo buttons at front and cuffs - tonal silk lining with camellias Size mark 36 FR / Condition:...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL red viscose 2010 10A SHANGHAI KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cap sleeve rib knit dress in red viscose (63%) and polyamide (27%). Opens with five CC buttons at the neck. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. 2010 P...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL navy blue cotton & wool 2018 18A HAMBURG BUTTONED NECK KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel braid knit dress in navy blue cotton (40%), wool (35%) and polyamide (25%). Features dark silver anchor buttons on the neck and two buttoned pockets on the fron...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel Orange cotton "CC" Cropped Top
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel orange cotton "CC" cropped top from spring 1995 collection. - Black piping trim. - Size 44.
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1990s French Chanel Clothing

Chanel Jacket 2019
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black lambskin jacket with gold motifs. Silk lining. Size indicated 40FR. Pre-Fall 2019 collection, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Conditi...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel 1980s Sweater Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Chanel for Bergdorf Goodman, Circa 1980's. Red cashmere with gold clover buttons. 100% Cashmere. Mint Vintage Condition. Shoulders 33 in Bust 38 in Waist 28 in L...
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1980s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL black viscose 2017 17K WIDE LEG CREPE Pants 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel crepe pants in black rayon (100%). Features a ankle wide-leg with one concealed zipper and two hooks on the front and a little but...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Black Chanel Tweed Sleeveless Dress Size FR 40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Black tweed sleeveless mini dress by Chanel. Sweetheart neckline. Button accents at front. Zip closure at center back. 34" bust, 28" waist, 36" length, 12.5" shoulder width.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Clothing

Chanel Multi-Colour Gold Tweed Metallic Dress Suit
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel gold with multi-colour tweed metallic cropped jacket with spaghetti strap slip dress. - The jacket is featuring two front pockets with gold "CC" buttons. Also, three gold ...
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1990s French Chanel Clothing

Chanel Spring 2003 Tweed Pantsuit
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Tweed Blazer Jacket and High-Waisted Flare Pants - From the Spring 2003 Runway Collection - Vibrant ...
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Early 2000s Chanel Clothing

Chanel 2021 Rare Runway Green Tweed Cork Logo Sandals Size 40.5 New in Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2021 Rare Runway Green Tweed Cork Logo Sandals Size: 40.5 New in Box Multicolored green tweed Chanel logo across both shoes in white interlocking chain Cork base Made ...
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2010s Italian Chanel Clothing

Chanel Fall 1994 Black & White Faux Fur Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Awesome super rare vintage Chanel coat from the Fall 1994 collection. Unworn. Look 18 on the runway. A super fun take on the classic 4 pocket Cha...
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1990s Unknown Chanel Clothing

Off-white and beige silk tweed single breasted jacket Chanel
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white and beige silk tweed single breasted jacket. Silk branded beige lining. Tweed and metal branded buttons. Silver metal chain inside in the bottom edge. Half belt. Raglan sl...
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2010s French Chanel Clothing

Chanel, Black and white boucle knit maxi gown
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, Black and white boucle knit maxi gown with open back. The item has been worn once and is in excellent condition. • CONDITION: excellent condition - worn once • SIZE: FR38 ...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel cotton tweed dress with camelia FR 40 Spring 2011 11P
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
Chanel tweed cotton dress with camelia Spring 2011 Size FR 40 Made in France 62% cotton 33% polyamid 5% viscose Fully silk lined Flat measures: Length cm. 97 Shoulders cm. 28 Bust...
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2010s French Chanel Clothing

Chanel Quilted Black Jacket With Tulle 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in DOUBLE BAY, NSW
Brand: Chanel Product: Jacket With Sheer Skirt Size: 42 Fr Colour: Black Material: Product Code: P45987V30914 Condition: Excellent: The product is in excellent conditio...
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Early 2000s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL white cotton 2018 18P CROCHET TRIM Crewneck Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel crewneck sweater in white cotton (82%) and polyamide (18%) embellished with crochet details. CC sign on the front side of the swe...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Black patent leather and black leather boots with snap on the side Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black patent leather and black leather boots with snap on the side.Beige leather lining. Very lightly worn. Shoe size = 38 (It) Total height : 50cm
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2010s Italian Chanel Clothing

2013 Chanel Gilet FR44 light wool CC stripes Cardigan UK16 US14
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Long Chanel cardigan circa 2013 by Karl Lagerfeld in ecru wool and cotton jacquard knit with fine red and black stripes, straight cut, 2/3 straight sleeves, 2 buttoned patch pockets ...
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2010s French Chanel Clothing

Chanel Creations 1970's Bow Detail Wool Dress With Lion Head Buttons
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Creations 1970's Bow Detail Wool Dress With Lion Head Buttons Navy midi dress crafted from wool with white, oversized bow detail to the shoulder and gold 'Lion He...
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1970s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL brown burgundy wool Cropped Knit Blazer Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel 90's open front jacket in burgundy, taupe, pink and brown knitted wool (66%), polyamide (18%), acrylic (8%) and mohair (8%). Two front flap pockets. Unlined. Gold-tone chain o...
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1990s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL charcoal grey cashmere 2017 MIRRORED Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Fall/Winter 2017 mirror appliqué sweater in charcoal cashmere (100%). Features long raglan sleeves (sleeve measurements taken from the neck). Unlined. Has been ...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel 2009 Gilet Perles FR46 Black Pearls Cashmere Cardigan UK18 US16
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel cardigan from the SS2009 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in black cashmere, silk and linen knit decorated with black (or dark grey) fancy pearls around the collar, sleeves and bo...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Clothing

CHANEL black & blue silk 2015 QUILTE CREPE DE CHINE Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2015 quilted crepe de chine jacket in black and midnight blue silk (100%). Features two patch pockets on the front. Opens with five 'CC' buttons on the front. U...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel black and white tweed short sleeves cardigan jacket
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Iconic black and white tweed from 1997 spring collection. - Contrasting trim. - Embossed CC gold toned buttons. - Two front pockets. - Size 42. - Measurements: Shoulder to s...
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1990s French Chanel Clothing

CHANEL cream wool BOUCLE TWEED Knee Length Skirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel boucle skirt in cream and off-white wool (70%), silk (8%), mohair (8%), nylon (1%), and rayon (1%). With crochet trims. Closes with hook and invisible zipper on the back. Line...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Clothing

Chanel Runway Fall 2002 Navy Tweed and Black Leather Skirt Suit - Size 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Runway Fall 2002 Navy and Black Tweed with Metallic threading and Leather Details skirt suit -size 40 This fully lined navy, black and metallic threading wool and mohair twee...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Clothing

NEW Chanel Multicolor Signature Gripoix Button Crochet Knit Dress Gown 34
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning knit dress by Chanel Dubai collection A timeless classic Featured in many editorials, seen on the runway and the AD campaign Finest crochet knit Scoop neck Beautiful Grip...
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2010s Italian Chanel Clothing

Chanel Swim Set of Top, Bikini Bottom and Foulard Eyeshade, 1993-1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Set composed of a top, a bikini bottom, and a foulard eyeshade with black and white print on a pink background. Indicated size 40FR. Spring-Summer 1993-1994...
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20th Century French Chanel Clothing

Chanel Black Leather Quilted Ankle Boots
By Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
Chanel ankle boots in black leather with Chanel's iconic quilting pattern and metal turnlock-style Chanel nameplate. The turnlock is decorative, not f...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel Black Mesh Sleeveless Top
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Black mesh sleeveless top. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 42 cm - Length: 54 cm S...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel Long Coral Leather Jacket 2001
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel leather coral trench coat. Made in France 2001.
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Early 2000s French Chanel Clothing

CHANEL black cotton 2018 CAMELIA Sweatshirt Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweater in black cotton (100%). Embellished with embroided lurex flowers. Opens with three CC buttons on the shoulder. Comes with a black cord embellished with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chanel Clothing

Chanel jacket Fall 2005
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Gray and white tweed jacket with a black silk lining. Size 38FR. 2005 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Ver...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Clothing

Chanel New Runway Lesage Tweed Jacket with Lace Accents 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Collectible super cute Chanel black & ecru tweed jacket with ruffle lace accents ~ from Runway of 'Country' Collection by Maestro Lagerfeld - CC logo charm at sleeve - intricate la...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Vintage Chanel Runway 1996 F/W dress by Karl Lagerfeld worn by Linda Evangelista
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Runway 1996 F/W dress worn by Linda Evangelista created by Karl Lagerfeld size FR 36 excellent condition , smell free, no defects thick 100% silk wi...
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1990s European Chanel Clothing

CHANEL orange cotton 2004 04P DOLL COLLAR TWEED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2004 doll collar tweed Bouclé jacket in pale coral, off-white, pale mint, taupe and salmon acrylic (30%), cotton (20%), viscose (20%), nylon (5%) and polyester ...
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Early 2000s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL Boutique Double Breasted Jacket Fuchsia Pink Small Chanel France
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
CHANEL Boutique Vintage tailored pink jacket with vivid color fuchsia. Vintage hard to find Chanel fuchsia boucle wool jacket from Fall 1995 collection. Elegant spring happy Chanel fuchsia double breasted wool Jacket with "CC" Buttons. This beautiful stylish jacket is a double breasted with etched "CC" buttons. This joyful CHANEL tweed jacket is in excellent vintage condition. This classic jacket in vibrant Barbie pink wool boasts a subtly tailored fit, and the added structure of shoulder pads. The double breasted jacket is featuring four front buttons...
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Late 20th Century French Chanel Clothing

Resort 2020 Chanel Navy Jacket Peacoat FR38 New
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket from the Cruise 2020 collection in thick blue cotton canvas, between a peacoat and a blazer, straight cut, wide notched collar closed with double-breasted buttons, 4 bu...
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2010s French Chanel Clothing

rare CHANEL 94P Vintage pink cotton tweed cropped jacket FR40 L
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 94P Vintage pink cotton tweed cropped jacket FR40 L Reference: TGAS/E00518 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 94P Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Pink, Whi...
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1990s French Chanel Clothing

CHANEL Shanghai Métiers d'Art Black Tweed Blazer Jacket with Braided Details 38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Chanel Shanghai Métiers d'Art Jacket A timeless classic that should be in every woman's wardrobe Finest boucle tweed fabric exclusively produced by Mai...
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2010s French Chanel Clothing

CHANEL pink nylon 2017 17P CAMELLIA PRINT BOMBER Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel bomber jacket in pink Camellia jacquard toile nylon (68%) and silk (32%). Features raglan sleeves (sleeve measurement take f...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel Classic Black Lambskin “CC” Heels Pointy Shoes
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel classic black lambskin leather “CC” heels pointy shoes. - Made in France. - Size 38.5.
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1990s French Chanel Clothing

1995s Chanel Top Navy Wool and Silk Mini Bralette
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel top circa 1995 in navy blue wool and silk knit to tie in the back and around the neck. No composition or size label (it may be a prototype) but it is suitable for FR34/36: tot...
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1990s French Chanel Clothing

CHANEL 100% cashmere grey CC logo pearl button pattern stretch knit pants FR38 M
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere grey CC logo pearl button pattern stretch knit pants FR38 M Reference: GEGG/A00037 Brand: Chanel Material: Cashmere Color: Grey Pattern: Abstract Closure: Elasti...
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2010s French Chanel Clothing

CHANEL purple & white cotton 2013 TWEED Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2013 tweed jacket in blue, white and smokey purple cotton (66%), nylon (22%), polyurethan (5%), rayon (4%), acetate (1%), arylic (1%) and wool (1%). Features tw...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

CHANEL black 2018 18A HAMBURG VELVET LACE-UP Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel lace-up ankle boots in black velvet with rose gold-tone textured metal CC logo and eyelets. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. 2018 Paris-Hamburg ...
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2010s Chanel Clothing

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Lace-Up Oxford Heels Shoes
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black lambskin leather lace-up oxford heels shoes. - Cap Toe. - "CC" embedded at the back. - Mid Heels. - Size 37.5
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1990s Italian Chanel Clothing

Chanel Black Leather Gold Chain Heeled Sandals
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black leather gold chain sandals with heels. - Open toes. - Size: 37.5. - Condition: Excellent. Please note that this is ...
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1990s French Chanel Clothing

Chanel Dark Navy Boucle Wool Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel dark navy boucle wool jacket from 1998 A/W collection. - Two front "CC" buttons flap and two side open pockets in front. - "Chanel Paris" button and one "CC" button clos...
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1990s French Chanel Clothing

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    To read a Chanel clothing label, look beneath the Chanel logo tag. There you will see another label with the style number, size and year it was created. If the style number starts with an A, it was from an Autumn collection. P stands for Printemps, which is spring, and C means that item is part of the cruise line. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
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    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
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    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
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    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.
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    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Chanel doesn't usually make men's clothing. The brand has never offered a full menswear line. However, Chanel does have partnerships with designers that occasionally yield items for men such as suits or neckties.
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    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.
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    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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The term Chanel Deauville refers to one of a number of bags produced by the French luxury fashion house Chanel. The most well known is the tote bag emblazoned with the Chanel logo. In addition, the brand produced backpacks, bowling bags and makeup bags with a similar logo design. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel Deauville bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Chanel is known for its fashion accessories and trailblazing clothing designs, which first appeared in the early 1900s and promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories in the world. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the legendary French house’s crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular among celebrities and fashion obsessives. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel clothing, jewelry and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel iridescent is a type of material used by the French luxury fashion house Chanel to produce handbags and other accessories. It is a type of calfskin with a shimmery finish. You'll find a large collection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Chanel sells a variety of items. The French luxury fashion house offers ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics and skin care products. In addition, Chanel is well known for its small leather goods and bags, such as its iconic 2.55 Flap Bag. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Chanel Reissue 2.55 is the updated version of the classic Chanel 2.55 handbag. Inspired by Coco Chanel’s original design from 1955, the Reissue 2.55 was released in 2005 as a homage to the original. The reissued version is considered more modern in design with slight modifications in the lock, leather, handle and flaps. Shop a wide range of the Chanel classic 2.55 and the Reissue 2.55 on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 7, 2024
    The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.

    In addition to a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye.

    Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.

    Find vintage Chanel handbags, evening dresses, jackets and other clothing for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is manufactured in a number of locations. The French luxury fashion house has factories in France, Italy and Spain. Their sunglasses come from a factory in Italy. You can find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things account for what makes Chanel so special. First, the French luxury fashion house consistently chooses exceptional materials, such as supple genuine leather, wool and silk, for its pieces. During the manufacturing process, Chanel artisans perform much of the work by hand to ensure an unparalleled level of quality. Plus, Chanel has a history of shaping the fashion world with innovative designs, such as what some experts suggest was the first-ever shoulder bag and its iconic “little black dress” (a simple, spare and versatile design compared to most garments of the Jazz Age). Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags, jewelry and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The size of the Chanel GST is around 13.25 inches in length by 9.75 inches in width by 4.75 inches in depth with a strap drop of 9 inches. It is larger than the PST, which measures approximately 9.4 inches by 8.6 inches by 3.5 inches. Shop a selection of Chanel Grand Shopper Tote bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Chanel diamonds are real depends on the piece. Fine jewelry manufactured by the French luxury fashion house features high-quality genuine diamonds certified as conflict free through the Kimberley Process. Fashion jewelry may show off rhinestones or crystals instead of real diamonds. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Chanel diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, all Chanel bags are handmade.

    Authentic Chanel handbags, clutches, shoulder bags and other accessories are made in factories and ateliers located in France and regions of Italy such as Tuscany. Additionally, a town in a remote area of southern Spain called Ubrique is reportedly where luxury brands such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton source their leather products.

    The brand stamp on an authentic Chanel bag will feature a logo that is accompanied by either "Made in Italy" or "Made in France." It will never read "Made in Paris," which is used on the backplate.

    Find vintage Chanel bags and purses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know the series of your Chanel bag, examine the first digit of the serial number and add one to whatever the number is. For example, if the serial number begins with a zero, your bag would be a first series. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    There are six Chanel collections. They are the Cruise collection (C), the Printemps collection (P), the Summer collection (S), the Métiers d’Art Collection (A), the Fall/Winter Act 1 (B) and the Fall/Winter Act 2 (K). Each year, the French luxury fashion house debuts these collections with a runway show. When comparing bags, you'll often see the collection code preceded by a number that represents the year of production. For example, a handbag labeled 22C comes from the 2022 Cruise collection. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Chanel pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can authenticate a Chanel brooch by checking the back for a little oval stamp or embossed mark. It should be noted that some of the oldest jewelry pieces were not marked, but these pieces are extremely rare and do not often come up for sale. Most of the Chanel jewelry and brooches you will find are from the 1980s or later and will include an oval tag, plate, or stamp. Shop expertly vetted Chanel jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What year is vintage for Chanel changes over time. For a Chanel piece to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. For example, in 2023, bags, apparel and accessories produced in 2003 or earlier are vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Chanel pieces.

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