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.
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CHANEL 8K$ New Iconic Paris / Cuba Ribbon Tweed Skirt 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Ribbon Tweed Skirt — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — A true cult relic of the Chanel universe // Boutique value: $8,000 — One of the most recogni...
CHANEL 8K$ New Iconic Paris / Cuba Ribbon Tweed Skirt 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Ribbon Tweed Skirt — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — A true cult relic of the Chanel universe // Boutique value: $8,000 — One of the most recogn...
Chanel Cruise 2019 White Black Gold Terrycloth 19C Mini Skirt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Cruise 2019 terrycloth mini skirt in white, finished with black trim and a metallic gold stripe at the waist. The front pockets are detailed with gold-tone CC buttons for a c...
Vintage 2000s Chanel Beige "Coco Face" Trim Pencil Skirt
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 2000s Chanel pencil skirt in a textured beige weave. Trimmed in a fun abstract print featuring the face of the iconic Coco Chanel in bright pink. (The print on this one has f...
Vintage Chanel Spring 2001 Purple Diamond Weave Pencil Skirt with Zig Zag Trim
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 2000s Chanel purple diamond weave pencil skirt with a strip of zig zag cut trim at front and back side from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Purp...
Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1995 95P Barbie Pink Tweed Mini Skirt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Iconic pastel pink tweed mini skirt from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1995 “Barbie” collection. The collection is one of the most recognizable of the 1990s and was famously worn on the run...
CHANEL pink alpaca 22A FLORENCE STRIPED KNIT Midi Skirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel skirt is crafted in pink, red, navy blue, purple, coral, and cream striped knit composed of alpaca (45%), silk (19%), polyamide (16%), wool (11%), lyocell ...
Chanel Fall 2017 17B Women's Midi Pencil Skirt in Chartreuse Tweed
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Utterly incredible archival skirt from the Fall 2017 17B collection. Unworn with tag/fabric swatch. I have the matching jacket listed also. Made from soft chartreuse yellow and grey ...
Chanel 1990 Jupe Cuir Plisse FR36 Black Leather Mini Pleats Skirt UK8 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel skirt from the Fall/Winter 1990 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in black leather (ultra-soft and supple), straight cut with micro-pleats at the front and small inverted pleats ar...
CHANEL cream silk blend 2005 05A CHUNKY TWEED Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel chunky tweed skirt in ecru and red silk (79%), wool (19%), nylon (1%) and polyester (1%). Closes with a concealed zipper in the back and is lined in silk (100%)...
CHANEL 4K$ Keira Knightley Style Lesage Tweed Skirt 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Collector’s Black Lesage Tweed Skirt with Eagle CC Charm — As Seen on Keira Knightley — Boutique value 3,840$ ~ This skirt is not merely attire but a cosmology of Chanel co...
Black silk chiffon skirt with lays CHANEL 2000
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon skirt with lays. Invisible Zip closure on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
Chanel 2004 Black, White, Hints of Pink Bouclé Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 2004 Spring collection bouclé A-line skirt. Black and white tween with hints of pink, yellow blue and orange woven through the fabric, finished off with a black and white frin...
CHANEL off-white cotton CAMELIA JACQUARD PENCIL Skirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel camelia jacquard skirt in off-white cotton (52%) and polyamide (48%). Closes on the back with a concealed zipper. Lined in silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condi...
Chanel Pre Fall 2022 Grey CC Logo Devore Long Skirt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super cool rock chick inspired Chanel long skirt from Pre Fall 2022 Metiers D’Art 22A collection. New with tag and hanger. Made from grey ‘smoked’ bu...
CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Lesage Tweed Skirt 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Lesage Tweed Skirt — Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art 2010 · By Karl Lagerfeld Boutiruq value 3,680$ A relic of Karl Lagerfeld’s vision; — A rare fragment of t...
CHANEL black TWEED & MULTICOLOR FLORAL CHIFFON Mini Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel short skirt in black nylon (75%) and wool (25%). Opens with a zipper on the side. Lined in multicolour floral printed silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excel...
Chanel Spring 2002 Black Silver Sequin Tweed Flared Mini Skirt FR38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Stunning vintage Chanel skirt from the Spring 2002 collection. In amazing unworn condition. Made from soft black and silver wool mix tweed, sprinkled with tiny silver and gold sequin...
Chanel 1994 Runway Ultra Rare Quilted CC Logo Mini Skirt
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel 1994 Runway Ultra Rare Quilted CC Logo Mini Skirt Rare early-90s Chanel sport-inspired mini skirt featuring the iconic oversized interlocking CC logo in textured embroidery a...
Chanel 1998 Runway CC Chain Belt Vintage Knee Skirt Sz FR36
By Chanel
Located in Melbourne, VIC
This vintage Chanel skirt is straight from the 1998 runway. Cut to a sleek, knee-length silhouette, it’s tailored from smooth black fabric that drapes effortlessly. At the waist, a s...
CHANEL 4K$ New Paris / Dallas Alpaca Tweed Skirt 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A rare apparition from the celebrated Paris / DALLAS runway of 2014, this Chanel skirt distills the Maison’s grammar of couture into an object of sculptural subtlety and tactile p...
Rare Chanel Metiers D'Art 2020 White Black Embellished Feather 20A Mini Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptional piece from Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2020 collection - the epitome of craftsmanship in ready-to-wear. Métiers d’Art is Chanel’s annual tribute to its specialized ateliers...
Chanel 1990’s Pastel Boucle Tweed Skirt - Size 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1990’s Pastel Boucle Tweed Skirt - Size 42 This classic 1990’s skirt is made of a Pink, Yellow, Green and Light Blue Boucle Tweed and is lined in a light blue silk. The skirt...
Chic Chanel White Cotton Slim Skirt Sz.40/L
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel – Slim Skirt with Textured Pattern – Size FR40 L Condition: Very good Description of wear: Minimal signs of use, additional cleaning recommended Size note: True to size Type...
CHANEL light beige gold CC logo button flared skater skirt FR40 L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL light beige gold CC logo button flared skater skirt FR40 L Reference: TGAS/E00147 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Cream, Gold Pattern: S...
CHANEL off-white wool blend PEARL EMBELLISHED Pencil Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel straight knee-length skirt in off-white wool (34%), nylon (28%), rayon 22%), and cotton (16%). With scattered pearl beads. Closes with invisible back zipper. Li...
Chanel 2009 Jupe Double Crepe Soie Noir FR44 Black silk Crepe Cuttings UK16 US14
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Fall/Winter 2009 collection skirt by Karl Lagerfeld in double black silk crepe. It features a straight skirt with a wide inverted pleat at the front, adorned with panels of th...
Chanel 2005 Spring / Summer RTW Runway Sport skirt and leg warmers
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel 2005 Spring / Summer RTW Runway Sport skirt and leg warmers Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Country of production: France Collection: Spring / Summer 2005 Composition: viscose 50% c...
Printed "COCO" silk skirt CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed "COCO" silk skirt. Silk lining. Branded button, buttonhole and zip on the middle back. NO BRAND TAG. SIZE L
Chanel 23C Monico Tweed Mini Skirt Size FR 40 Red White CC Logo Quilted Button
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Red and white exterior - Tagged size FR 40 - Made of 98% cotton 2% polyester Condition: The skirt is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Ap...
Chanel Runway Spring 2002 Pastel Patterned Lightweight Tweed Skirt-Size 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi Pastel Patterned Lightweight Tweed Skirt - 40 - Spring 2002 This classic chanel piece was featured as look 26 on the Runway at the Chanel Spring 2002 fashion...
Chanel Fall 1992 Vintage Black Leather CC Button Skirt, Size FR44/UK16
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely incredible, rare as can be vintage Chanel leather skirt. From the Fall 1992 runway - also known as collection 29. This skirt was worn...
Chanel cashmere skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in United Kingdom) Black cashmere skirt. Size 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 36 cm - Length: 83 cm SKU:FJ239
F/W 2013 Chanel lambskin leather pleated skirt runway collection
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel lambskin leather pleated skirt runway collection: F/W 2013 size 36 made in France color: black condition: gently used composition: 100% lambskin lining: 100% silk Mea...
Vintage Chanel 1990s Navy Blue Flounce Hem Virgin Wool High Waisted 90s Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic vintage CHANEL, by KARL LAGERFELD 1990s navy blue virgin wool flounce hem high waisted skirt! Features a soft virgin wool, and is halfway lined to provide the slight...
Chanel Spring 1999 Eggshell Silk Asymmetric Panel Skirt France HTF Rare
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic vintage Chanel silk skirt from the Spring 1999 collection, designed during the celebrated Karl Lagerfeld era and crafted in France. Made from fluid eggshell-colored silk, t...
Beige gold calfskin skirt CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold beige calfskin skirt . Silk lining. Hidden zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
CHANEL Exquisite Black Ribbon Tweed Skirt 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 46 FR / Condition: never worn // — tonal black silk lining within attest to Chanel’s signature refinement
Red and off-white knit skirt Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and off-white knit skirt in paper, cotton and silk . Off-white silk branded lining. SIZE 40 (M)
Vintage Orange Chanel Boutique Tweed Pencil Skirt Size FR 42
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage orange tweed pencil skirt by Chanel Boutique. Zip closure at back. 34" waist, 42" hips, 26" length.
CHANEL cream cotton 2020 20C FLAP POCKET TWEED MINI Skirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel tweed mini skirt in ecru cotton (with 10% polyamide). Features two flap pockets on the front with side slit pockets. Closes wit...
Chanel F/W 1995 by Karl Lagerfeld Lesage black lace runway skirt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel runway Autumn winter 1995 by Karl Lagerfeld Lesage black lace skirt, CC logo button on the back size 38 FR, waist 27 inches and length 27.5 inches
CHANEL black 2018 BEADED FISHNET PLEATED Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Spring/Summer 2018 pleated beaded skirt in black polyester (69%), cotton (26%) and polyamide (5%). Features a 'CC' emblem sleeves and opens with a two push butt...
CHANEL black & white cotton blend PLAID TWEED & FLORAL Skirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel plaid-tweed and floral A-line layered skirt in black and off-white rayon (40%), cotton (20%), silk (20%), nylon (10%), and wool (10%...
Chanel 2005 Cruise Silk Top & Pleated Wool Skirt Abstract Print Sz 36 Set 2pc
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Chanel sleeveless top and matching pleated skirt ensemble, from the 2005 Cruise (’05C) collection. Crafted in an eye-catching abstract silk print in vivid blue an...
Chanel Resort 2015 Paper/Cotton/Silk Knit Flared Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Adorable Chanel skirt from the Resort 2015 collection. Worn once. Made from an unusual blend of paper, cotton and silk, it has a beautifully textured knit in graduated camel and blac...
Chanel 1991 Silk Maxi Skirt
By Chanel
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
his Chanel silk maxi skirt from the 1991 collection is the epitome of elegance and drama. Crafted from luxurious silk in a vibrant yellow hue, the skirt features cascading ruffles th...
CHANEL 93P ivory wool gold CC logo button slit silk pencil skirt FR42 XL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 93P ivory wool gold CC logo button slit silk pencil skirt FR42 XL Reference: MECG/A00381 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 93P Material: Wool Color: Cream, Go...
Chanel Runway Black Lace Midi Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A black lace slip skirt but make it CHANEL! Nothing gets better than that. As seen in the 2017 Spring Runway Collection, this beautiful skirt with delicate black lace will be a perfe...
Chanel Cashmere Pencil Skirt Size 36
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Cashmere Pencil Skirt is in 100% cashmere and features diagonal pastel stripes. Size 36 - Waist 22 width 16 length 25
Beige cotton pleated skirt Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige cotton pleated skirt. SIZE L
Vintage Chanel Black Wool High Waisted 90s Bodycon Pencil Skirt Gold CC Buttons
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic vintage 1990s CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD, high waist black virgin wool skirt! Bodcon fit hugs the body in all the right places. Super soft virgin wool, and completely line in b...
CHANEL Spring 2006 Karl Lagerfeld Bronze Gold Silk Paneling A-Line Mini Skirt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Chanel Collection: Spring 2006 Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Style: Mini skirt Color(s): Shades of bronze/gold Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Content: "100% silk" (primary fabric), "100% silk" (lining) Additional Details / Inclusions: Chanel spring 2006...
Chanel 2016 Jupe Noir FR36 Metiers d Art Roma Black Tweed long Skirt UK8 US6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Pre-Fall or Métiers d'Art 2016 skirt (Extravangaza Roma) in black wool tweed, high-waisted with embellishments at the front and back, fastened at the front with a signature bu...
CHANEL black cashmere 23S EMBELLISHED KNIT MINI Skirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel knit skirt is an extraordinary runway piece, crafted in black cashmere with an all-over white CC and polka-dot jacquard. Intricate floral embellishments ma...
Chanel Grey Flannel Stretch Pencil Skirt
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Grey Flannel Stretch Pencil Skirt with logo zipper pulls throughout. Deep grey flannel with lycra blend for stretch with silk lining. 1990's France, Size 38.
CHANEL multicolor pastel 2005 05P FRINGE TWEED Skirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel tweed skirt in various shades of green and pink viscose (34%), nylon (25%), acetate (10%), acrylic (10%), polyester (8%), silk (5%), wool (5%) and vinyon (3%). ...
CHANEL red white paper & cotton 2015 15P STRIPED KNIT Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel flared knit skirt in red and off-white striped paper (41%), cotton (31%) and silk (28%). Features a glossy button on the waist. Opens with a concealed zipper on...
CHANEL ivory & pink cashmere 2019 19C LA PAUSA KNIT Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knit skirt in pink and ivory cashmere (100%). Elastic waist band with button. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condit...
Black leather wrap dress with gold print CHANEL Métiers d'Art Egyptomania 2018
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather wrap dress with gold print. Silk branded lining. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 42 (Fr) L