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 Extremely Rare CC Logo Penguin Boucle Hoodie 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum Rare Collectible Grey Silk Bouclé Hoodie with Penguin Motif & CC Logo — Runway of 2007 Fall by by Karl Lagerfeld — – Extremely Rare Trophy of Chanel Mythology –...
CHANEL Paris / Saint-Tropez Runway Maxi Cardigan 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collectible Tunic Cardigan Maxi Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collectionby Karl Lagerfeld — A relic of Riviera couture, it stands as both garment and gesture: Chanel transfigu...
CHANEL 5K$ New Paris / Edinburgh Runway Teddy Jumper 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Paris / EDINBURGH Silk Cashmere Jumper with Gripoix Charm Métiers d’Art 2013 — Runway & Advertising Campaign // Boutique value over $4,800 // A winter talisman— written ...
CHANEL New Paris / Rome Grey Runway Grey Jumper 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Grey Cashmere Jumper with CC Jewel Charm — Paris in ROME Runway Relic, 2016 Métiers d’Art by Karl Lagerfeld ~ This is not merely knitwear but a fragment of Chanel cinematic c...
Chanel Paris / Edinburgh Ribbons & Tartan Braids Jumper 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Interwoven Ribbon & Tartan Tweed Jumper — Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld — A Paris–Edinburgh knit that reads like a landscape rendered in textile:...
White quilted knit sweater CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White quilted knit sweater with button and buttonhole closure on the left shoulder. No fabric composition tag. SIZE 38/M
CHANEL navy blue black cashmere 17B LUREX ZIP FRONT Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in navy blue viscose (44%), cashmere (40%), polyamide (9%) and polyester (7%) with tonal metallic lurex thread and black velvet stripes, creating a sub...
Red knit and crochet cardigan CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red knit and crochet cardigan with bow closure on the middle front. Knit composition: 90% rayon, 10% polyester. SIZE 44 (Fr) on tag but fit M
Chanel 2014 Pull Cachemire FR42 Dallas Pre Fall Cashmere Maxi Sweater UK14 US10
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Métiers d'Art or Pre-Fall 2014 (Dallas) sweater in thick cashmere knit with a multicolored jacquard pattern, round neck, long raglan sleeves, two patch pockets at the bottom, ...
CHANEL black cashmere 23S EMBELLISHED Sweater XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweater is a standout runway piece, exquisitely crafted in black cashmere (content and size tag missing). It features an all-over white CC and polka-dot ja...
Striped jacquard cashmere sweater with chain and button on shoulders CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Striped jacquard cashmere sweater with chain and branded button on shoulders. SIZE 36 / S
CHANEL black multi mohair 15K SEQUIN TURTLENCK Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweater in black, red and beige chunky melange knit vinyl (22%), viscose (21%), cotton (20%), mohair (17%), polyamide (9%), cashmere (8%) and silk (3%) with mul...
Black sleeveless jumper with sequin and beads embroideries CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless jumper with sequin and beads embroideries. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
CHANEL Pearl Embellished Grey Jumper with CC Charm 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Sublime Grey Jumper with Pearl Embellishment and CC Charm — as seen on Daria Zhukova! ~ A study in precision and softness by Chanel: Not merely knitwear, but a calibrated har...
CHANEL CC Sweater Size 38 New With Tags
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic guaranteed Chanel sweater . Original receipt from Chanel available to purchaser upon request. New with tags and Chanel pouch Size 38 Main base color in person is dark ...
CHANEL white & multi cashmere 19C LA PAUSA ZIP Cardigan Sweater 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white and multicolored striped cashmere (100%) brings a playful twist to luxury knitwear. Designed with a relaxed silhouette and batwing sleeve...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed with a combination of dark hunter green cashmere juxtaposed with dark blue cashmere in the lower mid-section with contrasting triangular inverted geometric designs Adorned with five gilt metal Chanel buttons inscribed with her iconic C.C. initials stamped on quilted handbag motifs. The front opening, cuffs and hemline are distinguished with dark green cashmere trim The elegant Chanel cashmere cardigan makes a luxurious garment that is chic and timeless Labeled: Chanel 100% Cashmere Made in Scotland Size Small Refer to enclosed measurements The length from the top center back neckline to the hem = 19 inches The length from the shoulder to the hemline measures 19 inches The underarm bust section measured flat side to side = 17 inches The complete bust buttoned measures 34 inches The shoulders measure 19 inches seam to seam The outer sleeve length measures 21 inches with folded cuff...
CHANEL Iconic Paris / London Jewel Gripoix Jumper 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Deep Purple Cashmere Jumper with Jewel Gripoix Embellshment — Paris / LONDON Collection by Karl Lagerfeld – As seen on supermodel Claudia Schiffer, – it is More than knitwe...
Chanel Pull M ou L Black wool golden CC Halo Sweater size M or L Uniform
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Uniform cropped sweater, oversized fit, in black wool and cotton knit, adorned with a large central CC logo in gold lurex jacquard surrounded by a halo. Round neck, long sleev...
Chanel Logo Charm Cashmere Cardigan 22P 2022 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
Amazing Chanel logo cashmere cardigan from the 22P 2022 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection. New with tag, yarn and 2 x spare buttons. Crafted from black and white logo knit cashmere with a...
Black cashmere sweater with flowers and beads fringes embellishment Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cashmere sweater with flowers and beads fringes embellishment. SIZE 42 / L
CHANEL Paris / Byzance Runway Collectors Artifact Jumper 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— Paris / Byzance 2011 Runway Jumper by Karl Lagerfeld – A Relic of Threads, Echoes, and Antique Memory ~ – From the hallowed Paris / BYZANCE Métiers d’Art 2011 runway, this extrao...
CHANEL 2020 100% cashmere cyan blue CC cursive logo cropped sweater FR36 S
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2020 100% cashmere cyan blue CC cursive logo cropped sweater  FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00971 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 2020 Material: Cashmere Color: ...
Beige cotton cardigan with branded button and pocket CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige cotton cardigan with branded button closure on the middle front and on pocket. SIZE 40 (Fr) M
CHANEL white navy beige cotton 2018 18P CC CREWNECK Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel crewneck sweater in white cotton (100%). Features oversized CC navy blue and details in beige, ribbed hem and cuffs. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent ...
Chanel 15A MOST WANTED Black Gold CAMELLIA BUTTON Sweater CARDIGAN JACKET FR36
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Up for sale is a 100% authentic CHANEL black and gold silk cashmere blend camellia button sweater cardigan from 2015 FALL/WINTER runway collection. Size 36 Shoulders: 14.5” Bust: 33” Waist: 32” Sleeves: 21” Length: 24” Most Wanted Chanel Runway Sweater black and gold silk cashmere blend sweater cardigan featuring V-neck, golden camellia jeweled button closures at front, two patch pockets with camellia buttons closure (pockets are still closed). I appreciate only serious buyers and I won't accept returns! Please feel free to ask questions and check my other CHANEL RTW...
Chanel Vintage Cotton Oversized Sweatshirt Circa 1990s Unisex XL Italy
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Chanel 5CC19CC31 sweatshirt. Very rare and highly sought after model. Year 90. Size XL. It is also suitable for smaller sizes because it is wearing oversize. He is in very good condi...
CHANEL black mohair & cashmere 2014 PEARL Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel pearl embellished cardigan in black mohair (70%) and cashmere (30%). Pre-Fall 2014 collection. Closes with pearl buttons on the front. Has been worn and is in e...
$1,721Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Cashmere Size 42 Luxurious Soft Ivory Grey Logo Sweater Jumper w/ Pocket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, cashmere sweater ! The softest cashmere that feels so nice on. CC logo at left arm. Pocket at left waist. In great condition Made in United Kin...
Grey cotton see-through knit cardigan CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey cotton see-through knit cardigan. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front OVERSIZE
Chanel 1999 Gilet long Veste FR40 Precious Green Blue Long Cardigan UK12 US8
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel long cardigan, SS1999 collection by Karl Lagerfeld, in lightweight viscose knit in a very pale seafoam green, entirely embroidered with crystals, sequins, and rhinestones of v...
CHANEL 100% cashmere black white stripe CC crystal logo cropped sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere black white stripe CC crystal logo cropped sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00477 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Material: Cashmere Color: Black, White P...
CHANEL Runway 2024 /2025 CC Motifs Maritime Runway Silk Jumper 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · CC Motifs Maritime Runway Silk Jumper with & CC Jewel Closures — Runway of Spring 2024 /2025 by Virginie Viard • Boutique value: around $8,000 // Why this piece matter...
CHANEL black cashmere 2020 20K LEATHER BOW Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel short sweater in black cashmere (100%). Features a rib-knit crewneck and hem, lambskin leather Camellia bow application and logo button at the waist. Has been w...
Cruise 2010 Chanel Red Cashmere Cropped Cardigan with Navy Blue Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Cruise 2010 collection red cashmere sweater with navy trim. The sweater is designed as a classic Chanel jacket with front patch pockets an...
Chanel 2025 Pull Torsades et Bijou FR38 Pink Wool Round Neck Sweater UK10 US8
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel 2025 (Cruise or Spring/Summer) sweater in soft, fuzzy pink wool, slightly fitted cut, round neck, raglan sleeves adorned with an intricate cable knit from neck to wrist, ribbe...
CHANEL 22A off white cashmere blend pink CC crystal buttons cardigan FR38 M
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 22A off white cashmere blend pink CC crystal buttons cardigan FR38 M Reference: KYCG/A00078 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 22A Material: Cashmere, Blend Co...
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 05A cream pink wool boucle tweed gold CC buttons cardigan FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 05A cream pink wool boucle tweed gold CC buttons cardigan FR38 M Reference: GEGG/A00065 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 05A Material: Wool, Blend Color: Cre...
CHANEL red white cotton 2019 ICONIC LOGO CROPPED Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 cropped cardigan in white, red and black cotton (97%) and elastane (3%). Features the 'Chanel' logo in black on the front and long sleeves. Opens with six ...
CHANEL cream cotton 20A RUE CAMBON SEQUIN & PEARL Sweater S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweatshirt in cream cotton jersey (100%) is adorned with black leather sequins and pearls for an elevated take on casualwe...
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 23C white pink stripe logo charm short sleeve ribbed sweater FR40 L
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 23C white pink stripe logo charm short sleeve ribbed sweater FR40 L Reference: KYCG/A00003 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 23C Material: Cotton, Blend Color...
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL white 2001 JUST A DROP OF NO 5 POP ART Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage 2001 'Just a Drop of No 5' sweater in red, white, yellow, black and blue cotton (80%) and acrylic (20%). Features rib...
CHANEL white cotton 2020 20S SEQUIN Wrap Cardigan Sweater 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel wrap knit cardigan in white cotton (100%). Features a ruffled neckline, black all-over CC logos and multicolored sequins. Closes with a shash-tie closure at the...
CHANEL grey cashmere 2005 05A CONTRAST TRIM Sleeveless Sweater 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweater in grey cashmere (100%). Features contrast trim in navy blue and cognac along the neck, armholes and hem. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. ...
Chanel Fall 2016 Size 40 / 8 - 10 Cashmere Black and White Abstract Sweater Top
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious Chanel Fall 2016 black and white long sleeve cashmere sweater ! Seen on Lindsey Wilson at the Chanel Fine Jewelry Dinner in honor of Keira ...
Chanel 2019 La Pausa Cashmere Sweater
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in timeless sophistication with the Chanel 2019 La Pausa Cashmere Sweater. This ivory crewneck sweater, crafted from sumptuous cashmere, exudes lux...
CHANEL black white cotton 19P CONTRAST TRIM RIB-KNIT Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in black rib-knit cotton (100%) with contrasting white stripes. This luxury Chanel cardigan features a fitted silhouette in an elongated length, with a...
Brown cashmere cardigan with gold lurex knit edge and branded buttons CHANEL
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown cashmere cardigan with gold lurex knit edge and branded buttons. Knit composition: 88% cashmere, 12% polyamide. Pocket on both side. SIZE 44 (Fr) L
CHANEL 1995 Signature Cashmere CC Logo Cardigan Jacket Top Cropped Twin Set 38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing CHANEL twin set Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for CHANEL From the famous FW 1995 collection Consisting of two pieces, pullover and cardigan Black ...
CHANEL pink cashmere 2019 19P LOGO MAXI Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 logo maxi knit cardigan in pink and off-white cashmere (100%). Features four 'CC' buttoned patch pockets on the front - three of them are still sewn shut a...
CHANEL multicolor cotton 24P LUREX STRIPED Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in beige, cream, black and pink striped crochet knit composed of cotton (60%), viscose (20%), metalled fibre (12%), polyamide (4%) and polyester (4%), ...
CHANEL black cashmere blend 2018 18S CAMELLIA APPLIQUÉ Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweater in black cashmere (54%), cotton (30%) and polyester (16%). Features all-over Camellia applications, a boatneck and wide rib-knit cuffs and hem. Unlined....
CHANEL white cotton 11S OPEN CROCHET KNIT Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white open crochet knit composed of cotton (60%) and polyamide (40%), showcasing an airy, intricately textured construction. Designed in a classic s...
CHANEL navy blue viscose 2006 06P BOW RIB-KNIT Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel rib-knit cardigan in navy blue viscose (76%) and elastane (24%). Features bow trim, 3/4 sleeves and patch pockets. Closes with hooks on the front. Unlined. Has ...
Black cashmere cardigan with pearl button CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cashmere cardigan with pearl button . Knit composition: 81% cashmere, 10% wool, 9% nylon. Branded button and buttonhole on the middle front and on the cuffs. Shoulder pad. SIZ...
CHANEL black cashmere 23B CHAIN TRIM Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in black textured knit cashmere (100%), showcasing a soft, richly structured surface that reflects the house’s signature knit craftsmanship. Designed i...
2017K Chanel Beaded Grey Sweater New With Tags $3600
By Chanel
Located in Ardmore, PA
2017K Chanel Beaded Grey Sweater New With Tags New US $3,600
CHANEL Iconic Paris / London Jewel Gripoix Jumper 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Deep Purple Cashmere Jumper with Jewel Gripoix Embellshment — Paris / LONDON Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen on supermodel Claudia Schiffer, ~ it is More than knitwea...
CHANEL pink cashmere 20B PEARL EMBELLISHED LOGO Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweater in pink cashmere (100%) exudes effortless elegance. Designed with a boxy silhouette and dropped shoulders, it offers a relaxed yet refined fit. The...
CHANEL 21B pink wool alpaca blend ruffle capelet sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 21B pink wool alpaca blend ruffle capelet sweater FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/F00969 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 21B Material: Wool, Alpaca, Blend Color: Pi...