Chanel Brooches
Fashion legend Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s sole fine jewelry collection included some of the most exciting and original works ever made — she loved costume jewelry but simply couldn’t resist designing with diamonds. Today, whether or not a given design happens to bear the house’s iconic logo, vintage Chanel bracelets, pendant necklaces, earrings and other accessories lend a bold touch to any ensemble.
Chanel established her business as a Paris hat shop in 1910 and started selling clothing in 1913. She introduced her costume jewelry in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Fearless about giving offense, Chanel proclaimed, “I love fakes because I find such jewelry provocative, and I find it disgraceful to walk around with millions of dollars around your neck, just because you are rich.”
Then, in 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, Chanel dramatically switched gears and designed her first and only diamond jewelry collection, Bijoux de Diamants.
The lyrical and bold Chanel designs centered on five motifs: fringe, ribbons, feathers, the sun and stars. A dramatic diamond fringe headpiece was worn over the brow, while a fringe bracelet draped down the palm. A ribbon was tied in a bow at the front of a necklace and the top of a headband. These textile motifs linked the collection to the couturier’s clothes.
Even as rave reviews flowed in from the members of the press who attended the collection’s single showing, the International Diamond Corporation caved to the demands of the men in the French jewelry industry who forcefully expressed their firm belief that a fashion designer, and a female one at that, didn’t have the talent to make important jewels. At the same time, they were worried that Chanel’s diamond necklaces, brooches, bracelets and other creations would compete with their collections and cut into their profits. The pieces were broken up after the exhibition, and a planned London showing was canceled.
Afterward, Chanel never designed another diamond jewelry collection. Instead, she focused on costume and the demi-fine pieces she made in collaboration with Fulco di Verdura, when he worked at Chanel during the 1930s.
In 1993, the House of Chanel revived its fine jewelry business. Over the years, it has made near-exact renditions of the 1932 designs and imagined new silhouettes incorporating the original five motifs, as well as other themes beloved by Chanel, such as the lion, representing her Leo zodiac sign, and camellia flowers.
Find a range of vintage Chanel earrings, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Creator: Chanel
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Gripoix Byzantine Brooch Clover
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel Byzantine clover brooch is crafted of gold toned metal featuring multi-colored Gripoix and tear drop faux pearls. Stamped 97A made in France. Measures approximate...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Black Gripoix CC Flower Pin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Gripoix CC Flower Pin is in excellent condition from the Fall 2008 collection. Black glass stones with silver tone metal create a petaled flower with an ...
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel Brooches
CHANEL CC Gold Metal Turnlock Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition
From 1996 Collection
Metal
Gold Tone
Measures 1.25" W x 1" H
100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
Category
Late 20th Century Chanel Brooches
New Chanel In Box Lucite Television Pin
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel round television lucite pin. Collection spring 2017. Brand new in original box with ribbon.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Renaissance Quatrefoil Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel renaissance style brooch quatrefoil in form of turquoise pate de verre and multiple pearls. This style of brooch was one of Chanel's "Fords" ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Chanel Baroque Pearl Pendant Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel uses oversized handmade pearls for this pendant brooch of gilded bronze with paste accents by Goossens. The rococo bar brooch has a loop from which ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Gold Quilted CC Button Pin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Gold Quilted CC Button Pin- excellent condition
1980’s. Measures approximately one inch. Made in France.
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
CHANEL CC Gold Metal Round Textured Charm Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition
From 1994 Collection
Metal
Gold Tone
Pin Closure
Diameter 2"
100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
Category
Late 20th Century Chanel Brooches
Chanel Poured Glass and Paste Clover Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Clovers are another motif Chanel has revisited many times since the 1930s. This elaborate dimensional brooch derives from the Gripoix workshops in Paris. Dozens of rhinestone pegs de...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Rare Oversized Chanel Jewelled Crest*
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Byzantine Crest Brooch of rectangular and square cut gem colored and crystal foiled stones. This incredibly massive brooch is mounted on a signatur...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Gold CC Coin Pin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold CC Coin Pin is in excellent condition from the Spring 1995 collection. Round gold tone pin has a hammered “ancient” finish with in...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Logo Stickpin
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Logo Stickpin from the 1990's in a coin form with a center Lion motif, representing Chanel's astrological sign.
Hammered antique gold finish, 1990'...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold CC Spiral Pin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel CC Gold Spiral Pin is in excellent condition from the Spring 1995 collection. Circular gold tone pin with swirl design and interlocking CC. Made in France.
A...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Lucite and Crystal Disc Pins
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Lucite and Crystal Disc Pins are in excellent condition. Simple round Lucite discs are adorned with crystals and black interlocki...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Chanel Gold CC Clasp with Chain Surround Pin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Gold CC Clasp with Chain Surround Pin is in very good condition from the Fall 1997 collection. Gold tone interlocking CC “twist lock” clasp is centered within...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade brooch of fluted gilt leaves, pate de verre ruby beads and...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Important Jewelled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest, citrine, olivine and ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Chanel Logo Coin Medallion Cruciform Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel large square shaped cruciform pendant-brooch composed of ruby, emerald, and pearl square cabochons. The center being a signature "Chanel" coin medallion...
Category
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Knotted Snake Chain Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold Knotted Snake Chain Brooch is in excellent condition from the Spring 1997 collection. Gold tone knotted snake chain features a...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs.
Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes.
Often purchased a...
Category
1960s Vintage Chanel Brooches
Coco Chanel Byzantine Heart Crest Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Early Byzantine heart brooch, The silvered metal heart set with crystal pastes and appliqued with faux emerald hand formed pate de verre ro...
Category
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs.
Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes.
Often purchased a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Early Chanel Medieval Pendant Brooch by Goossens
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Early Chanel Medieval Pendant Brooch by Goossens in signature colors. Stones are set right side up and upside down as is often in jeweled Chanel pieces. F...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Chanel Gothic Crest
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel by Goossens handmade cross in pate de verre, faux pearls and bronzed metal. Softer uncharacteristic Chanel tones including aquamarine and pale emerald decorate this brooch. A ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Chanel Byzantine Cross Brooch/Pendant by Maison Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Cross Brooch in shades of emerald, topaz and amythest poured glass cabocheons with faux pearls by Maison Gripoix. Intricate scroll...
Category
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Classic Chanel Bar Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
A twisted gilt wire with a faux pearl cabochon. Chanel has been photographed often in variants of this brooch. Simply iconic and timeless like its creator. Executed by Goossens works...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Collection 28 Pearl Crystal and Gripoix Cross Brooch 66312
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 66312
Chanel Vintage Collection 28 Pearl Crystal and Gripoix Cross Brooch
A cluster of various costume gems in teardrop shapes to form a cross. Very vintage Chanel...
Category
1990s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Rare CC Turnlock Brooch Gold-Plated
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this rare Chanel CC Brooch:
- Brand: Chanel
- Model: CC Brooch
- Year: 1996
- Condition: Excellent (has almost never been used)
-...
Category
1990s European Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage White Fabric Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. White fabric petals. Safety pin closure. Measurements: diameter: 3.5 inches - 12.7 cm. 'CHANEL - CC - Made in France' oval tab on t...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Silver CHANEL Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant brooch from Chanel in silver metal with strass and pearls
Condition: never worn
Made in France
Set with pearls and strass of two different size. Beautiful CC in strass in th...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Pearl
PRADA pink & fuchsia silk 2017 17A CAMELLIA Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Cosmopolite Camellia brooch in neon pink, pink, and fuchsia silk with nude mesh. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. ...
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Pearl Green Gripoix Gold Toned Hardware Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage(Like New) Chanel pearl green gripoix gold toned hardware Brooch from year 1997 collection.
- Gold toned hardware hook.
- Size: 5cm x 4.5 cm.
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Choker Long Pearl Necklace with Antique Gold Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your elegance with this Chanel pearl necklace. Exquisite craftsmanship meets timeless design in this stunning piece, an embodiment of luxury and sophistication that complemen...
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Turn-Lock Brooch in Silvery Metal, 1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal turn-lock brooch. 1996 Spring-Summer Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 2.8 cm
Period: 20...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch with Rhinestone Rings And Costume Pearls, 2001
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with rhinestone rings and costume pearls. 2001 Cruise Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Hei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch Ornamented With Swarovski Rhinestones, 2002
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones and costume pearls. 2002 Spring-Summer Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Chanel camellia brooch Spring 2007
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal camellia brooch with enamel. 2007 Spring/Summer Collection.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Diameter: 6 cm
BRB104
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Black Silk Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Black silk petals. Safety pin closure. Measurements: diameter: 2.5 inches - 6.3 cm. 'CHANEL - CC - Made in France' oval tab on the ...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brooch in Golden Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch. 2cc5 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 7.5 cm
Period: 21st Century
Seller Refere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brooch in Gilt Metal, 1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Brooch in gilt metal. Spring/Summer 1996 Collection.
Additional Information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 7 cm
Period: 20th Century
Se...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal camellia brooch with pearl-like glass paste.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 6 cm
Seller Reference...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Emerald Green CC Stone-Embellished Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Emerald Green CC Stone-Embellished Brooch from Chanel is crafted from gold-plated metal and glass and features the signature interlocking CC logo and a bar-pin fasteni...
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
Vintage Chanel Black Silk & Gold Sunflower CC Motif Brooch 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking Vintage Chanel Sunflower Brooch from the 1980s. Featuring a large sunflower style design with the iconic CC logo at it's heart. The ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
1980s Vintage CHANEL Massive Gold Toned CC Chain Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s CHANEL iconic massive gold toned brooch in intertwined chain CC logo. Stamped 1107. Measures approximately 6.6 x 5.3 cm.
Condition: Minor signs of wear. Generally in very good...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Key Rhinestone Embellished Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A symbol of freedom, a key pendant is said to attract positivity into your life. This pre-owned Chanel brooch has been designed in a cut-out key design with Maison's signature CC log...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Chanel Purple Fluorite and Pearl Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A stone of protection, purple fluorite is said to radiate energy throughout the body, relieving stress, spiritual discomfort, and physical blockages. D...
Category
1990s Chanel Brooches
CHANEL Baguette Crystal CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Who does't love a little sparkle? From the 2016 Autumn Collection, this elegant brooch is a large silver Chanel CC logo lined with baguette crystals. Add this to any outfit to elevat...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Chanel "Coco Movie" Clapperboard Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
From the Coco Movie3 collection N ° 5 Pap Summer 05, this rare pre-owned brooch is a must-have in any Chanel lovers collection. Designed in the shape of a clapperboard, it's been fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Coco Chanel Paste Set Clover Brooch, Goosens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classic clover brooch from Chanel with all the bells and whistles. Signature semiprecious color combinations, rich gold framework with an oversized center pearl. Dimensional and powe...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Enamel - Daisy Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Designed to uplift any outfit, this pre-owned Daisy Brooch from Chanel was designed in France in 2017. Featuring a pin fastening that won't puncture delic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Chanel Cloth & Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel cloth and pin brooch, crafted from hues of blue and white fabric in the unmistakable shape of a Chanel Camellia flower.
Colour: Blue Multi
Compos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Vintage Chanel Jacket Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This rare vintage brooch from Chanel is styled after the house's signature jacket. It features the monogram detailing on the pockets, faux-pearl bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Embellished Bird Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France from an intricate combination of gold-plated brass and white-toned enamel, this rare vintage brooch from the Chanel 1997 collecti...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Lion Head Safety Pin Brooch, Maison Goossens
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel synthesizes her favorite "Go To" motifs into one brooch. The lion (her Astrological sign), the Kilt Pin (her visits to the Scottish Highlands) and the gilt Baroque of her...
Category
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Chanel Lion Head Safety Pin Brooch, Maison Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel synthesizes her favorite "Go To" motifs into one brooch. The lion (her Astrological sign), the Kilt Pin (her visits to the Scottish Highlands) and the gilt Baroque of her...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Coco Chanel Lion Crest: Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Themes and variation. The Chanel double lion brooch was also made as a single lion brooch, no doubt inspired by her time in the UK (and her astrological sign).
Lagerfeld even paid...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Chanel brooches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Chanel brooches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Chanel jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Chanel crystal brooches, from our inventory of 7, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 371 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider brooches by and Herve Van Der Straeten. Prices for Chanel brooches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $200,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,442.
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- 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.
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- Does Chanel make men’s belts?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Chanel doesn’t make men’s belts and they do not have a menswear line. That said, there are men who do wear Chanel belts and other items from the women’s line to create their own noteworthy style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chanel garments and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 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.
- Does Chanel have men’s clothes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel 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.
- 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.
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- How to make Chanel jacket trim?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can make Chanel jacket trims feathery, flat or embellished ribbons and stitched on wool bindings are worth all the effort with a seamstress. You'll find a vast collection of authentic Chanel twill jackets from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
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