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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Creator: Chanel
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Chanel Golden Metal Brooch and Glass Paste Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal brooch and glass paste cabochons.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 7.5 L cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref number: BRB100
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch in Rhinestones and Pearly Beads
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal brooch, rhinestones and pearly beads.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 10 W x 10 H cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref number: BRB14
Category
1970s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Haute Couture Turtle Brooch in Gilded Metal and Earthenware Tiles
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel Haute Couture -(Made in France) Turtle brooch in gilded metal and earthenware tiles.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 11 W x 9 H cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller R...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Iconic Brooch in Gold Metal and Bakelite
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Iconic brooch in gold metal and bakelite. Collection 2cc5.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 5.5 W x 9.5 H cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref n...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Round Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Round brooch in gilded metal, paved with glass paste cabochons and centered with a pearly cabochon. Collection 2cc3.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Dia...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal. Spring-Summer 1997 collection.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Height: 6.5 cm, Width: 5 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Gilded metal brooch representing the silhouette of Coco Chanel.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6 W x 9 H cm
Condition: Very...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gilded Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gilded metal brooch
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref number: BRB35
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Gold Metal, Black Leather, Rhinestones and Red Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste. Collection Fall-Winter 1989.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 4.5 H cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Flower Brooch in Gold Metal and Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch representing a flower in gold metal and glass paste.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 9 H cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref number: BRB18
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch in Multicolored Glass Paste, 1993
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and multicolored glass paste. Cruise collection 1993.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6 H cm
Condition: Very good condition
Sell...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Matte CC Mini CC Large Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Matte CC Mini CC Large Brooch
* Marked Season 29 and 1263
* Made in France
-It is approximately 1.25" x 1.75".
-There are some color changing.
-In a go...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chanel Brooches
Unwore Chanel Black Velvet Bow Tie Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black velvet bow tie brooch. This item has never been used before(Like New).
- Size: 20cm x 10cm.(approximately)
Category
1990s Italian Chanel Brooches
CHANEL 2017 I Love Coco pink heart green lime faux pearl gold pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2017 I Love Coco pink heart green lime faux pearl gold pin brooch
Reference: GIYG/A00283
Brand: Chanel
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Collection: 2017 Resort
Material: Metal
Color: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch
*Marked 05
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-Approximately 1.6″ x 1″
-Very pretty and classic
-In a very good condition
2075-43572
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
FW2021 Chanel Inrregular Fancy diamonds and Pearls Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the AW2021 collection in gold metal with the CC logo motif inlaid with fancy pearls and white rhinestones of different shapes and sizes. Width 4.35 cm x height 3.3...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
CHANEL by ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris Vintage Rectangular Uniform Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by ARTHUS BERTRAND vintage rectangular brooch featuring a black background with C-H-A-N-E-L letters in a gold tone setting.
This brooch was part of a CHANEL employee uniform....
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Silver CC Crystal Pink Enamel Camellia Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Crystal Pink Enamel Camellia Flower Brooch
*Marked 04
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 1.9" x 1.5".
-Very classic and pretty
-Ther...
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Couture 1930s CocoChanel LinaBaretti SatinBlackCamellias PaveCrystals Gold Set
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare signed couture set of pave-crystal and gold-plated brooch and earrings from the Art Deco period is marked in the manner of one-off costume jewelry commissioned...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1995 Haute Couture Lucky Clover Chanel Brooch by Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture brooch by Gripoix, probably circa 1995 in gilded metal, irregular pearly glass beads, white rhinestones and green glass cabochon, equipped with a brooch pin and ...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Gold CC Ivory Camellia Large Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Ivory Camellia Large Brooch
*Marked 02
*Made it Italy
*Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 2.75" x 2.75".
-Classic and beautiful
-There are some light c...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chanel Brooches
CHANEL Brooch CC Logo Pearl & Crystals Pin W/Box
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Brooch CC Logo Pearl & Crystals Pin W/Box
A stunning Chanel brooch Autumn 2020 collection, in gold metal enhanced with crystals and creamy faux pearls. This brooch is inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Chanel Celluloid Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Celluloid camellia brooch.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
Diameter: 11 cm (4.33 in)
Condition:
Very good condition
Seller Ref number: BrB112
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Vintage Chanel Starburst Brooch Pin c2001 Large Crystal Yellow Gold Tone
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel Large Starburst crystal brooch (circa 2001) crafted in yellow gold tone.
Small crystals are set into the large starburst motif. Large...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Chanel Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
CHANEL blue striped ribbon & white CAMELLIA Bow Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Camellia brooch in white cotton set on a striped navy blue flat silk bow. Has been worn and is in excellent vintage condition.
Measurements
Width 7cm (2.7in)
...
Category
1990s Chanel Brooches
Chanel CC Silver Metal Chain and Ribbon
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch inspired by the famous CC acronym in silver metal chain interlaced with a ribbon of the same metal in reference to the shoulder strap of the Classic bag. Width 4.75cm x...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Greek Black Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
*Marked Chanel (70s)
*Made in France
-It is approximately 1.75" x 1.3".
-It's one of a kind, a great present for Chanel Collectors.
-The pin is changing color.
-In a very good vint...
Category
1970s French Artisan Vintage Chanel Brooches
CHANEL antique gold-tone 1994 94P MINI SUSPENDERS CLIPS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel mini suspender clips in black elastic with logo print anad gold-tone fasteners. These can be used to keep and open jacket closed o...
Category
1990s Chanel Brooches
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Gilt Metal CC Logo Lapis Stone Brooch 95A, 1995
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel
Reference: JW432
Measurement : 5.5cm x 5.0cm
Material: Gilt Metal & Lapis Stone
Year: 95A
Made in France
Please Note: the jewelries are guarantee 100% authentic pre-ow...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Light Gold Tone Quilted CC Brooch, 2017
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD light gold tone CC logo brooch featuring a quilted design and embellished with clear crystals.
From the CHANEL Cruise 2016/2017 Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Gilt Metal CC Logo Lava Brooch 95A
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel
Reference: JW431
Measurement : 4.0cm x 3.0cm
Material: Gilt Metal
Year: 95A
Made in France
Please Note: the jewelries are guarantee 100% authentic pre-owned therefore ...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
CHANEL11P CC Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
CHANEL 11P CC Logo Brooch
4.5*4 cm
Very good condition.
No original packaging.
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
Chanel 11A Round Faux Pearls Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Very good condition.
No original packaging.
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brooch in Dark Silver Metal and Resin, 2010
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in Italy) Brooch in dark silver metal and resin. Collection Resort 2010.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 7 W x 15.5 H cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller R...
Category
2010s Italian Chanel Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Chanel Rare Haute Couture Gold Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Rare hammered gold metal brooch decorated with glass paste cabochons featuring a face.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 8 cm x 7 cm
Con...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL 12P Artificial pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Brand Name CHANEL
Item Name 12P Artificial pearl Brooch
Color Orange × Gold
Material plating
Size W6 × H6cm（W2.3' × H2.3'）
Very good condition.
No original packaging
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
Chanel 11A round brooch
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
CHANEL 11A CC Round Brooch
5.2 cm
Very good condition.
No original packaging.
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Twisted Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Twisted Flower Brooch
*Marked 95
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 2" x 2".
-In an excellent vintage condition
2905-4...
Category
1990s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brooch/Pendant in Gold Metal and Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch/pendant in gold metal and glass paste.
Woloch workshop for the house of chanel.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6 cm x 6 cm
Condition: Very goo...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1980s Chanel Gold Beret Brooch With Bow
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This gold-plated metal brooch, circa 1980, by Chanel features a beret with a bow and embodies the feminine French elegance of Coco Chanel. The term 'beret' became modish when Napoleo...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Gold CC Star Black Bead Pearl Crystal Small Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
*Marked 19
*Made in Italy
*Comes with the original pouch and original box
- It is approximately 1.5" x 1.5".
-Very classic and pretty
-In a pristine condition
3129-45542
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brand New Silver CC crystal Heart Pin Link Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Silver CC crystal Heart Pin Link Brooch
* Marked 23
* Made in Italy
*Comes with the original box, pouch, tag, booklet, ribbon and camellia
-It is approximately 1.2...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal, Orange Glass Paste & Swarovski Strass, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- Brooch in gilded metal, orange glass paste and Swarovski strass.
Collection Spring/Summer 1994
Additional information:
Dimensions:
6 W x 7 H cm
Condition: Very good cond...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Metal CC Logo Brooch and Pendant Piece
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Gold metal cc logo brooch and pendant piece. Fall/Winter 1995.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
Height: 8 cm
Condition: ...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold CC Rhinestone Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel gold CC rhinestone brooch with gold-tone hardware, CC logo with rhinestones, and pin closure.
770072MSC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Chanel Silver CC Peach Grey Crystal Cross Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
* Marked 06
* Made in France
* Comes with original box
-It is approximately 2" x 2".
-Very beautiful and shiny
-In a pristine condition
AB2056-00556
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste, 1990's
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste. Collection 2cc3.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
6.5 W x 6.5 H cm
Condition:
Very good condition
Seller Ref ...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Champagne and Enamel Metal Pins, 2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Champagne and enamel metal pins. Spring/Summer 2004 collection.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
Ø 4 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref numbe...
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Chanel Brooch Charms in Gold metal , 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gold metal symbolizing a cc logo and charms. Fall-Winter 1995 collection.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
12 L cm
Condition: Very good cond...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold
Chanel Cross Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Cross brooch in gilded metal, Spring - Summer 1997 collection.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Silver CC Peach Grey Crystal Cross Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
*Marked 06
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-Approximately 2.1″ x 2.1″
-Very unique and shiny
-Wear as a brooch or a pendant
-In a pristine condition
3046-13441
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
CHANEL Vintage Massive Gold Tone Chain & Clover Safety Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage massive gold tone chain safety pin brooch featuring a lucky clover.
Embossed CHANEL.
Indicative measurements : length approx. 8.5 cm (3.35 inches) / max. width appro...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Authentic C C Chanel, early works in 18 Karat yellow gold and rose color Bakelite in good condition, no cracks or damages but some moron tested it to see if this is Coral, two testin...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage textured gold tone CC logo brooch embellished with clear crystals.
Embossed CHANEL Made in France.
Indicative measurements : approx. 3 cm (1.18 inches) x 2.2 cm (0.8...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Silver Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Silver Crystal Brooch
*Marked Chanel (during 80s) and 174
*Comes with the original box
*One of the best se...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Silvered Metal Flower Brooch Paved with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Silvered metal flower brooch paved with rhinestones.
Work of the workshop Goossens for Chanel around 1955.
Additional information:
Dimen...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Silver
Chanel Round Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Round brooch in gilded metal. Spring - Summer 1995 collection.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
Diameter: 4.7 cm
Condition:
Very good condition
Sell...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel CC Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch cc in gilded metal representing a spiral. Spring-Summer 1997 collection
Additional information:
Dimensions: 5 W x 5 H cm
Condition:
Very good cond...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean a Chanel lambskin bag, Chanel recommends using a soft cloth and avoiding any care products that may alter the finish of your handbag. To reduce the appearance of marks on the surface of lambskin leather, gently rub it in a circular motion. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Chanel fashions and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Fake Chanel bags aren’t easy to spot — especially if you’re shopping online. Forgeries are getting increasingly difficult to identify, but there are a few clues that might indicate a Chanel bag is a counterfeit. Bags made in the mid-1980s and later have a serial number at the bottom of the bag, and this number should match the one on the Chanel authenticity card. The Cs in the clasp should have flat, not rounded, edges, and the right-hand C will always overlap the one on the left at the top, with the overlapping reversed at the bottom. The screw on the clasp will have a flat or star head — never a Phillips head. The zipper should have the Lampo logo on the back of the slider, and the bag should come in a duster bag with the Chanel logo printed in white in the center. The diamond-pattern quilting on the bag should be flawless and perfectly aligned, even where there’s a pocket. The lining should lie tight and flat against the interior — never creased or lumpy. The inside of the bag should have the Chanel logo followed by “Made in Italy” or “Made in France.” To ensure you’re purchasing an authentic Chanel bag, buy from a reputable seller that carefully vets their offerings. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How can I wear my Chanel jacket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you style your Chanel jacket is a matter of preference. Some people like to wear casual clothing, so the Chanel jacket stands out. Others prefer an entire Chanel ensemble with a jacket for an all-over look. Accessorizing your Chanel jacket with a scarf is also a very popular option. Find Chanel jackets on 1stDibs along with a variety of Chanel clothing to create eye-catching ensembles.
- How to store your Chanel bag?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tuck the chain inside your Chanel bag through its holes and store it in a dust-free environment and avoid touching or bumping into any other items while they're hanging out of sight. Shop a range of vintage and modern Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- When was Chanel founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
- Are Chanel bags heavy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel'S leather bags are the most durable compared to others. Standing the test of time and heavy-duty nature even when soft to the touch. From Chanel's quilted flaps to small leather goods, on 1stDibs, find a variety of authentic pieces from Chanel.
- Does Chanel sell men’s shoes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel doesn’t have a specific men’s shoe division but they do have a sneakers line that can be worn by any gender. These sneakers come in a variety of colors with different fabrics and all feature Chanel’s outstanding quality. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chanel shoes and other accessories from some top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Chanel doesn’t make men’s sunglasses as they do not have a menswear line. That said, there are men who do wear Chanel sunglasses and other items from the women’s line to create their own noteworthy style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chanel sunglasses and other accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- Where are Chanel bags made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel 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.
- Why is Chanel so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel 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.
- Who is the designer of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022The current designer of Chanel is Virginie Viard, who started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s self-proclaimed “right arm and my left arm.” Aside from 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. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Chanel haute couture from top sellers around the world.
- Can you buy Chanel online?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, you can buy Chanel online. Not every Chanel product, however, is available through the brand's official website.
While Chanel fragrances can be purchased at the brand's site, Chanel clothing, bags and accessories are not available for purchase directly through the company online. Auction sites and luxury resale platforms sell both vintage and new Chanel bags and other items, but authenticity is always a concern when buying online, so it's important to purchase from a reputable seller that properly vets the origin and authenticity of your items.
An authentic Chanel bag sold online will never be cheap, but a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's the real thing. Find a collection of authentic Chanel evening dresses, tote bags and other pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.