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
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Braided Rope Design CC Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned rope design brooch featuring CC logo at the center.
Collection N°28 (year : 1993).
Embossed CHANEL 2 8 Made in France.
Indicative measurements : diameter...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Spelling C O C O Pearl and Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned spelling C O C O brooch embellished with faux pearls and clear crystals.
Embossed CHANEL 01A Made in France.
Indicative measurements : length approx. 5.6 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 94P Gold-Tone CC Logo Scroll Cross Pin Brooch, France, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Vintage Chanel 94P gold-tone CC Logo scroll cross pin brooch, made in France, 1994.
The brooch is from the Chanel Spring 1994 Collection, it is cro...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold
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
Chanel Vintage Spelling C O C O Black Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold toned spelling C O C O brooch embellished with black crystals featuring a chain and a dangling CC logo.
Embossed CHANEL 01A Made in France.
In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Red and Green Gripoix Glass Cabochon Bar Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned bar brooch embellished with red and green GRIPOIX glass cabochons.
Embossed CHANEL and 105.
Indicative measurements : length approx. 7.2 cm (2.83 inches) ...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel 1990s Vintage Blue/Orange Stone Brooch/Pendant w/ Faux Pearls
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 1990s Vintage Blue/Orange Stone Brooch/Pendant w/ Faux Pearls. This piece can be worn as a brooch, or the back hook can be attached and used as a pendant on a necklace.
Mad...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
CHANEL 2019 Strass Logo Letters Brooch Set NEW With Tags
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% guaranteed authentic
CHANEL 2019 Strasse Logo Letters Brooch Set
NEW with tags.Original receipt available upon request.
Approx. Measurements: Length 1.5-1.75“, Width 1.5“-1.75...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Reverse Carved Intaglio Camellias and Clovers Resin Brooch, 1998
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage marble orange resin brooch featuring reverse intaglio camellias and clovers with two little CC logos inlaid.
Fall 1998 Collection.
Marked CHANEL 98...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Specialist Pin
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Chanel vintage specialist pin, a staff accessory from the Chanel cosmetics line. Roughly 2.5” long with logo engraved on the front, pin at the back to hold in place.
COLOR: Gold
M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Chanel 1994 Vintage Iconic Goldtone & Leather Laced Charm Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 1994 Iconic Leather Laced Charm Brooch. Features Coco Chanel perfume bottle, shamrock, camellia, lion head, quilted bag, high heel, number five, and star charm.
Made In: France
Year of Production: 1994
Color: Goldtone and black...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Large Chanel Black Poured Resin and Faceted Bead Camelia Brooch, circa 2000
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Important large unsigned Chanel brooch from the estate of Jayne Wrightsman, an American philanthropist and the woman who advised Jackie Kennedy on the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chanel Brooches
CHANEL CC Textured Gold Metal Lapel Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition
From 1993 Collection
Metal
Gold Tone
Measures 1.75" W x 1.5" D
Includes Box
100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
Category
Late 20th Century Chanel Brooches
Chanel Multicolor Cabochon Gripoix Vintage Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Multi Color Cabochon Gripoix Brooch is in excellent vintage condition from the mid to late 1980’s. Hammered gold Maltese cross is adorned with Gripoix glass je...
Category
1980s French Baroque 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 Gold CC Pearl Drop Pin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold CC Pearl Drop Pin is in exceptionally good vintage condition from the late 1980’s- early 1990’s. Twisted gold tone metal with interlocking CC logos. Larg...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chanel Brooches
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 Vintage 1990s Light Blue Gripoix Class Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '90s Light Blue Gripoix Brooch
Made In: France
Year of Production: 1990s
Color: Light blue, goldtone
Materials: Gripoix glass, metal
Hallmarks: CHANEL MADE IN FRANC...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Gold Crystal & Pearl Bow CC Brooch 2006
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous Vintage Chanel Bow Logo Brooch. Crafted in antiqued gold hammered metal with full faux pearls and crystals adorning. The iconic CC charm drop set with crystals on both sid...
Category
Early 2000s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Fall 1997 Gold Toned Stylized Flower and CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned brooch featuring a stylized flower with a ribbed CC monogram at center.
Fall 1997 Collection.
Embossed CHANEL 97A Made in France.
Indicative measurements...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gilt Leaf Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striking floriform brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel. Chanel's favorite fox chain is transformed into a spray of leaves centered with pastes. The texture of the chain...
Category
1960s French Vintage 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.
Ofte...
Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes.
Ofte...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chanel Large Deep Purple Silk Velvet Corsage Brooch 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A super luxe and wonderfully large Vintage Chanel Corsage Brooch. Crafted in deep purple silk velvet with a silk backing and glossy stamens. In very...
Category
1980s Vintage 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 Amethyst Diamond Miami Marlin Fish White Gold Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Miami Marlin Fish Diamonds And Amethysts Brooch Pendant by Chanel.
With round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, G color total weight a...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
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 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
Giant Chanel Moghul Snowflake Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Large important Chanel Maison Gripoix Moghul snowflake brooch. Composed of small poured glass cabochons of pale sapphire , emerald and deep ruby in an...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Bronze
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
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 de...
Category
1950s 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 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
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 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
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 Flor De Camilia 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ceramic Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The white Camilla was Coco Chanel’s favorite flower and it was used in many of her jewelry designs. This beautiful brooch is a rare and iconic piece of Chanel fine jewelry...
Category
20th Century Chanel Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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 ...
Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes.
Often ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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 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, 2022You can find a variety of second-hand Chanel bags online at boutiques and auction houses. You may also be able to find Chanel bags in consignment and vintage boutiques. It helps to know how to authenticate a Chanel bag to ensure you’re getting a legitimate Chanel handbag. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Do Chanel bags go up in value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chanel VIP bag?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Chanel VIP gift bag or gift item may be given to a few loyal VIP customers who regularly visit the store and spend a significant amount of money on their products. It is not something that the general population can purchase. These gift items are all made with the same attention to detail and fine craftsmanship that you expect from anything with the Chanel brand. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Chanel purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How to clean white Chanel bags as they are susceptible to light and can turn yellow if exposed for too long by polishing the leather gently with a natural-coloured soft woollen cloth or pat with a fine woollen cloth when wet. Shop a range of authentic Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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- 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.