CHANEL black leather & satin CAGED Ankle Boots Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel caged cut-out ankle-boots in black leather featuring black CC satin cap toe and nude mesh inserts.
CHANEL black leather & satin CAGED Ankle Boots Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel caged cut-out ankle-boots in black leather featuring black CC satin cap toe and nude mesh inserts.
Chanel Black Knit & Wet Look Cage Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Chanel black viscose knit cocktail cage dress featuring vertical bands, black wetlook trim, black and gold "CC" buttons, pleated sk...
CHANEL Size 9.5 Grey Iridescent Suede Cage Sandals
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL sandals in a grey suede featuring a cage style with iridescent leather details, leather sole, and back zipper closure.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.
Chanel Bird Cage Pearl LA PAUSA CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Bird Cage Pearl LA PAUSA CC Earrings are in excellent condition from the 1980’s.
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Bird Cage Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Bird Cage Clip on Earrings *Marked 93 *Made in France *Comes with original box -Approximately 1.6" x 2.8" -Very pretty and classic -In a very go...
Chanel Dark Grey Cashmere Turtleneck Dress With Cage Sleeves circa 2007
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Dark Grey Cashmere Turtleneck Dress with Cage Sleeves circa 2007 is a sophisticated and luxurious piece that embodies elegance and modern design.
Chanel 1994 Runway Vintage Iconic Cage Chain Bottle Minaudière Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Runway Vintage Iconic Cage Chain Bottle Minaudière Shoulder Bag Year: 1994 {Vintage 30 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven leather strap Structured cage interwoven chai...
Chanel necklace 'cages' by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel necklace 'cages' by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Rare Spring 1997 Vintage Runway Gold Cage Large Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Spring 1997 Vintage Runway Gold Cage Large Shopping Tote Bag Gold hardware Beaded diamond stitch quilting detail Gold interlocking CC Logo at front Snake-chain shoulder...
Chanel Black and White Patent Leather Cage Peep Toe Booties Shoes Size 41 or 11
By Chanel
Located in Tustin, CA
Hard to find size 11 or 41, Chanel Black and White Patent Leather Cage Peep Toe Booties Shoes from the Spring 2015 runway collection of the legendary luxury brand Chanel.
Vintage Chanel by LAGERFELD Statement Double Drop Cage Logo Earrings 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Out of this world 1980s Vintage Chanel Logo Earrings. Featuring double orbs or cages with an intricate rope weave design; centred on the world-famous CC logo.
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Caged Pearl Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL gold toned belt featuring a chain-link of gold spheric cages encasing faux pearls, two hanging tiers and gold flower charm.
Vintage Chanel Gold Leather Vest Dress with CC Buttons 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare Chanel Gold leather vest dress with CC Buttons. From the 1980's. Belt sold separately. Size 40 Shoulders: 15 inches Bust: 14.5 Inches Waist: 16 Inches Hip: 32 Inches
Vintage Chanel Gold Leather Vest Dress with CC Buttons 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare Chanel Gold leather vest dress with CC Buttons. From the 1980's. Belt sold separately. Size 40 Shoulders: 15 inches Bust: 14.5 Inches Waist: 16 Inches Hip: 32 Inches
Vintage Chanel Gold Leather Vest Dress with CC Buttons 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare Chanel Gold leather vest dress with CC Buttons. From the 1980's. Belt sold separately. Size 40 Shoulders: 15 inches Bust: 14.5 Inches Waist: 16 Inches Hip: 32 Inches
Chanel 05A Patent Leather Caged Heels
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
These heels offer a little bit of the past and a bit of the future. Stunning cracked black patent leather covers the vamp of the heels, white leather detailing throughout the straps ...
Chanel Black And White Cage Booties SZ 38.5
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel black and white patent open toe caged booties with the iconic stitched double CC on the toe band.
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Multicolor Caged Gripoix Chain Link Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Released circa 1971-1980. Gold-tone chain-link necklace featuring cage stations filled with signature Gripoix stones. Spring ring clasp. Additional measurements: Chain Width 8mm, ...
Chanel Runway Metal Gold Cage Star Minaudiere Mini Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Condition From 2023 Collection Metal Leather Measures 4.75" W x 4.5" H x 1.25" D SHoulder Strap Drop 24" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authenticity Guaranteed
CHANEL CC 24K Gold Metal Plate Bird Cage Dangle Drop Evening Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1990's Collection Metal 24K Gold Tone Clip On Width 1.5" Drop 2.75" Includes Box 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
Chanel Caged Orb Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel dangle earrings featuring three drops of gold tone caged clear iridescent orbs that are topped off with gold tone interlocking CC's.
Gold Plate
Chanel "Cage" Costume Pearl Necklace, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with a golden metal element composed of tiny pearls. Jewelry from the 1990s. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimen...
Chanel "Cages" Necklace with Openwork Golden Metal Charms
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Two-row costume pearl necklace with openwork golden metal charms holding multicolored glass paste pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good con...
Chanel Charcoal Grey Cashmere Cage Sleeve Dress 2007a
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel charcoal grey cashmere cage sleeve dress 2007a.
Chanel Satin & Tulle Evening Dress
By Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
Strikingly modern, this lovely evening dress from Chanel is designed from wide bands of satin ribbon and tulle forming a cage over a black strapless underdress.
CHANEL Logo Cage Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
This Vintage Rare CHANEL Bird Cage Necklace is almost impossible to find and such a collector item.
Gold Plate
CHANEL Logo Cage Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
This Vintage Rare CHANEL Bird Cage Necklace is almost impossible to find and such a collector item.
Gold Plate
Chanel Runway Pearl Caged Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Runway 2013 Pearl Caged Flap bag. Rare collector piece.
Chanel Collectible 70s Gold Cage Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare and collectible cage earrings with dangling logo.
Chanel iconic gold cage earrings 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Chanel rare and collectible cage earrings with dangling logo.
Gold Plate
Chanel Gilded Metal "Cages" Belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Gilded metal belt representing cages holding pearly beads.
1970's Chanel Collectible Cage Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare and collectible cage gripoix drop earrings. 70s Collection.
Chanel Minaudière Love Bird Cage Aged Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Complete with removable suede pouch. Brand: Chanel Product: Chanel Minaudière Love Bird Cage Aged Gold Hardware Size: L 13.2 x H 20.3 x D 13.2 CM Colour: Aged Gold & Multi-Tone Mate...
Chanel iconic earrings 'cages' 1993
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings representing a cage.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Grid Cage Minaudière Bag - Paris-Edinburgh Collection
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare Chanel Grid Cage Minaudière is crafted from antiqued silver-tone metal with intricate latticework and decorative corner accents, centered by the classic CC logo medallion.
1970's Vintage Chanel Pearl Cage Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s mint condition faux mate pearl clip earrings with famous cage design.
Chanel Rare 1970's Camellia Flower Gold Cage Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s camellia cage large cuff bracelet. Cuff opening 1".
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Bird Cage Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Bird Cage Clip on Earrings *Marked 93 *Made in France *Comes with original box -Approximately 1.6" x 2.8" -Very pretty and classic -In a very go...
RARE Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Classic Cage Woven Chain Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Classic Cage Woven Chain Flap Bag Made In: Year of Production: 2020 Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Lambskin leather Lining: Burgundy Closur...
Mid 1970's-80's Chanel Earrings with Hanging Caged Multicolored Beads
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Excellent early Chanel hanging caged earrings from the mid 1970’s-1980's.
Gold Plate
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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in L 9 in
Chanel Limited Black Lambskin Gold Chain All-Over Classic Flap Cage 131cas0
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Limited Black Lambskin Gold Chain All-Over Classic Flap Cage 131cas0 Date Code/Serial Number: 30122913 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2.5" Height: 5.5" Sho...
Chanel Jewelry Belt Composed of Tiny Cages in Pearls, 2cc3
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal belt composed of tiny cages holding in costume pearls.
CHANEL black fabric CC embroidered round toe T-strap caged casual flats EU37
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black fabric CC embroidered round toe T-strap caged casual flats EU37 Brand: Chanel Model Name / Style: T-strap flats Material: Fabric Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Ank...
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H 13 in D 3.94 in L 16.54 in
Chanel 1997 Spring/Summer Runway Vintage Gold Mesh Caged XL Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Year: 1997 Material: Metal Color: Gold Measurements: Length: 42cm Height: 33cm Depth: 10cm Strap Drop: 40cm Inclusions: Dustbag Condition Notes: Good. No significant flaws to ...
CHANEL brown beige black wool 2016 16K CAGE POCKET PLAID TWEED Jacket 44 XL
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel collarless plaid tweed jacket is crafted from a luxurious blend of brown, beige, and black wool (44%), cotton (37%), mohair (7%), alpaca (7%), and nylon (5...
Chanel Gold Birdcage Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel bird cage earrings. Gold tone metal wires with CC charm in center of cage.
Gold Plate
1980s Chanel Pearl Necklace with Poured Glass Beads
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Excellent1980's Chanel necklace featuring pearls and hollow basket weave gold cages filled with green, blue and red poured glass beads.
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Exclusive Chanel Minaudière Limited Edition Set of 20
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
CHANEL LOVEBIRD CAGE EVENING BAG Color: Gold Material: Metal & Suede Size: H 8” x W 5.2” x D 5.2” Inch Handle Drop: 7” Inches Hardware: Gold-tone Season: Fall Winter 2020 Series 30 ...
Chanel Gold Tone Filigree Cuff With Emerald Green Poured Glass Stone, Early 1980
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1980s Chanel gold tone cage cuff with filigree details.
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Cage Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
This transparent bag is made of a mixture of three materials (plexi, pearls and metal). It is in perfect condition. The dimensions are length 27 cm x height 18 cm x depth 6 cm. Each ...
Vintage Chanel Logo Cage Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Visit Coco Chanel's home on rue Cambon, and you'll find criss-crossing 'C's hidden throughout her furnishings. This vintage Chanel box-clutch bag features the iconic monogram disguis...
MId 1970's-80's Chanel Earrings with Hanging Caged Multicolored Beads
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Excellent early Chanel hanging caged earrings from the mid 1970’s-1980's.
Gold Plate
CHANEL black leather 20C TECH ME OUT CHAIN CAGE PHONE Case Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Tech Me Out phone holder is crafted in black lambskin leather, designed in a cage effect with interwoven gold-tone metal chains.
Chanel Black Silk 20s Inspired Cage Back Flowy Dress by Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply divine CHANEL, by KARL LAGERFELD, black silk dress from 2006!
Chanel Jet Beaded Gold Frame Cage With Chain Handle and CC Logo Clasp Box Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
A modern Chanel jet-beaded wire box bag with "CC" Logo clasp, snake cable chain strap and lucite bottom insert tray. This rare Chanel handbag is a great piece for any collector!
1987 Gold Plated Chanel "Cage" Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Stunning gold plated Chanel "Cage" clip earrings featuring a logo pendant, produced in 1987.
Chanel Caged Gold and Pearl Round Button Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Gold tone Faux pearl Clip on closure Made in France Measures 3.5" W x 3.5" H
Chanel Cage Cuff Bracelet - Vintage Gold Wide Bangle CC Logo Charm Symbols Lucky
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Vintage Cuff Bracelet Color: Gold Material: Metal ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - gold tone - cage design - cc ...
Chanel Gold Cage CC Dangle Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Metal Gold tone Clip-on closure Made in France Measures 1.75" L x 0.90" W
1980s Chanel clip-on earrings representing gilded metal cages
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in France) pair of drop clip-on earrings composed of three gilded metal cages, including one in the shape of a bell.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Gold Open Cage Gripoix Charm Square Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Vintage Gold Open Cage Gripoix Charm Square Stud Earrings Metal Gold tone Gripoix Made in France Measures 1.5" W x 1.5" H
Chanel Gold Large Charm Evening Dangle Drop Chandelier Cage Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Gold Large CC Charm Evening Dangle Drop Chandelier Bird Cage Earrings Metal Gold tone hardware Clip on closure Made in France Width 1.5" Drop 2.75"
Chanel Beige/Black Leather Cage Ankle Strap Sandals Size 36.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The smart cage design and the pointed toe silhouette are the major highlights of these sandals from Chanel.
Chanel Beige Patent Leather Bow Embellished Cage Sandals Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These gorgeous sandals from Chanel are delightful and will add an element of glamour to your attire.
Chanel Vintage Collection 29 F/W 1992 Bird Cage Jacket
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel jacket features a cutout satin ribbon caged bodice.
Chanel Black Patent Leather Cage Heel Strappy Pumps Size 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Little buckled straps on the uppers and quilted gold-tone accent on the heels bring out the luxe charm of these Chanel pumps. The shoes are made of patent leather and are meant to lo...
Chanel Black Patent Leather Cage Heel Strappy Pumps Size 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Little buckled straps on the uppers and quilted gold-tone accent on the heels bring out the luxe charm of these Chanel pumps. The shoes are made of patent leather and are meant to lo...
Late 1980s Chanel Two Strands Faux Pearls and Gilt Cages Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in France) Two strands necklace composed of faux pearls holding eight cages in openwork gilt metal each centered by a CC logo in gilt metal as well.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Grey/Green Patent Leather and PVC Caged Booties Size 36.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted exquisitely from leather in a caged design, these Chanel booties were built to lift your outfits and your spirits.
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
S/S 1995 Donna Karan Beige Stretch Bodycon Panel Slip Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beige slip dress from Donna Karan's Spring/Summer 1995 collection features a stretch bodycon fit with panel detailing at the bust. The dress is complete with thin shoulder strap...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Size: 37.5
New Gucci Python Olympia S/S 2014 Runway Nicki Minaj Heels Booties Boots Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Gucci Python Booties S/S 2014 Size: 37.5 Green Python Heel 4.5" Front Platform 1" Nylon Straps Zips Up the Side Python & Leather Insole Acrylic Octagon Heels Bra...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
New Gucci Runway Suede Brocade Buckle Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brocade Heels Brand New * Stunning in Size: 37 * Black Suede & Silver Brocade * Patent Leather Toe * Gunmetal Buckle Hardware * Quilted Soft Leather Insole * 4" Heel * With...
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress
By John Galliano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress is a statement piece that would embody the dramatic and avant-garde style that John Galliano is known for. As a designer who has consistently p...
$5,789
Size: approx. IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a lightweight, airy construction with a slip dress silhouette. The intricate multico...
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
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.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
The rare looks nabbed by the pop star’s stylist are perfectly in tune with her new song, “Chanel.”
The artists put fresh spins on pieces from the ’90s and early aughts.
Hailey Bieber, Chase Sui Wonders and Kendall Jenner are among the stars recontextualizing the look.
The vintage piece was worn by Jamie Lee Curtis nearly 40 years ago.
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.