Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957 -- Chanel and famous French film actress Jeanne Moreau behind a flower arrangement in Chanel's luxurious salon.
Giclée
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957 -- Chanel and famous French film actress Jeanne Moreau behind a flower arrangement in Chanel's luxurious salon.
Giclée
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957 -- Chanel and famous French film actress Jeanne Moreau behind a flower arrangement in Chanel's luxurious salon.
Giclée
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957 -- Chanel and famous French film actress Jeanne Moreau behind a flower arrangement in Chanel's luxurious salon.
Giclée
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957 -- Chanel and famous French film actress Jeanne Moreau behind a flower arrangement in Chanel's luxurious salon.
Giclée
Chanel Camellia Flower Aquamarine Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Chanel 18k White Gold Aquamarine & Blue Sapphire Ring, from the "Camellia" Collection. This ring is retired and is no longer in production. With one large aquamarine at 15mm, and a...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, White Gold
Chanel Diamond Large White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Flower Ring by Chanel.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Timeless Tweed Iconic Camelia Flower Bicolor Black & White Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel clutch designed with patent leather, lambskin and tweed opens to a three-fold clutch 2000 {VINTAGE 22 Years} Gold hardware Interior center zippered pocket 4 card slots Interi...
Chanel Blue & White Striped Cotton Knit Dress With Embroidered Camellia Flowers
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Blue & White Striped Cotton Knit Dress with Embroidered Camellia Flowers exemplifies timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship.
Chanel Black & White Knit Striped Top With Crochet Flowers 2007
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Chanel black and white knit sweater top featuring horizontal stripes, black ribbing, crochet decorative floral appliques. From the ...
CHANEL Gold and White Pearl Flower Drop Vintage Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage p...
Gold
Chanel Bouton de Camelia 18K White Gold Diamond Ring Flower Band Au750
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Up for sale is a stunning, 100% authentic Chanel "Bouton de Camélia" ring. Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold , this exquisite piece features Chanel's iconic openwork camellia flowe...
Vintage Chanel Rose Camellia Flower Brooch Made In France Black White Rare
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Chanel Rose or Caméllia Flower brooch in black and white fabric.
Vintage Chanel Rose Camellia Flower Brooch Made In France Black White Rare
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Chanel Rose or Caméllia Flower brooch in black and white fabric.
Chanel Vintage 1980s Extra Pearl Large Camélia Flower White Coco Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Extra Large Camélia Flower White Pearl Circle Round Coco Crush Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large White Round Pearl Flower Swirl Twist Rope Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Coco Crush White Round Pearl Flower Swirl Twist Rope Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1988 Long Trio Camélia Flower Pearls White Round Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1988 Unisex Long Large Trio Camélia COCO Flower White Pearls Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 2005 White Pearls Large CC Logo Crystals Flower Blossom Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2005 Massive Large CC Logo Crystals Layer Flower Blossom White Round Circle Pearls Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Silver Tone Very good co...
Silver Plate
Laser-cut white cotton flower appliqué summer jacket Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Laser-cut white cotton flower appliqué on a cotton base ( give a kind of 3D effect) jacket. Silk branded lining. 2 branded buttons on the pockets and zip in the middle front with bra...
Chanel Vintage Lucky Clover Flower Black White Pearl Water Drop Gold Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Lucky Clover Flower Black Enamel Round Circle Large White Water Drop Dangle White Pearl Elegant Modernist Brooch Pin, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage S/S1990 Black White Camellia Flower Bow Bodysuit Swimsuit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Featuring a scoop neckline, cap sleeves, and a black satin bow, it’s adorned with a sculptural off-white "Camellia" flower and a gold CC emblem at the front.
Chanel Clutch Designed With Patent Leather Lambskin Tweed Camelia Flower
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel clutch designed with patent leather, lambskin and tweed opens to a three-fold clutch 2000 {VINTAGE 22 Years} Gold hardware Interior center zippered pocket 4 card slots Interi...
Chanel Black Sequin Wooden Platform Wedges With White Flower Detail circa 2016
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning Chanel Black Sequin Wooden Platform Wedges with White Flower Detail from circa 2016 are a perfect blend of sophistication and playful elegance.
Vintage Massive CHANEL Pearl Gripoix Flower Disc Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHANEL Pearl Gripoix Flower Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.73 inches (4.4 cms) Width: 1.73 inches (4.4 cms) Thickness: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) Weight per Earring:...
Chanel Vintage Cruise 1992 White Tweed Gold Camellia Flower Buttons Jacket Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic Chanel skirt suit from the Cruise 1992 collection, a timeless example of Karl Lagerfeld’s early 1990s vision for the house. This elegant ensemble is crafted in fantasy whit...
Chanel Camelia Flower Pin Bow Strap Corset Top Size FR 40 White CC Logo Cotton
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- White exterior - Tagged size 40 - Removable camellia pin - Made of 100% cotton Condition: The top is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurement...
$1,620Sale Price|25% Off
CHANEL 22C ivory CC heart flower charm chain leather loafers EU37
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 22C ivory CC heart flower charm chain leather loafers EU37 Reference: KYCG/A00068 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 22C - Runway Material: Leather Color: Ivor...
Chanel Vintage Pink White Floral Scarf Unisex 56x60 cm 21st Century
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Pink with White flowers scarf 56*60 cm
Unavailable
Chanel Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
CHANEL Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold, Total Diamond Weight: 1.84ct, Center Diamond: GIA Certified 0.51ct F VVS2, Ring Size: US 6.25 EUR 53, Hallmarks: "CHANEL...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia Flower Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel white camellia flower Brooch in white canvas.
Chanel Jacket Navy and White with Crocheted Flowers Size 38
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Jacket with Floral Crocheted Flowers sewn around collar, on its four pockets, around the cuffs, around the bottom of the garment AND on the two back vents. Material is 53% c...
CHANEL 18K White Gold Flower Ring With Diamonds Size 6
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Camelia ring from Chanel is made of 18K white gold and features sparkling Pave white diamonds. The ring features 63 brilliant-cut diamonds and 1 round-cut diamond. The total dia...
Unavailable
Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
CHANEL "Unworn" Haute Couture White Silk and Cashmere Camellia Flower.
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
CHANEL Haute Couture, white, silk, cashmere Camellia flower on chest, daydress, cocktail dress - Unworn, excellent condition.
Chanel Cream Leather Camellia Flower Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather bag featuring a cutout top handle, frame opening, tonal stitching, and a camellia flower at front. Interior features an open wall pocket. Released circa 2003-2004. Serial #: ...
Formula 1 sold out Chanel’s T-shirt in White cotton with embroidered flowers
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Very Rare and Collector Chanel T-shirt is part of the Cruise 2023 collection inspired by Formula 1 The embroidered racing t-shirt 23c with ...
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Pink Green Gripoix Faux Pearl Flower Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous collector's item adds an upscale, feminine element to any ensemble. Wear with a crisp white blouse or tailored sheath to complete the iconic Chanel look.
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage Hair Pin
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Features traditional yet, iconic Chanel camellia flowers in white satin with beige ribbon detail and black hair comb.
Auth CHanel Camelia Handbag/ Duffle Bag 31 Rue Cambone
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Authentic Chanel Camelia 2 way Chain Bag Black and white Chanel and Camelia flower design with Double CC design throughout the entire bag.
18K Gold "Chanel" Like 7.6 Carat Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Pariba Flower Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and Rare Oval Pariba weighing 1.08 carats. This Pink Sapphire Flower cocktail ring is comprised of invisible set pink sapphires and white diamonds. Pink sapphire weight...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gol...
Chanel White Flower Gold CC Crystal Black Flower Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel White Flower Gold CC Crystal Black Flower Necklace *Marked 21 *Made in France *Comes with the original box and pouch -It is approximately 16″ to 23″.
Chanel Diamond Flower Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Chanel diamond cocktail ring featuring 2.35cts of the finest round brilliant cut and pear shaped diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Byzantine Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The ring is made of 18K white gold and boasts a flower-shaped motif made of diamonds. 1 round-cut 1.20ct F-VVS2 4 oval-cut 1.71ct F-VVS 4 pear-cut 0.95ct F-VVS 4 brilliant-cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Diamond Flower Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An extraordinary diamond white gold cocktail ring by Chanel that features 2.35 carats of the finest of round brilliant cut and pear shaped diamonds that are set in 18k white gold. W...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 1980s White Camellia Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Be the ultimate Chanel girl with this brooch! Circa early 1980s, this brooch is made of white cotton fabric and crafted into the signature Chanel Camellia flower.
Chanel Diamond White Gold Two-Flower Camellia Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond "Camellia" Two-Flower Medium Ring by Chanel.
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Flower Aquamarine Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Chanel 18k White Gold Aquamarine & Blue Sapphire Ring, from the "Camellia" Collection. This ring is retired and is no longer in production. With one large aquamarine at 15mm, and a...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, White Gold
CHANEL Camelia Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Flower Ring by Chanel. Part of Chanel's gorgeous "Camelia" collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Blended Cotton Openwork Jacket Representing White Flowers, 2009
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Blended cotton openwork jacket representing white flowers.
Chanel Diamond White Gold Camellia Flower Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond "Camellia" Flower Earrings by Chanel.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel 18k White Gold Ceramic and Diamond Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty Chanel 18K White Gold Ceramic Diamond Flower Ring is made with 18K White Gold forming a band with leaves that highlights a white ceramic flower set with a single round-cu...
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camélia White Gold and Onyx Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an onyx. The ring weighs 11.9 grams, boasting band thickness of 4 mm and top height of 11 mm, while top dimensio...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camélia White Gold and Onyx Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an onyx. The ring weighs 11.9 grams, boasting band thickness of 4 mm and top height of 11 mm, while top dimensio...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camélia White Gold and Onyx Large Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an onyx. The ring weighs 21.6 grams, boasting band thickness of 7 mm and top height of 13 mm, while top dimensio...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camélia 18 Karat White Gold White Ceramic Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” necklace is made out of 18K white gold, white ceramic, and diamonds and weighs 10.3 grams. The necklace is presented with a 17” chain with lobster claw closure a...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Flower Diamond Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Chanel necklace depicting a Camellia flower set with the finest Chanel round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia White Agate Gold Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Camelia Medium White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful Camelia collection.
Agate, 18k Gold
CHANEL Camelia White Agate Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camelia" White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful "Camelia" collection.
Agate, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Flower White Agate Yellow Gold Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Chanel, A pair of 18 karat yellow gold white agate camellia flower earrings.
Agate
Chanel 2005 Fall/Winter White Camellia Flower Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The perfect pair of timeless Chanel earrings to add to your collection! Circa 2005 from their Fall/Winter collection, these clip-on earrings feature the iconic Camellia flower in a w...
Chanel White Crochet Camellia Camelia Flower Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely vintage CHANEL Crochet Camellia Brooch in white color. 'Chanel CC Made in France' oval tab on the back.
Chanel Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Authentic Chanel Flower Ring, crafted in 18k white gold. This dazzling ring is previously loved, is size 7
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Chanel 18K White Gold Amethyst and Tsavorite Large Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
How incredible is this Chanel amethyst and tsavorite flower ring?! The perfect statement ring begging to be added to your collection, this Chanel ring is compromised of 18K white gol...
Amethyst, Tsavorite, White Gold
Chanel White Gold Diamond and Triple Gemstone Flower Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
A joyful festival of vivacious colors and refreshing glisten, this spellbinding ring from Chanel exudes a magical allure produced by its gracefully designed 18K white gold body, resp...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel White Gold Diamond and Triple Gemstone Flower Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
A joyful festival of vivacious colors and refreshing glisten, this spellbinding ring from Chanel exudes a magical allure produced by its gracefully designed 18K white gold body, resp...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Ivory White Grosgrain CC Logo Flower Chain Belt 930c18
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 06 P Made In: France Measurements: Length: 34" Width: .1" Height: 1.2" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Waist Length: Any Size up to 33.5" ...
Vintage Chanel Camélia Galbé White Ceramic and Diamond Flower Ring in White Gold
By Chanel
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant vintage Chanel white ceramic and Diamond flower ring set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Large Black Agate White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Camellia Black Onyx Large Flower Ring by Chanel.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Tsavorite Large Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This Chanel flower ring is made of 18K white gold and embellished with tsavorites and an amethyst.
Amethyst, White Gold
Chanel Vintage White Satin Camellia Camelia Flower Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely vintage Chanel brooch. White silk Camellia flower. 'Chanel CC Made in France' oval tab on the back.
Chanel Vintage White Fabric Camelia Flower Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Vintage White Silk Flower Pin Brooch Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Camélia White Agate and Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Boasting the iconic motif of the graceful camellia flower, this captivating Chanel pendant is a noteworthy representative of this French maison’s rich heritage.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage White Fabric Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Vintage White Fabric Flower Camellia Camelia Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Vintage White Fabric Camelia Camellia Flower Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Vintage White Silk Camelia Flower Camellia Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel White Fabric Flower Small Camelia Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Vintage White Fabric Flower Camelia Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Vintage Fabric White Flower Camelia Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Amethyst and Tsavorite Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Litchfield, CT
Effortlessly going from day to night, this ring brings colorful verve to any ensemble. From the white gold prongs delineating the flowers petals to the insouciant curl of the leaf, t...
Amethyst, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Blue x White CC Flower Silk Scarf 5cc1105
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 37.5 " Width: .10 " Height: 38.5 " OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) No Care Tag Accessories: None Signs of Wear: Silk Exterior: Minor Marks, Minor Wrink...
Chanel Camelia Camellia Medium White Agate Flower Yellow Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Camelia Medium Size White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful Camelia collection.
Agate, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Pin Brooch by Chanel.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
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.