Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Nano Kelly - Color: Lilac - Year: 2024 - Condition...
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Chanel
French
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.
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Designer: Chanel
2010s Chanel Black Cocktail Dress With Keyhole Neckline and Pleated Skirt Detail
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel 2010s black sleeveless cocktail dress with keyhole accents woven around a silk strap at neck. Seven inch pleat accents around hem give it a bit of an "I'd rather be playing te...
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2010s French Chanel
Chanel Black Quilted Leather CC Chain Crossbody Handbag
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Chanel Black Quilted Leather CC Crossbody / Top Handle Bag A distinctive Chanel bag crafted in black quilted leather, featuring a softly structured silhouette that can be styled as e...
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Early 2000s European Chanel
Chanel Métiers d’Art Paris–Moscow Charm Quilted Classic Flap CF Lamb Skin Bag
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A highly collectible Chanel flap bag featuring the House’s iconic diamond-quilted black leather embellished with an array of decorative travel-inspired charms and medallions. The des...
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Early 2000s European Chanel
Resort 2008 CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld Black Cut Out Sequin Mini Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sheffield, GB
2008 Resort CHANEL by Karl Largerfeld mini dress, crafted in a Zig Zag textured stretchy black jersey, with a cut out mesh panel detail around the bust, embellished with black crucif...
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Early 2000s French Chanel
CHANEL black leather 25K PEARL HEEL STRETCH Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel boots in black stretch lambskin leather, featuring a contrasting patent leather toe cap for a polished two-texture finish. These luxury Chanel boots are cut to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel Fall 1996 96A Leather CC Button Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super rare vintage Chanel leather jacket from the Fall 1996 96A collection. Look 3 on the runway. Made from super soft rust brown lamb le...
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1990s French Chanel
CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather and CC Nautical Wheel Charm
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Details: Made in France 1994 collection Chain measurement approx.: 40 inches IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may show signs of wear consistent wit...
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Late 20th Century Chanel
Chanel Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set - 40
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set Black grosgrain ribbon trim goldtone CC logo buttons ribbed knit elastic pull on pants marked size FR 40 ...
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1990s French Chanel
Chanel Light Gold Tone B22 P Chain Belt with CC Dangling Heart
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Gold-tone chain belt Heart CC pendant Adjustable clasp closure 27.5-31.75” chain length Pendant is approx. 1.75 x 1.75” Made in Italy Box, protective pouch, care booklet Excellen...
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2010s Italian Chanel
New W/ Tags Chanel S/S 2016 Kendall Jenner Runway Skirt & Jacket Suit
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New W/ Tags Chanel S/S 2016 Kendall Jenner Runway Skirt & Jacket Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Spring 2016 Runway Suit New With Tags Kendall Jenner wore this model for the Iconic "Airport" Runway Show Size French 38 Unique plastic covered Hem through...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel Vintage Green Alligator Cerf Tote Bag 2006–2008
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This authentic Chanel Alligator Cerf Tote is a rare vintage piece from the 2006–2008 Karl Lagerfeld collection, crafted in green alligator with natural tonal variation throughout. Th...
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Early 2000s Chanel
CHANLE black acetate 2023 HEART CHAIN Sunglasses 5210Q
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 5210Q Heart Chain sunglasses in black acetate (100%) with metal chain detailing (100%). These luxury Chanel sunglasses feature a bold black acetate frame paired...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chic and cool Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag - with authenticity card and dustbag. Dates to 2015-2016. Made from super light weight black quilted leather with large silvertone CC ...
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2010s Unknown Chanel
CHANEL black white 26C LAKE COMO BRAIDED RAFFIA MAXI TOTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Maxi shopping tote in black braided raffia, a directional take on the house's iconic shopping bag silhouette finished with crisp white leather trims. Crafted fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Black Plexiglass & Enamel Paris-Shanghai China Doll Minaudiere
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A must-have for every Chanel collector, this incredibly chic piece has been meticulously crafted from black resin in Italy. A limited-edition piece, this pre-owned Paris-Shanghai Luc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel Women's Black Leather Shearling Cropped Bomber Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This authentic Chanel black leather shearling jacket is a statement outerwear piece that combines the house’s timeless Parisian polish with a plush, winter-ready silhouette. Crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chanel
CHANEL purple pink blue wool 17K COLLARLESS TWEED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in purple and pink tweed woven from wool (29%), polyester (27%), cotton (26%), polyamide (9%), viscose (5%), and silk (4%), the richly dimensional bouclé...
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2010s Italian Chanel
Chanel 1994 Veste Blazer Noir FR40 Iconic Black Tweed CC button Jacket UK12 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket from the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, crafted in black bouclé wool trimmed with tweed piping. It features a notched collar, a double-breasted closure with two rows of g...
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1990s French Chanel
Chanel Fall 2002 02A Chain Fringe Fantasy Tweed Sequin Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Utterly beyond gorgeous vintage Chanel fantasy tweed jacket from the Fall 2002 02A runway. Unworn. I have the matching skirt listed also. Superbly crafted from black wool blend spark...
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Early 2000s French Chanel
Pastel Tweed slip cocktail dress CHANEL
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pastel Tweed slip cocktail dress . Main fabric composition: 36% cotton, 30% rayon, 17% lin, 17% silk. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. SIZE 34
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Early 2000s French Chanel
Chanel Vintage 1998 Kelly Pink Nude Lambskin 24K Gold Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This 1998 Chanel Kelly top handle bag is a rare gem in a soft nude pink hue, a delicate blend of pink with a hint of beige. Crafted from buttery soft lambskin leather, the bag is ado...
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1990s Italian Chanel
CHANEL black cotton 13C VERSAILLES BRAID TRIM TWEED Coat Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel coat in tweed, an elegant, structured silhouette finished with the house's signature textural trims. Crafted from luxury cotton (100%), this Chanel coat is cut...
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2010s Italian Chanel
Off-white see-through crochet dress with flower embroideries CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk see-through crochet dress with flower embroideries . SIZE 40
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2010s Italian Chanel
Pair of Chanel Black Cap-Toe Ballet Flats with Bow in Lambskin & Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in valatie, NY
A Pair of Chanel Leather Cap-Toe Ballet Flats with a Leather Bow. The shoes are Black Lambskin and Patent Leather With a Subtle White Contrast Piping and Embossed with the Chanel Log...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel Quilted Patchwork Medium Flap Bag Multicolor Textile 2010s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This authentic Chanel Quilted Patchwork Medium Flap Bag is crafted in a multicolour quilted textile patchwork combining black, cream, red, blue and pink printed panels. The classic f...
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2010s European Chanel
Chanel Timeless Quilted Carry-on Travel Weekend Bag
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Chanel Timeless Quilted Carry-on Travel Weekend Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Timeless Quilted Carry-on Travel Weekend Bag - with authenticity card, leaflet, polishing mitt, spare key and dustbag. Made from glossy black patent quilted leather with matte...
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2010s Unknown Chanel
Chanel 2017-2018 XXL Airline Black Calfskin Flap Bag with Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This authentic Chanel XXL Airline Flap Bag is an oversized statement shoulder bag inspired by the house’s travel-themed Airline collection. Design...
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2010s European Chanel
Jacquard cashmere sweater with flower pattern CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard cashmere sweater with flower pattern . Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. SIZE on tag 50 , fit L
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2010s British Chanel
Chanel 2019 White Black CC Logo Wakesurf Board with Traction Pads
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This authentic 2019 Chanel white and black CC logo wakesurf board is a rare collectible lifestyle accessory from the house’s Spring/Summer 2019 Chanel by the Sea era. Crafted in a sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
CHANEL black Caviar leather 12C FRENCH RIVIERA Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel French Riviere shopping tote in black quilted Caviar leather. Designed in a structured yet effortless silhouette, this refined piece features gold-tone hardware...
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2010s French Chanel
CHANEL black Caviar leather 12C FRENCH RIVIERA HOBO Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel French Riviera hobo bag in black quilted Caviar leather. Crafted in a relaxed, softly structured silhouette, this elegant yet functional piece features silver-t...
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2010s French Chanel
CHANEL brown tortoise SHIELD Sunglasses 5067
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sunglasses in black acetate. Crafted from polished black acetate, these Chanel sunglasses combine a classic rectangular silhouette with a refined, jewel-like fi...
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Early 2000s Chanel
CHANEL 2018 Runway faux fur fantasy tweed knit zip bomber jacket coat FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2018 Runway faux fur fantasy tweed knit zip bomber jacket coat FR38 M Reference: CYTY/A00183 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2018 - Runway Material: Faux Fu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
CHANEL 2024 Runway Deauville lambskin leather teddy shearling open tote bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2024 Runway Deauville brown lambskin leather teddy shearling open tote bag Reference: TGAS/G00403 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Deauville Shopping Tote Medium ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Off-white crochet dress CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white crochet dress . Knit composition: 65% cotton, 35% nylon. SIZE 34 (Fr) S
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2010s Italian Chanel
Chanel 1996 Vintage Black Jumbo Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW Lambskin 67974
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67974 Especially for this model, our company only curates the most excellent/pristine condition pieces, never refurbished. Iconic vintage 90s Chanel with the oversized...
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1990s Chanel
Chanel Navy Paris-Hamburg Accordion Bag Aged Gold Hardware, 2018
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Rare Chanel Navy Paris-Hamburg Accordion Bag Aged Gold Hardware, 2018 The interior is lined in a tonal leather Includes dust bag Year 2018 Dimensions Height: 7.75 inches / 19.68 cm...
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2010s European Chanel
Chanel 17C Coco Cuba Khaki Medium Classic Double Flap Bag GHW 69416
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69416 Whimsy meets classic in this Chanel 17C Coco Cuba Khaki Medium Classic Double Flap Bag GHW. The five charms from Karl Lagerfeld's Coco Cuba collection are very ...
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2010s Chanel
CHANEL white & black leather 26S LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38.5 G47274
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel leather and suede sneaker in white and black combines the House’s iconic design codes with contemporary sporty style. Crafted from a luxurious mix of leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
CHANEL ochre saffron wool 14B CHUNKY KNIT Coat Jacket 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knit coat in saffron yellow, red, and ochre crafted from a sumptuously chunky knit of wool (31%), nylon (30%), mohair (28%), and alpaca (11%), the richly textur...
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2010s Italian Chanel
CHANEL black 21C CAPRI CROPPED CHUNKY TWEED Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in black chunky tweed crafted from acrylic (52%), polyester (30%), viscose (9%), and polyamide (9%), the richly textured bouclé weave carrying a subtle t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel
Chanel 2004 Sakura Pink Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 69284
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69284 The Chanel 2004 Sakura Pink Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW is arguably one of the most famous pinks released by ...
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Early 2000s Chanel
Rare Chanel 1995 "Barbie Collection" Metallic Blue Clear Tote Bag 24k GHW 69358
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69358 From the 90s runway is this very special Rare Chanel 1995 "Barbie Collection" Metallic Blue Clear Tote Bag 24k GHW, from Lagerfeld's "Barbie Colelction." The ultim...
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1990s Chanel
CHANEL 2011 Runway abstract watercolor silk cotton mix caftan maxi dress OS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2011 Runway abstract watercolor silk cotton mix caftan maxi dress OS Reference: CYTY/A00023 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Cruise 2011 - Runway Material: S...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel
Chanel 14A Black Mongolian Lamb Fur Paris-Dallas Fringe Saddle Flap Bag 68955
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68955 Rare Chanel 14A Black Mongolian Lamb Fur Paris-Dallas Fringe Saddle XL Flap Bag in a calfskin leather with aged ruthenium hardware, top handle, front straps and bu...
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2010s Chanel
Chanel Black Caviar Grand Shopper Tote GST Bag GHW 69336
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69336 For discontinued Chanel classic staples like the Grand Shopper Tote, Boutique Patina distinguishes itself by only sourcing and listing the most pristine, rare-cond...
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2010s Chanel
Chanel black patent leather swarovski stones shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel black patent leather swarovski stones shoulder bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel
Chanel Vintage Wool Tweed Beige Classic Jumbo Clutch Flap Bag 24k GHW 69355
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69355 Chanel 1994 Vintage Wool Tweed Beige Quilted Classic Jumbo Clutch Flap Bag 24k GHW is a rare find with the textured quilted beige wool tweed in the classic vintage...
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1990s Chanel
Chanel Black Luxe Chain Around Maxi Flap Bag SHW 68767
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68767 On many Chanel mavens' "holy grail" lists is this thick, soft and smooshy Chanel flap from the Chain Around line. This line was made popular for its "chewy" thick ...
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2010s Chanel
Silk chiffon printed maxi dress CHANEL Cruise 2015
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk chiffon printed maxi dress. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Lining inside the bra only. Front lenght = 127cm Back lenght = 143cm SIZE ON TAG : 50 / XL
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2010s French Chanel
CHANEL blue satin clutch crystals and silver chain
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL clutch in blue satin with CC logo, embellished with matching crystals, engraved silver-tone metal chain, magnetic button closure Code: 12892616 Year: 2009 Made in Italy Dime...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel
Karl Lagerfeld Chanel PF 2008 Métiers d'Art Paris-London Houndstooth Tweed Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Chanel coat from Karl Lagerfeld’s acclaimed Pre-Fall 2008 Métiers d’Art Paris–London collection. A showcase for the specialist craft ateliers preserved by Chanel, the show occupied w...
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Early 2000s French Chanel
Chanel Resort 2014 Blue Lace Blouse & Shorts Set, Size FR 38
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Collection Resort 2014 Singapore Blue navy floral lace blouse and shorts set Blue navy lace , lining in white cotton 52% cotton 32% rayon 16% nylon Lining: 100% cotton Size FR...
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2010s Italian Chanel
CHANEL denim jeans pants
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL denim jeans pants Very, very light blue gray with multicolor stitching Size FR 40 Made in Italy 98% cotton 2% elastom Excellent condition
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2010s Italian Chanel
Off-white sleeveless evening dress with embroideries CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white sleeveless evening dress with embroideries . Main fabric composition: 79% acetate, 21% rayon. Silk lining. Biais. Hook&eye closure on the top middle back. SIZE 36
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2010s French Chanel
Black shearling jacket with gold collar and cuff CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black shearling jacket with gold collar and cuff. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the 4 front pocket. SIZE 36/S
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2010s Italian Chanel
Chanel 2006 Vintage Sakura Pink Small Classic Double Flap Bag 24k GHW 69165
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69165 The vintage "sakura" bubble gum pink with the sturdy pebbled vintage caviar and 24k gold plated harware is a true collector's bag, and in condition that is not ref...
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Early 2000s Chanel
Rare Chanel 1994 Blue Denim Vintage Maxi Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 69380
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 69380 A Chanel vintage collector's treasure is this maxi crossbody messenger bag in blue denim canvas, white fringed edges and brushed oversized gold hardware in 24k gol...
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1990s Chanel
Rare Chanel Black 2016 Airlines Chevron Lizard Boy Classic Flap Bag 67244
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67244 For more than 22 years, Boutique Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the most pristine vintage and collectible accessories by searching closets aroun...
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2010s Chanel
Chanel fashion for sale on 1stDibs.
Find an extraordinary range of authentic Chanel fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, pink and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Hermès, Christian Dior, and Takashi Murakami appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Chanel fashion from top boutiques around the world. Chanel fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $118 and tops out at $300,000, while the average work can sell for $3,194.
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Questions About Chanel
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date your Chanel bag, first check the serial number, which can reveal when the bag was made (a quick search online can be of help). Chanel began including serial numbers at the bottom of its bags in the mid-1980s. Between six and eight digits long, depending on date of release, they indicate the bag style and year of manufacture, and their formatting has changed regularly over the years. If your bag’s serial number has eight digits, it was made between 2005 and now. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top 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.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.How did Chanel change fashion?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel became a trailblazer in the fashion world by offering women styling options that moved away from corsets and lace and more toward a practical approach to fashion. Her original styles included wide-leg pants and sailor shirts which enhanced the freedom of the body, an important aspect in her vision of fluid and androgenous clothing. Shop a collection of vintage and new Chanel clothing from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To tell if a Chanel wallet is real, first open it up and examine the pockets. On an authentic wallet, the pockets will typically be made of the same material as the rest of the wallet, but replicas often feature a different material. Next, look at the CC logo, which should have a high-shine finish and a raised effect. If the logo is matte or completely flat against the wallet, the piece is likely to be a replica. Also, check to ensure that the zipper moves smoothly and that all the stitching is even and straight. For assistance with authentication, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Find a collection of Chanel wallets 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Bergdorf Goodman carries Chanel handbags, shoes and accessories. These items can only be purchased in Bergdorf Goodman’s two physical locations in New York City. You'll find a large selection of vintage and modern Chanel pieces 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.mom, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.Who is the designer of Chanel?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 7, 2024The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.
In addition to 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.
Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.
Find vintage Chanel handbags, evening dresses, jackets and other clothing for sale on 1stDibs.- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
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.- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024Whether Chanel accessories are real gold varies. Belt buckles and hardware on bags and other accessories that have a gold-tone finish are usually not real gold. However, Chanel bags produced prior to 2008 may feature genuine 24-karat gold-plated hardware and chain straps. The French luxury fashion house does use real 18-karat gold to produce its line of fine jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Chanel bags, jewelry and accessories.
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.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.Who is Chanel owned by?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.Are Chanel earrings real gold?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.Are Chanel pearls real?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage Chanel. This includes apparel, bags, shoes, jewelry and accessories created anytime after the French luxury fashion house's founding in 1910. Items made within the last 20 years are considered contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of vintage Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
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