1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Blue Denim Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This dramatic vintage CHANEL brooch is crafted of denim fabric in dark blue.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Blue Denim Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This dramatic vintage CHANEL brooch is crafted of denim fabric in dark blue.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Quadruple Velvet Corsage Camellia Brooch Pin Burgundy
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This dramatic vintage CHANEL brooch features four burgundy velvet camellias, stamped CHANEL Made in France.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Metallic Floral Bouquet Velvet Chiffon Corsage Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A timeless classic with bold presence, this rare vintage CHANEL brooch is crafted in a floral bouquet arrangement featuring shimmering gold metallic fabric blossoms with black bead s...
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Iconic Gold Plated CC Logo Brooch with Tassel *RARE* 1993
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Kingston, NY
Crafted in France and dating to 1993, this striking Chanel brooch is a quintessential example of the Maison’s bold, iconic jewelry design from the Karl Lagerfeld era.
Chanel Black & Orange Plaid Tweed & Velvet Long-Sleeve Dress circa 1989
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
To style this iconic dress, consider pairing it with designer accessories such as a vintage Chanel brooch or a pair of classic Christian Louboutin heels.
Chanel large black fabric camelia brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large black fabric camellia brooch, 3" diam.
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 35cm Candy Rose Epson Leather Silver Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Two very beautiful pink CHANEL brooches and pink Chicklet sautoire are avaiable for purchase separately.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Knitted Wool Camellia Brooch Burgundy
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted of burgundy knitted wool.
Vintage Chanel Camellia Brooch with Leaves 80s-90s
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Vintage Cloth Camellia Brooch with green leaf detail. White/cream in color. Some yellowing present. Stamp present.
Vintage CHANEL Off-White Silk Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted from off-white silk in a fine faille weave.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Velvet Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin Gray
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted from gray velvet with a beautiful light-catching sheen that subtly shifts with the light.
Vintage CHANEL Off-White Silk Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A romantic, quintessential accessory from Chanel, this iconic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from fine off-white silk, hand-shaped into full, layered Camellia petals ...
1990s Vintage CHANEL Velvet Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin Burgundy
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted from rich, deep burgundy velvet featuring a light-catching sheen that shifts beautifully in the light.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Silk Velvet Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of silk velvet in black.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Silk Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin Blush Pink
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of delicate silk fabric in a romantic blush pink hue.
1990s Massive Vintage CHANEL Linen Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A timeless classic with bold presence, this massive vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted of black linen.
Vintage CHANEL Beige Raw-Edge Linen Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sophisticated, highly tactile creation from Chanel, this classic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from a textured beige linen weave, hand-sculpted into full, layered ...
Vintage CHANEL Off-White Silk Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin Small
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A romantic, quintessential accessory from Chanel, this delicate flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from fine off-white silk, hand-shaped into soft, layered Camellia petal...
Vintage CHANEL Khaki Beige Cotton Twill Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sophisticated, textured creation from Chanel, this classic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from a sturdy khaki beige woven cotton twill fabric, hand-sculpted into fu...
Vintage CHANEL Massive Patent Leather Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin Cream
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
An iconic, multi-dimensional statement piece from Chanel, this classic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from glossy cream patent leather, exquisitely sculpted into full...
Chanel 1994 Runway rare white Satin Ribbon Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Specification Height: 39cm Width: 23cm Closure: Pin Condition Condition Rating: Very Good Exterior Condition: The exterior is in very good condition with minimal signs of use. Hardw...
Chanel 01A Reindeer CC Brooch Deer Motif 20ck76s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 01 A Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 3" Width: .1" Height: 3.1" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Signs of Wear: Front: Very Minor Scratc...
Chanel 01A Pearl x Gold CC Brooch 929cc92
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 01 A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 2.5" Width: .2" Height: .2" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Box Signs of Wear: Exterior: ...
Chanel 20C CC Logo Brooch Pin Gold Golden 1CK419C
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel 20C CC Logo Brooch Pin Gold Golden 1CK419C Date Code/Serial Number: A20 C Made In: France Measurements: Length: 2" Width: .05" Height: 1.25" OVERALL LIKE NEW CONDITION ...
1990s Vintage CHANEL Olive Green Silk Canvas Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted from structured silk canvas fabric in an elegant olive green shade with olive green stamen details at its center.
Vintage CHANEL Mustard Perforated CC Patent Leather Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted from glossy patent leather in a vibrant mustard yellow hue.
Vintage CHANEL Black & Off-White Houndstooth Tweed Corsage Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A textural masterpiece from Chanel, this statement flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from stiffened black and off-white tweed woven in a classic houndstooth pattern.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Sports Motif Printed Cotton Twill Camellia Corsage Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rare vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted from off-white structured cotton twill featuring a playful, hand-drawn style sports motif print.
1990s Vintage CHANEL Floral Lettering Printed Pink Silk Camellia Corsage Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rare vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted from delicate pink silk fabric featuring an artistic graphic print.
Chanel Pearl Hamburg pearl-embellished tweed jacket with brooch buttons
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel 22K$ Legendary from Runway of Paris / Hamburg 2018 Pre-fall collection, Metiers d'Art.
Vintage CHANEL White Indigo Blue Striped Cotton Twill Camellia Corsage Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A fresh, playful twist on Chanel’s signature flower, this vintage Camellia brooch is masterfully crafted in France from crisp cotton twill featuring nautical-inspired white and indig...
1990s Vintage CHANEL Velvet Camellia Full Blossom Corsage Brooch Pin Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A timeless classic with bold presence, this rare vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted from rich, deep black velvet in an exquisite full-blossom state.
Vintage CHANEL Massive Patent Leather Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin Olive Brown
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
An iconic, multi-dimensional statement piece from Chanel, this classic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from glossy olive brown patent leather, exquisitely sculpted int...
Chanel Gripoix Fall 1993 Gilded metal glass brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel, Chanel
Located in CANNES, FR
Chanel X Karl Lagerfeld - Maison Gripoix Autumn/Winter 1993-1994 Ready-to-Wear Collection Circular brooch in gilded metal and multicolored poured glass.
Chanel 95p Spiral Heart CC Brooch Pin Corsage 29ck824s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 95 P Made In: France Measurements: Length: 2" Width: .1" Height: 2.6" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Hardware: Minor Marks SK...
Chanel 02P Silver x Fuchsia Safety Pin Brooch 71ck84s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 02 P Made In: France Measurements: Length: 2" Width: .1" Height: 2" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Signs of Wear: Hardware: Very Minor Scrat...
1990s Rare Vintage CHANEL Black Velvet Ribbon Camellia Seed Bead Corsage Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rare vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch features a striking starburst silhouette crafted from rich black velvet ribbon petals.
Vintage CHANEL Black Silk Camellia Corsage Brooch with Gold-Toned Leaves Stamen
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking, opulent textile piece from Chanel, this classic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France featuring layered black silk fabric petals accented with gold-toned leaves ...
Chanel Green Off-The-Shoulder Crystal Brooch Detailed Knit Dress 2008
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Green Off-The-Shoulder Crystal Brooch Detailed Knit Dress from 2008 is a striking piece that exemplifies the brand’s signature blend of elegance and innovative design.
Vintage CHANEL Off-White Linen & Black Velvet Leaf Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite, high-contrast textile creation from Chanel, this classic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France featuring layered off-white linen petals set against plush black...
Vintage CHANEL Black Silk Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin with Gold-Toned Leaves
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
An opulent, high-contrast creation from Chanel, this classic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from lustrous black silk, hand-sculpted into layered Camellia petals and a...
Vintage CHANEL Black Silk Rose Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin with Silk Leaves
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
A romantic, sculptural textile creation from Chanel, this classic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from fine black silk, hand-shaped into full, layered rose-camellia pe...
Vintage CHANEL Dusty Pink Silk Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin with Green Leaves
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite, multi-dimensional statement accessory from Chanel, this oversized flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from fine dusty pink silk, hand-sculpted into layered, ...
Vintage CHANEL Black Leather Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin Multi-Chain Fringe Drop
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite, multi-dimensional statement piece from Chanel, this iconic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from supple black lambskin leather shaped into full, layered C...
Chanel Off-The-Shoulder Dress With Crystal & 'CC' Logo Embellished Brooches
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Off-The-Shoulder Dress With Crystal & 'CC' Logo Embellished Brooches Black dress designed with off-the-shoulder strap embellished with multiple silver brooches fu...
Vintage CHANEL Off-White Linen Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin with Stamen Details
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This iconic flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from fine off-white linen, hand-sculpted into layered, open Camellia petals with a delicate stamen core at the center. Flo...
Chanel 94p 24k Gold Plated CC Cross Brooch Pin 39cc722s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 04 P Made In: France Measurements: Length: 1.2" Width: .1" Height: 1.75" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Signs of Wear: Hardware: ...
Black cashmere knit dress with short sleeves and clover brooches Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cashmere knit dress with short sleeves and clover brooches. Branded button and buttonhole on the pockets. Gold metal Clover brooch covered with black tulle on the left sleeve. ...
Vintage CHANEL Off-White Silk Camellia Corsage Brooch Pin with Black Ribbon Bow
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
An extraordinary, high-contrast statement piece from Chanel, this massive flower brooch is masterfully crafted in France from fine off-white silk, hand-shaped into full, layered Came...
CHANEL 100% cashmere blue red chevron green CC logo crystal brooch dress FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere blue red chevron green CC logo crystal brooch dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00230 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Material: Cashmere, Elastane Color: Blu...
Chanel 93P 24k Gold Plate CC Logo Circle Brooch Pin 31ck824s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 03 P Made In: France Measurements: Length: 1.2" Width: .1" Height: 1.2" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Hardware: Mino...
2005 Chanel Blazer in Multicolored Checked Tweed with Floral Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2005 Chanel Blazer in Multicolored Checked Tweed with Floral Brooch Spring/Summer 2005 Collection.
Chanel Women's Black Wool Long Coat with Camellia Brooch, Excellent Condition
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Coat , Chanel Boutique long jacket in black color Round neck, 4 pockets Button closure Bordeaux Camellia Brooch Wool composition with silk interior, ideal for all seasons Fine fabri...
Chanel 96A A07672 Y02003 Gold Plated CC Turtle Pin Tortoise Brooch 22ck76s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 96 A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 1.4" Width: .5" Height: 3.2" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Signs of Wear: Front: Excelle...
CHANEL Y2K Fringed Striped Tweed Jacket CC Logo Buttons & Clover Brooch 40
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful CHANEL fantasy tweed jacket A true CHANEL signature item that will last you for many years Beautiful pastel striped tweed fabric Matching clover tweed brooch included Frin...
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 04A 2004 Rare Wool Cashmere Runway Sweater Coat with Brooch FR 42
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel most wanted full length sweater coat from Chanel Fall 2004 runway collection.
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 04A 2004 Rare Runway Jacket 100% wool with Brooch CC FR 40
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel most wanted jacket from fall 2004 runway collection.
$5,199Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel NWT 13C Cruise 2013 Runway Jacket with Brooch 42 with Fabric Swatch
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel most wanted jacket from Chanel cruise 2013 runway collection.
$1,290Sale Price|56% Off
CHANEL Fantasy Tweed Fringed Trim Jacket Blazer Linen Silk Blend 38
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Finest woven linen tweed exclusively produced by Maison Lesage for Chanel Cropped sleeves Fringe trim Two pockets Closes with buttons engraved discreetly with "Chanel Paris" Fully li...
Silk ivory cocktail dress with flower tulle brooch Attributed to Chanel (no tag)
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk ivory cocktail dress with flower tulle brooch. Silk satin edge, waist and bow. Buttons, buttonhole and snaps at the end of the shoulder straps on the back. NO BRAND TAG. SIZE XS
Chanel Camellia Flower Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel white camellia flower Brooch in white canvas.
Vintage Chanel Mini Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Chanel Small Gold Broach Made in France Gold Metal Plated
Unavailable
Classic Chanel Large Velvet Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous large Chanel velvet flower brooch...pristine condition.
Chanel Dark Green Velvet Camellia Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Dark Green Velvet Camellia Brooch. It has a pin on the back to secure it to your hat, scarf, clothes, or even bag!
CHANEL Handcrafted Gold Hair Baret Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
This piece authentic hair brooch is handcrafted brooch is done with solid metal with the most beautiful thick shimmer pale gold finish. Since there4's no year on this hair pin, but a...
CHANEL 13K$ Jewel Embellished Dress with Camellia Brooch 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Haute Couture “Gatsby Nocturne” Bejewelled Dress with Jewel Brooch — An Extremely Rare Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique valuation: over $13,000 – The si...
RARE Chanel ✿*゚HANDMADE Chunky Pale Gold Metal Hair Brooch Barrette
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
This Chanel rarely seen hair barrette is so beautifully done by hand carving to solid chunky metal with " teeth " on the back, and finished with thick shimmering pale gold finish. ...
Vintage Chanel Gold-Tone Logo Mania 4 Leaf Clover Motif Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Chanel Gold-Tone Brooch. It has a 4 leaf clover design with a large CC logo in the center.
Chanel Sequin Gabrielle Print Peach Silk Chiffon Brooch Dress 40 uk 12
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Sequin Gabrielle Print Peach Silk Chiffon Brooch Dress 40 uk 12 This spectacular Chanel dress is so feminine and becoming. the lower skirt flutters so prettily as you move...
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage Hair Barrett
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and exceedingly rare Chanel bow brooch will make the perfect statement with any ensemble!
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 Silk Black Satin Bow Camellia Camelia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely vintage Chanel brooch. White silk Camellia flower with black satin bow 'Chanel CC Made in France' oval tab on the back.
Chanel Interlocking CC Chain-Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair this belt with a pair Yves Saint Laurent or Balenciaga Jeans and a simple black tank. Matching Chanel brooch available on separate listing. Length: 37in Width: 0.75in Pendan...
Chanel Tortoise Shell Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel tortoise shell brooch with gold CC's
Chanel, white camellia brooch
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, white camellia brooch. The item has small signs of wear.
Black Chanel Ribbon Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black ribbon brooch by Chanel. Accented with a goldtone coin detail.
CHANEL CRYSTALS STAR BROOCH PIN
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful CHANEL Star Brooch Pin is a must-have! From the CHANEL 1983 collection.
Chanel Lilac Camilia Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel lilac leather camilia flower brooch
Chanel Charcoal & Multicolor Camellia Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Charcoal, blue, and beige textile camellia CC logo brooch by Chanel. Back pin closure. 3" length. Condition: Pre-owned.
Chanel large green fabric camelia brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large green fabric camellia brooch. Comes with velvet pouch.
Chanel 1993 P Turquoise & Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel 1993P brooch with turquoise glass and pearl sets.
Chanel 98A Clothes Pin Brooch Clip 1014c17
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 98 A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 1.8" Width: .5" Height: .3" OVERALL EXCELLENT minus CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A-) 98A Hallmark Engraving Signs of...
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 Gray Knitted Brooch Cardigan with - Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Don't miss the chance to own this fabulous Chanel treasure!
Chanel Vintage Beige Felt Flower Camelia Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Vintage White Fabric Camelia Flower Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Vintage Black Silk Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch.
Chanel Vintage Pink Fuchsia Reindeer CC Logos Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Pink Fuchsia Reindeer-shaped Brooch Pin from the 2001 collection.
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.