Chanel Brooches
Fashion legend Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s sole fine jewelry collection included some of the most exciting and original works ever made — she loved costume jewelry but simply couldn’t resist designing with diamonds. Today, whether or not a given design happens to bear the house’s iconic logo, vintage Chanel bracelets, pendant necklaces, earrings and other accessories lend a bold touch to any ensemble.
Chanel established her business as a Paris hat shop in 1910 and started selling clothing in 1913. She introduced her costume jewelry in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Fearless about giving offense, Chanel proclaimed, “I love fakes because I find such jewelry provocative, and I find it disgraceful to walk around with millions of dollars around your neck, just because you are rich.”
Then, in 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, Chanel dramatically switched gears and designed her first and only diamond jewelry collection, Bijoux de Diamants.
The lyrical and bold Chanel designs centered on five motifs: fringe, ribbons, feathers, the sun and stars. A dramatic diamond fringe headpiece was worn over the brow, while a fringe bracelet draped down the palm. A ribbon was tied in a bow at the front of a necklace and the top of a headband. These textile motifs linked the collection to the couturier’s clothes.
Even as rave reviews flowed in from the members of the press who attended the collection’s single showing, the International Diamond Corporation caved to the demands of the men in the French jewelry industry who forcefully expressed their firm belief that a fashion designer, and a female one at that, didn’t have the talent to make important jewels. At the same time, they were worried that Chanel’s diamond necklaces, brooches, bracelets and other creations would compete with their collections and cut into their profits. The pieces were broken up after the exhibition, and a planned London showing was canceled.
Afterward, Chanel never designed another diamond jewelry collection. Instead, she focused on costume and the demi-fine pieces she made in collaboration with Fulco di Verdura, when he worked at Chanel during the 1930s.
In 1993, the House of Chanel revived its fine jewelry business. Over the years, it has made near-exact renditions of the 1932 designs and imagined new silhouettes incorporating the original five motifs, as well as other themes beloved by Chanel, such as the lion, representing her Leo zodiac sign, and camellia flowers.
Find a range of vintage Chanel earrings, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Chanel
CHANEL Gold Plated Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Chanel late 1980s Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch.
Material: Gold tone Metal/ Gold Plated, Faux Pearl.
Dimensions: H 5 x W 5 cm (approx.)
Made in France.
Packaging: Genuine Box.
Condit...
Category
1980s French Baroque Vintage Chanel Brooches
1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Leather Camellia Brooch Mustard
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL massive camellia brooch is crafted of patent leather in mustard yellow. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Diameter measures approximately 9.5 cm. Comes with box.
Co...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Silver Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Silver Crystal Brooch
*Marked Chanel (during 80s) and 174
*Comes with the original box
*One of the best se...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Large Gold Tone Rue Cambon Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel large "Rue Cambon" brooch featuring an embossed Chanel Boutique detail, a safety bar-pin fastening, a back pitted plaque.
Made in France, pitted Chanel plaque
Circa 1980s.
D...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
CHANEL Brooch "C H A N E L"
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Condition : very good
Made in France
Materials : metal, rhinestones
Color : golden
Measurements: the height of each brooch is 4 cm
Golden finish metal
Details : the 6 brooches are p...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
24k Gold
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste, 1990
s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste. Collection 2cc3.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
6.5 W x 6.5 H cm
Condition:
Very good condition
Seller Ref ...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Leather Chain Perfume Lion Camellia Clover Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1994 Vintage Chanel gold toned chain brooch featuring eight iconic motifs including clover, camellia, lion, No.5, perfume bottle etc interlaced with black leather. Stamped 94A made ...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Supermarket collection tweed Camellia brooch 2014
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Chanel Supermarket collection brooch. A huge Camellia is worked in tweed with neon pink, orange, and yellow pops. Finished with a cluster of grey ...
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Fall 1997 Gold Toned Stylized Flower and CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned brooch featuring a stylized flower with a ribbed CC monogram at center.
Fall 1997 Collection.
Embossed CHANEL 97A Made in France.
Indicative measurements...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1985 Gripoix Cabochon Ruby Emerald Amethyst White Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1985 Unisex Iconic Gripoix Cabochon Ruby Emerald Amethyst Red Green Purple White Pearl Textured Poured Glass Abnormal Chunky Statement Long Bar Brooch, Gold Tone
Very...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Silk Camellia Brooch Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL massive camellia brooch is crafted of 100% silk fabric in black. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Diametc measures approximately 11 cm. Comes with Chanel white box ...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Vintage Chanel Black Enamel Employee Pin 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Chanel Enamel Employee Pin. Crafted in black enamel punctuated with the iconic brand name CHANEL.
Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear.
Materials:...
Category
1990s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Rare Gunmetal CC Marquise Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Gunmetal CC Marquise Crystal Brooch
*Marked 17
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-It's approximately 1.75" x 1.5".
-It is very shiny and unique with gray min...
Category
2010s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Brooch Multicolor
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage brooch in gold with multicolored stones. As well as four crystals surrounding one stone in the middle. At the back of the brooch i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Chanel BNIB Silver CC Logo Round Pin
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new silver tone round cc logo pin. Collection cruise 2022. Comes with original dust cover , box and ribbon.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Silver
Chanel CC Golden Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning gold Chanel CC brooch
Condition : excellent
Made in France
Material : gold plated metal
Color : golden
Dimensions : 5 x 3 cm
Hardware : gold plated metal
Stamp : yes
Year :...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel S/S 1995 Barbie collection by Karl Lagerfeld rare camélia hair accessory
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Spring Summer 1995 Barbie collection by Karl Lagerfeld Camélia hair accessory, you can make it as a brooch too if you add a safety pin
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch
*Marked 97
*Made in France
*Comes with original box
-It is approximately 1.75" x 2.25".
-It is one of the nostalgic Cha...
Category
1990s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Crystal Star Interlocking CC Ruthenium Brooch 2022
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Crystal Star Interlocking CC Ruthenium Brooch 2022 is a stunning example of luxury craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Crafted in ruthenium, this brooch features the icon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Collection 23 Gripoix Brooch Victoire de Castellane c1980s Yellow Tone
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel Gripoix brooch (circa 1980s) set with red stones.
Red Gripoix red glass is set into the ornate large 2-inch brooch. From ...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Chanel Vintage 1996 Abnormal Round Relief Logo CC Coco Interlock Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1996 Unisex Abnormal Curled Round Relief Engraved Logo CC Coco Interlocked 96P Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. A very beautiful broo...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch
*Marked 05
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-Approximately 1.6″ x 1″
-Very pretty and classic
-In a very good condition
2075-43572
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Pink
Red Leather Gold-Tone Heart Brooch 2018
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Pink & Red Leather Leather-Braided Chain Style Heart Brooch from 2018 is a stunning example of the brand’s signature elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a two-tone heart design, this brooch beautifully combines vibrant pink and red leather, intricately braided to create a textured and luxurious appearance. The centerpiece showcases the iconic interlocking CC logo in gold-tone, adding a touch of classic Chanel sophistication. The leather’s rich hues and the gold-tone accents make this piece versatile enough to elevate both casual and formal ensembles. It can be effortlessly styled with other high-end designer items such as a tailored Chanel blazer, a Gucci silk blouse, or a Saint Laurent leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Brooches
Chanel Pearly Glass Paste Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Pearly glass paste camellia brooch.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 5 cm
Seller Reference: BRB176
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Ensemble de 4 Broches Pin 2023 Silver Black Enamel Brooches Pins Set of 4
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel set of four brooches or pins, Autumn/Winter 2023 collection, in silver-tone metal and black enamel, featuring four animal motifs: a dog, a bird, a lion, and a reindeer (head)....
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Chanel cc brooch 2024
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cc brooch ornamented with multicolored rhinestones. A 2024 Collection.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Height: 4 cm
SKU:BR99
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
$1,167
2010s CHANEL CC Leather Chain Brooch Silver Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This CHANEL CC brooch is crafted of matte silver toned metal chain interlaced with black leather. Stamped CHANEL 16 B made in France. Measures approximately ...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Silver
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANL gold toned brooch is crafted of gold plated metal featuring an intertwined CC in a quilted pattern. Stamped 2 9 CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 5.6 x...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Brooch Large
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL gold toned brooch is crafted of gold plated metal featuring a CC logo. An exquisite vintage Chanel piece from the era of true workmanship. Stamped CHANEL 94A made...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Medium Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Medium Brooch
*Marked 05
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 1.6″ x 1″.
-It is very pretty and classic.
-In a pristine ...
Category
2010s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Paris Shanghai 2010 brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Large Chanel Métiers d’art Paris Shanghai Pre Fall 2010 brooch, runway piece
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
1998 Chanel Cream Camellia Flower Fabric Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1998 Chanel Cream Camellia Flower Fabric Brooch is a timeless piece that embodies the essence of Chanel’s aesthetic, blending sophistication with romanticism. Crafted from luxuri...
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1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Spelling C O C O Pearl and Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned spelling C O C O brooch embellished with faux pearls and clear crystals.
Embossed CHANEL 01A Made in France.
Indicative measurements : length approx. 5.6 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1988 Long Trio Camélia Flower White Pearl Pearls 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. Very light scratches on faux pearls, bare...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel gold toned brooch is crafted of gold plated metal featuring a CC logo surrounded by a gold toned coiled ring. Stamped 94P m...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel pink faux-pearl crystal embellished CC brooch featuring gold plated, metal, crystal embellishment and faux-pearl embellished, signature interlocking CC logo, a bar-pin fasteni...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brand New Gold Bended CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold Bended CC Brooch
*Marked 23
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box, pouch, booklet, camellia and ribbon
*Brand New
- It is approximately 0.75' x1".
- V...
Category
2010s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Rare Haute Couture Gold Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Rare hammered gold metal brooch decorated with glass paste cabochons featuring a face.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 8 cm x 7 cm
Con...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage haute couture Chanel brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Haute Couture baroque brooch in plexiglass (micro stripes) and gilded metal. It features a sunny face reminiscent of Louis XIV, "Le Roi Soleil", positioned on a lucite disk for a mod...
Category
20th Century French Baroque Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Colored Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- Brooch in gilded metal and colored glass paste.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Ø 4.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref number: BRB68
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL gold toned brooch is crafted of gold plated metal featuring a CC logo. A simple and timeless vintage chanel to compliment your everyday look. Stamped CHANEL 93P m...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Cocobana Pearl Dangle Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Cocobana Pearl Dangle Brooch
*Marked 21
*Made in Italy
*Comes with original box, pouch, booklet, tag, ribbon and camellia
*B...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel brooch Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Dark-golden metal brooch with a pearl and a glass paste drop. A Collection from the Coco era.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 9 cm - Height: 6 cm
SKU:BRB5
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
$2,382
Chanel Gold CC Golden Leaves Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Golden Leaves Brooch
* Marked 11
* Made in France
* Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 1.25″ x 1.5″.
-Very shiny and prett...
Category
2010s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
1980s Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Gold Plated Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Circa 1970s-1980s Chanel 31 Rue Cambon 18k Gold Plated Brooch is a stunning accessory that embodies the timeless elegance and luxurious charm of the Chanel brand. Crafted to repl...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Glass Paste Brooch with Colourful Glass Paste, 1950s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal brooch with colourful glass paste. Not signed jewellery from the 1950s. To be mentioned, some defects in the glass paste.
Additional informat...
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20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Braided Rope Design CC Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned rope design brooch featuring CC logo at the center.
Collection N°28 (year : 1993).
Embossed CHANEL 2 8 Made in France.
Indicative measurements : diameter...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel I Love Coco Multicolor Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel I Love Coco Brooch features textured lettering that says I Love Coco, with heart and limes. From Cruise 2017 collection. Comes with velvet pouch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs.
Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes.
Often purchased a...
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1960s Vintage Chanel Brooches
CHANEL 12P Artificial pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Brand Name CHANEL
Item Name 12P Artificial pearl Brooch
Color Orange × Gold
Material plating
Size W6 × H6cm（W2.3' × H2.3'）
Very good condition.
No original packaging
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Spring 2020 Collection Gold CC Logo Gripoix
Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel iconic interlocking CC logo pin from the spring 2020 collection. The design features cutouts of Chanel’s name and two cutouts of the home city Paris on the left C. Additionall...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Pearl
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Polylobe CC Logo Brooch, Fall 1995
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned polylobe brooch embossed CHANEL all-over and featuring a CC logo at the center.
From the Fall/Winter 1995 Collection.
Embossed CHANEL 95A MADE IN FRANCE.
...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Runway Camellia Flower Brooch 9" Made In France Rare Monumental
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous and very rare monumental 9 inch vintage Chanel Caméllia Flower runway brooch in black and white silk and resin. We have never seen this large runway piece before....
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Chanel Beaten Golden Metal Brooch, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Beaten golden metal brooch. 1995 Fall-Winter Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Diameter: 5 cm
Period: 20th Cen...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Antique brooch - Coco era - golden metal, rhinestones, and turquoise-like glass paste pearls. Not signed jewelry.
Additional information:
Condition: Very g...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Sailor Wheel Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Sailor Wheel Pearl Brooch
*Marked 94
*Made in France
*Comes with original box
-It is approximately 2.5" x 2.5".
-Very unique and classic
-In a good cond...
Category
1990s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Chanel Yellow Gripoix Logo Pin
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Pin with Yellow gripoix in form of the CC logo. In excellent condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Openwork golden metal rounded brooch. 2cc5 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Diameter: 5.5 cm
Seller Referenc...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Pearly Cabochon, Fall 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and pearly cabochon. Collection Autumn-Winter 1994.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 10 L cm
Condition: Very good condition
Selle...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Golden Chanel Letters Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Chanel brooch with gold C H A N E L letters, CC and pearl pendant
Condition : excellent
Made in France
Materials : gold plated metal, pearls
Color : golden, pearly
Dimensio...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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- What does Chanel 5 smell like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
- What is Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Chanel tote?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can authenticate a Chanel brooch by checking the back for a little oval stamp or embossed mark. It should be noted that some of the oldest jewelry pieces were not marked, but these pieces are extremely rare and do not often come up for sale. Most of the Chanel jewelry and brooches you will find are from the 1980s or later and will include an oval tag, plate, or stamp. Shop expertly vetted Chanel jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What does Chanel sell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Chanel sells a variety of items. The French luxury fashion house offers ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics and skin care products. In addition, Chanel is well known for its small leather goods and bags, such as its iconic 2.55 Flap Bag. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories.
- What is a Chanel Reissue?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Chanel Reissue 2.55 is the updated version of the classic Chanel 2.55 handbag. Inspired by Coco Chanel’s original design from 1955, the Reissue 2.55 was released in 2005 as a homage to the original. The reissued version is considered more modern in design with slight modifications in the lock, leather, handle and flaps. Shop a wide range of the Chanel classic 2.55 and the Reissue 2.55 on 1stDibs.
- 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. - What is Chanel iridescent?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel iridescent is a type of material used by the French luxury fashion house Chanel to produce handbags and other accessories. It is a type of calfskin with a shimmery finish. You'll find a large collection of Chanel bags 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.
- Where is Chanel manufactured?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is manufactured in a number of locations. The French luxury fashion house has factories in France, Italy and Spain. Their sunglasses come from a factory in Italy. You can find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Who is Coco Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is the founder of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- What is a Chanel Deauville?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The term Chanel Deauville refers to one of a number of bags produced by the French luxury fashion house Chanel. The most well known is the tote bag emblazoned with the Chanel logo. In addition, the brand produced backpacks, bowling bags and makeup bags with a similar logo design. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel Deauville bags.
- What is Chanel known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Chanel is known for its fashion accessories and trailblazing clothing designs, which first appeared in the early 1900s and promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories in the world. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the legendary French house’s crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular among celebrities and fashion obsessives. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel clothing, jewelry and accessories.
- Are Chanel bags heavy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel'S leather bags are the most durable compared to others. Standing the test of time and heavy-duty nature even when soft to the touch. From Chanel's quilted flaps to small leather goods, on 1stDibs, find a variety of authentic pieces from Chanel.
- Can I scan a Chanel microchip?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023No, you can't scan a Chanel microchip on your own. The security feature uses proprietary coding technology that QR readers on mobile phones can't read. Only associates at Chanel boutiques have the equipment necessary to read the microchips. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel pieces from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all Chanel jackets have a chain, however, there are a few styles that do. These styles feature a chain as an ornamental detail or to help weigh down the jacket for a specific drape. Shop a collection of authentic Chanel jackets from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Do Chanel bags have names?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, Chanel bags have names. The brand's iconic flap bag is known as the Chanel 2.55, and the redesign of this bag created by Karl Lagerfeld is the Chanel Classic or Chanel 11.12. Names of other Chanel bags include the Boy, the Gabrielle, the Wallet on Chain and the Grand Shopping Tote or GST. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate Chanel hardware, consider the weight. Real Chanel hardware is heavy solid metal. In fact, chain straps and fasteners were 24-karat gold until 2008. Flimsy lightweight metal or plastic is unlikely to be real. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Chanel bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can order directly from the Chanel website. However, not all styles are available online, as some are exclusive to Chanel boutiques or certain authorized third-party brick-and-mortar retailers. You can also find Chanel apparel, bags, jewelry and accessories on a number of reputable online platforms. Shop a large collection of Chanel pieces 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. - Does Chanel make heels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, Chanel makes heels. In fact, the French luxury fashion house was the first to design two-tone heels. These groundbreaking pumps debuted in the 1960s and featured a black pointed contrast toe and stiletto heels that were just under 2 inches tall. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Chanel heels.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, Chanel does have a crossbody bag. In fact, part of the appeal of Chanel bags is that many of them are suitable for both on-shoulder and across-the-body wear. The Wallet on Chain in any size is a great example. The Mini and Small sizes of many iconic Chanel bags are also commonly worn crossbody. Examples include the Chanel Boy Bag, the Chanel Classic Flap and the Chanel 19. Shop a wide range of Chanel crossbody bags on 1stDibs.
- Does Chanel make bedding?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.
The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.
A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.
A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.
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