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Vintage CHANEL Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful and collector vintage Chanel belt in golden horse mesh In excellent condition. Made in
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Late 20th Century French Belts

Vintage CHANEL Chain Belt
Vintage CHANEL Chain Belt
W 0.63 in L 37.41 in
Vintage Chanel Gold Chain & Leather Belt
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Authentic Vintage Chanel Gold & Leather Chain Belt Gold plated chain Black lambskin Hook closure 43
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1990s Belts

Vintage CHANEL Belt chain and leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Superb chain and leather Chanel belt from 1984 Condition: excellent Made in France Materials
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1980s French Belts

CHANEL Vintage Gilt Metal Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL chain belt in gilded metal and flower in amethyst-coloured molten glass. Vintage belt. In
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21st Century and Contemporary European Belts

Vintage Chanel heavy silver chain link belt
By Chanel
Located in L'ESCALA, ES
Vintage Chanel belt in silver links dating from the 1990s, hook closure stamped Chanel, ending with
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1990s European Belts

Vintage Chanel heavy silver chain link belt
Vintage Chanel heavy silver chain link belt
H 33.47 in W 0.6 in Dm 33.47 in L 33.47 in
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Chain Charm Belt
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather Chain Charm Belt is in very good vintage condition. Black
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20th Century Belts

Chanel Vintage 1988 Pearl Tassel Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare tassel belt featuring alternating gold toned chain sections and large faux
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20th Century French Belts

Vintage CHANEL Heavy Silver Chain Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in Boston, MA
actual item. Belt only - FLORA KUNG blouse and leather skirt are sold separately. Only mark is CHANEL.
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1980s French Belts

Vintage chain belt, draped with Chanel perfume bottle
By Chanel
Located in L'ESCALA, ES
Magnificent vintage chanel belt, double golden chain of 2.2 cm, pretty draped with chains (at the
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1980s European Belts

Vintage chain belt, draped with Chanel perfume bottle
Vintage chain belt, draped with Chanel perfume bottle
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 28.35 in L 28.35 in
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Leather Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chain interlaced with black leather
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1990s Unknown Belts

1990s Vintage Chanel gold toned chain leather belt
By Chanel
Located in L'ESCALA, ES
Chanel belt in golden chain interlaced with black leather from the 90s. Stamped 93 A Made in France
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1990s French Belts

1993 Vintage CHANEL Massive Gold Toned CC Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chains featuring a massive CC charm
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1990s French Belts

1993 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Clover CC Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chains featuring two double draping
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1980s Unknown Belts

1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Tweed Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of gold toned textured chains featuring two CC medallions
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1980s French Belts

1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quadruple Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage Chanel gold toned chain belt featuring front quadruple chain draping in textured and
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1990s French Belts

Chanel Vintage Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather Buckle
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather Buckle is in excellent vintage condition
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20th Century French Belts

90's Vintage Chanel Black Leather Chain Belt Spring
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black leather belt with hanging charms. Collection spring 93, 70/28, original box or dust
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1990s French Belts

Vintage Chanel Gold Chain & Leather Logo Belt 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Chanel Logo Belt. Crafted in gold plated metal with leather. Created in the
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1980s Belts

2005 Chanel Logo Catwalk Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld logo embellished chain belt featuring iconic logo CC with multicolored
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Early 2000s French Belts

Chanel Runway Gold Chain and Gripoix Beaded Vintage Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Runway Gold Chain and Gripoix Beaded Belt is in mint vintage condition
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20th Century Belts

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain with Charm Vintage Belt
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt is in excellent vintage condition. A true
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20th Century Belts

CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare A very very rare and highly sought after
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1990s French Belts

Chanel Vintage Collector Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The belt is signed CHANEL. It represents a long frieze composed of a double chain in golden metal
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1970s French Belts

CHANEL Vintage Drop Chain Leather Belt with Logo Detail
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Chanel black leather belt featuring a gold plated chain with CC logo. Rue Cambon Paris
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1990s French Belts

Chanel Vintage CC Baguette Crystals Pendant Ruthenium Chain Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
throughout. Some crystals were repaired by Kenly jewellers in Toronto. Made in France Measurements~ Belt
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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Gripoix Multi Chain Belt Necklace, 1991
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold toned multi chain belt/necklace featuring MAISON GRIPOIX
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20th Century French Belts

Chanel Vintage Double Layer CHANEL Runway Belt
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Vintage Double Chain CHANEL Runway Belt is pristine. Highly collectible must
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Late 20th Century Belts

Chanel Gold Tone and Plum Leather Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Gold chain belt plum leather Size:75 Gold-tone chain belt from Chanel Pre-Owned featuring a
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1980s French Belts

1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Red Leather Chain Belt Necklace Double Hooked
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel leather chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chain interlaced with red
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1980s French Belts

1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Chain Leather Charm Belt Heart Clover Perfume
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel gold toned chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chain in quilted pattern
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1990s French Belts

1991 SS Runway Vintage CHANEL Massive Gold Toned Chain Belt 5cm Diameter
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage statement CHANEL massive chain belt is crafted of giant gold toned chain featuring a
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1990s French Belts

1993 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Clover CC Chain Belt 42 Inches Long
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chains featuring a massive CC clover
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1990s French Belts

Chanel Red Leather and Chain Medallion Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Red Leather and Chain Medallion Belt Necklace is in excellent vintage
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Late 20th Century Belts

CHANEL 1990's Vintage gold chain leather interwoven link tassel charm belt
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 1990's Vintage gold chain leather interwoven link tassel charm belt Brand: Chanel Designer
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1990s Belts

Chanel Vintage CC Black Leather and Chain-link Belt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. AT-2028 Brand Chanel Model VCARP34900 Date Chanel CC
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1980s French Belts

CHANEL Silver Metal 'CHANEL' CC Logo Charm Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2004 Collection Metal Silver Tone Width 0.25" Total Chain Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Belts

Chanel Spring 1994 Gold Tone CC Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the iconic Chanel Spring 1994 Gold Tone CC Medallion Chain Belt, a vintage treasure
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1990s European Belts

rare CHANEL Vintage gold CC clover heart brown amber tortoise lucite chain belt
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL Vintage gold CC clover heart brown amber tortoise lucite chain belt Reference: TGAS
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1990s French Belts

Chanel 1990s 31 Rue Cambon Black Leather Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Chanel 1990s 31 Rue Cambon Black Leather Chain Belt – a signature
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1990s Italian Belts

Chanel Silver Metal Belt Chain Black Leather Woven 1995
By Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A exceptional silver collectors 1995 Chanel belt made of black leather with a woven silver chain is
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1990s French Belts

Chanel Silver Metal Belt Chain Black Leather Woven 1995
Chanel Silver Metal Belt Chain Black Leather Woven 1995
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Size: all sizes to size 38 EU
CHANEL Vintage Belt in Gilt Chain Interlaced with Purple Braided Leather Size 75
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Chanel belt in golden chain interlaced with purple braided leather. Chanel brand engraved
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1990s French Belts

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware Chain Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black lambskin gold hardware belt from year 1995. - Medallion has two sides; one
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1990s French Belts

Chanel Lariat Chain Belt with Large Glass Pearl Drop
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL antiqued bronze tone lariat curb chain belt featuring a large glass faux pearl drop. Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Vintage S/S 1988 Gold Chanel Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Spring Summer 1988 chunky woven leather and 24k gold plated chain belt. Features Chanel
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1980s French Belts

Rare Vintage Interwoven Leather Chain Layered Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage interwoven layered belt. Minor rubbing on the leather part, but overall in great
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1990s Belts

Chanel Gold Chain Belt With Cut Out Symbols and Words
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel gold chain belt with cut out symbols and words (Chanel, Coco, Paris, No 5
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1990s French Belts

Chanel Vintage ’93 Leather Woven Chain Link Belt sz 75
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage ’93 Leather Woven Chain Link Belt Features small leather woven tier with four leaf
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1990s French Waist Belts

CHANEL CC Gold Metal Rhinestone Chain Link Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1995 Collection Rhinestone Metal Gold Tone Total Length 28" Width
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Late 20th Century Belts

Chanel Gold Chain Belt With Cut Out Symbols and Words
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel gold chain belt with cut out symbols and words (Chanel, Coco, Paris, No 5
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1990s French Belts

Vintage F/W 1993/94 Lucky Charms Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel Fall Winter 1993/94 lucky charms belt. This line was considered the ‘Lucky Charms
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1990s French Belts

1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Perfume Chain Belt
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s Chanel gold toned chain belt featuring a gold toned Chanel COCO perfume bottle charm. It can
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1980s French Belts

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Vintage 1 Row Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Vintage 1 Row Belt CONDITION NOTES The hardware is in good condition
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Late 20th Century Belts

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Vintage 1 Row Belt
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Vintage 1 Row Belt
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H 0.6 in W 33.86 in
CHANEL CC Gold Metal Braided Charm Chain Link Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1990 Collection Metal Gold Tone Total Length 36" Width 1" Charm
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Late 20th Century Belts

CHANEL CC Double Gold Metal Chain Link Charm Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1990's Collection Metal Gold Tone Total Length 36" Charm Diameter
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Late 20th Century Belts

CHANEL CC Gold Metal Heart Charm Chain Link Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1995 Collection Metal Gold Tone Total Length 38" Width 1" Charm
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Late 20th Century Belts

CHANEL CC Gold Metal Textured Charm Chain Link Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1990 Collection Metal Gold Tone Total Length 35.5" Width 1.5
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Late 20th Century Belts

Chanel Vintage Lion Head Medallion Gold Toned Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare gold toned multi chain belt featuring seven 3D iconic lion head medallions
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20th Century French Belts

CHANEL 93A Vintage Runway gold Lucky 4 leaf clover leather double chain belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 93A Vintage Runway gold Lucky 4 leaf clover leather double chain belt Reference: TGAS/D00693
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1990s French Belts

CHANEL Vintage 1982 CC logo coin charm gold tone black leather chain belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage 1982 CC logo coin charm gold tone black leather chain belt Reference: TGAS/C01886
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1980s Belts

Chanel Vintage Black Satin Bow with Gold Buckle, Chain and Medalion Belt
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Satin Bow with Gold Buckle, Chain and Medalion Belt. This vintage Chanel belt
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2010s French Waist Belts

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Chanel Vintage Chain Belt For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chanel vintage chain belt for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gold and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect chanel vintage chain belt among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a chanel vintage chain belt for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Chanel Vintage Chain Belt?

Prices for a chanel vintage chain belt can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $9,920, while, on average they fetch $1,472.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

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. 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. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes.

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. 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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Chanel bags are guaranteed to be authentic, as they come with a unique tag and authentication card.This is an easy way for you to determine the authenticity of your bag. Shop a large selection of vintage or modern Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel doesn't usually make men's clothing. The brand has never offered a full menswear line. However, Chanel does have partnerships with designers that occasionally yield items for men such as suits or neckties.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Chanel doesn’t make men’s belts and they do not have a menswear line. That said, there are men who do wear Chanel belts and other items from the women’s line to create their own noteworthy style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chanel garments and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel 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, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel 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, 2021
    Depending 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, 2021
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To remove creases from Chanel can be done with care, of course. Use a clean cloth and dry cleaning solution but stay away from any chemicals on the bag as they can damage it permanently. On 1stDibs, find vintage and modern Chanel pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can make Chanel jacket trims feathery, flat or embellished ribbons and stitched on wool bindings are worth all the effort with a seamstress. You'll find a vast collection of authentic Chanel twill jackets from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel recommends storing your boy bags by wrapping the chains or straps in tissue paper and storing them upright in the original pouch. Other sources suggest stuffing the bag with acid-free tissue paper to support its shape and make sure the chain or strap is well-padded so it doesn’t imprint the bag. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can buy a Chanel Mini Flap bag directly from Chanel’s website or one of Chanel’s boutiques. Additionally, you may find a Chanel Mini Flap bag in one of Chanel’s retail partners’ stores. Shop a collection of authentic Chanel Mini Flap bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024
    You can buy Chanel costume jewelry directly from the brand’s official website as well as in its boutiques. See the site’s store locator in order to find the official Chanel boutique nearest you. You can also find Chanel products on offer at any of the luxury house’s authorized retailers as well as through resellers.

    Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel 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.

    Find vintage Chanel costume jewelry for sale on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Coco 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    The Chanel brand is owned by brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer. The Wertheimer brothers, whose grandfather acquired Chanel with his brother in 1924, are very private, known as the fashion industry’s “quietest billionaires.” The brand’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, saw the purchase by French brothers Pierre and Paul Wertheimer as an opportunity to reach more customers, but she tried unsuccessfully to regain control of the house in 1941. Shop our Chanel collection of vintage and new bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.