$5,600
Chanel bag Summer 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted canvas 'shopping' bag printed with a stylised multicolored flower pattern. 1997 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerf...
Chanel earrings fall-winter 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden and silvery metal clip-on earrings topped with a cc logo.
Gilt Metal
Rare 1997 Chanel Turtle Earrings Tortoiseshell Resin with Gold Motif
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
From Chanel’s whimsical 1997 collection, these vintage clip-on earrings are a rare and playful statement piece.
Chanel Golden Metal Camellia Earrings, 1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal camellia earrings ornamented with rhinestones and a central pearly cabochon.
Gold
Chanel Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful vintage Chanel Spring 1997 find! This is a major conversation piece as there won't be a single person who won't notice this gem.
Chanel Jewellery Belt Fall, 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal jewellery belt with a glass paste buckle and costume pearls. 1997 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Spring 1997 Cream Playsuit
By Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
A Chanel spring 1997 cream coloured playsuit. This piece features two deep pockets in a curved style that start from the side seam to the tailoring seams next to the centre front seam.
Chanel Black & Gold-Tone Round Clip-On Earrings circa 1997
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Black & Gold-Tone Round Clip-On Earrings from circa 1997 exemplify timeless elegance and classic design.
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Gripoix CC Clip-On Earrings, 1997
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
From the Fall 1997 collection. Embossed CHANEL 97 A Made in France.
Gilt Metal
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Lucite Pearl Inlaid Bangle, Spring 1997
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
Spring collection 1997. Embossed CHANEL 97 P Made in France. Indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. 20.74 cm (8.17 inches) / outer diameter approx. 8.5 cm (3.35 inch...
Chanel Vintage Fall 1997 Gold Toned Stylized Flower and CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
Fall 1997 Collection. Embossed CHANEL 97A Made in France.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1997 Gripoix Red Green Cabochon Pearls Birds Nest Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 Unisex Gripoix Logo CC Red Green Purple Cabochon White Round Circle Pearls Birds Nest Openwork Wire Chunky 3D CC Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condi...
Gold Plate
1997 Chanel Yellow Patent Leather Slingback Pumps
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1997 Chanel Yellow Patent Leather Slingback Pumps are a striking fusion of color and sophistication, exemplifying the timeless elegance of Chanel design.
Chanel Vintage 1997 CC Turnlock and Chains Gold Toned Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
Fall/Winter 1997 collection. Marked CHANEL 97 A Made in France.
Chanel Blue Denim Vanity Bag, 1996/1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Blue denim Vanity bag with golden metal.
$3,107Sale Price|43% Off
Chanel Spring 1997 White “CC” Cropped Top
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel Spring 1997 White “CC” Cropped Top - Size 44.
Chanel Vintage 1997 Orange Camellia Aurora Logo CC Heels Round Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 97P Unisex Orange Green Aurora Classic Iconic Logo Coco CC Camellia Flower Heel Pump Round Circle Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
CHANEL Gripoix Earrings Vintage Red Green Blue Pearl CC logo Circa 1997
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Gripoix Earrings Vintage Red Green Blue Pearl CC logo Circa 1997 A stunning rare vintage Chanel Gripoix pearl CC clip-on earrings from Autumn 1997.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1997 Maltese Cross CC Logo Crystals Turquoise Red Cuff Bangle
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 Maltese Cross CC Logo Crystals Turquoise Red Purple Brown Cabochon Pendant Charm Chunky Modernist Cuff Bangle Bracelet Very good condition.
18k Gold
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Silver Tone CC Cuff Bracelet, Fall 1997
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
From the Fall 1997 Collection. Embossed CHANEL 97 A Made in France.
Chanel Vintage 1997 Rare Gold Brown Black Diamond Logo CC Coco Chunky Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 Unisex Iconic Brown Black Diamond Logo CC Coco Chunky Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Brown Gripoix Coco Mark Cross Motif Pendant Necklace circa 1997
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Brown Gripoix Coco Mark Cross Motif Pendant Necklace from circa 1997 is a stunning example of late 20th-century costume jewelry that combines elegance with designer crafts...
Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Devoured silk velvet set composed of a dress and trousers, in blue and red tones.
Chanel Vintage 1997 Iconic Logo CC Coco Lace Ruffles Gold Round Circle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Lace Ruffles Trimming Round Circle Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
1997 Chanel Runway Documented Boucle Navy Dress Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This navy wool dress jacket walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Fall 1997 collection. Tailored from the house’s now-signature bouclé wool, it has a soft, flexible form.
Chanel Coco Mark Vintage Gold CC Logo Brooch, 1997
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Coco Mark Vintage Gold CC Logo Brooch, 1997 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
CHANEL silk floral turquoise dress Spring 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Spring 1997 Collection Silk dress with floral print.
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch Chanel Spring 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware CC embedded accent at top Plexiglass acrylic plastic resin Single sn...
Chanel Vintage Lucite Bangle Bracelet with Gold and Silver CC Logos S/S 1997
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
Spring / Summer 1997 Collection. Marked CHANEL 97 P Made in France.
Vintage Fall 1997 Chanel Grey Wool Double Breasted Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel grey wool double breasted jacket from 1997 A/W collection
Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Spring 1997 printed floral dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in CANNES, FR
Chanel X Karl Lagerfeld Spring/Summer 1997 Ready-to-Wear Collection Cotton dress printed with a multicolored floral motif.
Chanel evening bag by Karl Lagerfeld 1996-1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A Collection from 1996-1997, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Vintage Chanel by Lagerfeld Byzantine Tumbled Rock Crystal Cruciform Brooch 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superb Vintage Chanel Pearl Crystal Brooch from the 1997 Autumn Winter collection.
Huge Vintage Chanel Byzantine Rock Crystal Brooch by Karl Lagerfeld, 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Chanel Byzantine Rock Crystal Brooch crafted for the Autumn Winter collection of 1997.
Chanel Timeless Quilted Black Leather Bag, 1996/1997
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Quilted black leather bag with a double flap and golden metal elements.
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel F/W 1997 Navy Boucle Cropped Jacket Pants Suit
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chanel runway fall 1997 jacket and pants set. Cropped jacket with chenille trim in brown, burgundy, orange, and turquoise.
Chanel Vintage 1997 Woven Silk Kelly Flap Bag with Rope Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shoulder Bag Circa 1997-1999 Gold hardware Black woven silk Interlocking CC gold turnlock Leather interior Single shoulder strap Leather interior lining & dual interior zip...
Chanel 24K Gold Plated Cross Necklace with Gripoix Glass, 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Signed on the back with 97 A = 1997 autumn . Chain and cross 24 carat gold plated.
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Fall 1997 Runway Embroidered Bouclé Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Chanel Fall 1997 jacket is such an classic Chanel jacket to collect.
Chanel Vintage 1997 Metallic Gold CC Charm Mini Clutch with Wristlet
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1997 Metallic Gold CC Charm Mini Clutch with Wristlet Gold hardware Metallic gold-tone lambskin leather vintage Single wristlet strap at side Three pockets at exteri...
Chanel 97A 1997/1998 F/W RTW cashmere cardigan
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel 97A 1997/1998 F/W RTW cashmere cardigan Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall / Winter 1997-1998 Style: 97A / P09128V00364 / b0956 Country of production: Great Britain Siz...
Chanel minaudière bag by Karl Lagerfeld collection 1997/1999
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-Wear Collection 1997/1999, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Autumn 1997 Brown Wool Boucle Jacket with Chenille Velvet Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Incredible Chanel jacket from the Autumn 1997 collection. Chocolate brown wool boucle embellished with bring pink, orange, brown and burgundy chenille trim and pink velvet pompoms th...
1997 Chanel RTW Spring Collection Red and Cream Plaid Wool Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel RTW 1997 spring collection red and white wool plaid jacket.
Chanel Vintage 1997 Name Plate Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1997 Name Plate Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag Year 1997 Chanel handbag crafted in black quilted patent leather, featuring interlocking 'CC' on front flap and ...
CHANEL grey suede 1997-99 255 REISSUE PATCHWORK FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage patchwork Reissue 1997-1999 shoulder bag in grey suede featuring gunmetal turn-lock and chain strap.
Chanel Vintage Kelly Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware, 1996-1997
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware, 1996-1997 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Cruise 1997 Long Black Coat w/Metal Buttons
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super rare vintage Chanel coat from the Cruise 1997 97C Collection. Worn once.
Vintage Navy Chanel Boutique Fall/Winter 1997 Wool Jacket Size FR 42
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage navy wool jacket by Chanel Boutique. From the Fall/Winter 1997 Collection.
Chanel Runway 1997 Vintage Graffiti Barbie Tropical Beach Pool Resort Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Runway 1997 Vintage Graffiti Barbie Tropical Beach Pool Resort Tote Bag 1997 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold hardware CC logo hardware details Two large front pockets Patent leather ...
Chanel Rare Spring 1997 Vintage Runway Gold Cage Large Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Spring 1997 Vintage Runway Gold Cage Large Shopping Tote Bag Gold hardware Beaded diamond stitch quilting detail Gold interlocking CC Logo at front Snake-chain shoulder...
Chanel Cuff in Gilded Metal and Black Glass Paste, 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Cuff in gilded metal and glass paste.
Gilt Metal
Super Rare 1997 Chanel Green/Red/White Overall Floral Print Canvas Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Super rare vintage 1997 Chanel floral print canvas handbag in excellent to mint condition!
Chanel Minaudière Evening Mini Vintage 1997 Metallic Rare Cc Charm Gold Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Mini Vintage 1997 Metallic Gold Rare Evening CC Charm Clutch Gold hardware Metallic gold-tone lambskin leather vintage Single wristlet strap at side Three pockets at exterio...
CHANEL 2 row collier with larg pearls, green Gripoix signed 97A - 1997 Autumn
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The remaining pearls of the necklace are 1.5 cm in diameter. Features - Signed: CHANEL 97 A - 1997 Autumn on the large green Gripoix, backside - 3 Gold plated green Gripoix glass,...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Bag Yellow Caviar Leather 24k Gold Hardware 1997-1999
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Bag Yellow Caviar Leather 24k Gold Hardware 1997-1999 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Setup Suit Jacket Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Setup Suit Jacket Skirt Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: Chanel Cruise 1997 Country of production: France Chanel style: 97C / M0375 / P089...
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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