Coco Chanel (1883 – 1971) opened a millinery shop in Paris in 1909 and went on to launch her own couture houses in Paris, Deauville and Biarritz. From humble origins, she became one of the greatest icons of fashion in the 20th century.

The creator of the little black dress and Chanel No. 5, Chanel pioneered a new style of women’s clothes, combining simplicity and comfort with elegance, to create an unmistakable style which had a great influence over the fashions of the 1920s and 30s.

Her innovations in costume jewellery were introduced through her Paris salon, where she opened a boutique specializing in accessories and jewellery.

Instead of copying the style of fine jewellery, her costume jewellery was designed specifically to reflect the elegant simplicity of her clothes and to compliment and ‘finish’ an outfit.

The simple but effective use of multiple strings of faux pearls with a black more...

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Gucci, limited edition 'Aria Collection' tote bag, styled in…

Limited Edition Gucci Aria Tote Bag

Gucci, limited edition 'Aria Collection' tote bag, styled in beige and brown jumbo GG with brown canvas shoulder strap and gold tone metal hardware, 38 x 32 x 15 cm.

Chanel, limited edition 'Lattice Canebiers' Jumbo shoulder bag.…

Limited Edition Chanel Lattice Canebiers Jumbo Shoulder Bag

Chanel, limited edition 'Lattice Canebiers' Jumbo shoulder bag. Styled in bronze and black quilted woven knot lambskin leather with interlaced chain shoulder strap, 30 x 19 x 9 cm.

A Chanel vintage quilted leather maxi Jumbo Xl flap bag.…

Vintage Chanel Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag

A Chanel vintage quilted leather maxi Jumbo Xl flap bag. Features black quilted lambskin leather exterior with gold tone CC twist-lock closure, a back exterior slip pocket and a black leather shoulder strap interlaced with gold tone chain. Flap closure…

Chanel, Jumbo classic double flap shoulder bag, styled in black…

Chanel Black Quilted Jumbo Double Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel, Jumbo classic double flap shoulder bag, styled in black quilted calfskin leather with interlaced shoulder strap and silver tone metal hardware, 30 x 20 x 10 cm.

Chanel, Classic Jumbo Chevron single flap shoulder bag, styled…

Red Patent Chanel Jumbo Chevron Shoulder Bag

Chanel, Classic Jumbo Chevron single flap shoulder bag, styled in red patent calf leather with interlaced chain shoulder strap and sliver tone metal hardware, 33 x 23 x 10 cm

Chanel, classic single flap Jumbo shoulder bag, Chanel single…

Chanel Blue Perforated Jumbo Shoulder Bag

Chanel, classic single flap Jumbo shoulder bag, Chanel single flap Jumbo blue quilted Perforated jersey jersey white leather silver

A Jumbo double flap bag by Chanel, styled in black caviar…

Chanel Jumbo Double Flap Bag in Black Caviar Leather

A Jumbo double flap bag by Chanel, styled in black caviar leather with silver tone metal hardware and interlaced chain shoulder strap, 30 x 19 x 8 cm.

A Jumbo Timeless single flap shoulder bag by Chanel, styled in…

Chanel Jumbo Timeless Shoulder Bag in Black Quilted Leather

A Jumbo Timeless single flap shoulder bag by Chanel, styled in black quilted leather with interlaced chain shoulder strap and silver tone metal hardware, 30 x 20 x 10 cm.

A brand new classic Timeless Jumbo 30 bag by Chanel, styled in…

Chanel Black Caviar Jumbo Timeless Bag

A brand new classic Timeless Jumbo 30 bag by Chanel, styled in black caviar quilted leather with conforming interlaced chain shoulder strap and gold tone metal hardware, 30 x 19 x 10 cm.

Jumbo black 'Fantasy Fur' classic flap bag quilted Burgundy…

Burgundy Quilted Chanel Flap Bag with Fantasy Fur Accent

Jumbo black 'Fantasy Fur' classic flap bag quilted Burgundy lambskin leather panels, ruthenium hardware, black quilted fabric lining, internal zip pocket, adjustable chain link and leather strap, stamped 'Chanel Made in France', with dustbag, certificate…

A limited edition Jumbo flap bag by Chanel, styled in gold…

Chanel Jumbo Flap Bag: Limited Edition Gold Calfskin

A limited edition Jumbo flap bag by Chanel, styled in gold calfskin leather with aged gold metal hardware and leather weave strap, one of one hundred released to celebrate the opening of the Chadstone Chanel store, boxed

A maxi Jumbo shoulder bag by Chanel, styled in black quilted…

Chanel Black Quilted Maxi Jumbo Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware

A maxi Jumbo shoulder bag by Chanel, styled in black quilted calf leather with gold metal hardware and woven chain strap, 35 x 24 x 9.5 cm.

A Jumbo flap bag by Chanel, styled in quilted black leather…

Chanel Jumbo Flap Bag in Quilted Black Leather

A Jumbo flap bag by Chanel, styled in quilted black leather with gold metal hardware, black and gold metal chain handle, 30 x 20 x 10 cm

Chanel, Jumbo classic flap bag, black quilted caviar leather,…

Chanel Jumbo Black Quilted Flap Bag with Gold Hardware

Chanel, Jumbo classic flap bag, black quilted caviar leather, exterior slip pocket, gold tone hardware with turn lock closure, adjustable chain link and leather strap, black leather lining, internal slip compartments, stamped 'Chanel, Made in Italy,…

A Jumbo flap handbag by Chanel, styled in brown patent leather…

Chanel Brown Patent Leather Jumbo Flap Handbag

A Jumbo flap handbag by Chanel, styled in brown patent leather with pewter metal hardware, 30 x 20 x 10 cm.

A Jumbo Shopper tete bag by Chanel, styled in black leather…

Chanel Black Leather Jumbo Shopper Bag

A Jumbo Shopper tete bag by Chanel, styled in black leather with gold metal hardware and conforming woven leather chain strap, 3754240, authenticity card included, 42 x 32 x 11 cm