New York – Bonhams is primed to shine the spotlight on the world of Chanel with From the Vault: Chanel, taking place online on bonhams.com on 22 September–1 October 2025. The 127-lot sale is not only testament to a collector's taste and style, but also dedicated to craftmanship of Chanel, featuring luxurious items from the Maison including bags, ready to wear and a selection of Haute Couture dating from the mid-nineties under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld to Virginie Viard, all handcrafted in the Chanel atelier.
Marissa Speer, Bonhams Head of Sale for Handbags & Fashion, US, commented: "Chanel is synonymous with the world's most coveted style recognised for some of the most iconic and elegant fashion statements from the 2.55 flap handbag to the boucle suit, both of which have stood the test of time and continue to garner intense interest at auction. We are delighted to present From the Vault: Chanel, that will appeal Chanel connoisseurs across the globe, offering coveted items to add to their collection."
Accessory highlights include:
• A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel pink tweed medium flap bag, circa 2003-2004. The pink tweed quilted leather bag with gold tone hardware, is offered with an estimate of US$5,000-8,000.
• A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel blue tweed medium flap bag, circa 2019 from the Paris Egypt Métiers collection. Offered with an estimate of US$4,000-6,000.
• A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel blue trendy CC bag, circa 2019. The seafoam chevron quilted lambskin leather bag with silver tone hardware is offered with an estimate of US$3,000-5,000.
• Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel evening in the air trolley minaudiere, Spring 2016. The rare black acrylic bag with silver quilted leather panel detail has a silver chain shoulder strap and expandable top handle, complete with two working rolling wheels. Offered with an estimate of US$4,000-6,000.
Notable clothing highlights include:
• A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel multicolor blue tweed jacket, Spring 2017,look 23. The jacket with single button closure and four patch pockets, is offered with an estimate of US$600-800.
• A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel pink tweed mini dress, Spring 1996, look 24. The pink boucle wool dress with notch collar and four patch front pockets features silver tone metal and pink CC buttons. Offered with an estimate of US$800-1,200.
• A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel multicolor tweed skirt suit, Spring 2018. Look 36. The white multicolor tweed ensemble with decorative rope overlay at the edges, is offered with an estimate of US$800-1,200.
• A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel double-breasted tweed jacket, Pre-Fall 2017 Metiers d'Art Paris-Cosmopolite, look 32. The fantasy tweed collarless jacket with cutaway detail and round lucite buttons with rhinestone embellishments, is offered with an estimate of US$1,200-1,800.
Notable Jewelry highlights include:
• A Chanel light gold Pharrell crystal chain letters necklace, offered with an estimate of US$1,500-1,800.
• A Chanel large drop faux pearl brooch, circa 1991. Featuring gold tone metal with three drop glass faux pearls and four cabochon pearls. Offered with an estimate of US$300-500.
• A Chanel cruciform brooch with faux pearls and rhinestone, circa 1991.Designed with gold tone metal featuring eight faux pearls and four rhinestones. Offered with an estimate of US$300-500.