CHANEL Camellia Chocolate Bar Flap Bag Silver Metallic Lambskin Chain
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
inside the bag. Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:19cm,height:11cm Designer: CHANEL Model
CHANEL Camellia Chocolate Bar Flap Bag Silver Metallic Lambskin Chain
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
inside the bag. Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:19cm,height:11cm Designer: CHANEL Model
CHANEL Chain Around Shoulder Bag Black Calfskin Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Chanel Calfskin Chain Around Shoulder Bag chain bag handbag black Italy,The interior is
Chanel Silver New Line Wallet on Chain Bag WOC 2ccs114
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6385786 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 22" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Ser...
Chanel City Shopping Tote Bag Quilted Caviar Dark Red Silver Chain Charm
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
wear, worn corners and chain, scratches on hardware, clean interior. Accessories: No Accessories size
Chanel 2008 Iconic Twisted Silver Chain Knotted Lambskin Gala Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
compartments. Year: 2008 { Vintage16 Years} Black leather Silver hardware Braided interwoven chain detail
Chanel White Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag with Silver Hardware and Bijou Chain
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rendered in a crisp, luminous white, this Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap brings an elevated sense of
Chanel Grey Calfskin Leather Silver Metal Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Grey Material: Calfskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Scratches Handles/Straps: ...
Unavailable
H 6 in W 2.5 in L 10.25 in
Chanel Chain Around Flap 227432 Silver Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.25" Width: 2.5" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 16" Handle drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: light marks,...
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H 5.75 in W 4 in L 7 in
Chanel Black Silver Metallic Camellia Flower Jacquard Silver Chain Pouch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel black jacquard pouch designed with a silver-tone metal chain strap. Leather trim runs along
Chanel Ice Cube Clutch - CC Logo Silver Leather Crossbody Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Ice Cube Clutch with drop in crossbody shoulder strap Color: Silver Material
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Silver Metal Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown Material: Caviar Leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Good Edges: Minor Scratches Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Good Dim...
2012 CHANEL Classic wallet on Chain Flap bag Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
crafted of luxurious diamond quilted lambskin leather. The bag features an extra-long silver chain link
Unavailable
H 12 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Silver Tone "Chain Around" Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
: Black lambskin leather quilted "Chain Around" hobo bag from Chanel circa 2011. Silver toned 'CC' logo on
Chanel Blue Quilting Calfskin Leather Silver Metal Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue Material: Calfskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Scratches Handles/Straps: Minor Scrat...
Chanel Bubble Purple Quilting Nylon Silver Metal Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Purple Material: Nylon Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Stains Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Minor Sc...
Chanel Red Quilting Calfskin Leather Silver Metal Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Red Material: Calfskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Minor Scratches Dim...
Chanel Brown Quilting Caviar Leather Silver Metal Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown Material: Caviar Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Scratches & Stains Edges: Good Han...
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 1.5 in L 10.5 in
Chanel Purple Leather Wild Stitch Silver Tone Chain Small Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Retails at $2900. Purple small leather shoulder bag by Chanel. This bag features silver tone
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Matrasse Print Double Flap 2 Leather Silver Black Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Matrasse Print Double Flap 2 Leather Silver Black Chain Shoulder Bag Coco Mark CC Lid
Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Leather Silver Metal Chain Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black Material: Quilted Calfskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Scratches Hand...
Chanel Wallet On Chain Blue Quilted Patent Leather Silver Metal Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue Material: Patent Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Scratches Handles/Straps: Mi...
Chanel Boy Flap Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Silver Metal Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Pink Material: Lambskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches & Stains Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardw...
Chanel Wallet On Chain Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Silver Metal Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Pink Material: Quilted Caviar Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects Surface: Obvious Scratches & Stains Corners: Obvious Scratches & Stains Edges: ...
Unavailable
H 7 in W 11 in D 2.36 in
Vintage Chanel black 2.55 double flap chain bag with gold and silver CC. Paris
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Chanel black lamb leather 2.55 classic double flap chain shoulder bag with gold and
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 11.23 in D 3.94 in
Chanel quilted red jersey 2.55 bag with silver plated chain handle
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in France) Gorgeous quilted red jersey bag, model 2.55, with dark silvery hardware
Chanel Silver Wallet-On-Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
* Silver-tone leather * Diamond quilting * Signature interlocking CC logo * Foldover top with
Chanel Metallic Silver Chain Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel metallic tote bag. The piece has CC logo on the front and is crafted of metallic aged
Chanel Iridescent Metallic Silver Python Bowler Chain Boston Bag 671cas318
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
, Dust Bag, Authentication Card, Tag, Care Card, Serial Sticker Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Excellent
Chanel Chain Around Flap 227432 Silver Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.25" Width: 2.5" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 16" Handle drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: lig...
Chanel Alligator Wallet on Chain WOC Silver Hardware Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Alligator Wallet on Chain WOC Silver Hardware Bag. The interior is lined in a tonal leather
Chanel Silver Metallic Reissue Wallet On A Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Silver Metallic WOC Bag. Reissue Chanel bag. Mint like new condition. Silver hardware
Chanel Bowling Bag (Ultra Rare) Metallic Chain Bowler 234207 Silver Python
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 17864607 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 4.5" Height: 8.7" Shoulder strap drop: 11" OVERALL EXCELLENT- CONDITION ( 8.75/10 or A- ) ...
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H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Silver Patent Leather Strass Wallet on Chain Clutch Crossbody Bag, 2009.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Silver Patent Leather and Rhinestone Embellishment Strass Wallet on Chain Clutch Crossbody
Chanel Black x SIlver Patent CC Logo Chain Flap Chain Bag 644cks317
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" or 17" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Dust Bag
Chanel Baguette Shoulder Bag Black Patent Leather Silver Double Chain
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Color: Black Material: patent leather Silver chain Medium Width: 25cm x Height: 12cm x Depth 5cm
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Classic Flap Shoulder Bag - Silver Chain
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel black quilted lambskin classic flap shoulder bag with silver hardware. A timeless
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Wallet on Chain WOC Bag SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Wallet on Chain WOC Bag SHW Features CC charm detail Made in
Chanel Black Silver Chains CC
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Silver Chains CC Bag. Black leather bag with small silver chains creating the CC
Chanel Silver Metal Rouge Coco Charm Key Chain Bag Charm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Elevate your daily essentials with this exquisite Chanel Silver Metal Rouge Coco Charm Key Chain, a
Chanel Large Gray Chain Around Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Large Gray Chain Around Bag. Silver hardware. Taupe gray color bag. Largest Chain around
Chanel Baguette Flap Shoulder Bag Black Patent Leather Silver Double Chain
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Baguette Flap Shoulder Bag Black Patent Leather Silver Double Chain These are professional
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Flap Silver Chain Bag 413cas528
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 14664861 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 3" Height: 9" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9"/17" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Acc...
Chanel Red Patent Mini Classic Flap Silver Chain Bag 1ccs1228
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6081825 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 1.2" Height: 3.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessorie...
Chanel Mademoiselle Camera Bag Chocolate Brown Suede Silver Chain 2005-2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle Camera Bag Chocolate Brown Suede Silver Chain 2005-2006 These are professional
Chanel Mademoiselle Camera Bag Chocolate Brown Suede Silver Chain 2005-2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle Camera Bag Chocolate Brown Suede Silver Chain 2005-2006 These are professional
Chanel Paradoxal Camera Bag Black Caviar Leather Double Chain Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: EXCELLENT This authentic Chanel bag is in rare excellent original condition. Light
Chanel 2013 Black/Silver Metallic Mineral Nights Pochette Bag w Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
" Stamped "CHANEL MADE IN FRANCE" Strap drop: 7.75" Comes with dust bag.
Chanel Single Flap Bag Raisin Dark Purple Calfskin Caviar Leather Silver Chain
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Color: Antiqued silver Single Flap Interior: Beige fabric width: 28cm x Height 17cm x Depth 7cm Chain
Chanel Baguette Flap Shoulder Bag Lambskin Red and Black Silver Double Chain
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Baguette Flap Shoulder Bag Lambskin Red and Black Silver Double Chain These are professional
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Mini Classic Flap Chain Bag Silver 3C927
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
, Dust Bag, Serial Sticker, Flower Signs of Wear: Exterior: Excellent Interior: Very Minor Markings
Chanel Baguette Flap Shoulder Bag Lambskin Red and Black Silver Double Chain
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Baguette Flap Shoulder Bag Lambskin Red and Black Silver Double Chain These are professional
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H 10 in W 2 in L 10 in
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Flap Bag with Silver Chain Leather Strap
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black quilted patent leather flap bag with silver chain leather strap. You can carry it as
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H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
CHANEL black quilted caviar leather silver CC woven chain crossbody WOC bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black quilted caviar leather silver CC woven chain crossbody WOC bag Reference: CECU/A00002
CHANEL Double Flap Medium perforated quilted lambskin silver CC logo chain bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Double Flap Medium black perforated quilted lambskin silver CC logo chain bag Reference
Chanel 2018 Caviar Leather Wallet on Chain Black Silver CC Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel caviar leather wallet on a chain. Features caviar leather that is textured and
Chanel Single Flap Bag Raisin Dark Purple Calfskin Caviar Leather Silver Chain 2
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Color: Antiqued silver Single Flap Interior: Beige fabric width: 28cm x Height 17cm x Depth 7cm Chain
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H 11.03 in W 18.51 in D 3.55 in
CHANEL East West dark brown grained leather CC logo chunky silver chain hobo bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL East West dark brown grained leather CC logo chunky silver chain hobo bag Reference: GIYG
CHANEL black quilted caviar leather silver CC woven chain crossbody WOC bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black quilted caviar leather silver CC woven chain crossbody WOC bag Reference: CECU/A00002
CHANEL Soft Squares Origami black leather silver CC logo chain shoulder flap bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Soft Squares Origami black leather silver CC logo chain shoulder flap bag Reference: JHDN
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H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
new CHANEL black quilted cotton silver-tone CC turnlock 2.55 chain shoulder bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHANEL black quilted cotton silver-tone CC turnlock 2.55 chain shoulder bag Brand: CHANEL
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H 12.6 in W 18.12 in D 5.12 in
runway CHANEL 2.55 Reissue XXL black tweed quilted maxi silver chain flap bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL 2.55 Reissue XXL black tweed quilted maxi silver chain flap bag Brand: Chanel
Chanel Beige Quilted Leather Foldover Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Beige quilted leather foldover bag by Chanel. Silver-tone hardware. Chain strap
Chanel Red Reissue Cloth & Patent Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Red Reissue cloth and patent-trimmed bag by Chanel. Silver-tone hardware. Chain
$995
H 3.4 in D 0.5 in L 3.25 in
Chanel RARE COLLECTORS Black Vintage Quilted Satin Micro Flap Bag Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Vintage Quilted Satin Micro Flap Bag Necklace Made In: France Year of Production: 1990s Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Satin Lining: Leather Closure/Opening...
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
$3,895Sale Price|29% Off
H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Brown Quilted 19 Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Brown Quilted 19 Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2022 Color: Caramel brown Hardware: Goldtone, darkened silver, ruthenium Materials: Lamb...
$933Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Wallet on Chain Beige Suede Lace Over Effect, 2013-2014
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Wallet on Chain Beige Suede Lace Over Effect, 2013-2014 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: Fair CONDITION This preloved item...
Fendi Orange Mini Mama Zucchino Baguette Bag circa Y2K
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Fendi Orange Mini Mama Zucchino Baguette Bag from the Y2K era is a quintessential accessory that captures the playful yet luxurious spirit of early 2000s fashion. Crafted with Fe...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Y2K Yellow Bag in Crocodile Effect Leather, 2000s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Rare Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag from the early 2000s, made of a sophisticated combination of pastel yellow crocodile-print leather and tone-on-tone monogram jacquard fabric with ic...
Fendi Spring 2000 Yellow Beaded Baby Baguette
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI Baby baguette Micro beads and faceted embroidery baguette from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection. It is entirely embroidered with thousands of yellow beads and tone-on-tone fa...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
$2,075Sale Price|46% Off
H 8 in D 2 in L 12 in
New Fendi Bronze Metallic Foil Chef Baguette Bag Fully Lined in Shearling
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Shearling Chef Baguette Brand New * Shearling Lined & Shearling Accents * Foil Leather (Finished with a Film of Metal) * Fendi Gold Hardware * Detachable Fendi Dangle Charm * M...
$2,592
H 5.52 in D 4.34 in L 12.21 in
Python and canvas Street Chic Columbus bag CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Python and canvas Street Chic Columbus bag with detachable pocket. Gold metal hardware. Snap closure under the flap. One inside pocket with zip closure. Branded studs underneath. Dar...
Beige top-stitched hand and shoulder bag Chanel 31 rue Cambon Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige top-stitched hand and shoulder bag. Numbered : 16036098 Size: Height: 24, width: 35 cm, depth: 10 cm Ottoman lining. 3 inside pockets , one with zip and 2 flat without zip.
Bottega Veneta Brown Leather Large Tornabuoni Intrecciato Hobo Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Paris, FR
Bottega Veneta Brown leather large “Tornabuoni Intrecciato ”Hobo bag featuring the iconic Tornabuoni Intrecciato goatskin maxi design, a top zip opening, beige suede lining with an...
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads and Cloth Knit Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads and Cloth Knit Shoulder Bag Discover the Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads and Cloth Knit Shoulder Bag- a masterfully crafted, ...
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Crocodile Rhinestone GG Horsebit Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this medium-sized Gucci shoulder bag featuring the 'GG' print canvas for his Spring/Summer 2004 collection. Variations of this design motif debuted on the runway, s...
Fendi Multicolor Fur and Python “Baguette” Bag, Circa 2000
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi in the early 2000s, this Baguette bag exemplifies the creative energy of the era that cemented the model’s cult status. Crafted in Italy from a p...
PRADA Bruciato brown leather 2010 STUDDED SHEARLING LINED Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada shoulder bag in Bruciato brown distressed leather, exquisitely trimmed in rich dark brown shearling and finished with silver rivets along the base for a subtle u...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.
In the hands of Karl Lagerfeld, even running errands became a chic exercise.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
How do you tell if a Chanel purse is a knockoff or the real deal? We spoke with handbag experts Alexa Ridolfi and Gerry Gallagher about how to authenticate a Chanel bag. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where all our sellers are highly vetted.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.