Chanel Lizard Metallic Quilted Brown Leather Small Boy Flap Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Lizard Boy Small Flap Crossbody Bag with metallic quilted brown leather.
Chanel Lizard Metallic Quilted Brown Leather Small Boy Flap Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Lizard Boy Small Flap Crossbody Bag with metallic quilted brown leather.
Chanel Lizard Mini Flap Bag w Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Mini Flap Bag crafted from lizard leather, featuring a fine, naturally scaled texture with a structured finish.
Chanel Rare Black Lizard Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare black lizard shoulder bag with dangling logo.
Chanel Pink Lambskin Lizard Small Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Pink Lambskin Lizard Small Boy Bag SKU: Z148331 MSRP: 6700.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: An instant classic, the Boy bag from Chanel was i...
Chanel Brown Classic Lizard Leather Flap Bag 1996
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Brown Classic Lizard Flap Bag 1996. Beautiful chanel bag in lizard and gold toned hardware.
Chanel Gold Metallic Lizard Golden Class Wallet on Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Gold Metallic Lizard Golden Class Wallet on Chain SKU: 156594 Condition: Pre-owned (3000) Handbag Condition: Good Condition Comments: Good Condition.
Chanel Single Flap Bag Vintage Small Brown Lizard Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Single Flap Bag Vintage Small Brown Lizard Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel 2013 Burgundy Lizard Leather & Pink Lambskin Perfect Edge Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Burgundy Lizard Leather & Dusky Pink Quilted Lambskin Large Perfect Edge Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4694 Brand: Chanel Model: Large Perfect Edge C...
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel Small Classic Flap crafted from rare black lizard skin with iconic 24 carat gold plated hardware.
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68656 In blue lizard and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in excellent condition with very few signs of normal use. Corners are clean with no rubbing or scuffi...
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel 'Creme de la Creme'! Small classic flap crafted from lizard skin with exquisite 24 carat gold-plated hardware.
Chanel Lizard Mini Flap Bag With Tassel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Chanel Manufactured: Italy Color: Taupe Material: Lizard Bag Length: 8" Bag Height: 5.5" Bag Depth: 2" Strap Drop: 18"
CHANEL Red Lizard Pochette
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This Asian inspired bag is a beautiful cinnabar red. It can be held as a clutch or looped on your wrist. The bag has one interior zippered pocket and a snap closure. Marked CHANEL a...
Rare Vintage Chanel Black Lizard Evening Bag by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This rare Chanel black quilted, lizard clutch evening bag, designed by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, is in excellent condition throughout.
Chanel Metallic Gold Lizard Embossed Interlocking CC Logo Boots Size 39
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These timeless Chanel ankle boots are meant to last you season after season.
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H 5 in W 7 in D 2 in
Chanel Vintage Black Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Lizard Exotic Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag Lizard Gold tone hardware Leather lining Zipper closure Made in Italy Date code present 1317318 Shoulde...
Chanel Black Lizard Skin Octagonal Long Chain Strap Exotic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Chanel bag. This beauty is done in shiny black leather with an 8-sided structure. It features gold-toned hardware, a leather-chain link shoulder strap, and a fla...
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H 4.34 in D 2.37 in L 6.5 in
Chanel White Lizard Skin Half Moon Long Tassel Clutch Bag, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel white lizard skin frog month clutch bag. This is super rare vintage Chanel bag.
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H 5 in W 3 in L 7.25 in
Chanel Camera Quilted Tassel 227783 Greenish Blue Lizard Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.25" Width: 3" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 18" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs of Wear: Exteri...
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H 6 in W 1.25 in L 9.5 in
Vintage Chanel Red Lizard Asymmetric Flap Chain Link Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Red genuine lizard asymmetric flap shoulder bag from Chanel circa pre-1986.
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H 6.5 in W 2 in L 7 in
Chanel Boy Camera Quilted Lizard Chain 217004 Beige Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 1727685 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 2" Height: 6.5" Shoulder strap drop: 17" OVERALL GOOD COND...
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H 5 in W 2 in L 5 in
Chanel Quilted X Lizard Mini Flap 216018 Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: Only Boutique Seal is present from last Service at Chanel. APPX 5 x 2 x 5 OVE...
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H 5.1 in W 7.6 in D 1.8 in
Chanel Vintage genuine dark wine brown lizard chain shoulder bag with CC mark
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL genuine dark wine brown lizard leather chain shoulder bag with CC stitch mark.
CHANEL CC Black Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Small Party Flap Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1988 Collection Lizard Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 8.25" W x 5" H x 2" D Strap Drop 20.5" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWF...
Vintage CHANEL brown lizard camera bag type clutch bag with fringe and CC mark.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL cocoa brown lizard camera bag type clutch bag with fringe and CC mark.
Very Rare Chanel 'Ombre' Lizard Evening Clutch/Shoulder Bag by Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in London, GB
A very rare vintage Chanel Ombre Lizard envelope Clutch/shoulder evening bag, by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld.
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Chanel Vintage Mini Lizard Logo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel vintage bag in black lizard and golden hardware Sold with card and hologram Size 16x11 cm
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Chanel Vintage Blue Lizard Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel vintage bag in blue lizard Good vintage condition, some signs of use. leathe ron the front slightly lighter than in the back due to use ( not really noticeable) Chain in goo...
Chanel lizard bag 1990
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Partially quilted black lizard 'Camera' bag with golden metal elements.
Vintage CHANEL Lizard Flap Bag Small Emerald
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL mini flap bag is crafted of lizard skin leather in emerald green centered an embossed CC logo.
Chanel Lizard Pattern Rose Pink Zip Front Leather Vest
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
Chanel, Paris rose pink lizard pattern leather vest with a zip front and tie neckline, a very versatile wardrobe item which can easily be dressed up or down.
Chanel Vintage Lizard Skin Bagi
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Elegant taupe lizard bag from Chanel Vintage featuring a hard flap closure with magnetic fastening and gold CC logo.
Chanel Coco Handle Lizard Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Coco Lizard Handle Bag. Tan leather bag with ruthenium hardware.
Chanel Blue Lizard Vintage Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional piece. Chanel vintage rare bag in blue lizard. Signature CC in lizard on the front.
Chanel Handbag With Lizard Trim
By Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
Chanel brown leather purse with lizard trim and gold metal chain strap. 10 1/2" W x 6" H x 1 1/2" D. 41" strap.
Chanel Red Lizard Vintage Tassel Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Braise Red Lizard Clutch- Excellent Condition Collectible vintage piece from the early 1990’s in rare lizard skin.
Chanel Vintage Black Lizard Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Vintage Black Lizard Crossbody Bag is in beautiful condition.
Black Vintage Chanel Quilted Lizard Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage black quilted lizard crossbody bag by Chanel. Leather woven chain crossbody strap.
Chanel Vintage Lizard Make-up Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Material: Lizard Skin Measurements: W: 16.5cm H: 7.5cm D:7.5 cm Returns Policy: Final Sale - No Returns.
Chanel 2015 Cruise Purple Lizard Sandals
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your shoe collection with these chic Chanel sandals! Circa 2015 from their Cruise collection, these strappy sandals are crafted from pastel purple dyed lizard skin and featu...
CHANEL brown VINTAGE LIZARD Pumps Shoes 37
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage mid-heel pumps in brown lizard. Have been worn and are in excellent condition.
Chanel Silver Lizard Boy Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Silver Lizard Boy Wallet on a Chain Crossbody Bag.
Chanel 1980s Vintage Lizard Camel Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brown quilted lizard skin shoulder bag. Comes with hologram and original box.
CHANEL burgundy quilted lizard skin convertible clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous lizard skin convertible clutch from Chanel. Ca. 1985. 6" tall by 9" wide. 20" strap drop.
CHANEL BLACK/PEWTER LIZARD LACED BALLET BALLERINA HEELS
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous CHANEL Black/Pewter Lizard Laced Ballet Heels are the perfect must-have for all CHANEL lovers!
Chanel Navy Blue Lizard Flap Triple Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Navy Lizard Flap Bag is in excellent vintage condition from the late 1980's.
Chanel Blue Lizard Vintage Double Flap Envelope Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Blue Lizard Double Flap Envelope Bag is in excellent vintage condition from the late 1980's- early 1990's.
Chanel Blue Lizard Skin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL BLUE LIZARD SKIN VINTAGE MINI FLAP BAG This ladies Chanel Mini Flap Bag is primarily made from blue lizard skin complimented by gold hardware.
Chanel 2015/2016 Purple Lizard Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel bag of your dreams is waiting! Circa 2015/2016, this single flap shoulder bag is crafted from lizard skin and finished in a deep purple color.
Chanel Black Suede and Lizard Toe Slingbacks - 37
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Chanel black suede slingback heels have a lizard toe.
CHANEL black lizard evening bag with gilt chain
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black lizard skin bag with very unique gilt hardware from Chanel dating to the 1990's.
Chanel Green Lizard Skin Quilted Shoulder Bag, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 90's green quilted lizard Chanel vintage camera bag with gold-tone hardware, single chain-link shoulder strap, black leather lining, single zip pocket at interior wall and zip...
Chanel Purple Metallic Crackling Lizard Printed Timeless WOC
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Metallic purple lizard crackling print timeless wallet on chain. Fair condition. All flaws seen on pics. A little bid sticky flap. 19*13*2 cm No box. No dust bag.
Chanel 80s Red Lizard Shoulder Bag with Chain Handle
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
Classic Chanel 80s red lizard shoulder bag with metal double "C" logo hardware, chain link handle interwoven with matching leather.
Chanel Black Caviar Lizard Coco Handle Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Caviar Lizard Coco Handle Small Flap Bag is in pristine condition.
Chanel Beige Lizard Medium Classic Double Flap Vintage Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Beige Lizard Medium Classic Flap is in excellent vintage condition.
Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Timeless Mini Flap Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number- 89**** Age- Circa 1989 Accompan...
1990s Chanel Blue Lizard Skin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Blue Lizard Skin Vintage Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Authenticity Card.
1991 Chanel Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Camera Bag Xupes Reference: HB3011 Serial Number: 1727417 Age (Circa): 1991 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial ...
Chanel 1989 Vintage Quilted Red Lizard Clutch with Tassle GHW
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1989 Vintage Quilted Red Lizard Clutch with Tassle GHW.
Chanel Brown Lizard Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brown Lizard Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware.
CHANEL Size 4 Metallic Pink Lizard Leather Zip Vest Top
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous zip vest top by CHANEL. This style comes in a glossy metallic, lizard skin embossed, pink leather and features a stand up collar and pink "CHANEL" plaque on the hem.
1989 Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag Reference: HB2419 Serial Number: 0892769 Age (Circa): 1989 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Serial...
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H 5.71 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder Bag is in Good Pre-Owned Condition.
CHANEL Vintage 1987 Red Lizard Quilted Camera Bag w/ Tassel GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
-Made in: Italy -Year of Production: 1987 -Color: Red -Materials: lizard with leather trim -Hardware: Goldtone -Lining: Red smooth leather -Exterior Pockets: One front flat -I...
Rare Chanel Vermilion Red Lizard Mini Handbag Large Gold Plated CC
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Very rare collectors Chanel red lizard handbag. Excellent condition with some wear on the shoulder strap and some scratching on the large front CC gold-plated buckle.
Vintage CHANEL Black Quilted Lizard Leather Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage early 1990's CHANEL bag comes in quilted lizard skin with a half moon pouch shape, yellow gold tone metal, leather woven chain strap, top zip with gold tone CC emblem tassel ...
CHANEL lilac lizard 2013 13C PEARL CC SLIDE Sandals Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel slide sandals in lilac lizard. Features pearl embellished CC logo and grey suede footbeds.
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall/Winter 2002 Black Leather Heels Size 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall/Winter 2002 Runway Heels — Black Leather with Grosgrain Wrap Ties An exceptional pair of Tom Ford for Gucci runway heels from the Fall/Winter 2002 collectio...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Birkin 25 is presented here in Rouge Exotique lizard, a softened red tone that balances vibrancy with restraint. The color offers presence while remaining versatile, makin...
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pale yellow silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It is semi fitted skimming the body with a crew neckline and long sleeves adorned along the outside with dozens of silver saf...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Blanc Casse lizard. Exquisite pale buttery cream perfectly complimented by lush Gold hardware. This ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Chanel Vintage Pink Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Alligator Top Handle Flap Bag Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Alligator Color: Salmon Pink Hardware: Gold-Tone Series: 5-Series (1997–1999) Dimen...
$1,287
Size: ONE SIZE / See dimensions.
2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Black Satin Diamanté Rhinestone shoulder Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Shoulder bag, crafted from a smooth black satin with jacquard Dior signature details, decorative rhinestone Carabina clip and iconic 'Galliano er...
Fendi Mamma Baguette Rabbit Fur Polka Dots Print Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Mamma Baguette Rabbit Fur Polka Dots Print Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD Moderate sense of use throughou...
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest Natural Rubies in the world. This ruby has r...
Ruby, Platinum
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.