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Chanel Black Satin Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Satin Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag Satin Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Turnlock closure Handle drop 3" Mea...
Chanel Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag Caviar leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turnlock closure Handle drop 3" Measures 8" W x 5.5" H x...
Chanel Yellow Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Yellow Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Turnlock closure Handle drop 3.5" Measures 9...
Chanel Black Velvet Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Velvet Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag Velvet Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Turnlock closure Handle drop 3" M...
Chanel Black Velvet Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Velvet Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag Velvet Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Turnlock closure Handle drop 3" M...
Chanel Fuschia Pink Silver Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Evening Party Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Fuschia Pink Silver Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Evening Party Bag Satin Silver tone hardware Made in Italy Date code present Handle drop 3" Measures 7" W x 5" H x 2.5" D ...
Chanel Lizard Leather Small Party Kelly Style Box Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Lizard Leather Small Mini Gold Party Kelly Style Box Evening Shoulder Flap Bag Lizard Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Measures 7.5" W x 6" H x 2.5" D Shoulder st...
Chanel Rare LameGold Evening Top Handle Satchel Small Party Kelly Style Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Rare Lame Gold Evening Top Handle Satchel Small Party Kelly Style Flap Bag Lame Gold tone hardware Snap button closure Leather lining Date code present Made in France Handle ...
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H 6 in W 10 in D 3 in
Chanel Caviar Leather Nude Tan Kelly Style Evening Party Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Caviar Leather Nude Tan Kelly Style Evening Party Top Handle Satchel Bag Caviar leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Handle drop 3" Meas...
Chanel Baby Pink Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Baby Pink Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turnlock closure Handle drop 3.5" Measures 9.5" W x 7" H x ...
Chanel Baby Pink Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Baby Pink Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turnlock closure Handle drop 3.5" Measures 9.5" W x 7" H x ...
Chanel Baby Pink Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Baby Pink Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turnlock closure Handle drop 3.5" Measures 9.5" W x 7" H x ...
Chanel Black Leather Mini Kelly Small Party Evening Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Leather Mini Kelly Small Party Evening Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag Lambskin Gold tone hardware Turn lock closure Leather lining Made in France Handle drop 3" Measure 5....
Chanel Pink Leather Mini Kelly Small Party Evening Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Baby Pink Leather Mini Kelly Small Party Evening Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag Lambskin Gold tone hardware Turn lock closure Leather lining Made in France Handle drop 3" Measur...
Chanel Nude Leather Mini Kelly Small Party Evening Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Nude Beige Tan Leather Mini Kelly Small Party Evening Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag Lambskin Gold tone hardware Turn lock closure Leather lining Made in France Handle drop 3" M...
Chanel Black Satin Top Handle Satchel Small Mini Kelly Evening Party Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Satin Top Handle Satchel Small Mini Evening Party Flap Bag Satin Gold tone hardware Flip lock closure Leather lining Handle drop 4" Measures 6.5" W x 5.5" H x 2.5" D ...
Chanel Pink Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag
By Archimede Seguso, Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Pink Leather Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Small Party Evening Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Turnlock closure Handle drop 3.5" Measures 9.5...
Chanel Black Satin Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Satin Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag Satin Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Turnlock closure Handle drop 3" Mea...
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Small Kelly Style Evening Party Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1999 Collection Caviar Leather Leather Lining Measures 8" W x 6.75" H x 3" D Handle Drop 6.5" Includes Authenticity Card, Dust Bag and Box 100% Authe...
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Gold CC Evening Party Top Handle Kelly Style Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1999 Collection Caviar Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 9.5" W x 7" H x 2.5" D Handle Drop 3.5" Includes Authenticity Card, Dust B...
$17,647
H 7.75 in W 16.5 in D 7.75 in
Hermes Birkin Shoulder 42 Blue Sapphire Clemence Leather PHW - Preowned
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermes Birkin Shoulder 42 Blue Sapphire Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware - Preowned An extraordinary celebration of architectural silhouette and deep color, this rare Shoulder Bi...
$13,500
H 10.24 in D 5.52 in L 17.33 in
Chanel 2017-2018 XXL Airline Black Calfskin Flap Bag with Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - XXL Airline bag from 2017-2018 - Leather and gold chain-link shoulder strap - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening - Front flap closure - Slip pocket to the rear -...
Chanel 1997 Quilted Vanity Top Handle Bag – Hot Pink
By Chanel
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare late-90s Chanel treasure, this 1997 quilted vanity bag captures the romance and femininity of vintage Chanel at its most charming. Crafted in blush pink quilted leather with ...
$2,639
H 5.52 in D 4.34 in L 12.21 in
Leather and canvas Street Chic Columbus bag CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leather 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. Da...
CHANEL 2008 Vintage Double Flap eggplant purple quilted lambskin bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2008 Vintage Double Flap eggplant purple quilted lambskin bag Reference: ECLO/A00230 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Collection: 2008 Mat...
Chanel 2013-2014 Paris-Edinburgh Burgundy Caviar Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Paris-Edinburgh Retro Class Flap Bag from the 2013-2014 collection is a rare seasonal piece crafted in premium burgundy grained calfskin. From the 2013 Métiers d'Art Pari...
Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Vert Anglaise Alligator Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 in Vert Anglaise Alligator Mississippiensis with gold hardware. This exquisite exotic Kelly showcases beautifully matched scales and a deep jewel-toned green tha...
$120,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 1997 Rare Vintage Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Chanel Vintage 90's Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5” H x ...
$4,517
H 9.06 in D 1.58 in L 13.39 in
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram LV Moon Alma Bag – Cruise 2020 Runway Piece
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: LV Moon Alma Collection: Cruise 2020 Runway Collection (Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière) Condition: Pristine / Brand New (Never Used) Date Code / Authen...
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermès Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile with Gold Hardware This Hermès Kelly Cut is crafted in Gris Elephant Porosus crocodile, offering...
Hermes HAC 50 Cosmos Ombre Togo Palladium Limited Edition Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermes HAC 50 Cosmos - an extraordinary limited edition travel bag distinguished by its hand applied spray ombre in celestial shades of Blue Nuit, Violet, and A...
Chanel Classic Square bag by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1990
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-wear collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Classique Square 17 cm bag in gray quilted satin, gold-plated metal CC clasp and matchin...
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
HERMES Vertigo Epsom leather MINI KELLY SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier bag in striking Vert Vertigo Veau Epsom leather. Features a sculptural top handle, elegant gold-tone hardware and a matching Vert Vertigo ...
$59,443
H 9.45 in W 2.72 in L 8.55 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptionally Rare Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel The entire bag is rigid (leather and hardware), so chic ! Made in France Stamp R (no circle nor square - the...
Chanel Beaded Ombre Mini Flap Bag from the S/S 2020
Located in London, GB
The Chanel Pink Crystal Iridescent Ombre Mini Flap Bag from the Spring/Summer 2020 collection is a dazzling masterpiece that embodies Chanel’s signature elegance with a modern twist....
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.
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
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.