1990's Vintage Chanel Black Caviar XXL Supermodel Weekender Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel xxl supermodel weekender bag in black caviar with gold tone hardware.
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Caviar XXL Supermodel Weekender Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel xxl supermodel weekender bag in black caviar with gold tone hardware.
CHANEL Black Leather Gold Supermodel Carryall Travel Weekender Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1994 Collection Lambskin Leather Gold Tone Hardware Measures 18" W x 13.5" H x 7.5" D Strap Drop 13.5" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authenticity Guarantee...
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Supermodel Weekender
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel weekender bag in black caviar with goldtone hardware. Shoulder drop, 15"L. Hologram but no dust cover.
Chanel Black Caviar Supermodel Weekender
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Supermodel flat quilted weekender. Black leather with gold tone hardware.
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Supermodel Weekender Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel weekender bag in black caviar with gold tone hardware. Shoulder drop, 15"L. Hologram and original dust cover.
Chanel Black Caviar Supermodel Weekender
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Supermodel flat quilted weekender. Black leather with gold tone hardware. 24kt gold plated .
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Supermodel Weekender Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel weekender bag in black caviar with gold tone hardware. Shoulder drop, 15"L. Hologram and original dust cover. Collection 3.
Chanel Supermodel Weekender Quilted Leather Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This rare authentic Chanel Supermodel Weekender size Jumbo in black diamond quilted leather is a stylish solution to all your travel needs.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather and woven-in leather chain straps and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features woven-in leather chain straps with shoulder pads and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather strap with chain links and gold-tone interior.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features woven-in leather chain straps with shoulder pads and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features woven-in leather chain straps with shoulder pads and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather and woven-in leather chain straps and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features woven-in leather chain straps with shoulder pads and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather and woven-in leather chain straps, and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather straps with chain links, protective base studs, and gold-tone interi...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large is a hard-to-find, stylish solution to all your travel needs.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather and woven-in leather chain straps and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather strap with chain links and gold-tone interior.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, protective base studs, and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather strap with chain links and gold-tone interior.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather strap with chain links and gold-tone interior.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather strap with chain links and gold-tone interior.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather straps with chain links, protective base studs, and gold-tone interi...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather straps with chain links and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large, crafted in black caviar leather, features dual leather strap with chain links and gold-tone interior.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 15", Height 14", Width 18", Depth 7" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Item Number: 36940/33
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large is a hard-to-find, stylish solution to all your travel needs.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 14", Width 18", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Exterior Materia...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 15.5", Height 13", Width 18", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large ...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Denim Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 14", Width 18", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Denim Large Exterior Material: Denim Exterior Color...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 15.5", Height 13", Width 18.5", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Exterior Mater...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 14", Height 14.5", Width 18", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Exterior Material: Leathe...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10.5", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Exterior Materia...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 15.5", Height 14", Width 18", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Exterior Materia...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 15.5", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 7.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Exterior Ma...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 14", Height 14", Width 18", Depth 7" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Exterior Material: L...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 15.5", Height 14", Width 18", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Exterior Material:...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 15.5", Height 14", Width 18", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar Large Exterior Material:...
Chanel Vintage Lambskin Leather Supermodel Weekender Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect for traveling the Chanel supermodel tote says it all! This Chanel tote is featured in black lambskin leather throughout, Chanel Rue Cambon zipper pull, gold tone hardware, ic...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in brown quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, flap tab with turn-lock closure, an...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large is a hard-to-find stylish solution to all your travel needs.
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, protective base studs, and gold-ton...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, protective base studs, and gold-ton...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather, features dual woven-in leather chain straps, a flap tab with a turn-lock closure...
Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Quilted Leather Large is a hard-to-find stylish solution to all your travel needs.
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Hand Painted Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag in very good condition. Gucci monogram canvas exterior trimmed with light brown leather, gold h...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$4,889
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Jacket
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black cotton with a bit of stretch jacket from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a silver front zipper with Dolce & Gabbana pulls and also on the angled front pockets. ...
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS / Small
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered throughout the skirt. The tulle on the bust ...
$5,721
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Plunging Neckline Open Back Lace Black Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Plunging Neckline Open Back Lace Black Dress IT 40 Dolce & Gabbana lace trimmed fitted dress with plunging V-neck, low back and narrow straps....
Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Moschino Couture in black with off white trim. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a waist cut out below it and a low cut back, all trimmed in off white. The d...
NWT Tom Ford $7, 000 Runway Fall 2015 Size 42 / 8 White Open Back Fringe Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
SOLD OUT Brand new with tags TOM FORD Fall 2015 runway white fringe flapper style dress! Impeccably designed, this rare gem features fabulous white tiers of fringe throughout on a ra...
Gianni Versace Couture Black Chiffon and Satin Gown, 1990s
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deceptively sweet and simple looking gown from the 1990s. From the wonderful Gianni Versace in his Couture line. Double dresses - black satin over sheer chiffon. Satin overlay makes...
Versace Bodycon Orange Silk Dress SS 2004
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous orange fine stretch silk dress from Versace. It has a plunging front neckline attached to a fitted band around the midriff. The straight skirt portion is pieced together...
Gucci Silk Gown with Cut out Waist, Swarovski Crystals and Hardware SS 2010
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk knit gown from Gucci's S/S 2010 collection as worn on the cover of Vogue by Linda Evangelista. It is fitted, has long sleeves with zipper wrists and fabulous s...
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.