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Chanel Paris New York Cream Traveler Weekender Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel authentic and collectible weekend traveler Paris/New York Collection. Minor wear on corners( item is protected with removable cover when traveling) and minor odor inside (bag ...
Vintage Chanel Black Patent XL Weekender Super Model Tote
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chanel Black Patent XL Weekender Super Model Tote in fair condition.
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Leather Bowler Travel Weekender Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost Rare and magnificent Chanel large weekender bag from the 1990s collection.
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.
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Vintage Rare Chanel Plush Terry Cloth Maxi Weekender Travel Beach Shopper Tote
By Chanel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The ultimate in handbag making luxury craftsmanship. The Iconic House of Chanel always provides us with timeless and classic pieces. The rare bag takes timeless creation to a new lev...
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H 9.5 in W 4.5 in L 14.25 in
Chanel Quilted Weekender Convertible Flap 222978 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7153624 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.25" Width: 4.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes S...
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Gold Weekender Carryall Travel Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1995 Collection Caviar Leather Woven Lining Measures 18" W x 13.75" H x 7.5" D Shoulder Strap Drop 15" Includes Authenticity Card and Dust Bag 100% A...
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.
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.
Chanel red Weekender Bag
By Chanel
Located in Carnate, IT
Chanel Weekender Bag. Featuring red leather and golden hardware. 3 internal pockets, the main one has a zip closure.
CHANEL Resort 2011 - Fringe CC Tote Handbag - Celebrity Dream Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
The celebrity 'dream bag' - this CHANEL weekender tote bag comes in a fishnet mesh knit with woven leather trim, oversized CC logo frontal applique, woven in fringe, double top hand...
Chanel Vintage Black Caviar Weekender Bag, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 90s weekender bag in black caviar with gold tone hardware.
Chanel Black Leather Super Model Vintage Weekender
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Leather Super Model Vintage Weekender- MINT Highly collectible unisex travel bag from the 1990’s.
Chanel Black Vintage Quilted Leather XL Weekender W/GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Vintage Quilted Leather XL Weekender W/GHW Age: c. 1989-1991 Made in Italy Materials: leather, goldtone metal Roomy bag features zippered lefted compartment ...
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H 10.24 in W 11.42 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Unlimited Ligne silver black logo print crossbody weekender bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Unlimited Ligne silver black logo print crossbody weekender bag Reference: KNCN/A00029 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Unlimited Ligne Material: Nylon ...
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H 13 in W 7 in L 18 in
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Oversized Weekender Luggage Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel iconic weekender bag, quilted black lambskin and gold-plated metal.
Chanel Quilted Weekender Convertible Flap 222978 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7153624 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.25" Width: 4.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) In...
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H 14 in W 9 in L 24 in
Chanel Large Silver and Cream Quilted Biarritz Paris Weekender Hobo 61ck38s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Large Silver and Cream Quilted Biarritz Paris Weekender Hobo 61ck38s Date Code/Serial Number: 11323942 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 24" Width: 9" Height: 14" Should...
Chanel Black Caviar Supermodel Weekender
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Supermodel flat quilted weekender. Black leather with gold tone hardware.
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H 15 in W 18 in D 5 in L 24 in
2008-2009 Chanel Black Quilted Waxed Shoulder Bag/Weekender w/Card & Certificate
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Not your usual Chanel bag but it is a lovely size, soft sided and can be used as a weekender.
CHANEL black leather CC logo gold-tone hardware dual handle weekender duffel bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black leather CC logo gold-tone hardware dual handle weekender duffel bag CHANEL VINTAGE Black pebble leather upper.
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.
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 .
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Caviar Weekender Travel Duffle Shopper Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The ultimate in handbag making luxury craftsmanship. The Iconic House of Chanel always provides us with timeless and classic pieces. The rare bag takes timeless creation to a new lev...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Large Black Caviar Duffle Duffel Bag Weekender 68563
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68563 Chanel 1997 Vintage Black Caviar Large Duffle Bag Weekender is an item we rarely carry because we rarely find ones in excellent condition.
Chanel Rare Vintage Raspberry Pink Caviar Weekender Travel Duffle Shopper Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The ultimate in handbag making luxury craftsmanship. The Iconic House of Chanel always provides us with timeless and classic pieces. The rare bag takes timeless creation to a new lev...
Chanel Weekender Bag
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Weekender Bag Made in France Black patent leather Gold hardware Leather top handles Gold CC logo zipper pull CC logo stitched on front of bag Interior lined in black gros...
Chanel Weekender Bag Quilted Coated Canvas Horizontal
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Weekender Bag Quilted Coated Canvas Horizontal, crafted in black quilted coated canvas, features dual rolled leather handles with embossed CC logo detailing, zip around d...
Chanel Weekender Tote Gingham Print Canvas Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Weekender Tote Gingham Print Canvas Large, crafted from pink gingham print canvas, features dual top handles and silver-tone hardware.
Chanel Weekender Bag Quilted Coated Canvas Horizontal
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 15", Width 20", Depth 8" Designer: Chanel Model: Weekender Bag Quilted Coated Canvas Horizontal Item Number: 41604/32
Chanel Weekender Bag Quilted Coated Canvas Horizontal
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Weekender Bag Quilted Coated Canvas Horizontal is an ideal travel companion with the timeless quality and style.
Chanel Weekender Tote Gingham Print Canvas Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 17", Width 19", Depth 8" Designer: Chanel Model: Weekender Tote Gingham Print Canvas Large Exterior Mate...
Chanel Weekender Tote Gingham Print Canvas Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 17", Width 27", Depth 8" Designer: Chanel Model: Weekender Tote Gingham Print Canvas Large Exterior Material: Canv...
Chanel Weekender Tote Gingham Print Canvas Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 17", Width 28", Depth 8" Designer: Chanel Model: Weekender Tote Gingham Print Canvas Large Exterior Material: Canvas ...
Chanel Gold Textured Leather Wild Stich Weekender Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Chanel weekender bag is an example of the brand's fine designs that are skillfully crafted to project a classic charm.
Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Weekender Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Brown quilted leather Chanel Weekender bag with silver-tone hardware, dual rolled shoulder straps, tonal patent leather trim, protective feet at base, logo applique at front face, to...
Chanel Black/White Leather Weekender Lace Up Low Top Sneakers Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Featuring a leather exterior and label-detailed laces knotted on the uppers, these Chanel Weekender sneakers are a dream to walk in.
Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Weekender Tote Bag
Located in Irvine, CA
Brown quilted leather Chanel Weekender bag with silver-tone hardware, dual rolled shoulder straps, tonal patent leather trim, protective feet at base, logo applique at front face, to...
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H 10.5 in W 18.5 in D 5.5 in
Chanel Black Leather Men's Women's Travel Bowling Duffle Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Black Leather Men's Women's Travel Bowling Duffle Top Handle Tote Bag Leather Patent leather detail Silver tone hardware Zipper closure Leather lining Made ...
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H 13.8 in W 17.3 in D 8.3 in
Chanel Overnighter Supermodel Beige Quilted Canvas Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Weekender Tote in beige quilted canvas outside and botom and inside lambskin leather with silk lining.
Chanel XL Supermodel Black Caviar Leather Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Weekender Tote in black caviar Leather. Top is secured with small flap with large CC twist lock.
Chanel Quilted Weekender
By Chanel
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Chanel Navy Quilted Weekender with Zip Top and Silver Hardware.
Chanel Quilted Weekender
By Chanel
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Chanel Navy Quilted Weekender with Zip Top and Silver Hardware.
Chanel XL Weekender Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Burgundy Caviar Leather 80924MSC
Chanel Ultimate Stitch Weekender Quilted Nubuck
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Ultimate Stitch Weekender Quilted Nubuck, crafted from black quilted nubuck, features dual woven-in nubuck chain straps and silver-tone hardware.
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 CC Weekender Quilt Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 15", Width 16.5", Depth 7.5", Strap Drop 7-9.5" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Weekender Quilt Caviar Large Exterior M...
Chanel Coco Cocoon Weekender Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 15.5", Width 17.5", Depth 7.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Cocoon Weekender Nylon Large Exterior Material: Nylon Ext...
Chanel CC Sport Line Weekender Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Sport Line Weekender Nylon Large, crafted from black nylon, features dual flat handles and matte silver tone hardware.
Chanel Street Style Weekender Bag Quilted Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Street Style Weekender Bag Quilted Canvas, crafted from black quilted canvas, features leather covered chain handles and aged silver-tone hardware.
Chanel Street Style Weekender Bag Quilted Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Street Style Weekender Bag Quilted Canvas, crafted from black quilted canvas, features leather covered chain handles and gunmetal-tone hardware.
Chanel Street Style Weekender Bag Quilted Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Street Style Weekender Bag Quilted Canvas, crafted from black quilted canvas, features leather covered chain handles and gunmetal-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 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 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 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 authentic Chanel Vintage Supermodel Weekender Bag Caviar 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...
Giorgio Armani 1990s Silver Gunmetal Avant Garde Vintage 90s Silk Blouse Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 90s silver and gunmetal Avant Garde sleeveless shirt! Features luxurious silk, with an excellent draped neckline, and asymmetrical ruffle along the f...
Chanel Black Leather Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel black patent leather shoulder tote bag featuring a perforated logo pattern, shoulder chain handles, silver tone hardware, an inside detachable pocket by a detachable hook. Ci...
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...
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
$13,098
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 1996 Vintage Pink Lambskin Leather Small Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4951 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Type: T...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
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...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
$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 ...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
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.