Chanel Pre-Owned 2015 maxi floral-print shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
While Creative Director of CHANEL, Karl Lagerfeld made sure to leave his mark, whether by redesigning classic silhouettes or by bringing new ideas to the table. This shoulder bag is ...
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Bowler Travel Bag White Grey
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Chanel bowler bag with a white canvas and gray leather lettering.
Chanel Patent and Lace twin chain shoulder black bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a pre-owned Chanel Twin Chain Shoulder bag. It is black patent leather with black lace and gold hardware.
Chanel 19 Large Single Flap Bag in Green and White Tweed
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned but new Chanel 19 bag is a special edition from the 2022 F/W collection.
$2,352Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Large East West Shoulder Bag Rare Black Leather and Pony-style Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
#trendsetter CONDITION: VERY GOOD CONDITION This preloved /pre-owned vintage Chanel flap bag is in very good vintage condition with signs of wear throughout.
Chanel East West Rare Black Pony-hair Calfskin Leather CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
#trendsetter CONDITION: VERY GOOD CONDITION This preloved /pre-owned vintage Chanel flap bag is in very good vintage condition with signs of wear throughout.
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Coco Cabas Large Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
Don't miss out on this gorgeous pre-owned Chanel bag!
Chanel Large Tweed Cambon CC Cotton Club Shopper Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
Don't miss out on this gorgeous pre-owned Chanel bag! Additional items: Original dust bag.
CHANEL Quilted Brown Leather Cambon Ligne Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
Don't miss out on this gorgeous pre-owned Chanel bag! Additional items: Original dust bag.
Chanel Fringe Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This pre-owned Chanel bag is no different, with hobo style fringe attached to the bottom for a western look.
Chanel Paris-Rome Collection Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Meticulously crafted from black calfskin leather, this Limited edition, pre-owned Chanel bag from the 2016 Paris-Rome Métiers d'Art Collection features gold-tone metal hardware, the ...
Chanel Octagon camera bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted from black lambskin, this pre-owned Chanel bag from 2021 features the brand's signature CC logo on one side and quilted detailing on the other.
Chanel Classic Brown/Golden/ Yellow Leather Shoulder Bag Pre- Owned
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Classic Brown/Golden/ Yellow Leather Shoulder Bag Pre- Owned Strap can be worn single cross body.
Authentic Chanel Boy Medium Brown Leather Crossbody Bag Pre-owned
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This is an authentic Chanel Boy Medium bag in Brown Leather. It features: Leather material Textile lining Chain/leather combo strap Latch closure Silver hardware Origin: Franc...
Chanel Classic Flap Boy Le Large Navy Blue Leather Shoulder Bag Pre- Owned
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel blue calfskin leather LE boy bag Classic quilted pattern aged silver hardware and clasp.
Chanel Glazed Calfskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Meticulously crafted in France from shiny black calfskin leather, this pre-owned Chanel shoulder bag features a slender, quilted design, the brand's classic chain-link shoulder strap...
Chanel Velvet Embellished Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France from an intricate blend of luxurious velvet and soft lambskin leather, this timeless pre-owned Chanel clutch bag showcased a square diamond quilted finish and a gun...
Chanel 19 Maxi Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned Chanel 19 Maxi Flap bag is crafted in smooth lambskin leather with an exaggerated diamond quilting.
Chanel Black and White Tweed Chanel 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned great Chanel 19 flap bag is crafted in black quilted tweed with a diamond-shaped white pattern.
Chanel Duck-egg Blue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in Italy from iridescent microfiber nylon in a soft shade of duck-egg blue, this pre-owned Chanel quilted flap bag features the classic CC turn-lock accented by gunmetal hard...
1990s Chanel Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card.
Chanel Brown Pleated Leather Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in Italy from chocolate brown lambskin leather, this pre-owned tote Bag by Chanel features a distinctive crescent shaped design, a pleated base and the iconic interlocking CC...
2015 Chanel Blue Denim Patchwork Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Blue Denim Patchwork Flap Bag This CHANEL Patchwork Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Tag.
Chanel Rue Cambon Blue Quilted Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The perfect bag for the busiest of days, this pre-owned 2012 Chanel Shoulder bag is perfect for storing all your essentials plus more.
Chanel Blue Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Blue Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet.
1990s Beige Chanel Half-Moon Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Chanel Half-Moon Flap Bag is in good pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag & authenticity card.
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Tote Bag SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Tote Features silvertone CC charm at shoulder strap Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2012 Color: Black Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Caviar lea...
Chanel Bordeaux Glazed Caviar Shiva Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in Italy from luxurious, bordeaux caviar leather, this pre-owned Shiva tote bag by Chanel features a diamond quilted exterior, a glazed finish and the iconic interlocking CC ...
Chanel Deauville Denim Shoulder Bag Tote Blue
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Chanel Deauville shoulder bag tote in Blue.
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag, authenticity card.
Chanel Silver Textured Quilted East/West Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Silver East/West Flap Bag Features textured quilted leather Made in: France Year of Production: 2007 Color: Silver Hardware: Silver-tone Materials: Leather Lining: Le...
Chanel 2014 Red Lambskin Quilted Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 2014 Red Lambskin Quilted Medium Boy Bag Features adjustable strap Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2014 Color: Red Hardware: Oxidized silvertone ...
2010s Chanel Multi Washed Fabric Graffiti Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Multi Washed Fabric Graffiti Messenger Bag This CHANEL Messenger Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Card, Har...
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card.
2000s Chanel Raspberry Python Leather Mini Timeless Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Raspberry Python Leather Mini Timeless Bag This CHANEL Mini Timeless Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Cards.
Chanel Rare Collectors Vintage Wicker Basket Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Small piece of basket broken at back(see pic) Interior Condition: Excellent pre-owned vintage condition Includes: Chanel dust bag Measurements: 6"W x 5.5"H x 2.5"D Shoulder ...
Chanel Pink and Multicolor Quilted Backpack Bag, 2018
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel '18 Pink & Multi-Color Quilted Backpack Features flap pocket at front with CC twist lock Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2018 Color: Pink, purple, blue, green Hardware: Si...
Chanel Black Plexiglass No. 5 Perfume Bottle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag, box, authenticity card.
Chanel Yellow Velvet Quilted Small Boy Bag SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2012 Color: Yellow Hardware: Antiqued silvertone Materials: Velvet with leather and metal Lining: Grey textile Closure/Opening: Flap top with...
2000s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag, care cards.
1990s Chanel Red Lambskin Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag.
Chanel Pale Blue Quilted Leather Flap Bag SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Pale Blue Quilted Leather Flap Bag Features quilting on flap top and smooth leather throughout rest of bag Made In: France Year of Production: 2012-2013 Color: Pale blue a...
1980s Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Gold Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag This CHANEL Camera Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag.
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag This CHANEL Camera Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card.
1990s Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Vintage Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Brown Caviar Leather Vintage Bucket Bag This CHANEL Bucket Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card.
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card.
Chanel Multicolour Patchwork Multi-Fabric Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Multicolour Patchwork Multi-Fabric Jumbo Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag.
2014 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag.
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag This CHANEL Camera Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet.
Chanel Multicolour Quilted Canvas Watercolour Colourama Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Multicolor Quilted Canvas Watercolour Colorama Flap Bag This CHANEL Colorama Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag.
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card.
Chanel Beige Quilted Classic Medium Flap Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Beige Quilted Classic Medium Flap Bag Features perforated leather piping with black leather underlay Made In: France Year of Production: 2004 Color: Beige Hardware: Gold...
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag This CHANEL Camera Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card.
1996 Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Mini Bucket Bag This CHANEL Mini Bucket Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Interior Pouch.
1990s Chanel Black Satin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Satin Vintage Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card.
2004 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet.
1990s Chanel Navy Caviar Leather Vintage Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Navy Caviar Leather Vintage Bucket Bag This CHANEL Bucket Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet, Interior Po...
1990s Chanel Black Caviar Leather Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Bucket Bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag, authenticity card.
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin CC Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel CC Shoulder Bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag, box, authenticity card.
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Leather Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Chanel Mini Flap Bag is in good pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag and box.
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Leather Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Chanel Mini Flap Bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag, box and authenticity card.
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Mini Flap Bag is in good pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag, box & authenticity card.
Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Medium Le Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Navy Quilted Lambskin Medium Le Boy This CHANEL Medium Le Boy is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet.
$6,270Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.16 in L 7.25 in
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Tennis Bracelet with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
ERS bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you stand out on any occasion or an event. A tennis bracelet is an essential piece of jewe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
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 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 ...
Hermes Connect the Dots Limited Edition HAC 40 Black Evergrain Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès HAC 40 “Connect the Dots” edition which reimagines one of the house’s most historic silhouettes through a modern, graphic lens. Rather than relying on tr...
$93,016
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Hermès Birkin 25 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Rose Mexiko Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 25 in rose mexiko and shiny crocodile porosus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and Cites. Stamp Z...
GUCCI black leather & PYTHON NEW BAMBOO Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'The New Bamboo' handbag in black python with bamboo turn-lock and bamboo handle. Has a detachable shoulder strap divided in a regular strap and a woven strap with silver-tone ...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Bag Framboise Veau Madame Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in vibrant Framboise. Hermes Framboise is a rich, saturated raspberry pink which is gorgeous for year round wear. The Herme...
$48,600
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
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...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.