Chanel Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Tortoiseshell Sunglasses Hexagon shaped sunglasses in brown tortoiseshell pattern with brown lenses.
Chanel Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Tortoiseshell Sunglasses Hexagon shaped sunglasses in brown tortoiseshell pattern with brown lenses.
Chanel 1994 Jumbo Lambskin Flap Bag with Tortoiseshell CC & Chain
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel Jumbo Tortoise Shell Resin Flap Bag crafted in caramel/camel lambskin leather with oversized tortoise resin CC turn-lock hardware and matching tortoise resin and leath...
1990's Chanel Denim & Tortoiseshell Logo Plaque Tote Purse Handbag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the 90's, this rare & authentic Chanel structured top-handle bag pairs dark washed denim with faux-tortoiseshell resin details for an unexpectedly refined, minimalist s...
Unavailable
H 12 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Chanel Brand New Vintage Brown Caviar Faux Tortoiseshell Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Vintage Brown Caviar Faux Tortoiseshell Backpack * Marked Chanel * Made in Italy * 560XXXX * Comes with the original dustbag * Brand new for this vintage item -It ...
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Around 1995 Made Tortoiseshell Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1995 Made Tortoiseshell Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black Additional information: Measurements: H 15 x W 25 x D 6 cm Shoulder drop: 106 cm This item has been used an...
1980s Chanel Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A fabulous pair of 80's Chanel sunglasses in tortoiseshell style frame with the perfect amber tint to the lens.
Chanel green suede tortoiseshell handle handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel green suede tortoiseshell handle handbag. - Tortoiseshell CC turn-lock closure
Chanel Black Leather Tortoiseshell Handle Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black leather with round shape tortoiseshell handle handbag.
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Tortoiseshell Handle Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black lambskin leather with tortoiseshell handle handbag.
RARE Chanel Vintage Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
An very rare vintage Chanel box bag. This expretly crafted piece features a spacious compartment, internal pocket, plexiglass link strap and a CC logo.
Chanel Shoulder Bag Matelasse Lambskin Tortoiseshell Plastic Chain Shoulder Beig
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A timeless yet distinctive design from the House of Chanel, this Matelassé quilted shoulder bag is elevated by its striking tortoiseshell chain strap an elegant nod to vintage Chanel...
Chanel camel brown quilted leather VINTAGE TORTOISESHELL STRAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel quilted shoulder bag camel leather with faux tortoiseshell handles.
Sold
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
Chanel Brown Suede Tortoiseshell Effect Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Brown Quilted Suede Tortoiseshell Effect Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1517 Brand: Chanel Model: Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Type: Sh...
Chanel Brown Faux Pearl-Trimmed Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Brown tortoiseshell cat-eye sunglasses by Chanel. Trimmed with faux pearls.
Chanel Tortoiseshell Rectangular Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Tortoiseshell Rectangular Sunglasses Brown framed rectangular sunglasses with light dusty pink lenses.
Chanel Vintage Tortoiseshell Black Evening bag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel black silk tortoiseshell detail evening bag is a rare and stunning addition for any collection.
CHANEL c.1980’s Brown Tortoiseshell Quilted Gold CC Logo Sunglasses 01450 w/Box
By Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHANEL c.1980’s Brown Tortoiseshell Quilted Gold CC Logo Sunglasses 01450 w/Box Brand/Manufacturer: Chanel Circa: 1980’s Style: Oversized sunglasses Lined: No Color(s): Shades of b...
Chanel Vintage Oversized Glasses
By Chanel
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Chanel Tortoiseshell Vintage Sunglasses Mark Chanel Model 5170 c. 501/3C Lens material PASTA With polarized lens Yes Other features With UV protection : Yes Gender : Female Descript...
Rare Chanel Vintage Brown Tortoiseshell Tassel Mini Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Tortoiseshell Chanel clutch with tassel. Hairline scratches on the surface as seen on pictures.
Chanel Round Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel round frame tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses.
Chanel Square Frame Tortoiseshell Aceate Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
These sunglasses by Chanel have been handmade from naturally flexible brown tortoishell acetate, and feature a square-frame silhouette and finished with the brand’s signature silver-...
Rare Vintage Chanel Denim Tortoiseshell Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare denim tote with tortoiseshell detail. Beautiful condition. Comes with logo tortoiseshell tag. Minor scuffs and rubbing on the corners. Overall still in great condition. Series #...
Chanel 1990's Vintage Oval Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1990's vintage oval frame tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses.
Sold
H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in
Chanel 1996-1997 Denim Faux Tortoiseshell Chain Classic Flap Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Classic Flap Plastic Chain Shoulder Bag Denim Indigo Additional information: Material : Denim, Leather, Plastic Color: Indigo Pocket : Outside: Pocket*1, Inside: Pocket*1, Zi...
CHANEL Tortoise Zip Pull Vintage 97A Patent Boots Lug Sole Black 36 US 6
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
This pair of patent black boots feature a lug sole, CHANEL stamped tortoiseshell zipper pull closure and a round toe.
Vintage Chanel Quilted Brown Suede Handbag with Tortoiseshell Chain
By Chanel
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Stunning quilted brown suede Chanel handbag with faux tortoiseshell lid and chain.
$995
H 3.4 in D 0.5 in L 3.25 in
Chanel RARE COLLECTORS Black Vintage Quilted Satin Micro Flap Bag Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Vintage Quilted Satin Micro Flap Bag Necklace Made In: France Year of Production: 1990s Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Satin Lining: Leather Closure/Opening...
Saks Fifth Avenue Vintage Evening Minaudière Polished Resin Clutch Bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A striking vintage evening minaudière created for Saks Fifth Avenue, most likely dating to the late 1960s. Crafted in Italy, the structured case is formed from polished resin designe...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1997 Black Silk Viscose Column Slip Gown — IT 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
A defining archive piece from Tom Ford’s Spring Summer 1997 collection for Gucci — one of the most celebrated seasons of his tenure and a landmark moment in 1990s fashion. This floor...
$58,214
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...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, 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...
GUCCI black leather BAMBOO HANDLE Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci by Tom Ford Bamboo hobo bag in black pigskin leather featuring black bamboo handle. Lined in black suede with an attached pouch inside and gold-tone hardware. H...
$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 Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful early 1960's ivory basket bag, accented by pearlescent lucite handles, is just the piece to add to your vintage accessory collection. The elegant rectangle shape is ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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.
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Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.