Chanel Vintage Black Halfmoon Crocodile Flap
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Black Half Moon Crocodile Flap Bag Classic vintage Chanel half moon silhouette crafted in glossy black crocodile with signature CC turn-lock closure and leather-interw...
Chanel Vintage Pink Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Alligator Top Handle Flap Bag Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Alligator Color: Salmon Pink Hardware: Gold-Tone Series: 5-Series (1997–1999) Dimen...
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
Chanel Classic Flap Clutch Vintage 80's Gold Cc Closure Black Crocodile Skin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1989 Crocodile Flap Bag Clutch Gold CC Closure The vintage Chanel octagon black crocodile 8 sided flap with classic cc closure and attached interwoven chain 1989 {V...
Chanel Vintage Black Crocodile Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage black crocodile full flap with gold hardware. This bag has a front flap with signature CC turnlock closure and 24k gold chain link strap. The interior is lined in bl...
CHANEL Black Vintage Crocodile Classic Mini Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
AUTHENTIC, RARE, EXOTIC, VINTAGE Chanel black crocodile mini classic flap bag in excellent condition. Black crocodile exterior trimmed. Gold hardware Signature woven leathe...
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Maxi
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Maxi Flap Bag Series 4 (1996-1997) Extremely rare! Very good condition. comes with dustbag only. Slight storage smell.
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Mini Kelly
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An incredibly rare vintage piece crafted from luxurious crocodile leather, this Chanel Mini Kelly is an exceptional collector's item. The structured silhouette, top handle, and gold-...
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Mini Kelly
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An incredibly rare vintage piece crafted from luxurious crocodile leather, this Chanel Mini Kelly is an exceptional collector’s item. The structured silhouette, top handle, and gold-...
Chanel Vintage White Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage White Crocodile Kelly Handbag Chanel medium top handle bag in ivory crocodile. Extremely rare piece — especially in this size and color combination. Structured silh...
Chanel Espresso Crocodile Vintage Octagonal Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Espresso Crocodile Octagonal Bag- Excellent A rare vintage style, it is a beautiful addition to any collection. Deep espresso brown crocodile skin is structured in an octagona...
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Octagonal Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Crocodile Octagonal Bag is in excellent condition. A rare vintage style, it is a beautiful addition to any collection. Sleek black crocodile skin is str...
Rare Chanel Vintage Shiny Brown Crocodile Timeless Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
OMG so rare. Style of the Mademoiselle bag. It seems it never had been worn. It has an icy brown color. It could be worn as a clutch, shoulder or crossbody. The length of the chain i...
Chanel crocodile bag, late 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Vintage late 1980’s brown crocodile bag with gold hardware and chain strap.
CHANEL Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag Serial Number: X Age (Circa): 1980 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: (Made in France) Gender: Ladies Typ...
Chanel Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB766 Brand: Chanel Model: Camera Bag Type: Shoulder Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Colour: Black...
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware.
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Brown Crocodile Handbag. Vintage crocodile bag with gold hardware. Excellent condition. Clean interior with all leather compartments. Beautiful croc skin tote bag with CC meda...
Vintage Chanel Blue Crocodile Top Handle Mini Bag with CC Turnlock
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Chanel Crocodile Top Handle Mini Bag in a stunning periwinkle blue hue, crafted from glossy alligator crocodile skin and finished with Chanel’s iconic gold-tone CC turn-lock clo...
Chanel Vintage Honey Gold Crocodile Medium Top Handle "Kelly" Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Honey Gold Crocodile Medium Top Handle "Kelly" Bag Condition Report Overall Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. Exterior: The genuine crocodile skin maintains an ...
Chanel Vintage 80's Shiny Crocodile Skin Small Timeless Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Investment Piece - Chanel Vintage 80's Shiny Crocodile Skin Small Timeless Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Crocodile skin with 24k gold plated hardware.
Chanel Vintage '89 Black Crocodile Medium Classic Double Flap Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '89 Black Crocodile Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Features adjustable shoulder strap Made In: France Year of Production: 1989-1991 Color: Black Hardware: Goldto...
CHANEL Vintage Crocodile Handbag Mint
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel vintage crocodile handbag. Mint condition outside and inside lined in soft lambskin leather . Card and dust bag included. Gold plated turnlock closure in the front. Singl...
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Crocodile Bag in Black and in gold hardware. Rare mini size and highly coveted piece. Due to the skins it is a Collector's piece. In excellent condition only slight wear on th...
Chanel 1980s Crocodile Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the iconic Chanel 1980s Crocodile Handbag, a classic masterpiece that transcends time. Crafted in the 1980s, this Chanel handbag exudes vintage charm with its ...
Chanel Vintage Black Crocodile Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Chanel Vintage Black Crocodile Flap Bag with gold hardware. Single flap with two interior pockets. Strap drop is 18 inches. Hologram reads "0431151".
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Mini Classic
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Black Crocodile Mini Classic Flap Bag- PRISTNE Vintage Condition The most exclusive of all exotics, the Mini Classic in black crocodile with gold hardware is a collector’s ...
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Alligator Black shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vintage Chanel Vintage Crocodile Alligator Back shoulder bag . Bag is such pristine condition outside . Corners are intact without signs of wear. Chain and straps pristine ...
Chanel Vintage Brown Crocodile Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Classic Vintage Brown Crocodile Flap Bag with Gold Hardware from Chanel. 9 " x 6.5" 40 " chain with leather lacing Great pre owned condition, no issues
CHANEL Crocodile Shoulder Bag, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Chanel crocodile shoulder bag. Fully leather lined item features 2 open exterior 'file' pockets, interior zip pocket, gilt metal/leather straps & logo zipper pull...
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Crocodile Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Crocodile Gold tone hardware Zipper closure Made in Italy Date code 0646209 Shoulder strap drop 16" Measures 8.75" W x 6" H x 3" D Includes orig...
Chanel Vintage Purple Crocodile Exotic Gold Small Mini Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Crocodile Gold tone hardware Leather lining Shoulder strap drop 17" Measures 5.5" W x 6" H x 2.25" D Includes authenticity card 100% authenticity guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
Chanel RARE Vintage Brown Crocodile Leather Gold Chain CC Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hot CoCo anyone? Stunning rich chocolate brown crocodile Chanel shoulder bag featuring gold tone hardware, chain-link and leather shoulder strap and leather lining...
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H 6 in W 9 in D 2 in
Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile Cognac Gold Evening 2 in1 Clutch Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile Cognac Gold Evening 2 in1 Clutch Flap Shoulder Bag Crocodile Gold tone hardware Leather lining Snap magnetic closure Made in France S...
Chanel Rare Vintage Cognac Brown Crocodile Gold Chain CC Charm Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Ah-mazing and rare vintage Chanel flap shoulder bag featuring rich cognac brown crocodile leather and gold CC charm chain strap. Interior features single zip pock...
Prada Beige Crocodile Leather Clutch, 2000s
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Marvelous dark beige crocodile leather chain clutch by Prada with orange glass and metal closure. It features a chain strap, a top magnetic closure, gemstone embellishments and an in...
Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile WOC 2 in1 Clutch Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile WOC 2 in1 Clutch Evening Shoulder Flap Bag Crocodile Gold tone hardware Leather lining Snap closure Made in France Shoulder strap drop 13" Measures 9" ...
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H 8 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Vintage 1980s New Chanel Brown Crocodile Camera Bag Serial Number 0430072
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The gold chains say it all...undeniably Chanel! Live the fantasy with this quintessential and most luxurious bag in timeless crocodile. Two convenient exterior pockets and two interi...
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2001 “Voss”; Runway look...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 39.5
New Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati YSL Runway Satin Heels Pumps Sz 39.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent Debut Collection Rare & Collectible Brand New * Yves Saint Laurent "POUF" Heels * Fuchsia Satin Upper * Removable Feather POUF * Leather Ins...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Logo Letters Shopper XL Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL Logo Canvas Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware CC logo hardware details Two large front pockets Interior black lambskin lining Large interior center zippered pocket F...
Lalique Swan Head Down Pure Crystal Sculpture
By Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Lalique pure crystal satin finish coveted Swan Head Down sculpture. First designed in 1943 by Rene Lalique this ethereal swan is depicted gliding with her wings ...
$13,000
Size: Fits Small + Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...
$408
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in L 25.6 in
1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...
Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Moschino mini dress with a cut out bow tie detail. Sleeveless sleeves and mini length. Details: Unlined Rear Zip Closure Marked Size: Unmarked Estimated Size...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer Pant Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer &Pants Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
$1,108
Size: French 42
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique d...
Fendi Brown Zucca Mini Spy Shoulder Bag circa Y2K
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Fendi Brown Zucca Mini Spy Shoulder Bag circa Y2K is a stylish and iconic accessory that perfectly captures the essence of early 2000s luxury fashion. Crafted with the classic F...
Alessandro Dell'Acqua New Silk Skirt and Top with Bead Trim
By Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece black fine silk knit lace skirt and cardigan set from Alessandro Dell'Acqua. The long sleeve top buttons up front and at the hem has a sheer 3" panel of intricate...
Vintage Burberry Silk Satin Scarf 1960's
By Burberry
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage stunning Burberry silk satin scarf is most likely from the 60's. It is a great size and has not been cleaned from the original owner. it is the iconic Burberry pattern. ...
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.