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What is the oldest Chanel handbag?

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What is the oldest Chanel handbag?
While the oldest Chanel handbag isn’t the 2.55, this celebrated mid-century accessory is an iconic vintage bag from the brand. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel began to design handbags during the 1920s. The 2.55 debuted much later, in February 1955. Its design was a landmark in the history of handbags because it featured a shoulder strap for easy carrying (the clutch was the prevailing style in handbags back then). On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of vintage Chanel bags.
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Chanel No5 Perfume Black Limited Edition Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Black/gold Material: Plexiglass Comes with: Box and dust bag Condition: Very good. Faint scratches. Made in italy Measurements~ H 6.2” x W 3.5” x D 1.4” Height 6.2” Length 3....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Brand- Chanel Model- Small Classic Double Flap Bag Product Type- Shoulder Serial Number- 11***** Age- Circa 1990 Accompanied By- Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Colour- Black Hard...
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1990s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2015-2016 Black Calfskin Quilted Chain Handle Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to bag is evident. Light wear to the exterior with some abrasion to the leather surface, particularly at the edges and through the back. Mild creasing a...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Structured Shoulder Bags

Borsa A Tracolla Chanel Round Bag Beige 2020
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Round Bag, realizzata in pelle trapuntata beige e hardware dorati. Munita di tracolla in pelle e catena intrecciata per indossare la borsa a spalla e a tracolla. Internamente rivestita in pelle beige, capiente per l’essenziale con chiusura a zip circolare. Sul fronte presenta classico logo CC e un’appilcazione di pelle e catena intrecciate. Anno 2020, completa di dustbag, si presenta in ottime condizioni Chanel signature bag...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Double Flap Patent Leather Shoulder Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Chanel black CC double flap bag in patent leather. Features black patent leather, this luxurious, runway-ready bag features a woven-in chain strap, exterior back...
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag Brand Chanel Model- Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number- 14**...
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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