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Chanel Top Handle Bags

Vintage Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories in the world. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the legendary French house’s crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular among celebrities and fashion obsessives.

Crafted from top-quality materials, Chanel’s elegant iconic purses are coveted not only for their timelessness but also for their high resale value. The brand’s best-known bag, the Classic Double Flap bag, includes Chanel’s signature quilting and leather interlaced through a chain strap. Chanel Classic flap bags have been going strong since Karl Lagerfeld updated the beloved 2.55 handbag in the 1980s with the addition of the interlocking double Cs on the flap.

Other iconic bag styles are the Gabrielle and Boy bags. (Also designed by Lagerfeld, Chanel’s playful Boy Brick Lego bag has become a collector's item.) 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.

For its spectacular seasonal runway shows, Chanel designs special bags that are typically produced in smaller editions, making them all the more desirable and prompting long waiting lists for the most flamboyant creations. The widely hunted rare Chanel bags and many of the other bags much sought after today are objects of pure fantasy conjured up by the late couturier Lagerfeld, whose prolific tenure at the helm of the house lasted from 1983 to 2019.

Just like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and other luxury brands, Chanel has had to fight counterfeiters who manufacture and sell fake bags under its name. These days, provenance is as essential for Chanel bags as it is for a Chagall painting. And with forgeries improving, it's worth knowing how to spot a fake Chanel bag.

Find a collection of vintage Chanel totes, clutches, minaudières and other bags on 1stDibs today.

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255 Chanel Metiers d'art 2017
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Limited edition Bag 2.55 CHANEL Métiers d'art 2017 Condition: very good Country of manufacture : France Collection : 2.55 Petit modèle Material : calf leather Interior : burgundy le...
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2010s European Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Jumbo Single Flap Black Alligator Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Jumbo Single Flap vintage bag featured in Black alligator skin. Chanel no longer produces exotic skin or single flap bags, and to find one in such superb condition puts it on the collectors must have list. This is rare timeless Chanel alligator bag...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Bordeaux Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Bordeaux Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Serial Number: 4374449 Age (Circa): 1996 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Authe...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Large 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Large 19 Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB5187 Serial Number: 29424096 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Chanel Box, Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Ribbon Auth...
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2010s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin A Real Catch Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin A Real Catch Classic Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB5130 Serial Number: 29554428 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Authenticity Card, Serial Sticker (Made in Italy) Gender: Ladies Type: Top Handle, Shoulder, Crossbody Colour: Pink Hardware: Antiqued Gold Material(s): Lambskin Leather Interior: Pink Textile...
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2010s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Small Magnetic Frame Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful black lambskin quilted top handle bag. Item has magnetic opening with the logo on the metal handle. Light scuffing and creasing on the...
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Early 2000s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage 24K Black Patent CC Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage 24K Black Patent CC Vanity Case SKU: 130524 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Fair Condition Comments: Fair Condition. Extensive discoloration, s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Paris-Bombay 2011/12 Parcel Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Part of CHANEL's 2011-2012 Paris-Bombay collection, this Parcel bag is crafted from smooth leather with a caged design. Its diamond-quilted construction is beautifully complemented b...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 90s Brown CC Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
In phenomenal condition (very very well-maintained), stunning, elegant, and super relevant late 90s Chanel Box Bag with an understated yet large CC logo to the front face. Crafted in...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Light Blue Python Coco Handle Flap
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This is an authentic CHANEL Python Coco Handle Flap in Light Blue. This sleek classic tote is crafted of light blue python skin. The shoulder bag features a light blue lambskin top...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Wild Stitch Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are offering this elegant black Chanel handbag. Made in Italy sometime between 2000 & 2002, it is crafted of black leather with quilted stitch ...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel cream East West Chocolate Bar Bag
By Chanel
Located in Carnate, IT
Chanel East West Chocolate Bar bag in cream-colored leather with black-colored stitching and silver-colored hardware , oleogram show...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

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 level of sophistication and charm. Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Chanel House...
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1990s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag Serial Number: 24492803 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Deta...
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2010s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Lizard Leather & Quilted Lambskin Perfect Edge Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Burgundy Lizard Leather & Dusky Pink Quilted Lambskin Large Perfect Edge Classic Single Flap Bag Serial Number: 17122567 Age (Circa): 2013 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Au...
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2010s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

2008 Chanel Reissue Maxi Jumbo Blue Top Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel signed bag, Reissue Double Flap model, large size, made of midnight blue quilted leather with silver hardware. Equipped with a double front flap, an external one with a twist ...
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Early 2000s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 2009 Metallic Mesh Limited Edition Soft Lambskin White Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Metallic Mesh Limited Edition Soft Lambskin White Classic Flap Bag Rare Year: 2009 {VINTAGE 14 Year} Ruthenium hardware White lambskin l...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

1990s Chanel Quilted Mint Green Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel Mint Green (pastel light green) quilted top handle tote bag, matte gold handle with beautiful pearl stud edges, two separate purse opening slots with pearl pink color ...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

2014 Chanel Beige Leather GST Shoulder Bag
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel signed bag, GST model, made of beige quilted leather with golden hardware. It has a large central opening and two non-adjustable intertwined leather and chain handles. Interna...
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2010s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

1990s Chanel Shoulder Bag Vintage Canvas
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel signed bag, vintage model, made of black quilted canvas with golden hardware. Equipped with a flap with twist lock with CC logo, internally covered in black leather, quite lar...
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1990s Chanel Top Handle Bags

2010 Chanel Bolla Gold Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel designer bag, Bolla model, made of quilted gold-colored leather with golden hardware. Equipped with double leather handle and braided chain for carrying on the shoulder. Equ...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Tote Xupes Reference: HB5248 Serial Number: 5502877 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: ...
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1990s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

1990s Chanel Mini Flap Beige Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel shoulder bag, vintage Mini Flap model, made in beige leather with gold hardware. Equipped with a flap with twist lock closure with CC logo, internally lined in beige leather, ...
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1990s Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Red Tweed & Black Lambskin Leather Small Filigree Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Tweed & Black Lambskin Leather Small Filigree Vanity Case Xupes Reference: HB5183 Serial Number: 29888314 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompani...
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2010s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Brown sued bag with zip and top-stitched CC Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown sued bag with zip and top-stitched. Leather lining. One inside pocket with zip. No number inside. SIZE 24 cm X 18 cm X 9 cm
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Late 20th Century Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

2008 Chanel Mademoiselle patent leather frame bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Worn by Kim K. in a larger version In excellent condition minor wrinkles to patent leather on bottom of bag. Can be worn as a wrist satchel, top handle bag or a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

2004-2005 Chanel Handbag Brown Leather
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
- Good condition, some slight traces of wear with time. - Chanel handbag, brown leather, two brown leather straps, shoulder strap, small pocket in the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Timeless Tricolor Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Timeless Limited edition (with hologram). Very rare piece. Condition : very good Country of manufacture : France Material : Lambskin leather In...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

2014 Chanel Tote Bag Padded Nylon Multicolor Handbag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
2014 Chanel Tote Bag Padded Nylon Multicolor Handbag - Good condition, has slight traces of wear appeared with time. - Chanel tote bag, quilted nylon, multicolor. two small white ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Paris-Cuba Chanel Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful Chanel Boy Bag from the very special collection Métiers d'art Paris-Cuba (2016-2017). Details : is worn crossed, some marks and yellowed parts...
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2010s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Alligator Faux Tortoise Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare black Alligator faux Tortoise Chain Bag it is from collection 5, 1997/1999. The handles measure 6" inches and comes with generic dustcover.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Rare Chanel Mauve Pink Wild Stitch Surpique Baby Flap Bag 66463
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 66463 In calfskin 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 scuffing...
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Early 2000s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black CC Double Logo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
SEEING DOUBLE! It is rare for a Chanel to have logos both to the front and back! We love the oversized CC logo on this 1996 stunner and the slip pockets to b...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Red Chevron Aged Calfskin Leather Small Coco Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Chevron Aged Calfskin Leather Small Coco Top Handle Xupes Reference: HB5169 Serial Number: 26814854 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card A...
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2010s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

2009 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Biarritz Grey Wool Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld grey wool “Paris-Biarritz” tote bag featuring a diamond quilted pattern, black patent leather details, leather handles, a top zip opening, silver-tone hardwa...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Multicolour Vanity - Small
By Chanel
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: EUC - Excellent used condition Colour: Multicolour Leather: Caviar Inclusion: Dustbag and Authenticity Card Origin: France Authenticity: Authenticity Guaranteed or ...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989. Exceptional and rare, this highly sought after piece of Chanel history was produced between 1989 - 1990 baring a serial code of "1143159". Handcrafted in Italy to the highest luxury standards, this octagonal flap bag is constructed from exotic rare brown alligator skin and lined with a matching lambskin interior. The symbolism of quality that Chanel is known for is seen in the iconic 24-karat hardware used on the "CC" logo adornment to front of bag as well as in the classic mademoiselle chain. Brown lambskin interior opens to a hand-stitched "CC" logo located to underside of flap, "Chanel" gold foiled heat stamp above interior slip pocket and "Made in France" to opposite side of interior. Octagon bag...
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1980s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 1997 Vintage Canary Yellow Caviar Kelly Flap Parent Bag 24k GHW 66771
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
"Store item: 66771 A super rare collectible is this model - a medium quilted flap base with a rolled quilted leather handle. In caviar leather, collectors know this model is almost i...
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1990s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 2015 Timeless Quilted Carry-on Travel Tote Royal Black Patent Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2015 Timeless Quilted Carry-on Travel Tote Royal Black Patent Leather Bag Spring Summer 2015 Silver hardware Black patent leather Black calfskin leather trims Dual-rolled le...
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2010s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

A RUNWAY PROTOTYPE of a CHANEL Jumbo denim bag with CHANEL Icons 2007-2008A
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A totally unusual and unique Chanel bag made of black denim, adorned with many Chanel Icons and jewels from Chanel. It is a prototype Autumn 2007-2008 and was only produced once. IT WAS MADE ONLY FOR THE RUNWAY and has no ID number or card. The bag is decorated with many chains, edged with a golden braided metal cord. The two straps are also made of this metal cord. Back pocket that goes over the entire width of the bag has a snap fastener - inside a side pocket with zipper. Measurement: Width of the bag 35 cm, Height 22 cm, Depth 10 cm, Length of the double golden cord 66 cm and about 0,8 cm thick. The bag is in very good condition! A runway Prototype...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Brushed Leather Large Tote
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel balck brushed tiles large leather tote, handle drop 11.5". Collection 14, 2011. lightweigth for all seasons . Comes with hologram and origina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black CC Logo Discs Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black Lambskin shoulder tote with gold discs from logo design. Shoulder drop 7”. Collection 12. Comes with hologram and original dust cover.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Timeless Black Jumbo Single Flap Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag, 2008.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Timeless Black Jumbo Single Flap Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag, 2008 - 2009. The iconic Chanel bag was originally issued by Coco Chanel in February 1955 which became the very first socially acceptable shoulder bag for the modern day woman of considerable social status, thanks to Chanel. The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic. After years of the success of the 2.55 bag, the next step for the Chanel brand was the addition of Karl Lagerfield who took over the fashion house in the early 1980's. The classic flap bag was updated by Lagerfield in the silhouette, turn lock closure as well as available sizing. This particular single flap bag comes in a beautiful black supple lambskin leather with silver plated "CC" mademoiselle twist lock, chain and hardware. Interior houses the iconic burgundy rich lambskin with the classic fold over flap with one large interior, one zipped and one slip as well as exterior rear slip pocket. Mademoiselle chain can be worn two ways as a double shoulder strap at 13.5" or to the full 25" strap drop length. This bag is in great pre-owned condition, with . Full condition report and specifications listed below: Measures: Length: 11.7" Depth: 3" Height: 7.6" Double Strap Drop: 13.5" Full Strap Drop: 25" Condition: GRADE: 2. Great pre-owned condition with very limited signs of wear. Minimal wear can be seen to corners where marking has occurred due to storage, one loose thread above from "CC" turn lock closure and small cosmetic wear to interior. Lambskin exterior shows some pressmarks to front left of bag and resting bottom that are consistent with age and use. This bag has been recently cleaned and detailed. Comes with Chanel gift...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Cream Caviar Mini Business Affinity Flap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Cream Caviar Mini Business Affinity Flap SKU: 128009 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Good Condition Comments: Goo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Travel bag Briefcase Light Blue
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Chanel Line” Briefcase COLOR: Light blue MATERIAL: Canvas MEASURES: H 11” x L 14” x D 4” DROP: 2” CONDITION: Very good - item is pristine and looks never...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Blue Deauville Grand Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A chic Chanel blue Deauville Grand Shopping Tote bag. The exterior of this tote is crafted in blue canvas with silver-tone hardware. It features an interwoven chain link with blue le...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Black White Tweed Gold Medium Kelly Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1994 Collection Tweed Sequins Gold Hardware W 10.2 x H 5.9 x D 2.8 " Handle Drop 3.5" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed
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1990s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Raffia Rattan & Calfskin Vanity Case Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A unique Raffia handbag by Chanel. The exterior of this Raffia bag is crafted with black calfskin and neutral rattan interwoven seamlessly. It feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin Gold Chain Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning black Chanel leather with thick gold tone chain. front logo Middle zippered closure with 2 outside compartments with snap closures. Measures 14 inches wide x 9 inches high. ...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Purple Lizard Mini Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage CHANEL Purple Lizard Mini Belt Bag. The hardware is in matte silver metal. Worn on the shoulder or crossed. In very good condition. Made in Italy...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Crumpled White Patent Droplet Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
NOW TRENDING: Large slouchy bags! Get your hands on the biggest trend for the fall and winter. This soft teardrop shape drapes perfectly to give you that ...
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2010s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Multichian Gold Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold shoulder bag with ruthenium multi chain decoration. Handle drop 7". Comes with hologram and original dust cover. Collection 9.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Black & White Lambskin Mini Shopping Bag Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black & White Lambskin Mini Shopping Bag Tote Serial Number: 12792574 Age (Circa): 2008 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin CC Trendy Bowling Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin CC Trendy Bowling Bag SKU: 128663 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Very Good Condition. Plastic on interior hardware. Scratching to exterior hardware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Silk Purse Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black silk purse handbag. - Silver CC hardware kiss lock closure. - Leather interior. - One interior zip closure pocket. One...
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1990s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Velour Camellia Handle Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning top handle bag is crafted of off-white velvet with multicolor Camellia Accent Flower Print. The handbag features black acrylic top handles and a black CC medallion zipp...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

2009 Chanel Tote Black Piton Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel signed tote bag, made of black python leather with silver hardware. Equipped with a central flap with magnetic button closure, internally lined in gray fabric, very roomy. E...
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Early 2000s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Dark Green Velvet Purse Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel dark green velvet small purse handbag from year 1997 to 1999. - Stitching CC. - Brass chain strap. - CC brass finish kiss lock cl...
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1990s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

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    An authentic Chanel VIP gift bag or gift item may be given to a few loyal VIP customers who regularly visit the store and spend a significant amount of money on their products. It is not something that the general population can purchase. These gift items are all made with the same attention to detail and fine craftsmanship that you expect from anything with the Chanel brand. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    To read a Chanel clothing label, look beneath the Chanel logo tag. There you will see another label with the style number, size and year it was created. If the style number starts with an A, it was from an Autumn collection. P stands for Printemps, which is spring, and C means that item is part of the cruise line. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Fake Chanel bags aren’t easy to spot — especially if you’re shopping online. Forgeries are getting increasingly difficult to identify, but there are a few clues that might indicate a Chanel bag is a counterfeit. Bags made in the mid-1980s and later have a serial number at the bottom of the bag, and this number should match the one on the Chanel authenticity card. The Cs in the clasp should have flat, not rounded, edges, and the right-hand C will always overlap the one on the left at the top, with the overlapping reversed at the bottom. The screw on the clasp will have a flat or star head — never a Phillips head. The zipper should have the Lampo logo on the back of the slider, and the bag should come in a duster bag with the Chanel logo printed in white in the center. The diamond-pattern quilting on the bag should be flawless and perfectly aligned, even where there’s a pocket. The lining should lie tight and flat against the interior — never creased or lumpy. The inside of the bag should have the Chanel logo followed by “Made in Italy” or “Made in France.” To ensure you’re purchasing an authentic Chanel bag, buy from a reputable seller that carefully vets their offerings. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    How you style your Chanel jacket is a matter of preference. Some people like to wear casual clothing, so the Chanel jacket stands out. Others prefer an entire Chanel ensemble with a jacket for an all-over look. Accessorizing your Chanel jacket with a scarf is also a very popular option. Find Chanel jackets on 1stDibs along with a variety of Chanel clothing to create eye-catching ensembles.
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    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel'S leather bags are the most durable compared to others. Standing the test of time and heavy-duty nature even when soft to the touch. From Chanel's quilted flaps to small leather goods, on 1stDibs, find a variety of authentic pieces from Chanel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel doesn’t have a specific men’s shoe division but they do have a sneakers line that can be worn by any gender. These sneakers come in a variety of colors with different fabrics and all feature Chanel’s outstanding quality. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chanel shoes and other accessories from some top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Chanel doesn’t make men’s sunglasses as they do not have a menswear line. That said, there are men who do wear Chanel sunglasses and other items from the women’s line to create their own noteworthy style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chanel sunglasses and other accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    The current designer of Chanel is Virginie Viard, who started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s self-proclaimed “right arm and my left arm.” Aside from a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Chanel haute couture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, you can buy Chanel online. Not every Chanel product, however, is available through the brand's official website.

    While Chanel fragrances can be purchased at the brand's site, Chanel clothing, bags and accessories are not available for purchase directly through the company online. Auction sites and luxury resale platforms sell both vintage and new Chanel bags and other items, but authenticity is always a concern when buying online, so it's important to purchase from a reputable seller that properly vets the origin and authenticity of your items.

    An authentic Chanel bag sold online will never be cheap, but a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's the real thing. Find a collection of authentic Chanel evening dresses, tote bags and other pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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