Chanel 1989-1991 White Lambskin Trapezium Shape Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 1989-1991 White Lambskin Trapezium Shape Flap Bag These are professional photos of the
Chanel 1989-1991 White Lambskin Trapezium Shape Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 1989-1991 White Lambskin Trapezium Shape Flap Bag These are professional photos of the
Chanel 1989 Two Tone Black and White Vintage Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Two Tone Black and White Vintage Flap Bag 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Lamsbkin leather Classic
$5,149
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Timeless Classic Small Single Flap Bag White Lambskin 1989–1991
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Timeless Classique Small Single Flap, réalisé en cuir d’agneau
Price Upon Request
H 16 in W 11 in
Untitled (Still Life with Chanel Bag), black+white photography by Mark Morrisroe
By Mark Morrisroe
Located in New York, NY
Untitled (Still Life with Chanel Bag), black+white photography by Mark Morrisroe Untitled (Still
Photogravure
Unavailable
H 4.34 in D 2.37 in L 6.5 in
Chanel White Lizard Skin Half Moon Long Tassel Clutch Bag, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel white lizard skin frog month clutch bag. This is super rare vintage Chanel bag. Half moon
1980's Chanel Black and White Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's black square quilted patent leather Chanel shoulder bag with white leather trim, gusset and
Vintage 1980's CHANEL White Leather Gold Chain Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous 1980's vintage CHANEL mini bucket bag comes in white pebbled leather and features an
CHANEL White Crocodile Leather Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel White Crocodile Leather Belt Bag With Gold Hardware Age: 80's Made In Italy Materials
Rare Chanel white patent leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Rare Chanel white patent leather Shoulder Bag white patent leather and silver tone hardware 2.55
Chanel 2pc White/Silver Jacket and Skirt Set, Circa 1980
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a two piece white with silver thread woven in the fabric jacket and skirt set by Chanel
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB4723
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H 7.29 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1988 Chanel White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2195 Serial
Chanel 18K White Gold Watch w/Diamond Baguettes, Circa 1989
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an 18K white gold watch with diamond baguettes by Chanel, from 1989. The watch has a square
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Medium White Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of Savineti we offer this Chanel Classic Double Flap: - Brand: Chanel - Model
1980s Chanel White Caviar Chevron Stitched Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Is there anything more classic than a Chanel bag? Incredible textured caviar leather in an icy
Chanel White Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag with Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage late 80s to early 90s Chanel white quilted lambskin mini flap bag with gold chain
RARE Chanel Vintage Quilted Black and White Patent Leather Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Chanel Vintage Quilted Patent Leather Black and White Heart Bag in very good condition
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H 5.91 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
Chanel White Quilted Lambskin With Black Trim Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel White Quilted Lambskin With Black Lambskin Leather Trim Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag Brand
Chanel White Leather Vintage Bag, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Beautiful Chanel matelassé leather bags in white color with gold chain shoulder strap, braided with
Vintage Chanel White Leather Mini Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel mini shoulder bag in white color. CC logo stitched on flap and secured with magnetic closure
1980s Chanel White Cavier Leather Quilted Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel handbag in white cavier leather in the quilted pattern. This is a larger bag with two open
Chanel Shopping Bag Motif Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare Chanel shopping bag motif dangling earrings.
Chanel White Vintage Quilted Lambskin Leather Classic Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Chanel Manufactured: France Color: White Size: Small Year: 1987 Bag Length: 6.5
Vintage CHANEL ivory white lambskin 2.55 chain shoulder bag with gold CC motif.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL ivory white lambskin 2.55 chain shoulder bag with large golden CC motif and
Chanel Vintage white leather waist purse, fanny pack, hip bag with golden CC
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. 1980s. Vintage CHANEL white leather waist purse, fanny pack, hip bag with gold CC closure
Vintage 80's Chanel 2.55 Bag in White Letaher and Golden Hardware. size 10"
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Collectible Chanel bag from the 80's in white leather and golden hardware. Vintage bag in goood
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H 3.9 in W 5.1 in D 1 in
Chanel Vintage small white waist purse fanny pack hip bag with gold CC motif
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Chanel white leather waist purse, fanny pack, hip bag with gold CC closure and chain
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Size: see description
1980s Unused Vintage but New Chanel White Quilted Flap Bag w/ Original Dust Bag
By Chanel
Located in Portland, OR
This is an unused vintage but new Chanel white quilted medium flap bag with its original tissue
MINT. 80's rare vintage Chanel white 2.55 flap bag with navy rope and gold chain
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
MINT. 80's rare vintage Chanel white flap bag with navy rope string and gold chains. Very rare
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
Roberto Cavalli Summer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer top by Roberto Cavalli. The top has a v neckline, frill sleaves , adn is a blue and yellow print with gathering at the bust.
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Dark Chocolate Brown Box Leather Gold Hardware 1988
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Dark Chocolate Brown Box Leather Gold Hardware 1988 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Condition: VERY GOOD CONDITION Overall...
$3,251
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
New Roberto Cavalli Buckle Stiletto Heel Black Leather Platform Boots 37 - US 7
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather High Heel Boots Designer size - 37 Style - BQS023-PZ220 Smooth Black Leather, Multiple Straps, Gold-Tone Buckles with Engraved Logo, Inner Half Zip...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
Alexander McQueen black low plunge evening dress, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black evening maxi dress with draped low plunge neckline. Fall-Winter 1998
$10,160
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather pants with open lace up fastening down the legs and buckle fastenings around knees. Fall-Winter 2003
$5,418
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 -UK 10 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace and silk organza corseted jacket, ss 1988
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace corseted jacket backed with black silk organza. Spring-Summer 1988
$4,335
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring-Summer 1991
Vivienne Westwood lace screen printed denim corset and jeans, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood lace screen printed denim corset and high rise slim jeans Fall-Winter 1992
$49,447
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal SKU 33301488 Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette Date 2007 Model Birkin 35 Serial Number [K] Metal Palladium Materials Crocodile Leath...
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.