Chanel 1997 Vintage Beige Leather Patchwork Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
1997-1999 Vintage Beige Leather Medium tote bag Patchwork 2x Top handles 1x Main compartment 1x
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Chanel Quilted Black Lambskin Timeless Bag, 1997/1999
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Quilted black lambskin Timeless bag with golden metal elements. Bag with
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20th Century French Hobo Bags
1997 Chanel Black Lambskin Mini Timeless Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in Italy) Gender
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1990s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Chanel Canvas Bag Printed with Multicolored Flowers, 1997 / 1999
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Canvas bag printed with multicolored flowers on a white background. Sold
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20th Century French Top Handle Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Authenticity Card
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Authenticity Card
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Serial
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Card, Care Booklet Authenticity Details
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder Bag is
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Reference: HB2663 Serial Number: 5017098 Age
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 4221347 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Care Booklet Authenticity Details: Serial
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Kelly Top Handle Bag Beige Lambskin Leather, 1996-1997
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Kelly Top Handle Bag Beige Lambskin Leather, 1996-1997 These are professional photos of
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Limited Edition Chanel Black 2.55 Gold tone Hardware Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1997 Limited Edition Chanel Black 2.55 Gold tone Hardware Bag Unique and rare 2.55 black bag in a
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag. Circa 1997. Primarily made from Lambskin
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo XL Flap Bag is in Very
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 4312322 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL black leather 1997-99 CC TORTOISE CHAIN Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel shopper in black leather is a timeless and versatile carryall designed
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 1997 Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 4348488 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1997 Chanel Navy Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 4376573 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 4595158 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB1293 Serial
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Double Sided Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Double Sided Classic Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3161 Serial Number
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Chocolate Bar 1997 Medium Suede Brown
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Chocolate Bar 1997 Medium Suede Brown These are professional photos of
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Chocolate Bar 1997 Medium Suede Green
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Chocolate Bar 1997 Medium Suede Green This Chanel 2.55 Flap bag
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Black Reverse Quilted Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag, 1996 - 1997.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Vintage Black Reverse Quilted Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1996 - 1997
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL white quilted leather 1997-1999 MINI SQUARE FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 1997-1999 Mini Square Flap Shoulder Bag in white quilted lambskin featuring
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5184959 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Protective
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5017499 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5449854 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5037342 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card Authenticity
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5449854 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 4312322 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5386081 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card Authenticity
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5432221 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card Authenticity
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5398532 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
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19th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5457210 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Serial
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5141255 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 5015541 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 3785007 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Circa 1997. Primarily made from Lambskin Leather
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo Single Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 3280485 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Vertical Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: 5060241 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Vertical Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: 5060241 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: 5386081 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: 1798431 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: 4350575 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Authenticity Card
Category
1990s French Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2605 Serial
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2637 Serial
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2605 Serial
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: HB3281 Serial
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3516
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3515
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3517
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3294
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3121 Serial
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Kelly Mini 1997 -1999 Caramel Tan Suede Leather Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Kelly Mini 1997 -1999 Caramel Tan Suede Leather Top Handle Bag These are professional photos
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
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1997 Chanel Bag For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1997 chanel bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Gray and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect 1997 chanel bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a 1997 Chanel Bag?
The price for a 1997 chanel bag starts at $426 and tops out at $9,678, and on average, selling for $3,500.
Chanel for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You
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.
Questions About Chanel
- Are Chanel earrings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
- Are Chanel pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
- How much is a Chanel tote?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- Who is the founder of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- What is Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What does Chanel 5 smell like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
- What is Chanel Matelasse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
- Do Chanel bags go up in value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Chanel make bedding?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.
The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.
A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.
A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.
Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Chanel purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
- Why is Chanel so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel 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.
- When was Chanel founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel 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.
- Where are Chanel bags made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel 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.
- Who is Chanel owned by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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