1960s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Rattan Woven Wicker Shell Accordion Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare woven rattan crossbody accordion bag designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his first
1960s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Rattan Woven Wicker Shell Accordion Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare woven rattan crossbody accordion bag designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his first
Chanel Red Maxi Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Maxi 3 Accordion Flap Bag features a quilted red lambskin leather body, a silver
CHANEL Rock 'n Chic Accordion Flap Bag Balck
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel black Rock 'n Chic Accordion Flap Bag. Black was Coco's happiest color and it's
Chanel Mini Accordion Flap Bag in Red Caviar Leather
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A refined expression of early-2000s Chanel, this Mini Accordion Flap Bag is crafted from iconic red
Chanel Black Patent Quilted Pagoda Accordion Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful patent pagoda accordion flap bag. A simple yet elegant design in great condition. Light
Chanel Rock in Moscow Abstract Print Nylon Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
A striking and collectible piece from Chanel, the 'Rock in Moscow' Accordion Flap Bag is crafted
rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Accordion Drawstring Bag Dark Brown/Black
By Pleats Please, Issey Miyake
Located in San Diego, CA
extremely rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Accordion Drawstring Shoulder Bag - Dark Brown/Black
CHANEL black & beige leather ACCORDION SMALL CHOCOLATE BAR Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel small accordion handbag in black calfskin with beige pipping and light
Chanel Vintage 2000 Pony Hair Medium Brown Giraffe Accordion Flap Bag GHW 68152
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Accordion Flap Bag GHW comes in this medium size that can be worn on the shoulder, and a small size. In
$16,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2008 Black and White Cruise Logo Accordion Jumbo Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Small medium quilted cruise lambskin flap in black with white trim and large CC clasp 2008 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Interior centered zippered pocket Expandable flap Black...
Chanel Lambskin Lax Accordion Hobo Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel Lambskin Lax Accordion Hobo bag in black. Black was Coco's happiest color and it's
Chanel Bubble Chain Striped Quilted Flap Bag Red/White Tote
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Nylon Bubble Striped Quilt Accordion Flap Bag. Made with a cute bubble design, this bag is not only eye
Judith Leiber Brown Leather Mini Compartment Bag with Coin Purse, 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Tucson, AZ
. Chocolate brown shoulder bag with accordion-style bottom gusset and goldtone rope chain handles. Interior
$7,920
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Vintage Beige Velvet COCO Classic Flap Bag Kelly Top Handle Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
brown vinyl piping throughout bag Brown calfskin interior lining Front of bag accordion-like expansion
CHANEL Eggplant Accordion Diamond Stitch Flap Bag Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL Eggplant Accordion Diamond Stitch Flap Bag Handbag. It is done in
Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Topstitched "Accordion" Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Accordion" flap bag from Chanel circa 2004-2005. Soft, supple lambskin leather construction
Chanel Caviar Salmon Pink Accordion Tote Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
compartments with two smaller pockets. Bag is very roomy and can hold a lot. Corners are intact. Serial number
Chanel Black Quilted Patent and Leather Pagoda Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship immense style quotient and an air of elegance this Chanel bag has it
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in L 9.06 in
Chanel Denim X Quilted Leather Accordion Flap 222969 Black Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Gift Box and Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Denim shows minor wear. Leather edges shows some rubbing. Strap
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H 5.11 in W 6.29 in L 8.66 in
Chanel Quilted Bicolor Accordion Flap 867313 Black X White Patent Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Bag Country of Manufacture : France Code, Number etc. : 6632778 EXCELLENT- CONDITION (8.5/10 or A
2000s Bottega Veneta Accordion Black Intrecciato Leather Satchel
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Bala Cynwyd, PA
This Bottega Veneta Accordion satchel features a zipper closure and edgy gunmetal hardware. The
Saint Laurent Rose Dark Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour Tote Bag
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This structured mini tote is mae of smooth calfskin leather in rose pink. The bag features
Chanel Lax Accordion Bag - '10s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Experience luxury and style with Chanel's Lax Accordion bag. The deep plum color and silver-tone CC
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Diagonal CC Ligne Accordion Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Diagonal CC Ligne Accordion Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Diagonal CC Ligne
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Diagonal CC Ligne Accordion Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Diagonal CC Ligne Accordion Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Diagonal CC Ligne
Chanel Black Calfskin and Stingray Accordion Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Calfskin and Stingray Jumbo Accordion Bag- Pristine Condition, appearing never carried
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H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
GABRIELA HEARST Diana purple scaled leather gold frame accordion bag
By Gabriela Hearst
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GABRIELA HEARST Diana purple scaled leather gold frame accordion bag Brand: Gabriela Hearst Model
GABRIELA HEARST Diana purple scaled leather gold frame accordion bag
By Gabriela Hearst
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GABRIELA HEARST Diana purple scaled leather gold frame accordion bag Reference: KEDG/A00171 Brand
GABRIELA HEARST Diana white nappa leather rose gold accordion bag
By Gabriela Hearst
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GABRIELA HEARST Diana white nappa leather rose gold accordion bag Reference: LNKO/A01923 Brand
Chanel 2005-2006 Brown Leather LAX Accordion Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
bag. Details 2005 - 2006 Model: LAX Accordion Brown Leather Mini shoulder bag
Chanel Black Caviar Diagonal Timeless Flap Accordion Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
A casual timeless shoulder bag in black caviar. Interesting cc quilting as the cc on the flap
Chanel Pink Accordion Flower Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel pink shoulder accordion bag with charms detail. Shoulder drop, 7.5"L. Includes
CHANEL 'Accordion' Shoulder Bag in Red Caviar Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel 'accordion' bag in red caviar leather. It has a rectangular trapezoidal shape, closed by a
Vintage GUCCI Sherry Web Ophidia Accordion Navy & White Monogram Handbag
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage GUCCI "Sherry Web Ophidia Accordion" bag comes in a navy & white monogram coated canvas
Chanel Cloquee Accordion Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
: Excellent This pre-loved bag is in excellent condition with minor signs of use.
Chanel Camel Leather Accordion Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel 2005/2006 Camel Leather Accordion Shoulder Bag, Features Large CC Logo, Flap Closure, Chain
Chanel Burgundy Leather Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Burgundy Vertical Quilted Accordion Flap Bag- Excellent Condition A very classic shoulder
Chanel Beige Leather Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Beige Leather Accordion Flap Bag is in excellent plus condition. The
Gucci Vintage Blondie Accordion Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
* Black leather * Smoothing finish * Signature Interlocking G logo * Accordion design * Adjustable
Chanel Black Jumbo Quilted Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Jumbo-sized accordion flap bag. Seperated into 3 compartments with flat quilted leather exterior
Chanel Vintage Lambskin Surpique Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Expertly crafted in France, the Chanel Vintage Lambskin Surpique Accordion Flap Bag is a timeless
Chanel Women's Rust Suede Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Original box included. Details Rust Suede Medium shoulder bag Suede and chain
Chanel Nylon Bubble Striped Quilt Accordion Flap Bag Purple
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Nylon Bubble Striped Quilt Accordion Flap Bag Purple These are professional photos of the
Chanel Nylon Bubble Striped Quilt Accordion Flap Bag Red
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Nylon Bubble Striped Quilt Accordion Flap Bag Red These are professional photos of the
Bulgari Bvlgari Vintage Tan Leather Accordion Tote Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, Rome
Bulgari Bvlgari 'Accordion' Shoulder bag in tan leather. Silver metal hardware. Twist closure on
CHANEL navy blue wool 2018 HAMBURG ACCORDION Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Accordion crossbody Bag in navy blue wool featuring gold-tone hardware. Part
Chanel Flap Pocket Accordion Camera Bag 2005-2006 Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Flap Pocket Accordion Camera Bag 2005-2006 Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag These are
Chanel Red Quilted Patent Leather 2.55 Reissue Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Chanel '2.55 Reissue Accordion Flap' Shoulder Bag. The bag is crafted in red quilted
Chanel Pagoda Accordion Flap Bag Quilted Patent Leather in Black
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Pagoda Accordion Flap Bag Quilted Patent Leather in Black. Additional information: Material
Chanel Rock in Moscow Abstract Print Nylon Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Rock in Moscow' Accordion Flap Bag crafted from metallic grey padded nylon in an abstract
Chanel Red Quilted Patent Leather 2.55 Reissue Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Chanel '2.55 Reissue Accordion Flap' Shoulder Bag. Period/Era:2008-2009. The bag is
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Perforated Accordion Shopping Bag with Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Perforated Accordion Shopping Bag with Pouch Xupes Reference: HB3431
Chanel Rock in Moscow Grey Abstract Print Nylon Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Rock in Moscow' Accordion Flap Bag crafted from metallic grey padded nylon in an abstract
Chanel Nylon Bubble Striped Quilt Accordion Flap Bag Pink, 2009-2010
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Nylon Bubble Striped Quilt Accordion Flap Bag Pink, 2009-2010 These are professional photos
Chanel Rock in Moscow Grey Abstract Print Nylon Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Rock in Moscow' Accordion Flap Bag crafted from metallic grey padded nylon in an abstract
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
2014 Chanel Taupe Quilted Patent & Lambskin Leather Accordion Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Taupe Quilted Patent & Lambskin Leather Accordion Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2069 Serial
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
2014 Chanel Taupe Quilted Patent & Lambskin Leather Accordion Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Taupe Quilted Patent & Lambskin Leather Accordion Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2488 Serial
Chanel Iridescent Mother of Pearl Chocolate Bar Accordion Flap Bag 114c42
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7506512 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 4" Height: 8" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Seri...
MIU MIU brown calfskin black buckle thick handle boxy accordion shoulder bag
By Miu Miu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU brown calfskin black buckle thick handle boxy accordion shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/D00936
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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
2008 Chanel Red Quilted Patent Leather 2.55 Reissue 225 Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Quilted Patent Leather 2.55 Reissue 225 Accordion Flap Bag Reference: HB2083 Serial
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H 10 in D 4 in L 14 in
Chanel Quilted Beige Calfskin Thin City Accordion Turnlock Large Tote Bag, 2013.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Quilted Beige Calfskin Thin City Accordion Turnlock Large Tote Bag, 2013. From the 2012-2013
CHANEL S/S 2008 "East West" Brown Quilted Leather Accordion Flap Bag Purse
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
Chanel S/S 2008 "East West" accordion flap front purse. Brown lambskin leather quilted in classic
Chanel Brown Beige Giraffe Print Pony Hair Accordion 2.55 Reissue Shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light rubbing on the leather especially around the corners, and opening. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains and scratches on the inside. DETAILS Circa 2...
Chanel Beige Leather East West Mademoiselle Accordion Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
. Details Beige Leather Mini accordion shoulder bag Quilted Silver tone hardware Black
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H 7.88 in W 5.91 in L 9.45 in
Chanel Grey Metallic Leather Drill Accordion 2.55 Reissue Flap Shoulder Ba
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Chanel grey flap drill accordion 2.55 reissue shoulder bag features a perforated metallic
GUCCI NAVY SHOULDER BAG
By Gucci
Located in Alford, MA
Gucci 1980s accordion-style bag has envelope flap with cut-out gold metal Gucci logo and welting
GABRIELA HEARST nude pink leather JANE Bucket Bag
By Gabriela Hearst
Located in Zürich, CH
with foldings reminiscent of the bellows of an accordion, the Jane Bag is crafted from smooth Italian
1950's Hermes Black Box Leather Piano Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950’s Hermes black box leather Piano bag with gold hardware. The accordion style bag has a front
Junya Watanabe Women's Black Leather Envelope Crossbody Bag
By Junya Watanabe
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Black Leather Mini envelope crossbody bag Accordion sides 1x Buckle
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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
2008 Black Quilted Distressed Lambskin 2.55 Reissue Accordian Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Distressed Lambskin 2.55 Reissue Accordion Flap Bag This CHANEL 2.55
HERMES White Swift Leather 2007 30cm Birkin Bag W. GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
tabs to keep them in place. Bag has accordion sides, protective feet at base. Interior features one
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
CHANEL black quilted leather Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel wallet with stitched stripes in grey. Open with a push-button and is lined in black lambskin and logo nylon. The design is divided in two compartments with 3 cr...
CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Chocolate Bar Medium Flap Bag is crafted from classic blue denim with the signature chocolate bar quilted pattern, offering a modern yet timeless aesthetic...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
$2,856Sale Price|35% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Brand: Christian Dior by John Galliano Product Name: Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag Product Description: Introducing the Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag...
Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag Year 2006 {VINTAGE 17 Years} 13"W x 8"H x 7.5"D Made in Italy
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Black Satin Crocodile Crystal Corset Shoes 6 B
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Highly Collectible GUCCI Pair from TOM FORD'S Era S/S 2004 Collection Designer Size - 6 B Color - Black Bamboo and Crocodile Metallic Heel - 4" Silver-Tone Crystal Details Lace-Up...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Beige knit twin-set with raffia flower's embroideries CHRISTIAN LACROIX BAZAR
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige knit twin-set with raffia flower's embroideries. Knit composition: 85% cotton, 15% rayon. Blue raffia's button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE M
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Button Up Tailored Coat
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Button Up Tailored Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1998 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Coat Color(s...
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...
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.