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 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 Burgundy Suede Accordion Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel burgundy suede large single flap with accordion sides. Shoulder drop 7.5". Collection 17
Chanel Perforated Drill Flap Accordion Classic
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Perforated Drill Flap Accordion Classic In very good condition. Soft black perforated
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 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 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
1960s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Rattan Woven Wicker Shell Accordion Bag
By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare woven rattan crossbody accordion bag designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his first
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
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...
$250
H 6 in W 9 in D 2.75 in
Burnished Gray and Gold Accordion File Box Purse with Buckle Top Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A structured, ladylike handbag for ALL fifty shades of gray, this purse combines polish and
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
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
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
This piece has been professionally retouched up and is in excellent condition. Caviar leather is very durable hence there are no visible scratches on the exterior. Silver chains and ...
Chanel Black Quilted Patent and Leather Pagoda Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
all Stitched to perfection the handbag is made using only prime quality materials so that it lasts
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H 7.75 in W 4 in L 8.75 in
Chanel Quilted Metallic Accordion Flap 224475 Gold Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7506512 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.75" Width: 4" Height: 7.75" Shoulder strap drop: 9" & 15" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Seria...
Celine Grey/Off White Leather Accordion Card Holder
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stylish and functional cardholder is a must have in your collection. It is equipped with multiple well lined slots to hold your cards.
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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
Date Code/Serial Number:6301211 Made In:France Measurements: Length: 9.05512" Width:3.93701 " Height: 7.08661" Shoulder strap drop: 16.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ...
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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
Width (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 13 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
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H 4 in W 1 in L 7.5 in
Louis Vuitton Damier GM Accordion Moto Chain Long Travel Wallet LV-W0209N-0009
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Downey, CA
"Louis Vuitton Damier GM Accordion Moto Chain Long Travel Wallet LV-W0209N-0009 Louis Vuitton
Nettie Rosenstein Beige Ostrich 60s Accordion Handbag
By Hermès, Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous little beige ostrich skin Nettie Rosenstein handbag with flap closure, gold-tone
Rare Roberta di Camerino Horse Bit Motif Pink Linen Purse w/Pearl &Chain Strap
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Roberta di Camerino for Neiman Marcus pink linen accordion handbag with green horse bit
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 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 Cloquee Accordion Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Cobalt blue - Nylon - Silver-tone hardware - Logo patch to the front - Main compartment - Flap with magnetic closure - Internal zip fastening pocket - Two interior flat pockets - C...
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
Gucci Vintage Blondie Accordion Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
* Black leather * Smoothing finish * Signature Interlocking G logo * Accordion design * Adjustable
Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Accordion Cage Backpack Purse
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Leather bag inside of a copper cage. Straps are on clips and this can be converted to an over the shoulder bag.
Vintage GUCCI Brown Leather Long Accordion Briefcase
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
shaped accordion construction, frontal envelope pocket, double carry straps at the bottom, flap top
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
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 Women's Rust Suede Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to handbag is evident. Light wear to suede on this used Chanel
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
Prada Green Saffiano Leather Accordion Cardholder
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Snap button fastening Accordion design 5x Sections Made in Italy Composition EXTERIOR
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
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 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
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
PRADA red CROCODILE ACCORDION CREDIT CARD Wallet
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Accordion credit card wallet in red crocodile leather featuring gold-tone logo
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
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
60s Leopard Stenciled Calf Hide Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautifully designed 1960s accordion style handbag with flap closure in leopard stenciled calf
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 continues to the cc on the base under the flap. Light wrinkling on the leather area. Ite...
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 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
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
Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Accordion Long Wallet 92lv75
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH0037 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: .5" Height: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and ...
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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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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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 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 Quilted Metallic Accordion Flap Pearl 224475 Gold Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7506512 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.75" Width: 4" Height: 7.75" Shoulder strap drop: 9" & 15" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includ...
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
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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
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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
Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Accordion Chain Wallet Long Flap 426lv61
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH0036 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.4" Width: .5" Height: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) No Chain Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather...
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...
AlexanderMcQueen HandCutSilkChiffon UniquelyDrapedWool Black Gown Dress, 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed this curvaceous uniquely-draped wool and hand-shredded intricately-ruched silk-chiffon black evening-gown cocktail-dress for his Autumn/Winter ...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
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 Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Flap Small - Color: Baby Blue - Year: 1991-1994 - Condition: Good Vintage C...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
LOUIS VUITTON black Epi leather SPEEDY 30 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Handbag in black Epi leather is a timeless and versatile piece. Crafted from durable Epi leather, it features a sleek, structured design w...
Chanel Coco Beach Ball Minaudière Clutch Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This is a limited edition see-through crossbody minaudière designed in the shape of a beach ball. It's a stunning piece from the Spring/Summer 2019 runway collection. The clutch feat...
Gucci Dionysus Gold tone leather White Dragons bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci Dyonisus Gold tone leather White Dragons bag Unique Gucci dyonisus bag totally made in italy with 2 dragons on the front with white faux pearls embellished with real crystal ...
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...
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H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Prada Mistolino Natural Canvas Crystal Beaded Top Pochette
By Prada
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prada Mistolino Natural Canvas Crystal Beaded Top Pochette in good condition. Natural woven beige canvas exterior trimmed with silver hardware, signature Prada logo plate along front...
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Russian sable coat. Double breasted 7/8 sable coat with fold over cuff and a cape collar that can be worn closed around the neck or lower around the bust line. Labeled "Elan Furs"...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 34.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Yellow Diamond
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Chanel Vintage 2009 Gold Brocade 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag 226 Moscow 68448
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68448 This Chanel Vintage 2009 Paris-Moscou Gold Brocade 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag 226 Medium Moscow is a show stopper piece with the most intricate details. From the 2009 Pa...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
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.