Chanel Beige Caviar Suede Calfskin Chevron Medium Boy Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Beige Caviar Suede Calfskin Chevron Medium Boy Bag SKU: 137255 Condition: Pre
Chanel Beige Caviar Suede Calfskin Chevron Medium Boy Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Beige Caviar Suede Calfskin Chevron Medium Boy Bag SKU: 137255 Condition: Pre
Chanel Beige Chevron Leather City Evening Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Beige Chevron Leather City Evening Box Bag SKU: 129061 Condition: Pre-owned
$7,920
H 8 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
Chanel 1992 Vintage Beige Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beige Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag 1992 {Vintage 36 Years
Chanel Rare Cork Chevron Classic Flap 1CJ725K
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6632384 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2.5" Height: 6 " Shoulder Handle Drop: Shortest 9.5" Longest 18" Handle Drop: None OVERALL ...
Chanel Neutral Chevron Quilted Leather Small Classic Flap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Neutral Chevron Quilted Leather Small Classic Flap SKU: 128515 MSRP
Chanel Soft Chevron Fringe Pink Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Soft Pink Chevron Fringe Lambskin Flap Bag 1989 {VINTAGE 35 Years} CC logo Stitched detail
$7,920
H 4.75 in W 5 in L 2 in
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage 90's Soft Chevron Fringe Pink Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Soft Pink Chevron Fringe Lambskin Flap Bag 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} CC logo Stitched detail
Unavailable
H 9.75 in W 4 in L 12 in
Chanel Quilted Chevron 2way Tote 212917 Beige Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: Sticker peeling Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4" Height: 9.75" Handle Drop: 5.25" Can convert to a s...
Vintage Chanel beige lamb camera bag style shoulder bag, Chevron, diamond stitch
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel beige lamb leather 2.55 camera bag style chain shoulder bag with fringe and
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H 7 in W 1.5 in L 6.25 in
Chanel Chevron Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap 224211 Beige Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1961866 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 6.25" Width: 1.5"Height: 7" Shoulder strap drop: 17.5" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Ser...
CHANEL Backpack Canvas Chevron Cuba Patchwork Khaki Green Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic CHANEL Cruise Coco Cuba Collection Chevron Patchwork Khaki Green Backpack
Unavailable
H 6 in W 2 in L 10 in
Chanel Classic Flap Bicolor Chevron 228167 Black X White Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"-20.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+) Includes Chanel Box, Dust Bag, Serial Seal Sticker
Chanel Beige Chevron Shoulder Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel beige chevron shoulder bag from 1989 to 1991. - Front slip pockets in both sides
Chanel Beige Chevron Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This vintage 80s Chanel chevron shoulder bag features a beige lambskin leather body, exterior
Chanel Beige Caviar Gold Chevron Handbag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel beige caviar leather zipped handbag with gold tone hardware. Shoulder drop 8.5". Comes with
2019 Chanel Beige Chevron Quilted Medium Trendy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel trendy in medium beige chevron lambskin with gold hardware. Easy to wear for everyday bag
Chanel 2013-2014 Beige Leather Chevron Charm Tote
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
the chain handle of this used Chanel designer resale item. Details 2013-2014 Beige
Chanel Beige Lambskin Leather Chevron Gold Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage early 90s Chanel beige shoulder bag features a chevron quilted lambskin leather body
2000 Chanel Beige Chevron Quilted Lambskin Classic Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Chevron Quilted Lambskin Classic Camera Bag Reference: HB2198 Serial Number
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in
1990s Chanel Beige Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Single Flap Bag is
Chanel 2014 Beige Lambskin Medium Chevron Boy Bag Ruthenium Hardware
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel designer resale item. This item comes with an authentication card. Details 2014
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in
1990s Chanel Beige Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Single Flap Bag is
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Beige Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference
CHANEL black & beige wool 2014 DALLAS CHEVRON FRINGED Skirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2014 Dallas fringed asymmetric skirt in black and beige wool (41%), nylon (18
Chanel Chevron Tweed Gabrielle Bag - '10s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
From 2018 collection, Chanel Gabrielle Hobo bag in white patent calfskin and PVC-coated tweed
Chanel Chevron CC Ivory quilted shoulderbag Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of Savineti we offer this Chanel Chevron Ivor: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Chevron
Chanel Subtle Triple Stitch Chevron Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Meet the Chanel Subtle Flap Bag from the Fall Winter 2017 Collection Act 1. This flap is chevron
2017 Chanel Cream & Taupe Caviar Leather Chevron CC Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Cream & Taupe Caviar Leather Chevron CC Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3418 Serial Number
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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Pink Chevron Quilted Washed Caviar Leather Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Light Pink Chevron Quilted Washed Caviar Leather Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel
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H 2.96 in W 6.89 in L 11.03 in
CHANEL New Medium Chevron Boy Bag Nude Calfskin with Silver Hardware 2016
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL New Medium Chevron Boy Bag Nude Calfskin with Silver Hardware 2016. This stunning bag is
Chanel Women's Vintage Chevron Beige Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
bags when it comes to luxury consignment. This vintage designer Chanel bag features chevron beige
Chanel beige chevron leather cross body camera handbag 1980s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel beige chevron leather shoulder/cross body camera style handbag from the late 1980s...A
Chanel Black and Beige Wool Chevron Patterned Jacket - 44 - 06A
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black and Beige Wool Chevron Patterned Jacket- 44 - 06A This wonderful Chanel Classic piece
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H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
1991 Chanel Beige Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2187 Serial
CHANEL S/S 2016 "Chevron Medium Boy" Beige Calfskin Leather Flap Top Purse
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
Chanel Spring / Summer 2016 "Chevron Medium Boy" beige calfskin leather flap top purse. Designed by
Chanel Vintage Beige Chevron Flap
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect dose of classic Chanel! This bag features beige lambskin leather throughout, gold tone
Chanel Beige Caviar Chevron Quilted Leather Boy Flap Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous Boy Flap wallet from the house of Chanel is crafted from leather and carries a lovely
Chanel Beige Caviar Chevron Quilted Leather Boy Flap Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous Boy Flap wallet from the house of Chanel is crafted from leather and carries a lovely
Chanel Dark Beige Herringbone Chevron Calfskin Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel dark beige herringbone chevron calfskin Large Boy bag with aged ruthenium hardware. The
Chanel Beige Chevron Patent Leather New Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from quality materials, your wardrobe is missing out on this beautifully made designer bag. Look your fashionable best in any outfit with this stylish bag that promises to el...
Chanel Beige Chevron Leather 226 Reissue 2.55 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel's luxurious 226 Reissue 2.55 Flap bag is a must-have in a well-curated wardrobe! This
Chanel Chevron Couture Flap Bag Stitched Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Chevron Couture Flap Bag Stitched Chevron Lambskin Medium, crafted in black and gold
Chanel Chevron Couture Flap Bag Stitched Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Chevron Couture Flap Bag Stitched Chevron Lambskin Medium, crafted in black and gold
Chanel Chevron Chic Top Handle Bag Chevron Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Chevron Chic Top Handle Bag Chevron Calfskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Pearl Beige Chevron Caviar Leather Large O-Case Zip Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This pouch from Chanel will surely add glam to your style. Designed with a dash of pearl beige
Chanel Pearl Beige Chevron Caviar Leather Large O-Case Zip Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This pouch from Chanel will surely add glam to your style. Designed with a dash of pearl beige
Chanel Wallet on Chain Chevron Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Wallet on Chain Chevron Calfskin, crafted in gold chevron calfskin leather, features a
Chanel Chevron Chic Top Handle Bag Chevron Calfskin with Elaphe Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Chevron Chic Top Handle Bag Chevron Calfskin with Elaphe Small, crafted from pink
Chanel Beauty CC Clutch Chevron Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 11", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty CC Clutch Chevron Calfskin Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Wallet on Chain Chevron Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 25" Designer: Chanel Model: Wallet on Chain Chevron
Chanel Wallet on Chain Chevron Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 25" Designer: Chanel Model: Wallet on Chain Chevron
Vintage CHANEL beige caviar V stitch, chevron, waist bag, hip, fanny pack.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Introducing a vintage CHANEL beige brown caviar leather waist belt purse, fanny pack with golden
Chanel Boyish Drawstring Bag Chevron Sheepskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boyish Drawstring Bag Chevron Sheepskin Small, crafted in beige chevron sheepskin
Chanel Boy Beauty CC Clutch Chevron Leather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Beauty CC Clutch Chevron Leather, crafted from neutral chevron leather, features
Chanel Iridescent Green Small Chevron Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Iridescent Green Small Chevron Boy Bag - Metallic sheer finish - Silver hardware on the
Chanel O Case Clutch Chevron Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel O Case Clutch Chevron Caviar Large from 2017 adds a touch of elegance to your
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Chevron Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Flap Bag Chevron Caviar Small, crafted from pale pink chevron quilted caviar
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Chevron Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Small Exterior Material
Chanel Medal Envelope Chain Wristlet Chevron Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Card Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 5.5", Width 10", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Medal
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Chevron Aged Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 29" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Chevron Aged Calfskin Small
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H 5.52 in W 1.97 in L 8.47 in
Chanel Metallic Beige Studded Chevron Leather Stud Wars CC Flap Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Express your personal style with this high-end crossbody bag. Crafted from quality materials, it has been added with fine details and is finished perfectly. It features a well-sized ...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Mini is a timeless essential for any
Chanel O Case Clutch Metallic Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel O Case Clutch Metallic Chevron Calfskin Large, crafted from pink metallic chevron
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
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...
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
$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 ...
$10,920
H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 30 Years} Diamond stitch iridescent patent leather Classic interwoven top handle Magne...
New Louis Vuitton Watercolor Keepall Bag 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, watercolor collection keepall 50. Detachable shoulder strap. Padlock, keys and luggage tag. Brand new with original dust bag a...
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...
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Chanel Fuchsia Navy White Shearling Lambskin Emoticon Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Fuchsia Navy White Shearling Lambskin Emoticon Single Flap Bag SKU: 132839 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in ver...
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Navy
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
CHANEL Caviar Quilted Medium Double Flap Wallet in Navy. This classic flap bag is made of navy blue caviar leather that has been diamond quilted. It features leather shoulder straps ...
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Unworn Black Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Black Gucci Flap Bag A timeless Gucci piece Signature horsebit detail Luxurious black ostrich skin Fully lined with suede skin One inner pocket Mat-golden hardware Detacha...
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Black diamond stich leather with 24k gold plated hardware. 'CC' logo and a single chain and leather shoulder strap. Burgundy leather interi...
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
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...
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
Chanel Vintage 1992 Gold Crystal Embellished CC Lambskin Bias Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the champagne gold evening bag by Chanel, a timeless piece from 1992. This mini flap bag comes with a gold chain link shoulder strap and is meticulously crafted from meta...
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.