Chanel Important Anglo Indian Collar
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
by Frances Patiky Stein for Chanel. 17" x 2 width. 3.5" extension to 20" length. Excellent condition.
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Chanel Important Anglo Indian Collar
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
by Frances Patiky Stein for Chanel. 17" x 2 width. 3.5" extension to 20" length. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Light Gold Toned Jewelled CC Logo Brooch, Spring 2017
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
baguettes and blue crystals. Embossed CHANEL 17 P Made in France. Indicative measurements : width approx
Gilt Metal
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Black Lambskin Leather Gold HW 2016-17
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION This previously owned/ used authentic Chanel CF mini is in
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Black Lambskin Leather Gold HW 2016-17
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION This previously owned/ used authentic Chanel CF mini is in
Chanel Perles Matelassé Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
set on 18 karat yellow gold; marked Chanel, 750, 10D1019 Size: width 17 mm, length 29 mm Total weight
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chanel Gold Chain and Large Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
jewellery and early Chanel pieces. MEASUREMENTS: Drop - 17. in (43.2 cm) Length End to end - 35.5 in
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s Chanel Large Baroque Pearl Soutoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
costume jewellery and early Chanel pieces. MEASUREMENTS: Drop - 17. in (43.2 cm) Length End to end
Chanel Deauville Tote Navy Denim Cloth Leather Chain Strap Small 34cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Scuffs on the back of the bag. DETAILS: CHANEL Deauville Tote Series 17 2012-2013 Exterial Material
Chanel Shiva Flap Bag Distressed Pink Aged Calfskin Leather Antiqued Silver Hard
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CHANEL Circa 2012-2013 Series 17 Material: Aged distressed calfskin leather Color: Pink Size: medium W26
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Light Gold Tone Quilted CC Brooch, 2017
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
with clear crystals. From the CHANEL Cruise 2016/2017 Collection. Laser mark CHANEL B 17 C Made in
Gilt Metal
$740
Size: FR 38 (US 6 / UK 10 / IT 42)
Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Embellished Denim Bermuda Shorts, c. 1993
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
with a tucked-in T-shirt. Side note : pictures 2, 17 & 18 are from the Spring-Summer 2006 Chanel
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Amythest, Ruby, Emerald Poured Glass Chain Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel. Excellent Condition, Length 17"
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Chanel 1997-1999 Classic Flap Mini Square 17 in Black Denim
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Square Chain Shoulder Bag Black Denim Additional information: Material
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
Chanel 2000-2001 Classic Square Flap Mini 17 Black Caviar Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Square Chain Shoulder Bag Black Caviar Additional information: Material
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
Chanel 1997-1999 Classic Square Flap Mini 17 Black Caviar Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Square Chain Shoulder Bag Black Caviar Additional information: Material
Gorgeous Chanel Matelassé wristwatch in steel
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
design signed Chanel, butterfly clasp, approximately 17 cm Accompanied by its box
Chanel Women’s Gold Tone 17″ Chain Link Pendant Necklace
Located in Bala Cynwyd, PA
This Chanel necklace features three chain link strands, with a circular logo pendant that measures
Base Metal
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel
Chanel Camellia Coco Bucket Bag Printed PVC Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Height 9.5", Width 7.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double
Chanel Reissue Camera Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Reissue
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17" Designer
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17
Chanel Paris-New York Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
8.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Paris-New York Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin
NIB NEW Chanel ✿*゚2016-17 Kitty Choupette Cat Emoji Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
, then I will ask Chanel store to wrap it again. INTERNATIONAL buyers are welcome, and please check
Unavailable
Chanel Faux Pearl Interlocking CC Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Chanel flap bag closure. Measurements: 17" in total length.
Chanel French Riviera Tote Quilted Caviar Small
Located in NY, NY
: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 7", Width 11", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer
CHANEL '17 Rectangular New Mini Pearl White Caviar Light Gold SOLD OUT NEW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Holy Grail of Chanel....Impossible to find and one the most sought Chanel bags ever due to size
CHANEL '17 Rectangle New Mini Black Caviar Light Gold Flap RARE SOLD OUT
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel new mini rectangle black shiny caviar leather with light gold combination hardware.This is
Chanel Gripoix & Pearl Spring 2017 Pendant Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
post is the oval Chanel signature plaque inscribed with "Chanel," 17 on the left, V on the right
Gold Plate
Chanel 2019 Enamel Inlays Ring Sz.17
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
. Sz.17 Comes with nothing
CHANEL multicolor silk PARIS CUBA Cruise 2016/17 Shawl Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel printed scarf in burgundy, pink, midnight blue, petrol, white, black and
Chanel 2016-17 Navy Paris-Cuba Coco Sequin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
to poor storage on this used Chanel designer resale item. Details 2016-17 Model: Paris-Cuba Coco
80s Chanel Vintage Medallion Necklace 17" Choker Yellow Gold Tone Graduated
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage 80s Chanel medallion necklace crafted in yellow gold-tone (circa early 1980s). The
Yellow Gold
Super Rare Chanel MICRO Rainbow Cuba Boy Handbag '17 Crossbody NEW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Super rare MICRO Chanel Boy bag from Cuba 2017 collection. Brand new store fresh.Only taken out
2016-17 Limited Edition Black Boy Chanel Long Wallet/Clutch Series 22
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
It is a zip around limited edition 2016-17 long wallet/clutch in as new condition, made in France
Chanel Wallet on Chain Classic Flap Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware 2016-17
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Perfect for any occasion, the Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC is crafted from leather in black color
Chanel Wallet on Chain Classic Flap Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware 2016-17
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Perfect for any occasion, the Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC is crafted from leather in black color
Sold
W 1.15 in L 1.23 in
Chanel Butterfly Ear Studs AW2016/17 in Gilt Metal, Glass Pearl and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Chanel earrings in the shape of a butterfly adorned with rhinestones and blue and red glass
Gilt Metal
Chanel Swarovski Crystal Bangle
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This black resin bangle from Chanel features all round Swarovski crystals and iconiic Chanel
Chanel Swarovski Crystal Embellished Bangle
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Black resin bangle from Chanel features all round Swarovski crystals and iconiic Chanel
Chanel 1990s Quilted Lambskin Tassel Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel COA card. Designer: Chanel Origin: France Date Code: 17***69 Made In: 1989-1991 Material
Chanel Vintage '70s Strass Crystal Camelia Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
: Chanel Box Measurements: Length: 17" Width: 1.74" (center camellia)
Chanel Comete Star Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Comete Star Diamond Ring by Chanel. With 17 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Comete Star Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Comete Star Diamond Ring by Chanel. With 17 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Vintage Beige Lambskin Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1004 Brand Chanel Serial No. 17**** Color Beige Date Approx. 1990s Metal Gold Material
2017 Cruise Chanel CC Swarovski Gold Bangle
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel cruise 17 swarovski bangle. Beautiful piece with intricate detailing. Light tarnishing on
Chanel Blue & Pearl Bead Pendant Necklace, 2017
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chanel Spring 2017 necklace featuring a fresh water pearl and crystal set bee pendant
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Chanel Comete Star Diamond Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Comete Star Diamond Ring by Chanel. With 17 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS1
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Clover CC Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s Chanel gold toned necklace featuring 17 iconic clover charms connected as a chain and a gold
Exclusive Chanel Minaudière Limited Edition Set of 20
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
authenticity card and concealed strap 17. CHANEL SNOW FLAKE EVENING BAG Color: Clear Material: Lucite Size: H
CHANEL Green Tweed Jacket W/Front Pockets - Sz 10
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
buttons Back slit closes with four goldtone CC buttons Labeled "CHANEL MADE IN FRANCE" Shoulder: 17
CHANEL Black/Red/Grey Cashmere Shortsleeve Coat Dress - Sz 36
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black/Red/Grey Cashmere Shortsleeve Coat Dress - Sz 4 Age: c. 2007 Made in France
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather Gold-tone Hardware 2012-2013
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
button below the flap. DETAILS Circa 2012-2013 Series 17 Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Double flap
Chanel Le Boy Small Denim Blue Jeans Silver Antiqued Hardware 2012-2013
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. DETAILS Circa 2012-2013 Series 17 Chanel Boy Exterior Material: Denim - Jeans Interior Material: Leather
Chanel Le Boy Small Denim Blue Jeans Silver Antiqued Hardware 2012-2013
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. DETAILS Circa 2012-2013 Series 17 Chanel Boy Exterior Material: Denim - Jeans Interior Material: Leather
CHANEL NWT 2014 Black Woven Zip Up Cape Jacket sz40 rt. $2, 400
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
-Composition: 48% nylon, 35% cotton, 17% wool -Tags: CHANEL -Lining: 100% silk -Closure/opening: Zip up
CHANEL 1997 Black Boucle Pleated Skirt/Jacket 2pc Suit w. Ruffle Collar sz.42
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
"Labeled "CHANEL BOUTIQUE" Jacket: Shoulder: 17" Sleeve: 24" Bust: 35" Length: 24" Skirt: Waist
Iconic Chanel chain with leather woven throughout and Chanel pearls, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
An Iconic Chain with leather woven throughout and Chanel pearls. There are 17 imitation Chanel
Pearl, Gold Plate
Sold
W 3.75 in L 3.5 in
Modernist 1970 Convertible Maltese Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold 106.86 Cts Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. It is embellished, with 17 colorful gemstones having a
Chrysophrase, Coral, Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel 17 Gold Star Olive Faux Pearl Ear Cuff Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel 17 Gold Star Olive Faux Pearl Ear Cuff Earrings *Marked 2017 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel 17 Runway Silver Rhinestone Cuff
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 2017 runway cuff in silver color with clear rhinestones. Year tag is black because it was
Pink & Multicolor Chanel Camellia Print Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Pink and multicolor camellia print silk scarf by Chanel. 17" width, 68" length.
Chanel 18 Karat White Gold 5-Row Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby Ring
By Chanel
Located in Dallas, TX
3.5mm and Bezel set into the 18K white gold. Skibell Estate Collection Size: 6 Stamped: © Chanel, 17
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 2017 Black Leather Sling Backs sz 37.5
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel '17 Black Leather Sling Backs Features patent leather toe cap and small silvertone CC's on
CHANEL Resin Emoji Robot Cat Face Bracelet, 2017
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
. Embossed CHANEL 17 S Made in France. Indicative measurements : inner measurements approx. 5.5 cm x 5 cm
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Chanel Jumbo Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL jumbo logo brooch featuring a rope design in gold tone. Looks gorgeous on a casual denim jacket ! Marked CHANEL 10 P Made in France. Indicative measurements : length approx...
Chanel Champagne Gold Leather CC Pin NIB
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new champagne gold chain logo pin with black woven leather. Collection 2022 V. Original pouch, Box and ribbon.
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
By Bon Gout
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Nude Fabric Small Lady Dior Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
CHRISTIAN DIOR Nude Fabric Small Lady Dior Handbag. This adorable Christian Dior Lady Dior handbag is in good condition. The item does show some sign of use with some fading of the...
Prada Green Bag In Fox And Lizard
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
It can be carried by hand in a clutch and on the shoulder with its removable strap in green lizard and ruthenium metal chain. The interior is in pale pink beige lambskin with two sma...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
$16,865
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal blue glass camellias and camellia buds . Further embellished with pale emerald pour...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
$4,821
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
Vintage Maison Gripoix for Chanel Emerald and Ruby Drop Earclips
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Attractive vintage Gripoix for Chanel Medieval Emerald and Ruby Drop Earclips from the 1950's. 4 quadrants of hand poured emerald glass are highlighted with crystal pastes with 3 fa...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
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.