Chanel Ivory Shiny Quilted Lambskin Maxi Chanel 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Ivory Shiny Quilted Lambskin Maxi Chanel 19 Flap Bag SKU: 134901 MSRP
Chanel Ivory Shiny Quilted Lambskin Maxi Chanel 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Ivory Shiny Quilted Lambskin Maxi Chanel 19 Flap Bag SKU: 134901 MSRP
Chanel White Caviar Maxi Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel excellent condition maxi flap in white caviar leather and silver tone hardware. Collection
Chanel Black Caviar Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag GHW 65472
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 65472 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 121325 MSRP
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years
Chanel 1994 Vintage Black Maxi Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68171
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
" kind, not the thin glued-on grommets of the newer flaps. A stunning head-turner of a bag which will
$7,920
H 8 in W 12 in D 3 in
Chanel 2011 Classic Chain Me Around Single Flap Jumbo Maxi Cc Logo Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Calfskin Chain Me Jumbo Flap Bag in Black Year: 2011 {Vintage 14 Years} This single flap
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years
Chanel 1996 Vintage Black Jumbo Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW Lambskin 67199
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW Lambskin . Vintage classic Chanel bags are known for their petal-soft lambskin
Chanel Vintage Caviar Jumbo Flap Bag 1995 Black Classic 24k GHW 67217
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
. This is the jumbo 12" model of this bag (there is the jumbo and the maxi size). Established 20 years
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 4", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Printed Silk Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
10", Width 13.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Printed Silk
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Maxi Exterior
Chanel Caviar Leather 2.55 Reissue Maxi 227 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Code: 16****** Year 2013 Size Maxi Height 4.5” x Length 8” x Depth 12.5” Drop: 11” single strap & 19
Chanel Single Flap Maxi in black caviar leather with silver hardware
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Indulge in classic style with this Chanel Single Flap Maxi in Black Caviar, guaranteed to be a
Chanel 19 Maxi Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned Chanel 19 Maxi Flap bag is crafted in smooth lambskin leather with an exaggerated
Chanel Maxi 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Maxi 19 Flap bag made of black calf leather. Featuring diamond quilting and a padded design
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi 19 Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Maxi 19 Flap Bag Product Type
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi 19 Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5787 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi 19 Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5787 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Red Quilted Leather Maxi 19 Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel '19 - Maxi' shoulder bag in red color. A beautiful bag created by Karl Lagerfeld and
Chanel 2020 Red Quilted Leather Maxi 19 Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Maxi 19 Flap Shoulder Bag: Step into a world of luxury with the Chanel 19 - a masterpiece of
Chanel 2020 Blue/White/Black Nylon Maxi Scarf Chanel 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Blue/White/Black Nylon Maxi Scarf Chanel 19 Flap Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production
Chanel Navy Lambskin Maxi Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Lambskin Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag- PRISTINE; Never Before Carried Perfectly
Chanel Black Caviar Maxi Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black quilted maxi caviar leather single flap with gold tone hardware. Collection 2009/2010
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Maxi Classic Flap Bag SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Maxi Classic Flap Bag Features adjustable shoulder strap Made In
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag Brand-Chanel Model- Maxi Classic
Chanel Teal Quilted Lambskin Classic Maxi Double Flap Bag RHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Teal Quilted Lambskin Classic Maxi Double Flap Bag Features adjustable leather woven chain
Chanel White Quilted Leather Maxi Timeless Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Chanel 'Maxi' Timeless Classic Quilted Single Flap 2.55 Bag
Chanel Blue Quilted Leather Maxi Timeless Classic 2.55 Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Maxi' Timeless Classic Quilted Single Flap 2.55 Bag. Blue quilted leather. Light gold metal
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Maxi Timeless Classic 2.55 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Chanel 'Maxi' Timeless Classic Quilted Double Flap Maxi
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Maxi Timeless Classic 2.55 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Chanel 'Maxi' Timeless Classic Quilted Double Flap Maxi
Chanel Red Quilted Caviar Maxi Timeless Classic 2.55 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Maxi' Timeless Classic Quilted Double Flap Bag, a true icon of elegance and sophistication
Chanel Blue Quilted Leather Maxi Timeless Classic 2.55 Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Maxi' Timeless Classic Quilted Single Flap 2.55 Bag. Blue quilted leather. Light gold metal
Chanel Classic Quilted Lambskin Double Maxi Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant shoulder bag is crafted of luxurious lambskin leather in black. The bag features a
CHANEL bag MAXI flap 2013 cruise vivid red lambskin leather NEW/box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely fabulous 2013 Cruise MAXI flap bag in perfect red! Chanel classic, timeless beauty
CHANEL bag MAXI flap 2013 cruise vivid red lambskin leather NEW/box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
305.588.5788 USA country code 1 mad4couture@gmail.com** Absolutely fabulous 2013 Cruise MAXI flap bag in
Chanel Patent Leather Maxi Classic Double Flap Black
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Black diamond quilted Patent Calfskin leather Chanel Classic Maxi Double Flap bag with silver-tone
Chanel Patent Leather Maxi Classic Double Flap Prune
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Prune diamond quilted Patent Calfskin leather Chanel Classic Maxi Double Flap bag with silver-tone
Chanel Patent Quilted Maxi Classic Double Flap Black
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Polished silver-tone Includes: Original box, dust bag, Chanel tag and Entrupy COA Overall Condition: Very
CHANEL 2013 Pewter Lambskin Double Flap Quilted Maxi Bag RHW rt $6, 000
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Pewter Lambskin Double Flap Maxi Handbag w Ruthenium HDW c2013 Made in: Italy
Chanel Black Iridescent Calfskin 2.55 Reissue Quilted 227 Classic Maxi Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Iridescent Calfskin 2.55 Re-Issue Double Flap Bag Features antiqued silvertone
Rare Chanel 1994 Blue Denim Maxi Classic Crossbody Flap Bag 24k GHW 66308
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
shiny. Interior is clean. Please view all 12 to 16 photos of the actual bag, for details, and ask any
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 5", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 5", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 14", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi Exterior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 4", Height 9.5", Width 13.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 4", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
13.5" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
13.5" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
13.5" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
13.5" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
13.5" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
10", Width 14", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi Exterior Material
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi Exterior Material: Jersey Exterior Color
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi Exterior Material: Jersey Exterior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Maxi Exterior Material: Jersey Exterior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Maxi Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Color: Blue Interior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi Exterior Material
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi Exterior Material
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 14", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi Exterior
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Flap Bag Quilted Leather Maxi Exterior Material
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 lizard embossed patent saddle bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 collection Brown gold lizard embossed leather patent saddle bag, 24k gold plated hardware, very good condition only wear on a part of the tr...
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 ...
Chanel Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel excellent condition blue velvet double flap, blue leather lining and black hardware. Shoulder drop 9”/19”. Comes with hologram, ID card and original dust cover. Collection 2...
$198Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Dolce & Gabbana Iconic Leopard Cheetah print Silk Corset fitted Bodycon Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
Seductive, Vintage Dolce & Gabbana fitted corset cocktail dress crafted from a stretchy pure silk cheetah print material, with an inbuilt lingerie bra, fully adjustable shoulder ...
Sold|$5,183
H 6.3 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
Chanel, Timeless quilted leather shoulder bag with 24k gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, Timeless quilted leather shoulder bag with 24k gold hardware. Item is in good condition. Small spots on the front flap. Interior in very good condition. Comes with authentici...
Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...
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...
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...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Single Flap Silver
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light ...
Christian Dior New Silk Dress S/S 2015
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful yellow silk gown dress from Christian Dior. It is sleeveless and has a crew neckline with tucks around it's circumference opening to the hem which has a side slit- chic ...
$4,425
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring-Summer 1991
$12,174
H 29 in D 18 in L 35 in
Borsone A Mano Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 x Takashi Murakami Monogramouflage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Travel bag designed by Louis Vuitton, Speedy model, size 35, limited edition in collaboration with Takashi Murakami, Monogramouflage line. Made of military patterned and monogram can...
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.