Chanel So Black Lambskin Single Flap Handbag circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel So Black Lambskin Single Flap Handbag from the 1990s is a timeless piece that exudes
Chanel So Black Lambskin Single Flap Handbag circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel So Black Lambskin Single Flap Handbag from the 1990s is a timeless piece that exudes
$4,950
H 5.91 in W 2.37 in L 9.85 in
Vintage 1990s Black Canvas Quilted Classic Medium Shoulder Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic chanel medium flap in black canvas with silver hardware.. Very lightweight. Slight rubbing
Unavailable
H 7.88 in D 3.15 in L 11.82 in
Chanel Soft Beige Leather Lambskin Single Flap Jumbo Bag, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna
This is a Chanel jumbo single flap shoulder bag with golden hardware. The bag is in very good
Chanel 1990s Gold Metallic Mini Single Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Shine bright with this adorable Chanel mini! Circa early 1990s, this mini single flap is made from
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990's Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Diana Classic
Chanel 1990s Goat Skin Single Flap with Palladium Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate Your Style with the Timeless Elegance of the Chanel 1990s Goat Skin Single Flap Handbag
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag Single Flap Bag is primarily made from
1990s Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from beige lambskin leather complimented by
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather complimented by
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This unisex Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin complimented by gold
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Single Flap Bag, Gold Hardware This CHANEL Single Flap Bag is in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Single Flap Bag is in Excellent
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather complimented by
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather complimented by
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather complimented by
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag is in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather complimented by
Chanel Black 1990s Quilted Satin Classic Single Flap Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your Chanel collection with this amazing classic single flap! Circa 1990s, this timeless
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap
1990s Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag is
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H 6.89 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
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H 5.52 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
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H 5.71 in W 9.26 in D 1.78 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
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H 5.52 in W 9.26 in D 1.78 in
Chanel 1990s Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 2.56 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Single Flap Bag is in
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H 8.08 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Trapeze Single Flap Bag
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 2.56 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB1003 Serial Number
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2034 Serial Number
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H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
1990s Chanel Mini Tan Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Tan Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Single Flap Bag is in
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H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo Classic
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Limited Edition Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather complimented by
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Diana Classic
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Diana Classic
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Diana
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H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in
1990s Chanel Black Vertical Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Vertical Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL
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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 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 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Diana Classic
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Diana Classic
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Chocolate Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Chocolate Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Single Flap Bag
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Diana Classic
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H 6.7 in W 10.83 in D 3.15 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Tall Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Tall Classic Single Flap Bag with Wallet Reference: HB2024
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Diana Classic
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Diana Classic
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H 6.7 in W 8.27 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2012 Serial
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H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage XL Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage XL Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2021 Serial Number
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Diana
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Diana
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H 5.52 in W 9.26 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag Reference: HB2008 Serial
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Diana
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB1534
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2027
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2028
Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Azzedine Alaia black knitted bodycon dress with red ribbon graphic, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black rayon knitted bodycon dress ▪ Red ribbon and bow graphic ▪ Centre back leg slit with concealed zipper ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Calf length ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Win...
$771Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior Vintage Dior Dolls Neons Pants US Size 8
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage DIOR DOLLS neons pants in vibrant colors featuring woment profiles and flowers Two back pockets. Faux pockets at front. Button closures. Silver toned buttons...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
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-...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler Black Fur Maxi Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture black fur maxi coat from fall/winter 2000 collection. Design of this spectacular coat is inspired by Mugler’s iconic hairy looks from “Les Chimeres” FW 1997 a...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...
$5,295
Size: Extra Large
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover. ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2010 "Angels & Demons" "Hells Angels" Sheath Dress RARE
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2010 "Hells Angels" sheath dress. From Alexander McQueen's last collection, "Angels & Demons", in which items were recalled due to a lawsuit with the Hell's Ang...
NWT Christian Dior by John Galliano Origami Dress Runway Fall 2006 Wedding Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Baar, CH
New with tags, this never-before-worn archival piece has been carefully stored for the past 18 years, preserving its pristine condition. An absolutely stunning and rare masterpiece ...
$8,947
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet mini skirt suit, fw 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet suit comprising: blazer jacket with leg of mutton sleeve, gold orb button fastenings at the back and velvet bodice, and matching mini s...
$19,271
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather Silver Hardware, 2009
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved authentic Chanel bag is in very good condition. Rubbing around the corners and flap, strap. Scratches to the hardware. Creases and scratches to th...
Alexander McQueen Black Cashmere 'Joan' Suit, FW 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen suit crafted from black cashmere, featuring a sharply tailored jacket with standing shoulders and a funnel collar. The jacket is adorned with 31 horn buttons and ha...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Fully Beaded Pants + Matching Beaded Bag It. 42 US 6
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Women's Evening Pants with Matching Beaded Shoulder Bag S/S 2000 Collection Designer size 42 - US 6 100% Silk, Zebra Design, Fully Beaded in Black, Gr...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.