2001 Chanel Chocolate Bar travel line shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2001 Chanel Chocolate Bar travel line shoulder bag This vintage bag features the signature Chocolate Bar pattern, characterized by oversized square quilting inspired by the segmented...
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag Year: 2001 {Vintage 22 Years} Square embossed lambskin Interlocking CC logo clasp Off white lacquer frame M...
Chanel Rare 2001 Vintage Cork Chevron Quilted Reissue Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 2001 Vintage Cork Chevron Quilted Reissue Classic Flap Bag Year: 2001 Gold hardware Chevron quilted cork in taupe beige Mademoiselle turn-lock flap closure Classic inte...
Chanel Double Classic Flap Vintage 2001 Logomania Coco Quilted Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 2000 Logomania Peach Orange Coco Quilted Classic Flap Bag 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven leather chain CC Turnlock closure Double flap with...
Chanel 2001 Runway Vintage Micro Mini Pouch Turquoise Blue Pony Hair Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 Runway Vintage Micro Mini Pouch Turquoise Blue Pony Hair Bag Fall 2001 Gold hardware Crafted in turquoise blue leather and jet black calf hair.
Chanel Vintage 2001 Caviar Quilted Satchel Classic Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 2001 Caviar Diamond Quilted Satchel Classic Top Handle Flap Bag circa 2001 black caviar leather diamond quilting single rounded top handle fold-over top signature in...
Chanel 2001 Jumbo Vintage Caviar Quilted Satchel Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Gold
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 Vintage Caviar Quilted Satchel Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Gold Hardware circa 2001 Gold hardware black quilted caviar leather single rounded top handle fold-over top sig...
Chanel 2001 Flap Vintage Mini Wicker Raffia Classic Black Rattan Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Flap Vintage Mini Wicker Raffia Classic Black Rattan Cross Body Bag 2001 Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain Woven wicker design Signature interlocking CC logo buckle Fron...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Kelly Top Handle Beige Quilted Caviar Classic Flap Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Kelly Top Handle Beige Quilted Caviar Classic Flap Bag Gold hardware Leather Top Handle Quilted Caviar Leather CC Turnlock Closure Interior Zip And Slip Po...
Chanel 2001 Purple Holographic CC Logo Chain Tote Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- 100% Authentic - Brand : Chanel Designer : Karl Lagergeld Condition Rank : - Exterior : B (There's a few scratches and light tiny signs on both side) - Interior : A - Corners : B (...
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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 : Caviar Skin Leather Color: Black Pocket : Outside: Pocket*1, Inside: Pocket*1, Zip...
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H 8.67 in W 13 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Around 2001 Made Caviar Skin Square Turn-Lock Chocolate Bar Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2001 Made Caviar Skin Square Turn-Lock Chocolate Bar Shoulder Bag Beige Additional information: Interior pocket x2, exterior pocket x2 Comes with:Serial number sticker...
Chanel Black Satin Clutch Bag, 2001
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Black satin clutch bag with radiant topstitches topped with a golden metal eagle pattern ornamented with rhinestones.
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2785 Serial Number: 6335559 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Authenticity ...
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2785 Serial Number: 6335559 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Authenticity ...
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag.
Chanel Extremely Rare Red Wicker Bag Spring, 2001
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in Italy) Extremely rare red wicker bag.
2001 Chanel Black Patent Leather Quilted Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Patent Leather Quilted Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB1960 Serial Number: 6208174 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Car...
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Jumbo Flap Bag Reference: HB2169 Serial Number: 6884502 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Seri...
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3354 Serial Number: 6097073 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box...
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2606 Serial Number: 6134592 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Ca...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Full Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3468 Serial Number: 6436584 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticit...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3462 Serial Number: 6689431 Age (Circa): 2001 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in Fr...
Chanel 2001 Grand Sac Classique CC Beige Leather Gold Timeless Classic Maxi Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless series bag, Grand Sac Classique model, in smooth beige leather and gold metal, a large pocket on the back, simple flap with CC or Turnlock clasp, interior in coordina...
2001 Chanel Red Caviar Leather Timeless Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Caviar Leather Timeless Tote Reference: HB2417 Serial Number: 7357968 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in Italy...
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medallion Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medallion Tote Reference: HB2658 Serial Number: 7729110 (Authenticity Card only, Serial Sticker no longer readable) Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanie...
Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5607 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Num...
2000s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box.
2000s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box.
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3940 Serial Number: 6433308 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authentici...
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 Serial Number: 6519859 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details:...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 6679777 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details:...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 6688783 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet Authent...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 6521591 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details:...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 6679777 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details:...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
2000s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: HB1025 Serial Number: 6556186 Age (Circa): 2001 Gender: Ladies Colour: Black Primary Material: Lambskin Leather Hardware: Gold Interior: Burgundy Leather Dimensions: H14cm...
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H 5.91 in W 9.26 in D 1.97 in
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 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5807 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Cr...
Chanel 2001 runway flap bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel tweed camelia pearl lambskin vintage 2001 flap bag in excellent condition
2001 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag Reference: HB2785 Serial Number: 6335559 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Authenticity Card (...
Chanel 2001 Vintage Black Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 64681
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Now called the 11.12 bag in their most recent campaigns, Chanel's medium classic flap has become the world's iconic standard for all things chic, feminine and luxurious.
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H 8.5 in D 4.7 in L 10.8 in
Chanel Travel Line Black Jacquard CC Logo Canvas Leather Handles Tote Bag, 2001
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous tote bag was made by Chanel in 2001, and features their CC logo as an abstract jacquard pattern on the exterior.
2001 Chanel Black Grained Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
- Good condition, has slight traces of wear and tear with time. - Handbag, small hanse, shoulder strap, silver double C clasp, - The interior is in black fabric, two parts, a small p...
1999-2001 Black Chanel Bag in Grained Leather
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
- 1999-2001 Black Chanel bag in grained leather - Good condition, has slight traces of wear and tear with time. - Handbag, small hanse, shoulder strap, silver double C clasp, - The i...
Chanel Mink Fur Chain Handle Bag 2001 A Collection
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel handbag features multicolored patchwork mink fur throughout with a gold-tone chain handle that is removable. Bag is fully lined in leather and has one zipper pocket. Made in I...
Chanel Around 2001 Made Straight Flap Turn-Lock Chain Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2001 Made Straight Flap Turn-Lock Chain Bag Black Additional information: Interior pocket x2 Comes with: Serial number sticker, Repair sticker Year: 2001 Made in Franc...
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H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 1.58 in
Chanel Around 2001 Made Caviar Skin Cc Mark Stitch Shoulder Bag Beige
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2001 Made Caviar Skin Cc Mark Stitch Shoulder Bag Beige Additional information: Interior pocket x1, exterior pocket x1 Comes with: Guarantee card, Serial number sticke...
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H 6.7 in W 11.42 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Around 2001 Made Chocolate Bar Stitch Cc Mark Plate Chain Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2001 Made Chocolate Bar Stitch Cc Mark Plate Chain Bag Black Additional information: Interior pocket x2, exterior pocket x1 Comes with: Serial number sticker Accessori...
Chanel Arm Candy! Multi color Mink Fur bag New in Box Coll 2001
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Multicolor Mink Fur Handbag. The bag features bijoux gold removable chain shoulder straps.. "CC" twist lock closure on the flap. Dust bag, original box included. Bag is ne...
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H 5.12 in W 12.21 in D 4.34 in
Chanel Around 2001 Made Caviar Skin Cc Mark Stitch Wood Plate Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2001 Made Caviar Skin Cc Mark Stitch Wood Plate Top Handle Bag Black Additional information: Interior pocket x1 Comes with: Guarantee card, Serial number sticker Year:...
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H 6.7 in W 11.42 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Around 2001 Made Chocolate Bar Stitch Cc Mark Plate Chain Bag Dark Navy
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2001 Made Chocolate Bar Stitch Cc Mark Plate Chain Bag Dark Navy Additional information: Interior pocket x2, exterior pocket x1 Comes with: Serial number sticker, bout...
Vintage Chanel Black Lamb Skin 2.55 Double Flap Classic 25cm
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Features a double flap with multiple storage compartments. Vintage Chanel bag from 2001-2003 collection. Flat quilted smooth leather with gold hardware.
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
Rare Chanel Seasonal Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare and sought after Chanel bag Mini Flap Caviar leather Black color Metal chain External pocket Internal zip pocket Cm 18 x 14 x 7 (7 x 5.5 x 2.75 inches) The bag comes in "as new"...
$8,995
H 8 in D 4 in L 12 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag w/ Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag with Silver Hardware Made In: France Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Lambskin Leather Lining: Leathe...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
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-...
New in Box Louis Vuitton Denim Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition denim cross body with leather details. Can be worn as a clutch. Comes with booklet, dust cover, original box and ribbon.
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Logo Letters Shopper XL Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL Logo Canvas Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware CC logo hardware details Two large front pockets Interior black lambskin lining Large interior center zippered pocket F...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Chanel New Shearling Brown Backpack
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel new with plastic beige shearling backpack with cognac brushed leather and ruthenium hardware. Includes original box and card. Collection 21.
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Luxurious Plush Triple Band Mink Shrug c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Luxurious plush triple band mink shrug c 1960 The chic mahogany ranch mink shrug is designed with three rows of soft mink on both ends. The center section is designed with two pa...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Hermès Vintage Vanity Case
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brown Gold-tone hardware Single wooden top handle Adjustable detachable shoulder strap Adjustable shoulder strap Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal elasticated s...
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.