Chanel bag 'Mademoiselle' Summer 2003
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silk bag with black and white 'Mademoiselle' patterns, black lamb leather
Chanel bag 'Mademoiselle' Summer 2003
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silk bag with black and white 'Mademoiselle' patterns, black lamb leather
2003/2004 Chanel Vintage Cambon Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Chanel Black Quilted Cambon bag Vintage Year 2003/2004 Leather Black color Two handles CC White
Chanel Multicolored Canvas Bag, 2003/2004
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Multicolored canvas bag, leather and wooden handles. It is accompanied by
CHANEL black vinyl 2003 03P COCO WINDOW POCHETTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel clear and black vinyl Coco Window pochette. Opens with a zipper on top and
Chanel 2003 Vintage Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68942
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68942 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity
$2,035
H 6.69 in W 14.56 in
2003/2004 CHANEL Black Canvas & White Leather "Olsen" CC Stitching Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
" shoulder bag with oversized Chanel "CC" stitching is either from the 2003 or 2004 collection and comes in
$14,920
H 11 in W 14 in L 2.5 in
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 2003 black patent leather Rubiks Cube CC logo clutch bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2003 black patent leather Rubiks Cube CC logo clutch bag Reference: TGAS/F00005 Brand
$9,920
H 8 in W 14 in D 4 in
Chanel 2003 Waist Sport Pouch Fanny Pack Rare Vintage White Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Belt Bag From the 2003 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld White Graphic Print Silver-Tone
$10,920
H 11 in W 14 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Rare Red Caviar Jumbo Kelly Envelope Clutch Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Rare Red Caviar Leather Jumbo Kelly Envelope Clutch Tote 2003 {VINTAGE 20
CHANEL Wild Stitch Surpique brown lambskin leather matelasse bowler bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Wild Stitch Surpique brown lambskin leather matelasse bowler bag Reference: TGAS/F00317
Chanel Orange Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Chanel Model: Timeless Vanity Case Type: Travel Serial Number: 8103506 Age: 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel
Chanel White Lambskin Silver Hardware Single Flap Bag, 2003
By Chanel
Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna
This is a single flap chocolate bar Chain around with card and box in very good condition. Two Inner compartments.
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 2003 Cotton Flower Design Print Classic Flap Chain Bag 25cm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2003 Made Cotton Flower Design Print Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Yellow/Soft Blue
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 2.5 in L 13 in
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Checkered Quilted 'CC' Plaque Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Chanel shoulder bag from 2002-2003. Signature caviar leather exterior. Gold-tone hardware
Chanel 2002-2003 Original Her Bag
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel original Her bag from 2002-2003. Suit jacket leather chain handle bag features a chain
2003–2004 Chanel canvas chocolate bar bag.
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Chanel shoulder bag from 2003–2004 is a refined piece that blends early-2000s elegance with
Chanel Travel Line Boston /Bowling Bag Maxi Black Fabric 2003-2003
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Travel Line Boston /Bowling Bag Maxi Black Fabric 2003-2003 These are professional photos of
Chanel Multicolored Canvas Bag, 2003/2004
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Multicolored canvas bag, leather and wooden handles. It is accompanied by
2003 - 2004 Chanel black, beije tweed bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel in black and beige "Chocolate Bar" quilted tweed, single chain strap interlaced with black
2003 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag Serial Number: 8229828 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied
Chanel 2002-2003 Black Leather Chocolate Bar Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
this used Chanel designer resale item. Details 2002-2003 Black Leather Shoulder bag 1x Adjustable
Chanel Black Lambskin Top Handle Bag with Camellia - 2003
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This black Chanel top handle bag is made of black lambskin leather. It has a black camellia on the
2003 Chanel Black Leather Wild Stitch Surpique Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed in 2003 by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, this small Surpique bowler bag would be a wonderful
Chanel 2002-2003 Black Coco Print Chain Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
shoulder chain ends coming off on this used Chanel designer resale item. Details 2002-2003
Chanel 2003-2004 Quilted Mini Flap Chain Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel bag has gold-tone hardware, signature CC turn-lock closure, and a white and black striped
Chanel Travel Line Boston /Bowling Bag 2002 -2003 Black Fabric Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Travel Line Boston /Bowling Bag 2002 -2003 Black Fabric Shoulder Bag These are professional
2003 Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 7102656 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Serial
2003 Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 7102656 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Serial
Chanel 2003-2004 Green Caviar Mini Quilted Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel bag features gunmetal hardware throughout and a push-in clasp closure. Interior has jacquard
Chanel Coco 2003/4 Hand Bag w/Entrupy Certificate
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Designed by Karl Lagerfeld, this is a Chanel ivory colored Coco chain shoulder bag. It is from the
Chanel Beige Gold Woven Raffia Camellia Print Shoulder Bag, 2003-2004
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Beige Gold Woven Raffia Camellia Print Shoulder Bag, 2003-2004 These are professional photos
Chanel Fabric Timeless Bag with CC Logo in Relief, 2003/2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Fabric timeless bag with a cc logo in relief and a black leather inside
Sold
H 5.12 in W 10.24 in D 1.58 in
2003 Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin East West Chocolate Bar Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin East West Chocolate Bar Flap Bag This CHANEL East West Chocolate
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H 5.12 in W 10.24 in D 1.58 in
2003 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin East West Chocolate Bar Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin East West Chocolate Bar Flap Bag This CHANEL East West Chocolate
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
2003 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic
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H 5.12 in W 10.24 in D 1.58 in
2003 Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin East West Chocolate Bar Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 7106791 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet Authenticity
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
2003 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 Reference: HB1849 Serial
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
2003 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: HB3749
2003 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 Xupes Reference: HB3876 Serial
Chanel 2003 Navy/Red/Silver Canvas Leather Flag CC Pochette Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
of navy canvas with red & silver metallic leather trim. White leather CHANEL “CC” logo on front. Top
Chanel Vintage Black Patent Leather Micro Quilt Cube Wristlet Bag, 2002-2003
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Black Patent Leather Micro Quilt Cube Wristlet Bag, 2002-2003 These are
Sold
H 5.52 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in
2003 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 8632701 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Authenticity Card
Chanel 2003/2004 Embossed Camellia Flower Pochette
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your collection with this adorable Chanel bag! Circa 2003/2004 and made of back patent
2003 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medallion Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Serial
CHANEL 2003 Chocolate Bar black lambskin leather CC gold buckle shoulder bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2003 Chocolate Bar black lambskin leather CC gold buckle shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/C02033
2003 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 7476798 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in
Chanel Cream Wool Crepe Jacket w/ Pink Trim, c 2003
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 21" This Chanel Jacket is available to be viewed privately in our Beverly Hills boutique couture
2000s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag. Circa 2003. Primarily made from Lambskin Leather
2000 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 8478153 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 8582269 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 8370514 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet Authenticity
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H 6.7 in W 12.6 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Wild Stitch Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Wild Stitch Classic Shoulder Bag Brand- Chanel Model
Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Medium
Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Medium
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Square Mini
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Classic Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Classic Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Square
2000s Chanel Pink Quilted Tweed Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box. Circa 2003. Primarily
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 8858495 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Authenticity Card
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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
Serial Number: 7444143 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card
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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
Serial Number: 7696144 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 8858495 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Authenticity Card
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: 7918983 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet Authenticity Details
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: HB4181 Serial Number: 7918983 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag
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H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 1.97 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: HB4190 Serial Number: 8857023 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Pearlescent Pale Green Metallic Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: HB4423 Serial Number: 7467741 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity
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H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
Chanel Gold Chocolate Bar Quilted Metallic Lambskin Leather East-West Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: 7183181 Age: 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet
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H 9.06 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
CHANEL Small Petit Shopping Tote Bag Gold Tone Caviar Leather in Camel Beige
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Small Petit Shopping Tote Bag Gold Tone Caviar Leather in Camel Beige Circa 2003 A small
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
John Galliano Red Knitted Maxi Dress with Heart Cut-outs, SS 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Fabric: 60% Viscose, 40% Cotton ▪ Details: Open-knit heart shaped cut-outs ▪ Size: Mediu...
Halston Vintage F/W 1997 Crystal Sequin Beaded Silver Nude Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Halston's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this rare and breathtaking strapless gown was designed by Randolph Duke and originally debuted on the runway worn by Helena Christensen. T...
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Knit Crochet 2-Piece Set Vintage
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Baar, CH
Rare and iconic black crochet two-piece set by Dolce & Gabbana from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection. A standout example of the brand’s sultry '90s aesthetic, this set combines shee...
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...
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 ...
$16,783
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...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Fendi Mamma Baguette Raffia Crochet Shoulder Bag with Flower
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Mamma Baguette Raffia Crochet Shoulder Bag with Flower These are professional photos of the actual bag. This Fendi Baguette is made from Raffia material that’s similar to s...
Valentino Garavani Bag In Purple Alligator
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Golden jewelry. Zip closure. The interior is in golden leather. Serial number: BSXAB912T In very good condition. Slight wear and tear on one of the flowers and on the border along th...
John Galliano dress Spring 2000
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in France) Long plum silk muslin dress with wide straps and ornamented with silk flower applications. Size 38FR. 2000 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic dir...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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. ...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Sheer Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection for Givenchy, this sheer black lace gown features striking a blue underlay. Inspired by the retro-futuristic costu...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
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.