Chanel Black Beaded Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Classic and timeless, this evening bag is perfect for a night out with your best YSL or Chanel dress! 21" strap drop.
Chanel Black Beaded Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Classic and timeless, this evening bag is perfect for a night out with your best YSL or Chanel dress! 21" strap drop.
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2015 Black Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Scratches to the hardware. color was professionally touched up on the corners. DETAILS Brand: Chanel circa 2015 Series 21 Classic Flap Exterior Color: Black Lambskin Leather Hard...
CHANEL - Black Leather Mini Flap with Oversized Golden CC Logo (1980s)
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Dimensioni 21 x 16 x 7 cm
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 13", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Small Exterior Material...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 13", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Small Exte...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Chevron Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Chevron Caviar Small Exterior Material: ...
Chanel Urban Spirit Backpack Chevron Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 9.5", Width 8", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Chanel Model: Urban Spirit Backpack Chevron Leather Smal...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Box Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small...
Chanel Macro Flap Bag Chevron Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Macro Flap Bag Chevron Caviar Small Exterior Material: Leather Exter...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material...
Chanel Chain Flap Hobo Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Chain Flap Hobo Quilted Calfskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Ex...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Holographic PVC Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11.5", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Quilted Holographic PVC Small Exterior...
Chanel Front Chain Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 10", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Front Chain Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Large Exterior Material: Lea...
Chanel Double Stitch Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Double Stitch Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium Ext...
Chanel Coco Top Handle Bag Quilted Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7.5", Width 11", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Top Handle Bag Quilted Caviar...
Chanel Coco Chevron Flap Bag Stitched Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7", Width 11.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Chevron Flap Bag Stitched Calfskin Medium Ex...
Chanel Coco Top Handle Bag Quilted Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7.5", Width 11.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Top Handle Bag Qu...
Chanel Coco Top Handle Bag Quilted Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7.5", Width 11", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Top Handle Bag Quilted Caviar...
Chanel Square Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 5", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Square Classic Single Flap Bag Qui...
Chanel Chained Boy Flap Bag Quilted Glazed Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Chained Boy Flap Bag Quilted Glazed Calf...
Chanel Square Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 5", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Square Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin M...
Chanel Thread Around Chain Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 11", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Thread Around Chain Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Medium Exterior Material:...
Chanel Coco Top Handle Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar with Gradient
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5", Width 7", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Top Handle Bag Quilted Iridescent ...
Chanel Classic Flap Card Holder on Chain Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Box Measurements: Height 3.5", Width 4.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Flap Card Holder on Chain Quilted Caviar...
Chanel 21 autumn and winter pink bright line knitted pullo
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Metallic Bouclé Knit Sweater – Pink Multicolor, Size 40 (M)A rare and stunning metallic knit sweater in a vibrant pink hue with shimmering eyelash yarn in blue, black, and silver. Th...
Chanel Classic Flap 25 cm – Metallic Gold Caviar – Serie 21
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Dotazioni: • Card d’autenticità 21XX originale • Dustbag Chanel Misure • Larghezza: 25 cm • Altezza: 15 cm • Profondità: 6.5 cm • Lunghezza massima della catena: indossabile a...
Chanel mouton laine hat
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel mouton laine hat size 21 x 21 cm
CHANEL Vintage Green/Gold Silk Blouse W/Chanel Coin Print- Sz 38
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Green/Gold Silk Blouse W/Chanel Coin Print-Sz Small Composition: 100% silk Front pocket Front button closure w/ button up collar Goldtone CC coin cufflin...
Chanel 06A Black Tweed Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Jacket bust 34", waist 30", shoulder to shoulder seam 15", sleeve 25", jacket back neck to hem 21". Size Chanel 38.
CHANEL Small Black Quilted Calfskin Leboy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Code AT-1001 Brand Chanel Model BOY Serial No. 21****** Colour Black Date Approx. 2015 Metal Antiqued Silver Material Calfskin Measurements Approx. 25 x 14.5 x 8 cm Condit...
Chanel Black, Yellow, and White Cotton Blend Skirt
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel cotton blend skirt, length 21", waist 26", hips 36".
Chanel In Seoul Backpack Chalk White Calfskin Leather, 2015-2016
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Light stains DETAILS: Circa 2015-2016 Series 21 Chanel Backpack Material: Calfskin Leather Color: Chalk White Hardware Color: Silver width: 19cm x Height 30cm x Depth 12cm
1994 Fall Runway CHANEL Gold Plated Charm Leather Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
It features 21 iconic Chanel charms which can be worn as a belt or necklace.
Chanel Cream Wool Crepe Jacket w/ Pink Trim, c 2003
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measurements: Size 40 FR, 10 US Bust: 36" Sleeve: 28" Shoulder to shoulder: 14.5" Length: 21" This Chanel Jacket is available to be viewed privately in our Beverly Hil...
1994 Vintage Runway CHANEL Gold Toned Leather Chain Charm Belt Lion Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
It features 21 iconic Chanel charms which can be worn as a belt or necklace.
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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 3 in
Chanel 2.55 Black Patent Leather Chocolate Bar Silver Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Patent leather Silver tone hardware Turnlock closure Date code 6058354 Made in France Measures 10" W x 6.5" H x 3" Single shoulder strap drop 11.5" Double shoulder strap dro...
Chanel Coco Handle Maxi Black Caviar Leather Burgundy Lizard Handle Silver 32cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS: Circa 2015-2016 Series 21 Chanel Coco Handle Caviar Calfskin Leather, Lizard skin handle Color: Black Hardware color: Silver Size: Maxi Width 32cm x Height 23cm ...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Happy Stitch Red Fabric Gold Hardware, 2015-2016
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Circa 2015-2016 Series 21 Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Fabric exterior and Calfskin leather interior Single flap Red color Size Medium Width 25.5cm x Height 17c...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Happy Stitch Red Fabric Gold Hardware, 2015-2016
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Circa 2015-2016 Series 21 Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Fabric exterior and Calfskin leather interior Single flap Red color Size Medium Width 25.5cm x Height 17c...
Chanel Diana Flap Small Pink Lambskin Leather Double Chain Gold Hardware 2015-20
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Circa 2015-2016 Series 21 Chanel Lambskin leather Single flap Pink exterior Gold tone hardware Size Small Width 21cm x Height 13cm x Depth 6cm Chain length 137cm
Chanel Wallet on Chain Navy Patent Leather Gold-tone Double Chain, 2015-2016
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Circa 2015-2016 Series 21 Chanel Wallet on Chain Navy Patent leather Width 19.5cm x Height 13cm x Depth 4cm
Chanel Vintage Iconic 21 Charm Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage iconic chain link charm belt necklace. Gold tone chain with woven black leather featuring twenty one iconic charms from the House : 4-leaf clover, Leo the lion, lucky...
Chanel 1980s and 90s Set Of 21 Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite Chanel 1980s and 90s Set of 21 Buttons, a must-have collection for Chanel enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Chanel Coco Beach '21 Navy Blue & Ecru Floral Halterneck Swimsuit - S
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel Navy Blue & Ecru Floral Print Halterneck Swimsuit - Ecru tropical floral on navy background featuring CC logo - Halterneck style, with drawstring gathered bust and open back...
Black Chanel Long Suede Fingerless Gloves
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black quilted suede long fingerless gloves by Chanel. Inner button detail. 21" long. Condition: Pre-owned.
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Size: Top FR38 (US6) &pants FR34 (US2)
Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Runway Star & Moon CC Logo Printed Silk Ensemble SS2008
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
From the 2008 Spring-Summer Chanel collection under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld, the twin of this ensemble walked the runway as look 21.
Chanel 21-22FW Varsity Sweater Jacket - Ivory Pink CC / Racer Trim - 34 US 2
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
Chanel - Very Good - Chanel 21-22FW varsity sweater ivory pink CC logo racer trim 34 - Jacket Description Measurements * Shoulder: 16.5 in * Chest: 37 in * Length: 19.5 in * Sleeve ...
Chanel Deauville Shopping Tote Like New in Blackish Grey, 2017
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Features blackish grey lightly washed denim canvas with the inscriptions "CHANEL, 21 RUE CAMBON PARIS" embroidered in brilliant black sequins, black interior, zipper pocket and two s...
CHANEL Deauville Blue Denim Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
It is in lightly washed blue denim canvas with the inscriptions "CHANEL, 21 RUE CAMBON PARIS" embroidered in brilliant navy blue sequins.
Chanel 94C 21 Lucky Charm Belt
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel's 1994 Cruise Collection Lucky Charms Belt features 21 iconic Chanel logos in patina bronzed gold plating on a leather woven chain.
Chanel Orange Distressed Lambskin Diana Flap Bag No. 21
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Chanel Model: Orange Distressed Lambskin Diana Size: Medium Color: Orange Style: Flap Bag Date Code: 21937039 Materials: Distressed Lambskin Leather, orange lambskin interior ...
Chanel Tweed Camelia Messenger Bag. Seen in 2005 Catwalk Look 21
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice Chanel Messenger bag in Twwed and leather with Camelia. really good condition. Card and hologram. see in 2005 Winter Catwalk. Size 13x11 inches. Really goood condition
Chanel Millennium Shoulder Bag Jersey
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 8", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Millennium Shoulder Bag Jersey Item Number: 45980/5
Chanel Millennium Shoulder Bag Jersey
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 8", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Millennium Shoulder Bag Jersey Item Number: 45980/5
Chanel Millennium Shoulder Bag Felt
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Millennium Shoulder Bag Felt Exterior Material: Felt Exterior Color: Gray Inter...
Chanel Millennium Shoulder Bag Jersey
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Millennium Shoulder Bag Jersey Item Number: 37480/30
Chanel Millennium Shoulder Bag Felt
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 8.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Millennium Shoulder Bag Felt Exterior Material: Felt Exterior Colo...
Chanel Classic Flap Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Flap Caviar Medium Item Number: 1430/02
Chanel Maison Lemarié Magenta Feather hat
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel magenta feather hat from Lemarié metier in orgiginal Chanel Hat Box 21" circumfrence
Rare Chanel Lion Handbag c.1970
By Chanel
Located in Verviers, BE
Quiletd calf leather, lion gilt bronze. Marked: Chanel Made in France. Size: 21 x 15 x 5 cm - 8 1/4 x 5.9 x 2 in.
Chanel Métiers d'art 2020 jacket
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The campaign for Chanel's Métiers d'art 2020/21 collection "Le Château des Dames" is a celebration of women, detail and refinement.
Chanel Unlimited Shoulder Bag Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 14", Width 19", Depth 2", Strap Drop 10-21" Designer: Chanel Model: Unlimited Shoulder Bag Nylon Large Item Number: 44112/42
Chanel Deauville Messenger Bag Raffia Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 8.5", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Deauville Messenger Bag Raffia Small Item Number: 40678/1
New Chanel Black Tweed Clear Lucite Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new rare and collectible shoulder bag with lucite straps. Collection 2017. Shoulder drop 18", long enough to be worn cross body.. Comes with hologram, id card and origin...
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap 10" shoulder bag in Black , CC Logo, Vintage
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Comes with Chanel box and 32chanel Dust bag CHANEL Classic Double Flap 10" Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black Pre owned Vintage Black Color Code ID 3412732 Interlocking CC Logo & Qui...
$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 Goldtone Hardware Made In: France Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Lambskin Leather Lining: Leat...
Chanel Maxi Classic Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A true cornerstone of the Chanel universe, this Maxi Classic Double Flap in black caviar leather represents the house’s most enduring expression of elegance and craftsmanship. Expand...
$6,666
H 8.67 in D 3.35 in L 11.82 in
Borsa A Tracolla Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap Velluto Nero 1994-1996
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Jumbo Classic Flap Big Logo, realizzata in velluto nero con hardware dorati. Dotata di una patta con chiusura a girello e logo CC, internamente rivestit...
$1,577Sale Price|30% Off
Chanel black silk purse handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black silk purse handbag. - Silver CC hardware kiss lock closure. - Leather interior. - One interior zip pocket. One interior slip pocket.
Judith Leiber Black Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Judith Leiber Black Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Black swarovski crystal exterior trimmed with gold hardware and pearl top push b...
Chanel Medium Double Sided Top Handle Flap Bag Black Lambskin Leather Gold Hw
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Medium Double Sided Top Handle Flap Bag Black Lambskin Leather 24k Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This rare exquisite Chanel...
$9,140Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Black Lambskin Leather Gold Evening Shoulder Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1997 Collection Lambskin Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 11.75" W x 8.75" H x 3" D Shoulder Strap Drop 24.5" Includes Authenticit...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Missing Serial number sticker. Conditio...
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Medium Black Lambskin Leather 24k Gold Hardware 1994
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Medium Black Lambskin Leather 24k Gold Hardware 1994-1996 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Condition: VERY GOOD Overall...
Chanel black patent leather swarovski stones shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel black patent leather swarovski stones shoulder bag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 158858 MSRP: 11300.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion...
$13,500
H 10.24 in D 5.52 in L 17.33 in
Chanel 2017-2018 XXL Airline Black Calfskin Flap Bag with Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This authentic Chanel XXL Airline Flap Bag is an oversized statement shoulder bag inspired by the house’s travel-themed Airline collection. Designed in Chanel’s signature flap silhou...
Chanel Satin Evening Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel vintage bag is in black satin, with gilt hardware, a single top handle and lining in satin. Comes with the original box.
Chanel Classic 1990s Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
The Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and a symbol of the timeless luxury of the Chanel brand. This bag, made from first-class calfskin in a deep ...
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.