$2,327Sale Price|35% Off
Chanel 25cm black "CC" caviar tote bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black caviar "CC" tote bag from year 1997 to 1999 collection
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Chanel 25cm black "CC" caviar tote bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black caviar "CC" tote bag from year 1997 to 1999 collection
$990Sale Price|25% Off
25cm Chanel multi-coloured Camellia CC print nylon small tote bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
This spring/summer 1997 to 1999 Chanel multi-coloured Camellia CC print in nylon fabric small tote bag is certainly one of it
WOW! Rare Chanel 25cm Blue 'Window-Pane' Check Denim Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Chanel
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Rare Très Chic Chanel 25cm Bag in Blue 'Window Pane' check Denim, complemented with silver palladium hardware.
Bag Mademoiselle Baguette 25cm
By Chanel
Located in Castries, FR
Bag in quilted black caviar leather, with the Chanel sign clasp chrome steel flap handle chain chrome steel entrelassé leather coordinated. Good condition.
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Around 1995 Made Tortoiseshell Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1995 Made Tortoiseshell Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black Additional information: Measurements: H 15 x W 25 x D 6 cm Shoulder drop: 106 cm This item has been used an...
Chanel Around 1990 Made Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm in Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1990 Made Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black Additional information: Measurements: H 16 x W 25 x D 6 cm Shoulder Double: 53 cm Single: 89 cm Condition: Front: With som...
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/Multi Additional information: Year: 2003 Made in France Interior pocket x5, exterior...
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Rare Medium 25cm Caviar Boy In Rainbow Colours Bag SHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Karl Lagerfeld transformed the Grand Palais into a stunning French Riviera for Chanel's Spring/Summer 2018 collection. This Rainbow Chanel Boy Bag stole the show with its vibrant des...
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Around 1992 Made Mademoiselle Stitch Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1992 Made Mademoiselle Stitch Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black Additional information: Measurements: H 14 x W 25 x D 6 cm Shoulder drop: 110 cm This item has been u...
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Around 2009 Made Watercolor Logo Print Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2009 Made Watercolor Logo Print Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Pink/Blue/White Additional information: Measurements: H 15 x W 25 x D 6 cm Shoulder drop: Double: 54cm Si...
Unavailable
H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Around 1990 Made Suede V Stitch Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Red
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1990 Made Suede V Stitch Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Red Additional information: Measurements: H 16 x W 25 x D 6 cm Shoulder drop: Double: 53 cm Single: 90cm This i...
Unavailable
H 5 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
PRISTINE Chanel Rose Pink 25cm Lambskin Medium Flap Sac 'Timeless' Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
An absolutely pristine Chanel Rose Pink Lambskin 'Timeless Classic' medium Flap Bag with Silver Palladium hardware. The double CC turn lock clasp was originally designed by Karl Lage...
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Around 1995 Made Caviar Skin Diana Flap Chain Bag 25cm Baby Pink
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1995 Made Caviar Skin Diana Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Baby Pink Additional information: Material : Caviar Skin Leather Color: Black Year: 1995 Made in France Interior pocket...
Chanel Timeless shoulder bag in blue chevrons quilted caviar leather , PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid "Must-have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm shoulder flap bag in blue quilted caviar leather with silver metal trim, intertwined silver m...
Chanel Bag Timeless Classique Leather Black 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel bag, Timeless Classique line, Double Rabat model, 26 cm format, in quilted black leather, CC clasp in gold metal, gold metal chain strap for shoulder wear, burgundy leather in...
Chanel Bag Classique Double Flap Leather Black 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel bag, Classic line, Double Flap model, 26 cm format, in quilted black leather, silver metal CC clasp, silver metal chain strap for shoulder or cross body wear, burgundy leather...
Chanel Beige Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55 - 25 cm - Medium' Quilted Leather Double Flap Bag in Beige color.
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55 - 25 cm' Quilted Double Flap Bag in Black color.
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55 - 25 cm' Quilted Double Flap Bag in Black color.
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55 - 25 cm' Quilted Double Flap Bag in Black color.
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55 - 25 cm' Quilted Double Flap Bag in Black color.
Chanel Vintage Red Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55 - 25 cm' Quilted Double Flap in red color.
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
For a true lover of vintage treasures, few pieces capture the essence of high-fashion history like the Chanel Timeless/Classique. This exquisite medium-sized shoulder bag, crafted in...
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Grand Shopping Tote Gst
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Chanel dust bag, box, authenticity card, care cards.
Chanel 25cm Diana Shoulder Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black lambskin quilted “Diana" shoulder bag in 25cm length.
Chanel 2.55 Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
See pictures to check quality. Measurements: 16 cm x 25 cm x 6 cm
1990s Chanel Vintage Classic 25 cm Bag
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Classic Chanel vintage 2.55 bag made of black quilted leather from the 1990s. 25 cm of width.
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Boy Bag 25cm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Please refer to images and use the zoom function for more detail. Approx: 15 — 25 — 9 cm
Chanel Black Python Medium Flap Bag 25cm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Python Classic Double Flap Bag - Gunmetal palladium hardware - Classic turnlock CC Closure - Black lining - Chain strap - One main compartment, one zip pocket, three sl...
Chanel 2.55 Double Flap Classic Shoulder Bag 25cm
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Interior pocket was replaced by CHANEL. Comes with repair receipt. Main color and Material : Black Lambskin Leather Hardware : Gold Shoulder strap drops about : Dou...
Chanel Blue Denim Patchwork Classic Flap Bag 25cm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Blue Patchwork Denim Flap Bag - Silver hardware - Chain strap - Denim - Classic turnlock CC Closure - One inside slip pocket, one main compartment and one back zip pocket Th...
1990s Chanel 2.55 Black Leather Bag 25 cm With Chain
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel 2.55 bag 25 cm black bag with diamond matelassè lamb leather and gold tone chain with intertwine black leather.
1990s Chanel 2.55 Black Leather Bag 25 cm With Chain
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel 2.55 bag 25 cm black bag with diamond matelassè lamb leather and gold tone chain with intertwine black leather.
1990s Chanel 2.55 Black Leather Bag 25 cm With Chain
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel 2.55 bag 25 cm black bag with diamond matelassè lamb leather and gold tone chain with intertwine black leather.
Vintage Chanel 2.55 Double Flap Classic Shoulder Bag 25cm
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Features a double flap with multiple storage compartments. Vintage Chanel bag from 1990's. Kept in excellent condition.
Chanel Around 1990 Made Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Red
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1990 Made Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Red Additional information: Measurements: H 15 x W 25 x D 7 cm Shoulder drop: 54 cm Single: 90 cm This item has been used and ...
A Classic Chanel 25cm 'Camera' Bag in Navy Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This classic, sought-after Chanel 'Camera' bag, is in superb condition both inside and out. The double chain-link shoulder straps perfectly complements the double 'C' logo to the zip...
Chanel Timeless medium 25 cm bag with double flap in black quilted leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The coveted Chanel Timeless medium 25 cm bag with double flap in black quilted leather, gold metal hardware, gold metal chain interlaced with black leather to be worn on the shoulder...
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Around 2000 Made Caviar Skin Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2000 Made Caviar Skin Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black Additional information: Measurements: 25 W x 6 D x 15 H cm Shoulder Double: 53cm, Single: 89cm Condition: Good ...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Lining in burgundy leather, one zipped pocket, Signature: "Chanel, Made in France®". Date: 1994/96. Dimensions: 17,5 * 25 * 7 cm.
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H 7.68 in W 9.85 in
Super Chanel 25cm, Quilted Calfskin Flap Bag in Beige with Palladium Hardware
By Chanel
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This very chic Chanel quilted 25cm bag, is in excellent condition and finished in soft lamb-skin suede with a leather interior and the famous 'Double C' motif to the front flap.
Chanel 25cm shoulder bag in black box calfskin leather and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Superb & RARE Handbag Chanel 25cm in black box leather, chain handle intertwined with black leather allowing a hand or shoulder or shoulder strap. Closure with gold metal flap Linin...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with black leather for shoulder support .
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with black leather for shoulder support .
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Very Classy Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with black leather for a shoul...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in beige quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in beige quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with beige leather for a shoulder sup...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in beige quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in beige quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with beige leather for a shoulder sup...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal trim, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with black leather for a shoulder support...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with black leather for a shoulder sup...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with black leather for a shoulder sup...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with black leather for a shoulder sup...
Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black lambskin, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The iconic «Must have» Chanel Timeless medium 25 cm double flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-plated metal hardware, a gold-plated metal chain handle interwove...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with black leather for a shoulder sup...
Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black lambskin, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Iconic «Must have» Chanel Timeless medium 25 bag double flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin leather , gold-plated metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle interwove...
Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black lambskin, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Iconic «Must have» Chanel Timeless medium 25 bag double flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin leather , gold-plated metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle interwove...
Chanel Classic 25cm shoulder bag in Red quilted lambskin and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Very chic Chanel Classique shoulder bag 25 cm in red quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle intertwined with red leather for a shoulder su...
Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black lambskin, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
L'Iconique "Must Have" Chanel Timeless medium 25 cm double flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin leather, silver metal hardware, black interlaced silver metal chain for a shoul...
Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black lambskin, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
L'Iconique "Must Have" Chanel Timeless medium 25 cm bag with double flap in black quilted lamb leather, silver metal trim, black interlaced silver metal chain for a shoulder and shou...
Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black lambskin, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Iconic «Must have» Chanel Timeless medium 25 bag double flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin leather , gold-plated metal hardware, a gold-tone metal chain handle interwove...
Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black lambskin SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Iconic "Must Have" Chanel Timeless medium 25 double flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin leather, silver metal hardware, black interlaced silver metal chain for a shoulder...
Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black lambskin, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Iconic "Must Have" Chanel Timeless medium 25 double flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin leather, silver metal hardware, black interlaced silver metal chain for a shoulder...
Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black lambskin, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Iconic "Must Have" Chanel Timeless medium 25 double flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin leather, silver metal hardware, black interlaced silver metal chain for a shoulder...
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...
$13,364
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a gorgeous Hermes Birkin 25 in Black Togo leather which takes on an especially sophisticated character with the warm glow of coveted Rose Gold hardware. The pairin...
Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch / Chain Wristlet Collectors Spring 2002
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Vintage Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch from the Spring 2002 collection is a rare and timeless collector's item. The glossy black lucite grid design is complemen...
Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Nano Kelly - Color: Lilac - Year: 2024 - Condition: NEW (unused) - Materials: Shiny...
$795
H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
New Tyrolean Brown Suede Mini Steamer Trunk 24-Karat Gold Plate Filigree, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been sur...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Hermes Rose Tyrien/ Tosca Epsom Leather 32cm Candy Kelly Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rose Tyrien/ Tosca Epsom Leather 32cm Candy Kelly Bag Made in: France Year of Production: 2013 Color: Rose tyrein Materials: Epsom leather Lining: Tosca chevre leather Hardwa...
$1,309
Size: ONE SIZE / See dimensions.
2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Black Satin Diamanté Rhinestone shoulder Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Shoulder bag, crafted from a smooth black satin with jacquard Dior signature details, decorative rhinestone Carabina clip and iconic 'Galliano er...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$4,800
Size: Marked 8 but fits today's size 4
Stunning Bob Mackie Gold & Black Deco Inspired Beaded Dress with Exposed Back
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a stunning vintage Bob Mackie gold and black beaded dress with a high neck, open exposed back, a center back zipper, and mini length. The d...
1990s CD Green Ivory Grey Silver Silk Jersey Chiffon Beaded Paillettes 90s Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 90s CD GREENE ivory, grey/silver silk jersey and chiffon evening dress ! Features a blouson loose fitting chiffon overlay with hook-and-eye closure at center b...
Thierry Mugler FW 1993 jacket Blazer Wool
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This Thierry Mugler jacket is a striking example of Thierry Mugler's excellent tailoring, combining both structure and femininity. Assuming is is from his beautiful FW 1993 Collectio...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
1980s Vintage GUCCI Micro Satin Bamboo Evening Chain Bag Purple Mini
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI micro two-way evening handbag is crafted of silk satin in purple and a bamboo handle featuring gold toned hardware. Front flap magnetic bamboo snap closure opens t...
HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Vert Criquet (pastel green) Veau Epsom leather is a stunning display of the brand's signature elegance. The structured silhouette i...
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.