Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Paris Logo Silver Metallic Puffer Garment Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Paris Logo Silver Metallic Puffer Garment Bag is a luxurious and stylish accessory designed for the fashionable traveler.
Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Paris Logo Silver Metallic Puffer Garment Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Paris Logo Silver Metallic Puffer Garment Bag is a luxurious and stylish accessory designed for the fashionable traveler.
Chanel Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Paris-31 Rue Cambon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Chanel Black Quilted Shiny Aged Calfskin Leather Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6062 Brand: Chanel Model: Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shop...
Beige top-stitched hand and shoulder bag Chanel 31 rue Cambon Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige top-stitched hand and shoulder bag. Numbered : 16036098 Size: Height: 24, width: 35 cm, depth: 10 cm Ottoman lining. 3 inside pockets , one with zip and 2 flat without zip.
Chanel 2.55 Double Flap Bag in Cream Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The inscriptions: 'Coco and 31 rue Cambon, Chanel' are hammered on the bag.
CHANEL rainbow leather 2020 MERMAID 2.55 REISSUE WOC Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Has been carried once and is in virtually new condition. 2020 Paris-31 Rue Cambon Metiers d'Art Measurements Model Chanel20A A70328 B03463 99999 Height 13cm (5.1in) Width 19cm (7....
Chanel Vintage 1992 Matelassé Logo CC Coco Coin Quilted Flap Bag Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1992 Iconic Classic Matelassé Logo CC Coco Quilted Flap Bag Coin 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS Crown Drop Dangle Swing Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very ...
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Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Grey Denim Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Top Handle Leather Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
Chanel Deauville Shopper Tote Yellow Small CC Logo Orange Pink Mixed Fibers
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Yellow exterior - CC 31 Rue Cambon logo - Comes with box and dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall decent condition there is discoloration on the interior of the base of...
Chanel Jumbo Denim 31 Rue Cambon Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
There are no visible stains or marks on the exterior denim fabric. Black lambskin handles shows no signs of wear. Silver hardware is shiny and has no fading or tarnishing. Fabric int...
Chanel Black Lambskin Seasonal Rue Cambon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
Rarely available as this was a seasonal runway piece. Karl Lagerfeld fashioned this after the iconic shopping bags of the 31 Rue Cambon flagship store in Paris. This piece comes comp...
Auth CHanel Camelia Handbag/ Duffle Bag 31 Rue Cambone
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ther are polished metal accents on the bag that have inscribed "31 Rue Cambon Paris".
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Chanel Yellow 31 Rue Cannborn Paris
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The bag is named after the iconic Chanel boutique located at 31 Rue Cambon in Paris.
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H 14.57 in W 20.08 in D 3.94 in
Chanel 31 Shopping Bag Quilted Printed Cotton and Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Inspired by Coco Chanel’s Paris address at 31 Rue Cambon, the Chanel 31 shopping bag was first introduced in the House's Autumn/Winter 2018 runway show.
Chanel Lucite Perfume Bottle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Vista, CA
Stunning, Chanel Lucite Perfume Bottle Bag! Shaped as an iconic bottle recognized around the world this bag is a celebration to an influence the fashion and perfume house at Rue Camb...
Chanel Vintage Quilted Red Lambskin Leather Bow Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
The gold tone chain detailing add the perfect contrast to the bow detailing. This bag features quilted detailing throughout, gold tone hardware throughout the chain, Chanel 31 Rue Ca...
Chanel Silver 31 Rue Cambon Hobo Bag 1214c38
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12663834 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 6.75" Height: 11.5" Handle Drop: 6.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Ser...
CHANEL Silver Graphic Nylon 31 Rue Cambon
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Silver Graphic Nylon 31 Rue Cambon Xupes Reference: CB864 Serial Number: 12745792 Age (Circa): 2008 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made...
CHANEL 31 Rue CAMBON Tote Bag In Black and Blue Canvas
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL 31 RUE Cambon Tote Bag in black and blue canvas.
Chanel Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Chanel Black Quilted Shiny Aged Calfskin Leather Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6062 Brand: Chanel Model: Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shop...
Chanel Rue Cambon Blue Quilted Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Secured using a magnetic fastening, the bag has been finished with an interlocking 'CC' charm and 31 Rue Cambon detailing across the hardware.
Chanel Silver 31 Rue Cambon CC Coco Graphic 2way Hobo Bag 115c18
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12519347 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 15.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 3.5"-17.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB )...
Chanel Silver 31 Rue Cambon CC Coco Graphic 2way Hobo Bag 115c6
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12734178 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 15.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 3.5"-17.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+...
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H 12.6 in W 18.12 in D 3.55 in
Chanel Red & White Patterned Canvas Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Beach Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red & White Patterned Canvas Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Beach Tote Brand- Chanel Model- 31 Rue Cambon Beach Tote Product Type- Tote Serial Number- 74***** Age- Circa 2002 Accompan...
Chanel 23C Limited Edition Black 31 Rue Cambon Small Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Chanel 23C 31 Rue Cambon small shopping tote featured in Black.
Vintage Red Mini Chanel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Large storage space with two inside zippered pockets. A charm's plate “Chanel 31 rue Cambon Paris”.
CHANEL Embossed Beige Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
This big CHANEL bag is in beige embossed leather. On the leather is marked "CHANEL", "PARIS COCO", "31 RUE CAMBON" or "CC".
Chanel Blue Grained Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
It is in grained leather with 3 compartments, one of which is zipped, the interior of which is lined in beige cotton with two bands marked "CHANEL 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS" under the zipp...
CHANEL Black Caviar Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
It was an exclusive sold in the boutique 31 rue Cambon Paris (signature on the eyelets).
Chanel 2016 Cruise Deauville Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Travel in style with this Chanel Deauville Messenger Bag! Circa 2016 from their Cruise collection, this small messenger bag is crafted from light gray raffia and features a black fab...
CHANEL Black Embossed Leather Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Large CHANEL tote in embossed black leather "CHANEL", "PARIS COCO" or "31 RUE CAMBON".
CHANEL Tote Bag in Black Smooth Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel tote bag in black smooth leather. Writing in white on the front of the bag 'Chanel 31, rue Cambon'.
Chanel Covered CC Chevron Shoulder Bag - '20s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The 31 Rue Cambon etching on the eyelet for the strap makes this piece special and one of a kind.
2009 CHANEL Black Calfskin Leather Shopper Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stylish Chanel shopper tote bag is crafted of calfskin leather in black with letters CHANEL 31, Rue Cambon in white fabric sewn on one side.
Limited Edition - Rare Chanel 2.55 Classic Maxi Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Classic flap bag embossed with the words "PARIS", "31, RUE CAMBON", "COCO" and "CHANEL."
Chanel Medium Coco Caviar Quilted Top-Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Don't miss out on the intricate details like the signature on the 'CC' turn-lock, the 'CC' on the strap clips, and '31 Rue Cambon' embossed which is the address of the home that bel...
CHANEL Flap Bag in Black Quilted leather and Black Orylag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The interior is in burgundy leather with a zipper pocket. Sold only Rue Cambon in Paris. There is on the flap a big plate 'CHANEL 31 rue Cambon'.
CHANEL Black Leather -GRAND SHOPPER- Quilted Chain Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous 'Grand Shopper' tote by CHANEL. This style comes in black quilted, pebble textured leather and features a large "CC" logo engraved on the front, signature leather and chain ...
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H 9.45 in D 5.12 in L 13 in
CHANEL Grand Shopping Tote GST Bag Black Caviar with Silver Hardware 2010
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Double interlaced leather with silver-tone chain hardware stamped Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Paris. The interior is lined with satin fabric and leather.
Chanel 2016 Like New Black Calfskin Leather Small Deauville Tote Bag SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Features CHANEL 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS stitched front with back quilted patch pocket.
Chanel Silver Leather Keyboard Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Muted metallic silver leather clutch is quilted in a keyboard pattern with “31 RUE CAMBON” and “CHANEL PARIS” lettering. Smooth rear panel with hand strap.
CHANEL Paris-Dubai Leather Suitcase
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
It is engraved "31 rue Cambon Paris", which means that it was exclusively sold rue Cambon, the Mother House.
Chanel Unlimited Black Leather Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Unlimited Bag – Black Elegant Chanel handbag in black embossed leather, part of the Unlimited line.
Blue Chanel Grained Leather Tote
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
It is lined in gray satin with two storage place separated by a large zipped pocket. Each eyelet of the bag has the inscription "CHANEL 31 rue Cambon Paris".
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Denim White Leather Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Navy Denim Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
Iconic CHANEL Vintage Chain Belt in Gilt Metal
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage and iconic! Superb CHANEL belt, chain whose links are in gilded brass, embellished with 2 medals on which there is a CC and the inscription CHANEL, 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS.
Chanel Deauville Tote 2011 Medium Red Denim Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
Chanel Deauville Tote 2011 Medium Red Denim Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Navy Denim Top Handle 2012
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Leather Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Silver Chain GRAND SHOPPER Tote Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL Grand Shopper tote bag comes in a black quilted Caviar pebble texture leather and features silver tone "31 RUE CAMBON PARIS" grommets, oversized CC logo at front, silver tone ...
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Navy Denim Top Handle Leather Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Light Blue Grey Denim Top Handle 2013-2014
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
With its roomy interior, it's ideal for a day at the beach. The iconic "31 Rue Cambon" print adds a touch of Parisian charm.
CHANEL black leather ESSENTIAL LARGE 31, RUE CAMBON Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Essential large tote bag in smooth black calfskin with slightly faded off-white stitched canvas logo lettering. Opens with a zipper on top and is lined in black...
1990s Chanel Rue 31 Cambon Canvas Woc Red Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1990's Red canvas Chanel Rue Cambon Canvas WOC shoulder bag with white logo detail throughout, contrast top stitching, silver-tone hardware, one exterior back pocket, single chain sh...
Chanel Vintage Brooch Quilted Handbag Circa 1980s 31 Rue Cambon
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
The brooch features a coin to the top that reads "Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Paris". Attached to a double chain link is the classic Chanel quilted flap bag.
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Chanel Buckle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Black Buckle Single Flap Bag Aged calfskin with gold tone hardware Features CC studs on leather straps, emblems on buckles "31 Rue Cambon" plaque on back of the bag. Both the top-han...
1992 Chanel Hanging Bag Pin
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The coin is stamped with a CC encircled by CHANEL 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS and closes with a C clasp on the back.
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Chanel Limited Edition "Mademoiselle" Postcard bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Features a stamp of the Mademoiselle Coco Chanel herself, and reads "31, rue Cambon Paris" -the address of Gabrielle Chanel's first boutique, in embossed gold writing.
CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 08P vintage logo clover tunic dress CC Cambon FR34 2000
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
That is why it is so important to find a clover with 4 leaves. 31, rue Cambon – apartments of Mademoiselle Chanel.
Chanel Beach Bag and Matching Over Sized Beach Towel
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, QC
The beach towel is large, approximately 36" x 60.5", 100% cotton, made in Italy and is black with white print, the words, in various sizes, Coco, Chanel, 5, 31, Rue Cambon, Paris, al...
CHANEL '15 Blue Denim Deauville Shopper Tote Bag SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel '15 Blue Denim Deauville Shopper Tote Features "Chanel CC 31 Rue Cambon Paris" in white stitched on front of bag Made in: Italy Year of Production: 2015 Color: Navy blue, ...
Chanel quilted colour block lambskin shoulder bag, c. 1986-88
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The bag also features a gold key chain with 'Chanel - 31 Rue Cambon - Paris' stamped on one side and the iconic 'CC' logo on the other.
CHANEL Pop Art N°5 Bag in Graffiti Leather and Shearling Fabric
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The eyelets are marked "31 rue Cambon, Paris" which means sold exclusively in the Maison Mère Parisian boutique in the 1st arrondissement.
Chanel Graffiti Backpack
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Somewhat of a street style icon, the backpack features thick, grey denim graffitied with Chanel icons: logos, monograms and “31 rue Cambon, Paris”, the address of the brand’s first b...
Hermès Birkin 35 Rose Sheherazade GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Pink - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold-tone hardware - Comes with keys, clochette, lock and CITES - Comes with original dust bag - Condition: Good This pre-owned item is ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Gianni Versace Caramel Brown Leather Ankle Strap Pumps Size 41
By Gianni Versace
Located in University City, MO
Gianni Versace Caramel brown leather ankle strap pumps Size 41 The stylish Italian pumps are designed with high stiletto heels Designed by Gianni Versace Made in Italy Stamped Size ...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
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...
$1,499Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
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...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ 1970s red polka dot maxi dress ○ halter style dress ○ smocked bodice ○ free flowing skirt ○ back zip closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ○ era: 1970s ...
$535Sale Price|50% Off
Bally Astara Crocodile Embossed Leather Pencil Miniskirt
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This Bally Astara pencil miniskirt is crafted from crocodile-embossed leather with a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. A concealed back zip closure completes the design. Banded waist B...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
$3,850
Size: FR 38 (US 6 / UK 10 / IT 42)
Documented Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Runway Metallic Ribbed-Knit Maxi Dress, FW96
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Perfect for the inter-seasons, the color of this rare Fall-Winter 1996 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld t-shirt maxi dress is reminiscent of the holiday season about to begin ! Its twin walk...
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.