Chanel Alligator Faux Tortoise Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare black Alligator faux Tortoise Chain Bag it is from collection 5, 1997/1999. The handles
Chanel Alligator Faux Tortoise Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare black Alligator faux Tortoise Chain Bag it is from collection 5, 1997/1999. The handles
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in
Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Matte green iconic handbag crafted in
Chanel Alligator Beige Pink Double Flap Jumbo Bag SHW bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Classic double flap jumbo Alligator bag. Silver shiny hardware. A collector’s piece since
Chanel 80s Black Shiny Alligator Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Black Alligator Camera Shoulder Bag is made of black genuine alligator skin. Featuring
Chanel Alligator Wallet on Chain WOC Silver Hardware Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Alligator Wallet on Chain WOC Silver Hardware Bag. The interior is lined in a tonal leather
Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Jumbo Double Flap Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Jumbo Double Flap Hand Bag Shiny saffron yellow timeless
Chanel Shiny Alligator Medium Double Flap bag with gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
VERY RARE SHINY RED ALLIGATOR MEDIUM CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP WITH GOLD HARDWARE. Comes with dust bag
$49,900
H 7.6 in W 11.7 in D 3.9 in
Chanel Purple Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
AN EXQUISITE JUMBO CHANEL PURPLE ALLIGATOR CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG WITH GOLD TONE HARDWARE CHANEL
Chanel X/L Reverso Boy Bag In Alligator Skin & Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel X/L Reverso Boy Bag In Alligator Skin & Patent Leather Black shoulder bag
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold
$120,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 1997 Rare Vintage Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Chanel Vintage 90's Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25
Chanel Vintage 1989 Classic Mini Flap Black Alligator 24K Gold Plated Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing vintage Chanel classic mini flap from 1989. Crafted from luxurious black alligator
$25,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 6 in D 2 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989. Exceptional and rare
Chanel Alligator Reissue 2.55 Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Milan, IT
Chanel metallic bronze classic double flap bag of alligator leather with ruthenium tone hardware
Chanel 2012 Boy Small Alligator And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2012 Boy small alligator and leather shoulder bag. Made from gold and
Chanel Custom-Made Grey Alligator Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
A rare and stunning custom made to order, one of a kind, custom grey color Chanel Classic Jumbo bag
RARE Stunning CHANEL Amethyst Alligator Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is this rare 100% authentic stunning Chanel classic double flap bag. * It's made of
A Very Rare Chanel Chocolate Brown Alligator Shoulder Bag by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
This exquisite vintage Chanel 28cm alligator shoulder bag, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, is from
Chanel Vintage Jumbo Single Flap Black Alligator Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Jumbo Single Flap vintage bag featured in Black alligator skin. Chanel no longer produces
Chanel Vintage Alligator Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Alligator Bag. 24 karat gold hardware. Beautiful exotic rare shiny alligator with
Chanel Blue Alligator Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Alligator Boy Bag in electric blue color. Medium size Boy Bag is brand new condition. It was
Chanel Alligator Clutch/ Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Alligator Exotic Leather Clutch with Strap. Gold chain strap with embossed leather. Can be
Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Tote Bag Vibrant purple tote bag crafted from exotic
Chanel Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Timeless Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Timeless Bag Shiny blue/turquoise exotic skin bag with gold
Chanel Emerald Green Alligator Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Emerald Green Alligator Medium Classic is in pristine condition. The
Chanel Jumbo Matte Alligator Skin Timeless Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Investment Piece - Chanel Jumbo Matte Alligator Skin Timeless Flap Bag Matte burgundy iconic
Chanel Turquoise Blue Matte Alligator Small Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Turquoise Blue Matte Alligator Small Classic Flap is in pristine condition
Chanel Bag Matte Alligator Cerf Tote Red Rose New
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel rare matte alligator red rose Cerf tote bag. A collectors find as
1980s Chanel Black Alligator Shoulder Bag US SHIPPING ONLY
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel vintage alligator double strap shoulder bag from the 1980's. Exterior supple, recently
Chanel Indigo Blue Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Indigo Blue Alligator Jumbo Classic is in pristine condition. The highly
Chanel Shiny Emerald Green Alligator Medium Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
, this iconic flap bag by Chanel is finished with the classic CC turn-lock in silver-tone hardware and
2011 Chanel Red Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3278 Serial
CHANEL 2013 Beige Alligator Exotic Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
zippered compartment and two patch pockets Exterior patch pocket at back of bag Hologram and authenticity
Chanel Fuchsia Pink Shiny Alligator rectangular mini flap Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity and elegance - single woven
Chanel Le Boy Matte Black Alligator Medium Bag Very Rare New
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel very rare Black matte alligator Medium Le Boy 201f F/W Paris collection
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H 7.88 in W 12.41 in D 3.94 in
2011 Chanel Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag This CHANEL 2.55 Reissue 227
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H 7.88 in W 12.41 in D 3.94 in
2011 Chanel Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1621 Serial Number
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H 7.88 in W 12.41 in D 3.94 in
2011 Chanel Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1621 Serial Number
Chanel Handbag - Black Alligator Quilted Silk Gold Chain Reissue Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare CHANEL mini reissue shoulder bag comes in an alligator texture quilted silk satin and features
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Black Shiny Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag, 2011
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Shiny Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: CB131 Serial
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in
2013 Chanel Red Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Reference
2011 Chanel Black Shiny Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Shiny Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: CB164 Serial
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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Pink & Rouge Ombre Matte Alligator Leather Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink & Rouge Ombre Matte Alligator Leather Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
2015 Chanel Red Lambskin and Orange Matte Alligator Leather Medium Le Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Lambskin & Orange Matte Alligator Leather Medium Le Boy Reference: HB1920 Serial Number
Chanel 12A Black Alligator Classic Jumbo Gold Hardware Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel 12A rare Black shiny Alligator coveted double flap Jumbo classic
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H 6 in W 9.9 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Hot Pink Shiny Alligator Medium Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Hot Pink Fuchsia CHANEL Alligator Medium Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic
Brown Alligator Shoulder Bag by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brown center skin alligator shoulder bag with additional center skin slip pocket on back
Chanel Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag has been hand-finished by skilled artisans in the
Rare Black Alligator Shoulder Bag by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful black center skin alligator shoulder bag with classic woven chain strap by Chanel.
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Alligator Old Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Flap Bag Alligator Old Medium, crafted from genuine blue alligator, features chain
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Medium, crafted in genuine red alligator skin
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Bag Alligator Jumbo Exterior Material: Alligator, Exotic Exterior Color: Pink Interior Material
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 8", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 8", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo Exterior Material: Alligator Exterior Color: Red
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Alligator Black shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vintage Chanel Vintage Crocodile Alligator Back shoulder bag . Bag is such pristine
CHANEL Bordeaux Alligator Jumbo Flap Iconic & Rare Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL Bordeaux Alligator Jumbo Flap Iconic & Rare Bag. Dawning bronze
Chanel Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Small, crafted from genuine black alligator
Chanel Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Small exudes a classic yet easy
Chanel Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Small, crafted from genuine brown alligator
Chanel Chanel Full Flap shoulder bag in beige Alligator, GCHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning & Rare Chanel Full Flap shoulder bag in beige Mississippiensis
Chanel Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Single Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo Exterior Material: Alligator, Exotic Exterior Color: Red Interior
Chanel Red Alligator Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nothing is more special than this iconic piece - the classic flap style is so Chanel, the exotic
Chanel Turquoise Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag No. 20173682
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Turquoise CHANEL Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic
Chanel Navy Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag No. 22259765
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Navy CHANEL Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic handbags in
Chanel Burgundy Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag No. 22151348
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Burgundy CHANEL Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic handbags
Chanel Matte Gold Crocodile Alligator 2.55 reissue flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel matte gold crocodile alligator 2.55 reissue flap bag. Date 2006/2007. Size is 226 and
CHANEL VINTAGE ALLIGATOR BAG
Located in Montecito, CA
Vintage red alligator bag with signature leather gold chain. Two outside sleeve pockets with CC
Chanel Reverso Boy Flap Bag Alligator and Calfskin New Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Reverso Boy Flap Bag Alligator and Calfskin New Medium, crafted in genuine red
Chanel Hot Pink Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag No. 22586821
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Hot Pink CHANEL Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic handbags
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Moss Deep Green Soft Linen Silk Classic Modern Artisanal Handwoven Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moss is a light weight linen silk blend scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michi...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Iconic S/S 2000 Plunging Jungle Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Rubiera, RE
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Silk jersey jungle dress Spring Summer 2000 Collection 100% silk Made in Italy Measures: Length cm. 100 Shoulders cm. 42 Bust cm. 48 Waist cm. 38 Sleeve cm. 64...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$4,942
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
$268Sale Price|70% Off
Size: 4
Carolina Herrera Red and White Print Silk Ottoman Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New Hope, PA
A bright red floral pattern on a cream ribbed silk ottoman is used for this chic strapless evening dress from Carolina Herrera. The bodice is decorated with black silk ribbon and jet...
Roberto Cavalli Summer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer top by Roberto Cavalli. The top has a v neckline, frill sleaves , adn is a blue and yellow print with gathering at the bust.
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag Rouge Exotic in rare coveted Lizard. A gorgeous strawberry red that is neutral and perfect for year round wear. A glorious po...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress IT 40 Gucci sleeveless black knee-length dress featuring ruffled shoulders, cutouts at front and back and concealed zi...
Unavailable|$495
Size: 36
Agent Provocateur Sexy Red Bow Heels Slides Size 36 / 6 Made in Italy Never Worn
By Agent Provocateur
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy brand new, never worn AGENT PROVOCATEUR red satin heels! 1950s sex appeal, with a modern twist. Features a bow at each side, with red patent leather accent. Perfect with jeans ...
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.