$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 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
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 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
$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
$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
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 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
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 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 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 2013 Beige Alligator Exotic Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
The epitome of luxury! c.2013 Made in France Classic 10" double flap with beige leather laced
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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
Chanel Classic Double Flap Alligator Shiny Orange Gold hardware B
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel Classic Double Flap Alligator Shiny Orange Gold hardware exotic leather Bag. In excellent
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
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 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
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
Drop 13", Height 7.5", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap
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 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
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 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 Garden of Versailles Classic Double Flap Bag Sequin Embellished Alligator
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Garden of Versailles Classic Double Flap Bag Sequin Embellished Alligator Medium
CHANEL Vintage Alligator Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
logo on front flap in embossed alligator. Very well preserved in original CHANEL dust-bag. Leather
CHANEL Vintage 1989 Red Glazed Alligator Flap Shoulder Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Chanel vintage (1989-1991) red glazed alligator flap shoulder bag. This beautiful shoulder bag can
CHANEL Vintage 1986 Black Glazed Alligator Flap Shoulder Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Chanel vintage black glazed alligator flap shoulder bag. This beautiful shoulder bag can double as
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H 6 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Rare Black Alligator Leather Gold Chain Flap Evening Cross Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES The holy grail of Chanel bags: The black alligator flap with gold CC kiss lock
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 Classic shoulder flap bag in Mississippiensis burgundy leather , GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing & Rare Bag Chanel Timeless/Classic shoulder flap bag in burgundy
Christian Lacroix Jeans Vintage Embroidered Heart Denim Jacket & Trousers
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX JEANS vintage grey distressed denim jacket and trousers featuring amazing embroidered hearts. The jacket features : - Grey distressed denim featuring a large embro...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
Art Deco Lame Broche Opera Coat with Japanese Mink
Located in New York, NY
1920's lame broche gold and port opera coat .The fabric woven with art deco concentric circles and center dots. Trimmed with full natural Japanese mink shawl color and cuffs. Smalle...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
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...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
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...
Chanel Mini Classic Flap Micro Beige Lambskin Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
This Celebrity Favorite has Diamond Quilting and a Gold Plated CC Turnlock Closure and hardware. Approximate measurements are 5.5" x 4" x 1.5" with a drop of about 22" on the gold ...
$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...
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 ...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
$9,920
H 4.25 in W 6 in L 1.25 in
Chanel Handbag Classic Flap Boy Brick Mini Studded Classic Logo CC Navy Blue Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Boy Brick Mini Studded WOC Classic Logo CC Flap Bag Year: 2016 Ruthenium brass hardware Chanel CC logo and studded brick accents Diamond quilted lambskin leather at rear...
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.