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Untitled (Still Life with Chanel Bag), black+white photography by Mark Morrisroe
By Mark Morrisroe
Located in New York, NY
Untitled (Still Life with Chanel Bag), black+white photography by Mark Morrisroe Untitled (Still Life with Chanel Bag) 1986/1996 Editioned in pencil, verso Photogravure (Edition o...
Photogravure
$15,487
Chanel Vanity bag 1986-1988
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black lamb leather oval Vanity bag.
$16,440
Chanel Vanity bag 1986-1988
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black quilted lamb leather oval vanity bag.
Chanel Vintage Camera Bag White Leather 1986-1988
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DESCRIPTION CHANEL Circa 1986-1988 Series 0 Hardware: Gold-tone Exterior Material: Leather Interior Material: Leather Color: White Size: Small Dimensions: Width 22cm x Hei...
Chanel 1986 Vintage Diamond Stitch Drawstring Crossbody Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Diamond Stitch Drawstring Crossbody Bucket Bag circa 1986 black leather diamond quilting gold-tone hardware signature interlocking CC logo internal logo stamp drawstr...
Chanel 1986 Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag with Top Handle Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5843 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Classic Single Flap Bag with Top Han...
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H 7 in W 2.5 in L 10 in
VINTAGE Chanel Black Leather Quilted "Classic Medium Double Flap" Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black quilted leather "Classic Medium Double Flap" shoulder bag from Chanel circa pre 1986. Outer front flap with a gold-tone 'CC' turn lock closure.
Unavailable
H 6 in W 1.25 in L 9.5 in
Vintage Chanel Red Lizard Asymmetric Flap Chain Link Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Red genuine lizard asymmetric flap shoulder bag from Chanel circa pre-1986. Interlocking gold-tone 'CC' logo on the front.
1986/1987 Chanel Red Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Iconic Chanel camera bag Vintage from 1986/87 Soft leather Red color "Camera" Bag model Golden metal chain shoulder strap Zip closure with frayed charm Leather inside with zip pocket...
Chanel Quilted White Leather Timeless Bag, 1986/1988
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Quilted white leather Timeless bag with golden metal elements.
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Reference: HB2224 Serial Number: 0629713 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Detai...
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Bag Reference: HB1816 Serial Number: 0834615 Age (Circa): 1986 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in Italy) Gender: La...
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Bag Reference: HB1816 Serial Number: 0834615 Age (Circa): 1986 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in Italy) Gender: Lad...
Chanel Mademoiselle Camera Bag Black Double Gold Chain, 1986-1988
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle Camera Bag Black Double Gold Chain, 1986-1988 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered CONDITION: GOOD This preloved item is in good condition w...
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H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2398 Serial Number: 0470116 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authe...
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2043 Serial Number: 0732521 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenti...
1986 Chanel Black Patent Leather Vintage Round Fringe Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Patent Leather Vintage Round Fringe Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: HB3401 Serial Number: 0406230 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Aut...
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H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 2.96 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3756 Serial Number: 571143 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Aut...
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Round Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Round Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3414 Serial Number: 0442540 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card Authenticity Details...
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H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 2.37 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box.
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Au...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2429 Serial Number: 117208 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Deta...
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H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 2.37 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1703 Serial Number: 0635314 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet Au...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1989 Serial Number: 0631177 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Au...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2242 Serial Number: 0599373 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Ca...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2345 Serial Number: 0354133 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Ca...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1842 Serial Number: 0732568 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card Authenticity Detai...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1842 Serial Number: 0732568 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card Authenticity Deta...
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H 6.7 in W 8.47 in D 2.76 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3506 Serial Number: 02527121 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity ...
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H 6.25 in D 1.5 in L 6.25 in
CHANEL Black Satin Circular Quilted Bag W. Gold Chain Strap & Tassel c. 1986
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Black Satin Circular Quilted Bag W. Gold Chain Strap & Tassel c. 1986 Age: 1986 Made in Italy Materials: black satin, red leather lining, gold chain strap, rhinestones, bla...
Chanel Vintage Mini Half Moon Flap Bag Black Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware 1986
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: GOOD This previously owned and used item is in good condition with moderate signs of use. Creases on the leather. Scuffs around the corners, edges of the flap. Scratches ...
Chanel Vintage CC Logo Tote Bag Brown Calfskin Leather Double Gold Chain 1986-88
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD CONDITION Light scuffing on the corners and light stains on the surface and inside. Leather creases and scratches. Scratches to the hardware. Color was profess...
1980s Chanel Black Ostrich Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Ostrich Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Chanel Repair Re...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag,...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Aut...
1980's CHANEL navy blue quilted leather satchel bag with CC turnlock
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic navy blue butter soft leather satchel style bag by Chanel circa 1986-88. Approximate measurements: 7" x 8" x 2".
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1980's Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box.
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Pouch This CHANEL Fringe Pouch is in Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag.
Chanel Vintage 1986 Purple Leather Crossbody CC Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel vintage 1986 purple soft lambskin leather cross body bag.
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2976 Serial Number: 0778676 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Box, Authenticity Card Authenticity Detai...
Chanel quilted colour block lambskin shoulder bag, c. 1986-88
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel drawstring bag dating between 1986-88 and in flawless condition.
Chanel 1986 Vintage Mini Drawstring Crossbody Small Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 80's Mini Drawstring Crossbody Bag Year: 1986-1988 black leather diamond quilting gold-tone hardware signature interlocking CC logo internal logo stamp drawstring fas...
1986 Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2502 Serial Number: 0566083 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: S...
Chanel mini black quilted lambskin leather crossbody flap bag, c. 1986-8
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel black quilted lambskin leather miniature flap bag with gold hardware and red leather interior.
Chanel Satin Gold Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
A rare and very chic stitched black satin 2.55 Chanel bag from 1986 with a jeweled "Gripoix" press stud closure in golden metal, pearls, red and green cabs.
1980s Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag This CHANEL Camera Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card.
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag.
1980's CHANEL red quilted leather satchel bag with gold CC turnlock
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid red butter soft leather satchel style bag by Chanel circa 1986-88. Approximate measurements: 7" x 7" x 1.75".
Chanel 1986-1988 Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in US
Vintage Chanel bag from 1986-1988. Vintage Leather Camera Bag with Tassel has a soft leather tassel as a zipper closure along the top, quilting to the leather at the front and back, ...
Chanel 1986-1988 Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in US
Vintage Chanel bag from 1986-1988. Vintage Leather Camera Bag with Tassel has a soft leather tassel as a zipper closure along the top, quilting to the leather at the front and back, ...
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 a clutch when you tuck the strap inside. The front features a CC charm in gold. The...
CHANEL Vintage 1986 Red Lambskin Classic 2.55 Double Flap Bag GH
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Perfect for strolling the streets or dancing the night away. CHANEL vintage classic 10" 2.55 double flap bag in red lambskin from the 1986 collection This bag is the must-have, s...
CHANEL VTG 1986 Black Lambskin Classic 2.55 Double Flap Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
CHANEL vintage classic 9" 2.55 double flap bag in black lambskin from the 1980s.
Chanel Red Leather VL Vintage Tote
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel Red Leather 1986-1988 Vintage Tote Shopper Bag Chanel vintage tote circa 1986-1988 in red leather with gold-tone chain and interwoven leather shoulder straps, CC leather ch...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
$3,610
H 7 in W 10 in D 3 in
Chanel 19 Small Flap Quilted Lambskin Leather Black Metal Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Chanel Gender: Ladies Height: 7.00 inches Width: 10.00 inches Depth: 3.00 inches Weight: 790.00 grams Chanel 19 small flap bag. Engraved with "Made in Italy". The "Chane...
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...
Chanel Shopping Tote Duffle Cc Sport Line Beige Nylon
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Very good. Small marks on base and handles, slight discoloration and wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8-14...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Crossbody with Braided Strap - 1987
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Crossbody with Braided Strap - 1987. This quilted lambskin crossbody has a braided strap and a "CC" stitched on the bottom. The bag is a fold ov...
Chanel Vintage 1988 Pearl Tassel Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare tassel belt featuring alternating gold toned chain sections and large faux pearls. Triple swag at front. Collection 23 - Year : 1988. Adjustable size. Hook clos...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001, Size 42
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square neckline with the center bust highlighted with sheer areas which contrast with the rich v...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel. Rare limited edition. Lined in Rouge H Chèvre (goat skin) with two...
$2,100
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 2 in L 23 in
1986 Chanel Chocolate Brown w/Shoulder/Crossbody Chain Strap and COA
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
The outside is in wonderful condition, no corner wear and the quilted leather butter soft. This includes the wonderful fringed top zip pull with gold tone ball which has a CC incise...
Hermes Bombay 27 Limited Edition Bag Marron Fonce Ostrich
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Bombay ostrich bag features rich Marron Fonce in the perfect day to dinner size! This soft rich deep brown is totally neutral and very chi...
Michael Kors Collection Size 8 Chocolate Brown Leather High Heel Knee High Boots
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Size 8 chocolate brown leather knee high boots! It is so easy to find a good pair of black boots, but brown leather boots are hard to come by. Sensibl...
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.