Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel Classic Single Flap Jumbo in beige caviar leather offers a softer interpretation of one of the house’s most recognizable silhouettes, balancing scale with understated eleg...
$6,920
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Forest Green Patent Medium Quilted CC Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Forest Green Leather Medium Quilted CC Classic Flap Bag Gold hardware Green patent flap with magnetic snap closure Interlocking CC logo at front of bag Quilted detailing arou...
Chanel 2005 Nylon Sport Gym Travel Quilted Nylon Large Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Nylon Sport Gym Travel Nylon Large Tote Bag Silver hardware Black quilted nylon Black leather trim Two rolled leather top handles Exposed zip closure One interior zip p...
$4,613Sale Price|24% Off
H 3.75 in D 2 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Limited Edition Minaudière Black Runway Lucite Wristlet Clutch Bag, 2005.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Limited Edition Minaudière Black Runway Lucite Wristlet Clutch Bag, 2005. This extremely rare and highly coveted collectible runway bag made its debut on the Fall/Winter 2005 ...
$6,920
H 6.3 in W 12.2 in D 4 in
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag Year: 2001 {Vintage 22 Years} Square embossed lambskin Interlocking CC logo clasp Off white lacquer frame M...
Chanel Fall 2007 Ruched Wrinkled Black Leather Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Ruched Wrinkled Leather Medium Classic Flap Bag Fall 2007 Silver hardware Classic interwoven leather shoulder strap Black ruched wrinkled leather Silver CC turn-loc...
Chanel Vintage Kelly Style Mini Black Patent Leather Shoulder Bag Diamond Stitch
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Style Mini Black Patent Leather Shoulder Bag Diamond Stitch These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: GOOD Light cracks on t...
Chanel Cambon Reporter Bag Beige Quilted Leather with CC Logo and Silver HW
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A signature design from Chanel’s highly recognizable Cambon line, this Reporter bag in beige quilted leather offers a sophisticated blend of sporty utility and classic Chanel eleganc...
Chanel 2009 Vintage Grey Suede Shearling Extra Large Maxi Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Grey Shearling Suede Extra Large Maxi Flap Bag Year 2009 {15 Years Vintage} Silver hardware Quilted suede with leather piping Thin and chunky classic interwoven sho...
$10,920
H 15 in W 21 in D 4 in
Chanel 2009 Leather Oversize Patent and Leather Quilted Tote Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Leather Oversize XL Patent and Leather Quilted Tote Shoulder Flap Bag Year: 2008-2009 {Vintage 17 Years} Silver hardware Black patent leather and quilted calfskin leather M...
$14,920
H 6 in W 11 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 2009 Small Sized Beige Tweed Fringe Organic Crochet Nature Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel small sized beige nature tweed crochet flap 2009 Antique gold hardware Large CC logo Magnetic clasp closure Interior beige canvas lining Interior center zippered pocket Flat ...
Chanel 2007 Laser Etched Chainmail Metallic Clutch Evening Gala Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Laser etched metallic leather with silver fold over clasp closure, opens to a three fold wallet. 2007 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Metallic lambskin interior Three large zippered interior poc...
Chanel Fall 2007 Ruched Wrinkled Brown Leather Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Chocolate Brown Ruched Wrinkled Leather Medium Classic Flap Bag Fall 2007 Silver hardware Classic interwoven leather shoulder strap Brown ruched wrinkled leather Silver C...
$6,920
H 9 in W 10 in D 5 in
Chanel 2006 Vintage Beige Camelia Flower Canvas Satchel Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Vintage Beige Camelia Flower Canvas Satchel Shopping Tote Bag 2006 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Silver hardware Lambskin camelia flower Dual shoulder straps with open top Beige G...
$2,864Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 2.37 in L 11.82 in
Chanel Black Patent Leather CC Gold Embroidered Chain Clutch/Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black patent leather CC embroidered gold hardware chain clutch/shoulder strap bag. - Grey fabric interior with a zipper pocket. - Length: 30cm. Height: 20cm. Width: 6cm. H...
Chanel 2006 Vintage Cruise Patent Classic Double Flap Square Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Cruise Patent Classic Double Flap Square Shoulder Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Years} Silver hardware Quilted patent leather Classic Interlocking CC Turn-lock Flap Interwove...
Chanel 2008 Nylon Microfiber Large CC Logo Gym Travel Sport Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Nylon Microfiber Large CC Logo Gym Travel Sport Bag Year: 2008 {16 Years Vintage} Black Nylon Exterior Black and White shoulder strap Extra Large CC stitching Mesh Interior L...
Chanel Timeless Tote Vintage Wood Medium Beige Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Classic Beige Caviar Wood Medium Tote Bag Gold hardware CC logo at front Beige quilted Caviar leather Classic interwoven chain straps concealed magnetic closure at to...
$10,920
H 11.75 in W 13 in D 4 in
Chanel Rare Vintage 22 White Quilted Swarovski CharmShoulder Hobo Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 22 White Quilted Swarovski Charm Crossbody Shoulder Hobo Tote Bag Year: 2006-2008 Silver hardware White calfskin diamond quilted leather Leather shoulder stra...
Chanel Pink Tweed and Leather Flap Bag with Camellia Details and Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A romantic and richly textured design from the House of Chanel, this flap bag blends the maison’s most iconic materials and motifs tweed, leather, and camellia detailing into a refin...
$10,920
H 5.9 in W 9.4 in D 2.8 in
Chanel Rare 2001 Vintage Cork Chevron Quilted Reissue Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 2001 Vintage Cork Chevron Quilted Reissue Classic Flap Bag Year: 2001 Gold hardware Chevron quilted cork in taupe beige Mademoiselle turn-lock flap closure Classic inte...
Chanel Tote Bag in Leather and Canvas, 2000s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Tote bag in leather and canvas representing Coco Chanel's portrait. The back of the bag is made of over-stitched black leather. The sides and the bottom of th...
$10,920
H 5.5 in W 3 in L 9.5 in
Chanel 2009 Classic Flap Hidden Mesh Medium Black Sequins Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Hidden Mesh Medium Black Sequins Shoulder Bag Year: 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Embellished in overlapped hidden black sequins, this elegantly feminine bag in a cla...
$9,920
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in L 14 in
Chanel 2009 Jumbo Maxi Soft Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Jumbo Maxi Soft Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Shoulder Bag Year: 2008-2009 Gunmetal hardware Black quilted lambskin leather Logo at front with magnetic snap flap closure Si...
Chanel “Coco Silhouette” Large Navy Blue Canvas Shopping Tote Bag with CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An effortlessly chic and highly functional design from the House of Chanel, this “Coco Silhouette” large shopping tote captures the essence of relaxed luxury with a distinctly modern...
Chanel Extra Thick Large Oversized Soft and Chain Classic Flap Bag White
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Extra Thick Large Oversized Soft and Chain Classic Flap Bag White Year: 2006 Silver hardware Classsic CC turnlockclosure Soft white lambskin Interior center zippered pocket ...
Chanel Extremely Rare Red Wicker Bag Spring, 2001
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in Italy) Extremely rare red wicker bag. Inside lined with red lambskin. Spring 2001 collection. Serial number present. Additional information: Dimensions: Length :...
$9,920
H 7.5 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Chanel 2008 Rare Metallic Mesh Quilted Soft Quilted Lambskin Small Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel black mesh chain soft lambskin quilted small tote Year: 2008 Antique silver hardware Mesh chain strap with Chanel engraved on base Mesh print large CC zipper pull Grey sati...
A RUNWAY PROTOTYPE of a CHANEL Jumbo denim bag with CHANEL Icons 2007-2008A
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A totally unusual and unique Chanel bag made of black denim, adorned with many Chanel Icons and jewels from Chanel. It is a prototype Autumn 2007-2008 and was only produced once. IT...
Chanel Black Patent Leather Patchwork Bag, 2006/2007
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Leather and black patent leather patchwork bag. Attributes in silver plated metal. Serial number present. Collection 2006/2007. To note, rare marks on the ...
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather w Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag is presented in black aged calfskin, a material chosen for its naturally broken-in texture and understated matte finish. Unlike smoother leathers, th...
$7,920
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Vintage Beige Velvet COCO Classic Flap Bag Kelly Top Handle Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beige Velvet COCO Classic Flap Bag Kelly Top Handle Satchel Year 2000-2001 Champagne Gold hardware Iconic CC Turnlock closure Velvet beige and brown with COCO written...
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap shoulder bag in beige , CC Logo, Vintage
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap shoulder bag in beige quilted lambskin, CC logo, Vintage Chanel Shoulder Bag Pre owned Vintage Comes with original Chanel dust bag and Box Neutral...
$10,920
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 0.5 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Lambskin Leather Swarovski CC Crystals Clutch Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Black lambskin leather Chanel clutch with embedded Swarovski crystals throughout and wrist strap 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Hanging cc charm Zippered closure Large interior pocket Graf...
$10,920
H 5.5 in W 11 in L 1.5 in
Chanel 2006 Vintage Classic Flap Two Tone Limited Edition Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Two Tone Black and White Flap Bag Rare Limited Edition 2006 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Gold tone hardware Resin shoulder chain Mademoiselle re-issue oversized turnlock Lambskin quil...
$4,920
H 13.5 in D 7 in L 12 in
Chanel Vintage Iconic Graffiti Black CC Logo Large Drawstring Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Black CC Logo Large Drawstring Tote Drawstring Closure Adorned with a large CC charm and round CC logo ball at the drawstring end Made in France
Chanel Classic Flap Resort Blue and White Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Off white and navy Chanel blue flap with turnlock cc clasp closure Year: 2008 Gold hardware Two interior pockets Navy blue lambskin lined interior Gold bijoux chain 5.5" H x 10" W x...
$14,920
H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2006 Vintage Print CC Small Logo Print Silk Satin Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Vintage Print CC Small Logo Print Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 Silver hardware White/ multicolour Silk satin All-over logo print Chain-link shoulder strap Signature int...
Chanel Waist XL Sport Fanny Pack Banana Beige Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Waist XL Sport Fanny Pack Banana Beige Nylon Cross Body Bag Measurements: 0.25"L x 21"W x 12"H Black Nylon CC Rubber Logo Adjustable Strap Made in Italy
Chanel So Black Patent Leather Double Twin Split Frame Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Silver hardware Two large coin purse detail design Raised CC Stitched Logo Int...
Lustrous bronze caméra leather bag with chain shoulder strap Chanel Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lustrous bronze caméra leather bag with chain shoulder strap.2 outside pocket with zip and one flat without. Burgundy cotton lining. Topstitched. Height: 16 cm Width: 27 cm Depth: 1...
$16,920
H 5 in W 9 in L 3 in
Chanel Rare 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Pink & Grey Tweed Fur Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage 2000s Pink & Grey Tweed and Fur Cross Body Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Light purple genuine rabbit fur with multicolor black, blue and tweed, CC tur...
$7,920
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Chanel 2004 Vintage Black Lambskin Chain Embellished Punk Edgy Clutch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Chain-Embellished Clutch Flap Bag Year: 2003-2004 {Vintage 20 Years} Gold hardware Dual gathered shoulder strap with knot accent Chanel embellished ch...
$6,920
H 7 in W 12 in D 3 in
Chanel 2009 Resort Pastel Multicolor 2.55 Reissue Satin Nylon Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Resort Pastel Multicolor Satin Nylon Reissue Flap Bag 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Gold bijoux chain Pastel hues: blue, pink and yellow Adjustable shoulder strap and back exter...
$10,920
H 15 in W 17 in D 3 in
Chanel 2007 Rare Modern Thick Chunky Chain Soft Lambskin Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Modern Thick Chunky Chain Soft Lamb Classic Flap Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Silver hardware Soft supple lambskin leather Thick chunky chain detail Microfiber lined int...
$9,920
H 4.5 in W 9 in L 2.5 in
Chanel 2005 Cambon Quilted Lambskin Camellia No. 5 Flap Black Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CC Chanel Camelia 5 Black on Black Lambskin Flap 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Silver hardware Magnetic tab flap closure Patent leather piping and CC logo detail Black camelia flower Inte...
$3,343
H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 3.55 in
Chanel Timeless Classique Soft Single Flap Bag in Black White Tweed Ecru Leather
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL TIMELESS CLASSIQUE SOFT SINGLE FLAP BAG IN BLACK AND WHITE TWEED WITH ECRU LEATHER AND SILVER HARDWARE Large Chanel Timeless Classique soft single flap bag in black and white...
$9,714
H 6.3 in W 11.03 in D 2.56 in
CHANEL Metallic Silver Quilted 2.55 Aged Leather Reissue Double Flap Bag 228
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Metallic Silver Quilted 2.55 Aged Leather Reissue Double Flap Bag 228 C.2006. A beautiful Chanel metallic silver 2.55 reissue double flap bag in very good condition. It is ver...
Chanel 2004 Vintage Caviar Mini Classic Flap Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chanel square quilted caviar classic flap shaped fanny pack waist bag 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Gold hardware Exterior black caviar leather Interior lambskin lining Back card ...
$16,920
H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 3 in
Chanel Vintage Rare Handbag Clutch Exotic Tote & Metallic Bronze Hobo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Metallic Bronze Python Shoulder Bag Brown & Metallic Python Interlocking CC Logo Silver-Tone Hardware Chain-Link Handle Satin Lining & Three Interior Pockets Turn-Lock Closur...
Chanel 2009 Sac Cabas Cocoon Nylon Black PM Cocoon Hang Bag Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cocoon or Coco Cocoon (reversible) bag in black quilted polyamide canvas, one large pocket with a silver metal zip closure, burgundy canvas interior with a large zipped pocket...
$7,920
H 7 in W 7 in D 0.4 in
Chanel 2002 Vintage Edgy Punk Fringe Chain Quilted Mini Tote Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2002 Vintage Edgy Punk Fringe Chain Quilted Mini Tote Crossbody Bag Year: 2002-2003 {Vintage 22 Years} Silver hardware Square quilted lambskin Nylon printed microfiber inter...
$16,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2008 Black and White Cruise Logo Accordion Jumbo Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Small medium quilted cruise lambskin flap in black with white trim and large CC clasp 2008 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Interior centered zippered pocket Expandable flap Black...
$2,920
H 4 in W 11 in D 6 in
Chanel 2002 Nylon Microfiber Travel Carry On Toiletry Gadget Cosmetic Pouch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2002 Nylon Microfiber Travel Carry On Toiletry Gadget Cosmetic Pouch Bag Year: 2002 black nylon signature interlocking CC logo logo patch to the front jacquard logo motif t...
$6,290
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Chanel 2004 Cruise Sailing Yacht Boating Rope Cotton Pochette Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Cruise Sailing Yacht Boating Rope Cotton Pochette Hobo Shoulder Bag Year: 2004 This nautical drawstring style shoulder bag features quilted leather around the zipper, two c...
$12,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
$6,920
H 8.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Chanel 2008 Royal Blue Top Handle Small Bowler Tote Stitched Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Royal Blue Top Handle Small Bowler Tote Stitched Lambskin Bag Silver hardware Leather-covered chain-link handles Zip top closure with CC charm Dual slit pockets at exte...
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.