$7,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
Chanel 2006 Patent Vinyl Quilted CC Stitched Extra Large Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Patent Vinyl Quilted CC Stitched Extra Large Shoulder Flap Bag Circa: 2006-2008 Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain handle Flap top with interior magnetic snap Inter...
$6,920
H 5 in W 10.25 in L 1.5 in
Chanel 2002 Vintage So Black Long Medium Shoulder Convertible Clutch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage So Black Long Medium Shoulder Bag Year 2002 {Vintage 22 Years} Black nylon canvas with a flap top CC turn-lock closure Leather entwined chain shoulder strap Black...
$7,420
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 2 in L 13 in
Chanel 2012 Small Mini Quilted Black Limited Edition Crossbody Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Small Mini Quilted Black Limited Edition Crossbody Classic Flap Bag Year: 2012 {Vintage 12 Years} Silver hardware Black Leather Interlocking CC Logo, Quilted Pattern & Cha...
$2,004
H 6.69 in W 14.56 in
2003/2004 CHANEL Black Canvas & White Leather "Olsen" CC Stitching Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
“Women think of all colours except the absence of colour. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.” ― Coco Chanel This auth...
$9,920
H 10 in W 15.5 in D 1 in L 1 in
Chanel 2009 Small Mini Organic Raffia Rope Camelia Tote Beige Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2009 Small Mini Organic Raffia Rope Camelia Tote Beige Shoulder Bag Year: 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Gold hardware Large hanging CC charm Interwoven rope and tweed chain Interi...
$5,920
H 3.9 in W 8.3 in D 1.2 in
Chanel 2006 Vintage Velvet & Patent Camellia No. 5 Shoulder Clutch Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel No. 5 Vintage Black Velvet and Patent Leather Camellia Shoulder Bag circa 2006 black velvet velvet effect floral appliqué logo patch to the front detachable chain-link should...
CHANEL black quilted aged leather 2.55 227 REISSUE MAXI FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2.55 Reissue 227 double flap bag in black aged calfskin featuring classic diamond quilted stitchings. Opens with a turn-lock to a black and burgundy smooth calf...
$12,920
H 9.1 in W 11.8 in D 4.3 in
Chanel Vintage 2001 Caviar Quilted Satchel Classic Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 2001 Caviar Diamond Quilted Satchel Classic Top Handle Flap Bag circa 2001 black caviar leather diamond quilting single rounded top handle fold-over top signature in...
$14,920
H 6.5 in W 9 in D 2.55 in
Chanel 2006 Vintage Tweed Rare Limited Edition Patchwork Small Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Tweed Rare Limited Edition Patchwork Small Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Denim and cotton stitched patchwork CC eyelet and floral patch details Gold...
$8,920
W 9.45 in D 6.7 in L 14.18 in
Chanel 2005 Tweed Limited Edition Collector’s Large Novelty Tote Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Tweed Limited Edition Collector’s Novelty Tote Top Handle Bag Year: Spring 2005 Silver hardware Black metallic wool tweed Leather trim Single metal top handle Interlocking c...
$10,920
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Chanel 2006 Rare Vintage Transparent Clear Naked Ombre PVC Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel ombre smoke effect faded black and clear transparent vinyl flap with lamb leather. Larger than a medium flap bag, featuring silver hardware and classic interwoven lambskin ch...
$10,920
H 11.75 in W 13 in D 4 in
Chanel Rare Vintage 22 Black Quilted Swarovski Charm Shoulder Hobo Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 22 Black Quilted Swarovski Charm Crossbody Shoulder Hobo Tote Bag Year: 2006-2008 Silver hardware Black calfskin diamond quilted leather Leather shoulder stra...
Rare Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Quilted Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bum Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chanel square quilted caviar classic flap shaped fanny pack waist bag 2004 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Gold hardware Exterior black lambskin leather Interior lambskin lining Back car...
$7,920
H 8 in W 14 in D 6 in
Chanel Rare Metiers d'Art Raised Geometric Pyramid Diamond Quilted Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Metiers d'Art Raised Geometric Pyramid Diamond Quilted Shoulder Bag 2009 Métiers d'Art Collection Gunmetal hardware Classic interwoven leather chain Drawstring closure...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 9.85 in
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Black Patent Leather 24k Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Own a Parisian dream: Vintage Chanel Kelly in black patent leather. This iconic bag exudes timeless elegance, with high-shine patent reflecting years of love (and light wear). 24k g...
$5,854
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 1.78 in
Chanel Blue & White Canvas CC No.5 Vintage East-West Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Blue & White Canvas CC No.5 Vintage East-West Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1633 Brand: Chanel Model: East-West Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder,...
$10,920
H 7 in W 11.5 in L 2.9 in
Chanel 2007 Rare Transparent Classic Heart Flap Vintage White Grey Clear Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Transparent Classic 2.55 Heart Flap Vintage Grey Tone Clear and White 2007 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Interwoven white lambskin chain Classic back pocket Made in Italy Strap Drop: S...
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap 10" shoulder bag in Black , CC Logo, Vintage
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Comes with Chanel box and 32chanel Dust bag CHANEL Classic Double Flap 10" Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black Pre owned Vintage Black Color Code ID 3412732 Interlocking CC Logo & Qui...
Chanel Cruise 2005 Trapeze Quilted Black Coco CC Camellia Crest 05C Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This mini trapeze Chanel bag from Cruise 2005 collection is a rare gem and a true classic. The vintage crest patch, most famously known from the iconic Chanel jacket in the same coll...
$9,920
H 11 in W 14 in D 5 in
Chanel 2009 Rare Vintage Limited Edition Taupe Beige Tweed Work Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel taupe and tweed calfskin tote Year: 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Silver hardware Double tweed and ribbon interwoven chain Interior tweed lining Interior flap CC interlocking...
$9,920
H 4 in W 9 in D 1 in
Chanel 2008 Iconic Twisted Silver Chain Knotted Lambskin Gala Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Medium Chanel sized soft lambskin leather clutch with magnetic closure and four interior compartments. Year: 2008 { Vintage16 Years} Black leather Silver hardware Braided interwove...
$10,920 / item
H 11 in W 17.5 in D 4 in
Chanel 2008 Metallic Mesh Soft Quilted Black Lambskin Leather Large Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Jumbo Mesh Chain Lambskin Quilted Hobo Satchel 2008 {VINTAGE 14 Years} Silver gunmetal hardware Mesh chainmail strap CC logo mesh zipper pull detail Main in...
$10,920
H 14 in W 17 in L 1 in
Chanel 2009 Organic Raffia Camelia Limited Edition Tote Beige Rope Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel organic raffia rope and tweed tote with camelia flower Year 2009 Gold hardware Large hanging CC charm Interwoven rope and tweed chain Interior black nylon lining Inter...
$9,920
H 7 in W 12 in L 2.5 in
Chanel Jumbo Multi Color Pastel Grey Periwinkle Confetti Classic Tweed Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel multi color pastel tweed flap with large CC logo hardware 2004 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Silver hardware Interwoven chain Interior grafitti lining Classic interlocking clasp closure...
$16,920
H 16.5 in W 21.25 in D 5.9 in
Chanel 2008 CC XL Jumbo Transparent Clear PVC Naked Double Chain Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 CC XL Jumbo Transparent Clear PVC Naked Double Chain Tote Bag Silver hardware Transparent clear quilted pvc Classic interwoven chain CC leather interlocking logo at fron...
$3,777
H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Purple leather top-stitched bag with rhinestone on one side Chanel Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple leather top-stitched bag with rhinestone on one side. Strap mix metal and leather. 2 compartments with 2 flaps ( like two bag back to back) pocket with zip in one compartment ...
Chanel 2007 Twin Chain Mini White Over Arm or Handheld Rare Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Twin Chain Mini White Over Arm or Handheld Rare Tote Bag Year: 2007 {Vintage 17 Years} White leather Logo patch to the front Two rear zip-fastening pockets Lobster claw...
$6,920
H 5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Chanel 2005 Cambon Quilted Lambskin Camellia No. 5 Flap Grey Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Cambon Quilted Lambskin Camellia No. 5 Flap Grey Classic Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Silver hardware Magnetic tab flap closure Patent leather piping and CC logo det...
$16,920
H 14 in W 16.5 in L 1 in
Chanel 2006 Rare Vintage Heart Charm Mixed Media Rainbow Blue Denim Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Denim Embroidered Chanel multi colored airplane tote with enamel heart charm hanging mirrored hardware detail 2006 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Gold hardware Embroidered CC detail Snap closur...
$14,920
H 6 in W 6.75 in L 2 in
Chanel 2001 Flap Vintage Mini Wicker Raffia Classic Black Rattan Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Flap Vintage Mini Wicker Raffia Classic Black Rattan Cross Body Bag 2001 Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain Woven wicker design Signature interlocking CC logo buckle Fron...
$10,920
H 8 in W 3.75 in L 10 in
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
$12,920
H 5 in W 10 in L 2.5 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Charcoal Multi Colored Fantasy Tweed Large CC Logo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel charcoal multi colored fantasy tweed flap with large CC logo and turnlock CC clasp closure 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Silver hardware Black lambskin lined interior flap Black gr...
$9,920
H 12 in W 6 in L 18 in
Chanel 2008 Cruise Yacht Coated Canvas Beige CC Limited Edition Beach Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Cruise Yacht Coated Canvas Beige CC Limited Edition Beach Tote Bag This gorgeous rare Chanel Cruise Tote is made of beige coated canvas, braided handles, an open top de...
$6,920
H 3 in W 7 in L 1 in
Chanel Mademoiselle 2.55 Reissue Waist Bag Rare Leather Flap Bum Fanny Pack Belt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Black 2.55 Reissue Belt Bag Rare Leather Flap Waist Bag Bum Fanny Pack We offer this Chanel Authentic Belt Bag in Rare Black Leather with Flap Waist Bum Money Bag. This Chanel Reiss...
$8,920
H 9 in W 15.5 in L 6 in
Chanel 2006 Soft Plush Quilted Distressed Leather Large Carry-On Travel Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Soft Plush Quilted Distressed Leather Large Carry-On Travel Tote Bag 2006 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Silver hardware Black distressed quilted leather Braided chain interwoven h...
$12,920
H 8.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Chanel 2007 Runway Karl Lagerfeld Vintage White Dual Twin Chain Mini Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Runway Karl Lagerfeld Vintage White Dual Twin Chain Mini Tote Bag 2007 {Vintage 17 Years} Gunmetal Hardware White Calfskin Leather Chain-Link Handle Satin Lining Zip Closure...
$6,920
H 6 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
Chanel 2002 So Black CC Micro Mini CC Microfiber Nylon Pochette Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black CC Micro Mini CC Microfiber Nylon Pochette Pouch Satchel Bag Year: 2002 {Vintage 22 Years} Black matte hardware Nylon microfiber Classic interwoven chain CC Turn-...
$9,920
H 12 in W 21 in L 0.25 in
Chanel XL Oversized Fanny Pack Sling Gym Sport Black 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
$8,920
H 11 in W 14 in D 5 in
Chanel 2009 Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag Year: 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Silver hardware Double tweed and ribbon interwoven chain Interior tweed l...
$6,920
H 16 in W 17 in D 8 in
Chanel 2008 Cocoon Reversible Large Black Red Lambskin Travel Tote Carry On Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Cocoon Reversible Large Black Red Lambskin Travel Tote Carry On Bag Silver hardware Reversible, can be worn on both sides Black on one side Black quilted leather and re...
$10,920
H 8 in W 3.75 in L 10 in
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
$10,920
H 10 in W 21 in D 9 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Black CC Nylon Sport Mesh Large Gym Travel Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Vintage Black CC Nylon Sport Mesh Large Gym Travel Duffle Bag Rubber CC Logo at front Nylon body with rubber trim Front exterior zip pockets Rolled handles Detachable s...
$9,920
H 9.1 in W 11.8 in D 4.3 in
Chanel 2001 Jumbo Vintage Caviar Quilted Satchel Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Gold
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 Vintage Caviar Quilted Satchel Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Gold Hardware circa 2001 Gold hardware black quilted caviar leather single rounded top handle fold-over top sig...
$12,920
H 6 in W 11 in L 2.5 in
Chanel 2008 Vintage Classic Flap CC Obsession Rare Dark Blue Pearls Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap CC Obsession Rare Black with Dark Blue Pearls Lambskin Bag Year: 2008 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Classic interwoven chain Classic center zippered pocket...
$6,920
H 7.5 in W 12 in D 6.25 in
Chanel 2006 Quilted Caviar Burgundy CC Kelly Top Handle Boston Satchel Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Quilted Caviar Burgundy CC Kelly Top Handle Boston Satchel Tote Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Year} Silver hardware Stitched CC Logo at front Dual top handles Zip closur...
$6,920
H 7.5 in W 12 in D 6.25 in
Chanel 2006 Quilted Caviar CC Kelly Top Handle Boston Small Satchel Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Quilted Caviar CC Kelly Top Handle Boston Small Satchel Tote Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Year} Silver hardware Stitched CC Logo at front Dual top handles Zip closure a...
$9,920
H 12 in W 18 in D 9.5 in
Chanel Rare Bone Beige Off White Quilted Leather Travel Carry-On Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Bone Beige Off White Quilted Leather Travel Carry-On Tote Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} This bag is done in beige quilted distressed leather, featuring two ha...
$14,920
H 11 in W 14 in L 2.5 in
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
$6,920
H 18.5 in W 12.5 in D 11 in
Chanel Dark Navy Blue Striped CC Logo Drawstring Large Beach Tote Bag Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Dark Navy Blue Striped CC Logo Drawstring Large Beach Tote Bag 2001 Vintage 2001 VINTAGE Terry cloth Woven lining Drawstring closure Adjustable strap: 25-44.5" Measurements...
$6,920
H 18.5 in W 12.5 in D 11 in
Chanel Dark Dark Navy Blue Striped CC Logo Drawstring Large Beach Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Dark Dark Navy Blue Striped CC Logo Drawstring Large Beach Tote Bag 2001 Vintage 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Terry cloth Woven lining Drawstring closure Adjustable strap: 25-44....
$7,920
H 6.5 in W 9.75 in D 2.25 in
Chanel 2006 Rare Neon Red Coral Soft Lambskin Stitched Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Neon Red Coral Soft Lambskin Stitched Medium Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Years} Dark silver hardware Bijoux chain can be worn single or double strap Quilted...
$9,920
H 7 in W 13 in L 1.5 in
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Two large coin purse detail design Raised CC Stitched Logo Int...
$9,920
H 10 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
Chanel 2009 Rare Vintage Bright Red Quilted Puzzle Piece Patent Tote Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Electric red patent leather puzzle tote with large hanging CC charm Year: 2009 Gold hardware Puzzle stitched design detail Double interwoven patent chain strap Interior magnetic cl...
$10,920
H 13 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Black Large Crochet Nature Tweed Fringe Classic Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Soft Organic Nature Tweed Woven Large CC Tote This series is very hard to find! Year: 2009 Antique gold hardware Four bottom feet Flat bottom Tweed interwoven chain Diamond stit...
$22,920
H 5.25 in W 10 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Exotic Bowler Paris NY Grey Crocodile Skin Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Crocodile bowler from the Paris-NY collection 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Antique silver hardware 4 bottom feet Cc zipper charm Hanging cc plate Grey satin interior lining Small in...
$8,920
H 7 in W 10.5 in D 3 in
Chanel Rare 90s Vintage Curve Lambskin Large Classic Flap Bag Gold Doubled Chain
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 90s Vintage Curve Lambskin Large Classic Flap Bag Gold Doubled Chain Production Year: 1994-1996 Gold hardware Quilted lambskin leather Curve front flap with CC turn lo...
$19,920
H 11 in W 14 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Barbie Soft Pink Clutch Wood Top Handle Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel pink quilted caviar leather with wooden top handle clutch tote 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior li...
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.