Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage evening bag in black quilted velvet and silver chain detail. Collection 8. Does not
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage evening bag in black quilted velvet and silver chain detail. Collection 8. Does not
Haute-Couture black velvet Chanel bag
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Haute-Couture black velvet Chanel bag Measures: - width: 26 cm - height: 21 cm - depth: 5 cm
Chanel Kelly Mini Nano Black Velvet bag
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel Kelly Mini Nano Black Velvet bag. Black velvet leather exterior, Gold-tone hardware CC turn
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Strass Small Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Strass Small Boy Bag SKU: 151019 MSRP: 4900.00 USD
CHANEL Mini bag vintage velvet
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL Mini Chanel bag in black velvet. Vintage. It shows signs of wear, the chain is slightly
Chanel mini square black velvet classic flap shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Super Rare vintage Chanel mini square black velvet classic flap shoulder bag from 1997 to 1999
Chanel Black Camellia Embossed Velvet Mini Square Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Camellia Embossed Velvet Mini Rectangular Flap Bag SKU: 143525
Chanel Jewel Bag in Black Velvet, 1989 / 1991
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Bag in black quilted velvet and jewel closure in gold metal and glass
$3,447Sale Price|30% Off
Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag from year 1997 to 1999. This bag is the combination of luxury
Chanel Blue Velvet Mini Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel blue velvet mini cross body bag. Shoulder strap 23". Comes with hologram, id card and
Chanel 1988 Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Velvet Vintage 80's Micro Mini Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer
$2,712Sale Price|44% Off
Chanel 28cm Brown Velvet CC Shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag from year 1997 to 1999. This bag is the combination of luxury
Chanel grey velvet Coco flap handle bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel grey velvet Coco flap handle bag from year 2000 to 2001 collection. - Champagne
Chanel Small Boy Flap Bag Black Velvet Emerald-Cut Crystal Clasp GHW 68751
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Boy Flap Bag Black Velvet Emerald-Cut Crystal Clasp GHW. An exquisite evening piece, the matte nature
$4,504Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Brown Velvet Quilted CC Flap Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown velvet quilted belt bag from year 1996 to 1997 collection. - Gold CC hardware turn
Chanel 1988 80s Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer Haute
$7,920
H 5.1 in W 7.5 in D 3.1 in
Chanel Ultra Rare Vintage 90s Black Velvet CC Small Medium Tote Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Ultra Rare Vintage 90s Black Velvet CC Small Medium Tote Shoulder Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 31
$8,920
H 5 in W 7 in L 3 in
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE
Chanel Metier Paris Rome Crystal Detailed Velvet Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Crystal Detailed Velvet Clutch Bag From the Paris Rome Collection Black velvet
Chanel CC turn-lock brown velvet quilted flap belt bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown velvet quilted belt bag from year 1996 to 1997 collection. - Featuring gold toned
$9,920
H 4 in W 9 in D 3 in
Chanel 1991 Vintage Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1991 Vintage Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years
$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
$12,920
H 6.25 in W 10.25 in D 2.75 in
Chanel 1996 Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack Bag 1996 {VINTAGE 28 Years
Chanel 2.55 bag Pre-Fall 2015
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black velvet '2.55' bag embroidered with a pearlised and sequined flower
Chanel Velvet Half Moon Black Wallet on Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This wallet on a chain is beautifully crafted of luxurious velvet in black. The cross body bag
Chanel Velvet Double Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Chanel black velvet double Kelly bag. With original CC 'bolt'. Can be detached to give 2 bags
Chanel Velvet Camellia 5 Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Take this bag for an evening stroll or just for everyday! This Chanel bag features black velvet
Chanel Blue Navy Quilted Velvet Shoulder Party Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel party shoulder bag in blue navy quilted velvet. It has 3 compartments: 2 open and the middle
Chanel Black Velvet Bag with Leather Handles
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Velvet Bag with Leather Handles Made in Italy Materials: leather, velvet, textile
Chanel Black Velvet Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Velvet Crossbody/ Clutch with gold hardware. Excellent condition. Strap is removable
CHANEL Black Velvet Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
A real evening jewel signed by Maison CHANEL in black velvet. Lovely with a dress or pants. The
Chanel Black Velvet Medium Reissue Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Velvet Chevron Reissue Bag- pristine condition Rich textures combined with matte gold
Chanel Black Velvet Mini Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France from luxurious black velvet, this pre-loved, mini shoulder bag by Chanel features
CHANEL Evening Bag in Black Silk Velvet
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Small Chanel evening bag in black silk velvet. Gilded metal hardware. The bag is separated into two
CHANEL Silk Velvet Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
This CHANEL second-hand bag is in velvet-like wool with a gray gradient. It is lined with gray
Chanel Black Velvet and Leather Precious Symbols Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Velvet Precious Symbols Evening Bag- PRISTINE A roomy width and a double pouch design
Chanel Black Velvet Quilted Mini Zip Pouch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Introducing the beautiful Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Mini
Chanel Vintage Black Velvet "Bee" Lock Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A very rare Chanel bag with an intricate gold-plated bee on a CC logo lock. The expertly crafted
Chanel Velvet & Crystal Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Velvet & Crystal Clutch Bag Large sparkling crytal hoop style detail to the front of this
Chanel Velvet & Crystal Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Velvet & Crystal Clutch Bag Large sparkling crytal hoop style detail to the front of this
Chanel Velvet Embellished Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
timeless pre-owned Chanel clutch bag showcased a square diamond quilted finish and a gunmetal-tone plaque
1996 Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag Reference: HB1817 Serial Number
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder Bag is
1980 Chanel Black Velvet Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Velvet & Lambskin Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Reference: HB536 Serial Number
CHANEL black quilted velvet BOY SMALL Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel 'Small Boy' shoulder bag in black velvet and clafskin with grey and taupe quilted pattern
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H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
1990s Chanel Black Vertical Quilted Velvet Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Vertical Quilted Velvet Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo XL Flap Bag is in
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H 4.73 in D 1.58 in L 11.42 in
Chanel Black Velvet with Champagne Metal Evening Bag/Pouch, 2009/2010
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Black velvet pouch with champagne metal. Bag with a serial number. 2009
Chanel Burgundy Velvet Kiss Lock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel burgundy velvet gold chain shoulder bag. Featuring a gold toned "CC" with a
Chanel Velvet Ombre Medium Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful velvet reissue bag with ombre colour. Overall still in excellent condition. Comes with
2012 Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Calfskin Small Bubble Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Velvet Calfskin Small Bubble Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Bubble Flap Bag is
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Mini Classic Flap Chain Bag Silver 3C927
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
, Dust Bag, Serial Sticker, Flower Signs of Wear: Exterior: Excellent Interior: Very Minor Markings
Rare Vintage Chanel Black Velvet Mini Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare mini kelly black velvet with gold hardware. Very good condition overall. This is not part
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Medium Kelly Flap Bag Mini Charm Set
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Medium Kelly Flap Bag Mini Charm Set Reference: HB1860
CHANEL burgundy 2014 14P VELVET BOY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Medium Boy shoulder bag in burgundy velvet with bobwire like quilt stitching
Chanel 2002 Coco Flap Top Handle Box Bag Velvet Grey
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2002 Coco Flap Top Handle Box Bag Velvet Grey These are professional photos of the actual
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H 7.88 in W 3.94 in L 11.82 in
Rare Vintage Chanel Black Velvet Quilted Jumbo 24K Large CC Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Item shows rubbing marks on the bottom corners area of the bag and light chain pressed mark on the
Chanel Dark Brown Quilted Velvet Medallion Zip Tote Bag GHW 115c7
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Signs of Wear: Exterior Velvet: Very Minor Fading Interior: Very Minor Scratches Interior Pocket
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H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
2013 Chanel Dark Grey Bubble Quilted Velvet Calfskin Small Bubble Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Dark Grey Bubble Quilted Velvet Calfskin Small Bubble Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Bubble
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
2013 Chanel Dark Grey Bubble Quilted Velvet Calfskin Small Bubble Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Dark Grey Bubble Quilted Velvet Calfskin Leather Small Bubble Flap Bag Xupes Reference
Chanel Black Velvet Dress w/Logo Buttons, Circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black velvet dress with cream silk trim and gold logo buttons by Chanel, from the 1990's
Chanel Black Velvet Jacket With Logo Buttons, Circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Chanel jacket is available to be viewed privately in our Beverly Hills boutique couture salon
Iconic Vintage Chanel Quilted Velvet Muff c. 1986
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
A fabulous vintage Chanel quilted muff in black velvet. The bag features one outside zippered
Chanel Black Nylon Garment Bag & Velvet Coat Hanger Set
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Nylon Garment Bag & Velvet Coat Hanger Set Garment bag features two loops for hanging
Chanel Black Canvas Garment Bag & Velvet Coat Hanger Set
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Canvas Garment Bag & Velvet Coat Hanger Set Garment bag features snaps for folding in
Chanel Black Canvas Garment Bag & Velvet Coat Hanger Set
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Canvas Garment Bag & Velvet Coat Hanger Set Garment bag features snaps for folding in
Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Evening Bag w/ Goldtone Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Evening Bag Features lizard trim Made in: Italy Year of Production
Chanel Logo Black Canvas Garment Bag & Coat CC Velvet Hanger Set
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Logo Black Canvas Garment Bag & Coat CC Velvet Hanger Set Color: Black, white, gold
Chanel Rare Navy Velvet Crossbody Binocular Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted from quilted navy velvet and finished with a gold-toned chain, this rare vintage pre-owned
Chanel Jumbo Green Velvet Tweed Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel jumbo green velvet, purple tweed and gold tone boy bag. Shoulder drop, 12/20". Excellent
Chanel Velvet Embroidered 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2015 - Pre-Fall Métiers d'Art Paris-Salzburg Ready-To-Wear Collection - Black velvet - Gun
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Mini Classic Flap Chain Bag Silver 3C927
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
, Dust Bag, Serial Sticker, Flower Signs of Wear: Exterior: Excellent Interior: Very Minor Markings
Chanel Green Velvet Small Top Handle Evening Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Green Velvet Top Handle Evening Bag Features braided velvet wrapped top handle Made In
CHANEL Rare Black Quilted Velvet Evening Bag w/ Gold Dragon Handle & Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
. Chain can be tucked into bag when not in use. -Made in: France -Color: Black -Hardware: Brushed
Chanel Vintage 1990s Quilted Micro Mini Purple Velvet Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage 1990s quilted micro mini flap bag featuring purple velvet body with gold toned
Chanel Coral Velvet Medium Classic Double Flap Bag So Black Metal HW 68242
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
hardware. The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity and elegance
Chanel BOY Bag Paris-Edimbourg Collection - Velvet and Tweed - Pristine Cond.
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Collection: 2015 Leather: Velvet, tweed, leather Color: Petrol Green, mix beige/brown/green tweed
Chanel Black Velvet Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Castries, FR
Bag Chanel black velvet baguette topstitched and white metal sliding Ottoman, chain interlaced by
Chanel Black Velvet Gripoix Vintage Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Black Vintage Velvet Gripoix Evening Bag - pristine condition; a beautiful collectible
Chanel Black Velvet Mini Flap Bag 20cm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Velvet Mini Flap Bag -Black Velvet Rectangular Body -Limited Edition Black hardware
Chanel Black Velvet Precious Symbols Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Black velvet Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Bag with ruthenium hardware, tonal lambskin trim, single
Chanel Black Velvet Reissue Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
black velvet into an adorable shape, it carries the iconic Mademoiselle lock on the flap. The piece has
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
Chanel Coco Beach Ball Minaudière Clutch Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This is a limited edition see-through crossbody minaudière designed in the shape of a beach ball. It's a stunning piece from the Spring/Summer 2019 runway collection. The clutch feat...
Alexander McQueen 2010 Grey wool Coat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Alexander McQueen 2010 Grey wool Coat Super rare fit size 40 excellent condition The Alexander McQueen Camel shawl collar jacket is gathered at the waist with wide pleats at the f...
CHANEL black grained leather CLASSIC 11.12 MEDIUM Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic 11.12 Medium double flap bag in black grained calfskin Caviar leather epitomizes timeless elegance. Accented with silver-tone hardware, it features...
Rare Chanel Cruise 2018 Metier D’Art Gold Medallion Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful runway piece from cruise 2018 collection. Overall still in immaculate condition. Barely worn. Series 24. Comes with its holo intact, card, dust bag, product card and box.
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
White cotton sleeveless dress Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton sleeveless dress. Fabric composition: 94% cotton, 6% elasthane. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) 4 (US) S
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
Fendi Baguette Black Swan Feather-like Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Black Swan Feather-like Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag. Discover another classic vintage Fendi baguette with rare feathe...
Chanel Sac Pochette Ceinture Classique Silver Star Leather Classic mini bag NIB
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Small Chanel Classic series bag or clutch in silver quilted leather and silver metal, small flap closed by a magnetic snap topped with a large star encrusted with rhinestones and CC ...
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.