$650
H 4 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Chanel Boy Wallet Caviar Leather Red with Antique Silver HW 22 series with box
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Boy Long Flap Wallet – Quilted Caviar Leather – Red – Silver-Tone Hardware Elevate your
Navy Chanel Quilted Boy Wallet-On-Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Navy Chanel Quilted Boy Wallet-On-Chain. The Boy Wallet-On-Chain features a quilted caviar leather
Chanel Rose Gold Patent Leather Le Boy Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Rose Gold Patent Leather Le Boy Wallet in excellent condition. Quilted pearlized rose gold
CHANEL black Caviar leather BOY CREDIT CARD Wallet Holder
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Boy credit card wallet is crafted from black matelassé caviar leather
Chanel Portefeuille Boy Pink Patent Leather Wallet in box
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classic series compact wallet in black quilted leather composed of a coin purse, burgundy
CHANEL Boy chevron red caviar gold CC logo flap long wallet
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Boy chevron red caviar gold CC logo flap long wallet Reference: LNKO/A02130 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Chain Around Boy Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Caviar Quilted Boy Wallet On is crafted in diamond quilted caviar leather in red with
Chanel Gunmetal Quilted Lambskin Boy Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Gunmetal Quilted Lambskin Boy Wallet On Chain SKU: 142564 Condition: Pre
Borsa a trscolla Chanel Wallet On Chain Boy Tiffany
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello modello Wallet On Chain, realizzata in pelle nella colorazione
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H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Black and White Geometric Lambskin Boy Wallet On Chain (WOC) NEW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain (WOC) of black and white lambskin leather and black hardware. This
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Chanel Chevron Boy WOC caviar black
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Chevron Boy WOC caviar black Sold out in stores. Brand new condition. Black caviar leather
Chanel Pink Boy Wallet On Chain SHW
By Chanel
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: VGUC - Slight wear on corners Hardware Colour: Ruthenium hardware Colour: Pink Leather: Lambskin Leather Measurements Length: 19cm Height: 12cm Depth: 3.5cm Year ...
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Chanel Pink Boy WOC Wallet on Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely sought after and impossible to find is the Chanel WOC (Wallet on Chain) pink boy bag
Chanel 2014 Boy Wallet On Chain Quilted Python Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2014 Boy Wallet On Chain Quilted Python Shoulder Bag. Black and bronze. Snap button
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H 3.7 in W 7.3 in D 1.2 in
CHANEL Boy Black Caviar WOC Wallet On Chain Double Zip Shoulder
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Boy Black Caviar Wallet On Chain WOC Double Zip Shoulder. The color is Black
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H 4 in W 1 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Zippy Boy Chevron Mix Quilted Zip Around Gusset Wallet 9ce0102 Red clutch
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 20807478 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.25/10 or A+ ) Includes Box, Dust Bag, Serail Seal S...
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H 5 in W 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Wallet on Chain Boy Quilted Le Flap 11cz1211 Blue Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 22027089 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 25" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal ...
Silver & Black Chanel Boy Wallet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Silver & Black Chanel Boy Wallet
Chanel Boy Trifold Flap Compact Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Interlocking CC Trifold Wallet was made in Italy and it is finely crafted of pink
Chanel Blue Quilted Lambskin Le Boy Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Blue Quilted Lambskin Le Boy Wallet Brand- Chanel Model- Le Boy Wallet Product Type- Wallet
2010s Chanel Violet Quilted Velvet Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Violet Quilted Velvet Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC This CHANEL Boy Wallet-on-Chain is in
Chanel Teal Lambskin Leather Boy Matrasse Long Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Teal Lambskin Leather Boy Matrasse Long Wallet CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in very good
Chanel Boy Lambskin Zip Around Long Wallet Red
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Chanel boy lambskin diamond quilted wallet in red. Features diamond quilted
2014 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Boy Flap Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Boy Flap Wallet Reference: HB2324 Serial Number: 20289557 Age
Chanel Beige Caviar Quilted Boy Flap Card Holder Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Chanel Beige Caviar Quilted Boy Flap Card Holder Wallet This stylish wallet is crafted of diamond
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H 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 1.19 in
2016 Chanel Blue Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Blue Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC This CHANEL Boy Wallet-on-Chain is
2019 Chanel Boy Long Zipped Wallet Only Used as Store Display
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This 2019 Ivory Chanel Boy in Ivory is in almost perfect condition, made of lambskin caviar quilted
new CHANEL Boy chevron red caviar gold CC logo flap long wallet
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHANEL Boy chevron red caviar gold CC logo flap long wallet Reference: LNKO/A02130 Brand
Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC Boy Red Caviar Leather with Antiqued Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC Boy Red Caviar Leather with Antiqued Gold Hardware These are
2016-17 Limited Edition Black Boy Chanel Long Wallet/Clutch Series 22
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
It is a zip around limited edition 2016-17 long wallet/clutch in as new condition, made in France
Chanel Silver Lizard Boy Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Silver Lizard Boy Wallet on a Chain Crossbody Bag. Brand new condition. Never used. Rare
Chanel Boy Fuschia Wallet On A Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Boy Fuschia Wallet On A Chain Bag. Ruthenium hardware. Excellent condition. Crossbody or
Chanel Grey Boy Wallet On A Chain Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Boy Grey Wallet On A Chain with antique silver hardware. Can be worn as a wallet, clutch or
Chanel Red Boy Wallet On A Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Red Boy Wallet On A Chain Bag. Gold hardware. Excellent condition. Crossbody or clutch
Chanel Purple Lambskin Coco Boy Quilted Chain Wallet
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
: Coco Boy Purple Leather Mini wallet on chain Silver tone hardware Quilted detail Flap with snap
Chanel Metallic Patent Calfskin Quilted Boy Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Metallic Patent Calfskin Quilted Boy Wallet On Chain WOC, features quilted glossy patent
Chanel Boy Hot Pink Wallet On A Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Hot Pink Wallet On A Chain Bag. Gold hardware. Can be worn as a crossbody bag. Interior is
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC Xupes Reference: HB4561 Serial Number
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC Serial Number: 21722342 Age (Circa): 2016
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC Serial Number: 27597418 Age (Circa): 2019
Chanel Wallet on Chain Boy Flap Black Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This luxurious Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC Boy is crafted with black lambskin leather and antiqued
Chanel Boy WOC Wallet on Chain Half Flap 2014 Pink Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Boy WOC Wallet on Chain Half Flap 2014 Electric Fuchsia Pink Patent Leather These are
Chanel Boy WOC Wallet on Chain Half Flap 2014 Pink Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Boy WOC Wallet on Chain Half Flap 2014 Electric Fuchsia Pink Patent Leather These are
Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC Boy Black Calfskin Leather Chevron Wrinkled Effect
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC Boy Black Calfskin Leather Chevron Wrinkled Effect These are
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H 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 0.79 in
Chanel Black Lambskin & Gold Chevre Goatskin Leather Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Lambskin & Gold Chevre Goatskin Leather Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC Xupes Reference
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H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 0.79 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather SO Black Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather SO Black Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC Xupes Reference
Chanel WOC Boy Black Caviar
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel WOC – Wallet on Chain. Boy Model, crafted in black caviar leather with gold hardware. WOC
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H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
2018 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Double Zip Around Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Double Zip Around Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC Xupes Reference: HB3444
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H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
2018 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Double Zip Around Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Double Zip Around Le Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC Xupes Reference: HB3444
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Boy Bag Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel silver boy bag wallet on a chain cross body. Comes with hologram and dust cover.
CHANEL Boy pink matelasse quilted velvet CC WOC crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Leather Extra Details: CHANEL Velvet Quilted Boy Wallet On Chain in Fuchsia. This chic wallet on chain
Chanel Pink Caviar Leather Boy Woc Double Zip Clutch Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
An authentic CHANEL Boy Pink Caviar Wallet On Chain WOC Zipper Shoulder Bag. The color is Pink
Chanel Tan Lizard Boy Wallet on Chain
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Tan Lizard Boy Wallet on Chain in excellent condition. Tan quilted lizard leather exterior
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Boy Wallet On Chain WOC Black
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This timeless Chanel Wallet On Chain; crafted from soft lambskin leather in a beautiful, quilted
Chanel Navy Lambskin Boy Wallet On Chain WOC Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Navy Lambskin Boy WOC Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2015 Color: Navy Hardware
Chanel Classic Navy Blue Boy Bag Woc Wallet On A Chain
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
CHANEL CLASSIC boy bag wallet on a chain in excellent condition. Navy blue quilted leather
Chanel NEW 2017 Black Python Boy Wallet on a Chain WOC Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel NEW '17 Black Python Boy WOC Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2017 Color: Black
Chanel Fushia Velvet Boy Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel fuchsia velvet quilted boy wallet on a chain with gunmetal hardware, fuchsia leather lining
Chanel Boy Wallet On Chain Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Lambskin, crafted from red quilted lambskin leather
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Lambskin, crafted from red quilted lambskin leather
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Chevron Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Chevron Calfskin, crafted from blue chevron calfskin leather
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Velvet
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Velvet, crafted from pink quilted velvet, features a woven
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Chevron Painted Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Chevron Painted Calfskin, crafted from black iridescent chevron
Chanel Boy Wallet On Chain Quilted Aged Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Aged Calfskin, crafted from gold quilted aged calfskin
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Lambskin combines modern Chanel craftsmanship
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Lambskin combines modern Chanel craftsmanship
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag Rouge Exotic in rare coveted Lizard. A gorgeous strawberry red that is neutral and perfect for year round wear. A glorious po...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
NWT $4395 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Lace Belted Plum Blouse Fr 42
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace Blouse Top F/W 2001 Ready to Wear Collection Designer size - 42 ( please check measurements) Plum color exquisite lace over the b...
$2,112Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Half Moon red caviar leather CC quilted flap crossbody WOC bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Half Moon red caviar leather CC quilted flap crossbody WOC bag Reference: AAWC/A01587 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Half Moon Material: Leather Color: Red, Sil...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Straight Low Rise Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Straight Low Rise Jeans Look #33 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man Who Knew...
Sold|$2,250
Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
Chanel Dress and Bolero - Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 2013 Collection
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 2013 Collection - France Dress and bolero set in wide white fishnet from the ready-to-wear 2013 collection of the designer House Chanel - Karl Lagerfeld. Retro bolero w...
$11,533
Size: FR 42 - UK 14 - US 10
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink silk brocade and lace 3-piece suit, fw 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink silk brocade 3-piece suit comprising: blazer jacket with attached shawl edged with pink Calais lace, straight leg pants and mid-length wrap skirt...
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Size 6 Lipstick Red One Shoulder 90s Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s BILL BLASS for Saks 5th Avenue lipstick red one shoulder silk dress! Features a flattering fit with a spaghetti strap on the left shoulder and a cap sleeve on the...
NWT Gianni Versace S/S 2002 Plunging Backless Semi Sheer Lace Ivory Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
NWT Gianni Versace S/S 2002 Plunging Neckline Halter Backless Semi Sheer Corset Style Lace Up Ivory Dress Gown IT 44
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.