Chanel Brown Classic Lizard Leather Flap Bag 1996
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Brown Classic Lizard Flap Bag 1996. Beautiful chanel bag in lizard and gold toned hardware.
Chanel Brown Classic Lizard Leather Flap Bag 1996
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Brown Classic Lizard Flap Bag 1996. Beautiful chanel bag in lizard and gold toned hardware.
$937Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Classic Embossed CC Brown Caviar Leather Pumps
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel classic brown caviar leather pumps with embossed "CC" logo at the back
$704Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Classic Embossed CC Brown Caviar Leather Pumps
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel classic brown caviar leather pumps with embossed "CC" logo at the back
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Tan Brown Caviar Leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Tan Brown Caviar Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Brown Ombre Quilted Lambskin Classic Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Brown Ombre Quilted Lambskin Classic Wallet On Chain SKU: 153862 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent con...
Chanel Classic Flap Rare Vintage Medium Brown Lambskin Leather 24k Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Rare Vintage Medium Brown Lambskin Leather 24k Gold Hardware 1989-1991 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2009 Coffee Brown Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2009 Coffee Brown Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Vintage Classic Maxi Single Flap Brown Braided Raffia Canvas Diamond Stit
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Experience timeless elegance with the Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Shoulder Bag. Crafted with rare brown braided raffia canvas and 24k gold plated hardware, this stunning bag exudes soph...
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...
Chanel Vintage Classic Maxi Single Flap Taupe Brown Caviar Chevron Stitch 24 Gol
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Color was professionally touched up only slightly on the corners. DETAILS: Chanel Classic single flap Size: Maxi Dimensions: Width: 35.5 x Height: 23 x Depth: 10cm (14"W x 9"H x 4...
Chanel Dark Brown Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Classic Flap Silver SHW 1CC922
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 15617262 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.25" Width: 3.25" Height: 6.5" Shoulder strap drop: 10.5" OVERAL...
Chanel Timeless/Classic leather crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ornate and unmistakably collectible, this Chanel mini flap is conceived as a jewel-like object, where embellishment becomes the defining language of the piece. Rendered in a rich gol...
Chanel Classic Double Flap Medium Gold Metallic Caviar Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rich in tone yet subtly unconventional in finish, this Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap is rendered in brown metallic caviar leather, a pairing that brings depth and quiet luminosit...
Chanel Mini Single Flap Classic Pink w/Swarovski Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Sparkle Bags Disclaimer This authentic Chanel represents a sophisticated fusion of classic design and contemporary artistry. Meticulously crafted by a skilled Miami artisan, t...
Chanel Pink Medium Classic Single Flap Pearl-Embellished Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Sparkle Bags Disclaimer This authentic Chanel represents a sophisticated fusion of classic design and contemporary artistry. Meticulously crafted by a skilled Miami artisan,...
Chanel Medium Classic Flap Dark Champagne Swarovski Crystal Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap. Secondary Market Design done by a Miami artisan. Hand Embellished with authentic Swarovski crystals or acrylic pearls. This authentic Ch...
Chanel Dark Red Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap Bag is crafted in durable dark red caviar leather, offering a textured, supple surface that holds its structured silhouette beautifully. Its iconic fla...
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Yellow Patent Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Yellow Patent Leather Silver Hardware, 2014-2015 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Add a touch of brightness to...
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Grey Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Grey Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware Microchip These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: EXCELLENT Light leat...
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Metallic Pink Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Metallic Pink Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Condition: GOOD Overall moderate signs of us...
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Burgundy Lambskin Silver HW, 2019
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Burgundy Lambskin Silver HW, 2019 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: eXCELLENT Original Condition. Le...
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Burgundy Lambskin Silver HW, 2019
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Burgundy Lambskin Silver HW, 2019 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: eXCELLENT Original Condition. Le...
Chanel Vintage Classic Quilted Patent Single Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Patent Quilted Jumbo Single Flap is crafted of fine diamond-quilted glossy patent leather. The bag features leather threaded gold chain shoulder straps and a facing half ...
NWOT Chanel Denim Floral Print Medium Double Flap Classic 2.55
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare, limited edition Chanel double flap classic perfect for chanel lovers and fashion collectors.
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Beige Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Beige Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Embrace luxury with this timeless Chane...
Chanel Classic Medium Double Flap Red Lambskin Gold Hardware GHW Chip
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Slight signs of use, chain wear, clean inside and out. size: Width:24.5cm,height:13cm Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exter...
CHANEL Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium Red GHW Chip
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Slight signs of use, chain wear, clean inside and out. size: Width:24.5cm,height:13cm Designer: ...
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Scaled to make an impression, this Chanel Classic Jumbo Double Flap in red lambskin channels the house’s most iconic design through a bolder, more commanding lens. The larger silhoue...
Chanel Caramel Classic Wallet on Chain (WOC) Caviar Leather w SH
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rendered in a rich caramel tone that feels both warm and quietly indulgent, this Chanel Classic Wallet on Chain captures the house’s signature elegance in a more compact, effortlessl...
Chanel Dark Pink Iridescent Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Dark Pink Iridescent Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 151906 MSRP: 11300.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless clas...
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Coral Orange Patent Leather Silver HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Add a touch of brightness to your summer wardrobe with this classic flap from Chanel, featuring a cheerful shine with its orange patent leather. CONDITION: GOOD This previously own...
Chanel Dark Red Lambskin Leather Jumbo Classic Flap Bag with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A timeless icon reimagined in a richly saturated hue, this Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap is crafted in dark red lambskin leather offering a sophisticated alternative to traditional black...
Chanel Mini Classic Raffia Square Flap Bag Dark Beige Gold Hardware New
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
This Mini Classic Flap Bag is in dark beige raffia with light gold tone hardware, featuring a front flap with CC turnlock closure and a single Interwoven light gold tone and dark bei...
Chanel Black/White Striped Medium Jersey Coco Sailor Pearl Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: GOOD This previously owned and used item is in good condition with some signs of use. Light rubbing around the corners and edges, and straps. stains on the inside and out...
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag Year: 1991-1994 {Vintage 20+ Years} Gold hardware Bijoux chain link strap Diamond quilted lambskin l...
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$3,920Sale Price|30% Off
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Camel Caviar Leather 24k Gold Plated Big CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Experience timeless elegance with the Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Square Shoulder Bag. Crafted with luxurious caviar leather and 24k gold plated hardware, this stunning bag exudes...
1965 Chanel Iconic Autumnal Tweed Long Coat & A-Line Skirt Set in Classic Style
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
1965 Chanel Iconic Autumnal Tweed Long Coat & A-Line Skirt Set in Classic Chanel Style: A beautiful color pallete of taupe, cream, peach and yellow wool yarns in a tweed melange. Th...
Chanel Bottines 2 tons EU36 Classic 2 tones Coco Neige Suede Chain Boots UK3.5 U
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Mid-calf Chanel ankle boots in camel suede lined with shearling, almond-shaped toe in black suede, crepe rubber sole encircled by a gold-tone metal chain interwoven with matching sue...
Unavailable
Size: 75/30
Vintage CHANEL brown classic leathering chain belt with golden square logo charm
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL brown classic leathering chain belt with golden hanging square logo charm.
Chanel Brown Patent Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Carry everything you need in style thanks to this Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap Bag. Crafted from the best materials this is an accessory that promises enduring style and usage.
Chanel 1998 AW Slingback Classic Brown Square Toe Heels
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand : Chanel Condition Rank : - Exterior : 7/10 (There's a few scratches, some discolorations and some signs of wear) - Soles : 9/10 - Tips : 9/10 Heel Height : 3.5" Material : Lea...
Unavailable
Chanel Classic Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
SET: Nothing. Bag only SIZE: 42/30/15.5 cm COLOUR: Beige Leather material INSIDE COLOR: Beige INSIDE MATERIAL: Silk HARDWARE: Silver metal SERIAL NUMBER: 14162453 YEAR: 2011
Unavailable
H 10 in D 4 in L 11 in
Chanel Vintage Brown Quilted Lambskin Leather Large Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Dress up in class with this gorgeous Chanel Vintage Brown Quilted Lambskin Large Classic Flap Bag.
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote PST Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Chanel bag. Done in signature brown quilted caviar leather with silver-toned hardware, this beauty features a large CC logo on the front exterior, dual leather-c...
Unavailable
H 10.5 in W 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Classic Flap Quilted Maxi 226789 Dark Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Serial Illegible Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 4" Height: 10.5" Handle drop: 7" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Inclu...
Unavailable
H 7 in W 3.25 in L 14 in
Chanel Classic Flap Xl Special 223640 Light Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 14306814 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 3.25" Height: 7" Shoulder strap drop: 10.5" Handle drop: 1" OVERALL EXCELLENT- CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or...
Chanel Metallic Brown Quilted Aged Leather Reissue 2.55 Classic 226 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The house of Chanel offers this beautiful 226 Reissue 2.55 Flap bag to help you create timeless style edits every season. Crafted using quilted leather this piece will last you a lon...
Unavailable
H 9.8 in W 12.2 in D 3.9 in
Vintage CHANEL brown quilted lamb leather classic tote bag with golden chains.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL brown quilted lamb leather classic tote bag with gold tone chains and CC charm.
Unavailable
H 6.3 in W 8.6 in D 2.75 in
Vintage CHANEL dark brown, black color lambskin classic 2.55 shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL dark brown, black color lambskin classic 2.55 shoulder purse with gold tone chain straps.
Unavailable
H 8 in W 3.5 in L 14.5 in
Chanel Classic Flap Extra Large Maxi 2way 230562 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 14853225 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 3.5" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 12" - 21" Handle drop: 1.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or ...
CHANEL, Classic in red leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Classic - Condition: Very good condition. Minor sign of wear on Leather, Minor sign of wear on base corners - Accessories: Dustbag, Authenticity Card - Me...
Vintage CHANEL brown frame sunglasses with large CC charms at sides. Classic.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL brown frame sunglasses with large CC charms at sides. Mod and chic eyewear you must get. This is a vintage CHANEL brown frame sunglasses that Lady Gaga also ha...
Unavailable
H 7 in W 3 in L 10 in
Chanel Classic Flap ( Ultra Rare 225013 Brown X Ivory Chinchilla Fur Shoulder Ba
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number:8784999 Made In:France Measurements: Length: 10" Width:3 "Height: 7" Shoulder strap drop: 10" or doubled to 20" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 ) Signs...
Auth Classic Chanel Runway Tweed Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Auth Classic Chanel Runway Tweed Flap Bag. Multi Color Tweed Flad Chanel Flap bag with Light pink leather and silver chain. the front of the bag has a polished metal CC. The interi...
Vintage Chanel Cardigan Sweater... Cashmere Timeless Classic
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Chanel Sweater / Cardigan - 1980's Presented here is a 1980's beige 100% cashmere Chanel cardigan. There is no sizing in the timeless sweater and careful attention should be...
Chanel Classic Burgundy Caviar Bi Fold Long Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Burgundy Caviar Bi Fold Long Wallet * 710xxxx * Made in France * Comes with original box -Approximately 7″x 4″ -Great for everyday wear -Some very light rubbing at t...
Chanel Metallic Bronze Quilted Leather Classic Flap Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Thoughtful details high quality and everyday convenience mark this Classic Flap Shopping tote for women by Chanel. The bag is sewn with skill to deliver a refined look and an impec...
Chanel Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic Chanel Jumbo Classic in beige caviar. Like all the new jumbo classics, this is a double flap style.Durable glorious beige caviar is quilted in signature Chanel diamond...
Unavailable
H 10 in W 12 in D 4.5 in L 30 in
Classic Jumbo Chanel Knit Flap Burgundy Shoulder / Hand bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Chanel Knit Flap Burgundy Shoulder bag Handbag. Beautiful knit black design with gold CC accent in front and the burgundy suede extends to the leather strap with gold chain a...
Chanel Quilted Caramel Lambskin Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Chanel Double Flap Bag is made with smooth supple lambskin leather in a caramel color. Featuring dark sliver toned hardware, a metal chain interlaced with leather, an interlocki...
Chanel Timeless/Classic shoulder bag in Tricolor quilted lambskin , ASHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Iconic "Must Have" Chanel Timeless/Classic Medium 25cm limited edition Paris-Edinburgh Métiers d'Art in tricolor quilted lambskin (plum, purpl...
Chanel Pink Caviar Cc Bifold Long Classic 224368 Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 8572869 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 1" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs of W...
Chanel Mirror Mini Classic Flap with Star Coin Purse - Gold
By Chanel
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: Like new - no signs of wear Colour: Gold Leather: Patent Hardware Colour: Gold RRP: $15,000 Market price Year of Production: 2024 Inclusion: Full Set Origin: France
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 2 in L 18.25 in
Chanel Bronze Patent Leather 'CC' Classic Chain "Bon Bon" Tote
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel "Bon Bon" tote featuring interwoven chain-leather handles, a lacquered finish, an interlocking 'CC' stitch at front, drawstring side loops, and an interior topline snap closur...
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 2 in L 18.25 in
Chanel Bronze Patent Leather 'CC' Classic Chain "Bon Bon" Tote
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel "Bon Bon" tote featuring interwoven chain-leather handles, a lacquered finish, an interlocking 'CC' stitch at front, drawstring side loops, and an interior topline snap closur...
Unavailable
H 6.11 in W 2.76 in L 10.24 in
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Medium Bag In Beige Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A timeless icon from Chanel’s early 90s era, this Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Medium Bag is crafted in buttery beige lambskin with signature diamond quilting and luxurious gold-toned...
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.