Chanel New Pleated Gold Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold pleated lambskin 10" double flap with gold tone hardware. Bag is in new unworn
Chanel New Pleated Gold Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold pleated lambskin 10" double flap with gold tone hardware. Bag is in new unworn
$10,920
H 6.11 in W 2.56 in L 10.04 in
CHANEL Double Flap Medium Bag Brick Red Brown Lambskin Gold Hardware 2021
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Classic Quilted Double Flap Medium Bag in Brick Red Brown Lambskin with Light Gold-Tone
$10,920
H 6.11 in W 2.56 in L 10.04 in
CHANEL Double Flap Medium Bag Brick Red Brown Lambskin Gold Hardware 2021
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Classic Quilted Double Flap Medium Bag in Brick Red Brown Lambskin with Light Gold-Tone
$10,920
H 6.11 in W 2.56 in L 10.04 in
CHANEL Double Flap Medium Bag Brick Red Brown Lambskin Gold Hardware 2021
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Classic Quilted Double Flap Medium Bag in Brick Red Brown Lambskin with Light Gold-Tone
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Nude Medallion 2.55 Reissue Brown Calfskin Double Flap Bag Gold Chain 201
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
: Circa 2017 Series 23 Chanel 2.55 Material: Calfskin Leather Color: Caramel Brown Cognac Hardware Color
Chanel Argent Fonce' Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel argent fonce' metallic reissue double flap. Excellent condition. Ruthenium hardware
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Metallic Green Patent Leather Double Flap Sliver HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Metallic Green Patent Leather Double Flap Sliver Hardware 2012 These are
Chanel Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Medium Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Medium classic bag in gold lambskin with gold hardware. Beautiful collectible classic flap
NWOT Chanel Denim Floral Print Medium Double Flap Classic 2.55
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
NWOT Chanel Denim Floral Print Medium Double Flap Classic 2.55 in excellent like-new condition
Chanel 20B Purple Quilted Iridescent Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel 20B Purple Quilted Iridescent Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU
Chanel Baguette Flap Shoulder Bag Lambskin Red and Black Silver Double Chain
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Baguette Flap Shoulder Bag Lambskin Red and Black Silver Double Chain These are professional
$9,815
H 6.3 in W 11.03 in D 2.56 in
CHANEL Metallic Silver Quilted 2.55 Aged Leather Reissue Double Flap Bag 228
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Metallic Silver Quilted 2.55 Aged Leather Reissue Double Flap Bag 228 C.2006. A beautiful
Chanel Maxi Jumbo Reissue Double-Flap Green
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Maxi Jumbo, realizzata in pregiata pelle trapuntata nella colorazione
Chanel Brown Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
A tried and true classic, this Chanel vintage bag will never go out of style! Chanel double flap is
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
Unavailable
H 5 in W 1 in L 8 in
Chanel Brown Purple Ombre Iridescent Leather Pony Hair Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Luxurious purple and chocolate colored Chanel flap bag from the fall 2015 collection. Supple
Chanel Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
double flap style.Durable glorious beige caviar is quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern
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
CHANEL - Large CC Caviar Leather Double Flap Tan Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Large CC Caviar Leather Double Flap Tan Shoulder Bag Measurements Width: 11.7 in / 29.718
Chanel Caviar Leather 2.55 Reissue Maxi 227 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Light brown / pale yellow Material: Caviar leather with ruthenium / gunmetal hardware Item
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H 7 in W 3 in L 12 in
CHANEL Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Jumbo Double Flap Biege Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
jumbo classics, this is a double flap style.Durable glorious beige caviar is quilted in signature Chanel
Unavailable
H 6.1 in W 2.7 in D 10.2 in
Chanel Flap Quilted Grey Classic Double Flap215748 Cream Cotton Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 1254684 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10.2" Width: 2.7" Height: 6.1" Shoulder strap drop: 8.5" OVERALL GO...
Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Leather Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag 2012
Located in Milan, IT
Chanel Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag 2012 in smooth lamb smeared gold, hdw satin excellent condition
Chanel Brown Caviar Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Double Flap Bag. Silver hardware. Mint like new condition. Dark brown
Chanel Caviar Brown Medium Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A timeless design from the Maison, CHANEL’s Double Flap shoulder bag is considered the pinnacle of
Chanel Caviar Brown Medium Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A timeless design from the Maison, CHANEL’s Double Flap shoulder bag is considered the pinnacle of
Chanel Brown Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Brown Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag is in pristine condition. Most
Chanel Brown COCO Printed Medium Double Flap Classic
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Brown COCO Printed Double Flap Bag- very good condition. Please review photos. Dark brown
1990's Chanel Camel Brown Double Flap 10" Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel medium 10" double flap in camel brown lambskin and gold tone hardware. Bag has been
Chanel Vintage Brown Double Sided Quilted Leather Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990's Chanel collectible double sided brown quilted lambskin medium flap. Gold tone hardware
CHANEL Double Flap 2.55 Bag in Quilted Brown Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel double flap bag 2.55 in quilted brown leather. Aged Silver plated metal hardware. The
Chanel Python Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Python Double Flap Bag. Rare python snake skin. Interior is clean. Light rubbing from the
Chanel Python Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Python Double Flap Bag. Rare python snake skin. Interior is clean. Light rubbing from the
Chanel Small Burgundy Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Burgundy Lambskin Small Double Flap Bag. Dark red/ burgundy color bag. Has wear but lots of
Chanel Classic Brown Quilted Lamb Leather Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel classic brown quilted lambskin leather jumbo double flap bag with gold chain is perhaps
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Light Brown Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Light Brown Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Chocolate Brown Quilted Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag, 1990
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Chocolate Brown Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Brown Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Brown Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 1207428 Age
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Brown Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic
Chanel Cream Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Cream Jumbo Double Flap Bag. Gold hardware. Good condition. Has light wear throughout
Chanel Cream Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Cream Jumbo Double Flap Bag. Gold hardware. Good condition. Has light wear throughout
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H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
2015 Chanel Black, Brown & Taupe Lambskin Tri-Colour Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black, Brown & Taupe Lambskin Tri-Colour Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2536 Serial Number
Chanel Red Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Red Jumbo Double Flap Bag. Caviar leather with silver hardware. Excellent condition
Chanel Deep Red Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel deep red 10" double flap bag with ruthenium hardware. Shoulder drop, 9"/17"L. Comes with
Vintage Chanel Dark Brown Suede Quilted Small Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage rare brown suede classic flap in small size with 24K plated gold hardware
Chanel Bronze Double Flap w/ Charm
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel metallic bronze double-flap bag with detachable mini charm bag. Shoulder drop, 12"L/21"L
Chanel Red Multicolor Lambskin Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Red Multicolor Double Flap. Medium size. Lambskin leather. Matte Gold hardware. Mint like
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H 7.68 in D 3.94 in L 11.82 in
Chanel Timeless Double Flap Bag in Dark Brown Quilted Velvet Calfskin Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Timeless double flap bag in dark brown quilted velvet calfskin leather. Gilt metal hardware
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Light Brown Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Light Brown Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small
Chanel Argent Fonce' Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel argent fonce' metallic reissue double flap. Excellent condition. Ruthenium hardware
Chanel Classic Flap Red Lambskin Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Scratches to the hardware DETAILS Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Lambskin leather Double flap Red exterior
Chanel Limited Edition Graffiti Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Absolutely stunning and rare Chanel Limited Edition Graffiti Newspaper Print Medium Double Flap bag
Chanel Nude Medallion 2.55 Reissue Brown Calfskin Double Flap Bag Gold Chain 201
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
: Circa 2017 Series 23 Chanel 2.55 Material: Calfskin Leather Color: Caramel Brown Cognac Hardware Color
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H 6.3 in D 2.56 in L 9.85 in
CHANEL Vintage Timeless Double Flap Bag in Brown Smooth Quilted Lamb Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel vintage Timeless double flap bag in brown smooth quilted lamb leather. Clasp 2.55. Gilded
2020 Chanel Pink Iridescent Medium Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful Chanel medium in seasonal iridescent pink finish. Light gold hardware. Minor rubbing on
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Red Patent Leather Double Flap Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Embrace luxury with this timeless Chanel Classic Jumbo/Large Flap bag crafted in a luxurious black
CHANEL Chocolate Brown Classic Lambskin Double Flap Purse Size Medium 2008-2009
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lambskin leather with Chanel's signature diamond quilting design, this elegant flap features woven-in
Chanel Vintage Classic Quilted Lambskin Medium Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the 2005 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld; Chanel Classic Lambskin Quilted Medium Double Flap
Chanel Pink "Coco" Canvas Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel pink "Coco" canvas double flap shoulder bag from year 2002 to 2003. Featuring a
Chanel Medium Gold Croco Embossed Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
preowned vintage Chanel leather treasures by searching closets around the world. In gold printed calfskin
Chanel Grey Cream 9" Double Flap Silver Hardware Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel grey/cream classic double-flap lambskin bag. Can be worn two ways: Shoulder drop, 17.5"L or
Chanel Golden Duchess Satin "Paris Shanghai" Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel double flap bag 'Paris-Shanghai' in golden duchess satin. Aged matte golden hardware. Clasp
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H 7.88 in W 12.41 in D 3.94 in
2014 Chanel Brick Aged Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Brick Brown Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag Reference
Limited Serie CHANEL Double Flap Bag in Bronze Quilted Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Limited series. Chanel double flap bag in bronze quilted leather issued from a runway. The brass
2011 Chanel Pale Green Lambskin Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Pale Green Lambskin Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Maxi Classic Double Flap
1990 Chanel Sac Classique 25 Precious brown leather double flap Bag Pristine
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Sac Chanel, ligne Classique, modèle Double Rabat format 25 cm, en cuir précieux marron très foncé
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H 7.88 in W 3.94 in L 11.82 in
CHANEL Classic Jumbo Double Flap Burgundy Lambskin with Gold Hardware 2015.
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Classic Jumbo Double Flap Burgundy Lambskin with Gold Hardware 2015. This
Chanel Red Quilted Caviar Maxi Timeless Classic 2.55 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Maxi' Timeless Classic Quilted Double Flap Bag, a true icon of elegance and sophistication
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
2007 Chanel Mocha Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Mocha Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1312 Serial Number
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Biege Quilted Lambskin Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather Medium Classic Double Flap This CHANEL Medium Classic
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld Kitten Hill Camellia Chain Pearls Vintage Shoes 39 Mint
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel camellia kitten hill shoes with removable gold tone chain ,pearls and mini CC on the chain. Condition is mint, never used with some minor flaws from storage. Chain with pearls...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes w...
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...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Christian Dior John Galliano SS2002 Beige Nude Pink Canvas Pointed Kitten Heels
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic Christian Dior by John Galliano Beige / Nudish Pink canvas pointed kitten heels with brass rivet & buckle details and decorative DIOR Dog Tag. Size; UK 4 / EU 37 Heel Height; ...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
CELINE by MICHAEL KORS 2004 Vintage Runway Floral Skirt Set Pink Fuchsia White
By Celine
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Michael Kors for Celine Vintage Runway SS04 2 piece skirt set Can tie MANY ways 100% silk White and Pink hibiscus flowers Side zip on skirt Size F40 Great vintage condition, minor f...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Paper Thin Sheer Metallic Gold Silk Chiffon Vintage Button Up Blouse Top, 1970s
By Icinoo, The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate paper thin silk chiffon button up blouse top with ruffled ascot collar detail. Completely sheer. By The Silk Farm. The marked size is a vintage 8, but the blouse fits like a...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.