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
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
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
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2008 Burgundy Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2008 Burgundy Caviar Leather Silver Hardware These are professional
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2012 Red Burgundy Patent Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2012 Red Burgundy Patent Leather Silver Hardware These are professional
$4,795
H 6.75 in D 3 in L 9.75 in
Chanel Burgundy Lambskin Quilted Small Trendy CC Dual Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Burgundy Lambskin Quilted Trendy CC Dual Handle Flap Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production
Chanel 1991 Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag 1989-1991 Vintage 30 Years Gold
Chanel Classic Flap Clutch Gabrielle Brasserie Menu Burgundy Black Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Brasserie Gabrielle Menu Classic Flap Clutch is sold out everywhere. A beautiful and elegant piece
Chanel Vintage Burgundy Octagan Flap
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Step out in style in this unique Chanel flap! This flap is unlike any other Chanel flap with -- 8
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H 7 in W 2.5 in L 11 in
Chanel Burgundy Leather Paris-Salzburg Collection Classic Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Designer: Chanel Type: Handbag Condition: Exterior: Pre-owned in very good condition - minor
Chanel Burgundy Caviar Quilted Business Affinity Flap Bag Medium
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Designer Virginie Viard. Color: Burgundy with light silver hardware Material: Caviar leather Serial
Chanel Classic Quilted Burgundy Suede Jumbo Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made with diamond quilted suede in burgundy with gold tone hardware. The bag features a
Chanel Burgundy Ombre Quilted Leather Large Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions Here we have a fashion meets functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well sized interior that c...
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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
Lovely Chanel Flap Wallet in Burgundy Quilted Lambskin leather, PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Lovely Chanel flap wallet in quilted burgundy lambskin leather, with silver
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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 3 in
Chanel Calfskin Quilted Strap into Flap Black Burgundy Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Chanel Calfskin Quilted Strap into Flap Black Burgundy Shoulder Bag The
Chanel Burgundy/Black Quilted Leather and Canvas Medium Ballerine Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
We are in utter awe of this flap bag from Chanel as it is appealing in a surreal way. Exquisitely
Chanel Timeless/Classic single flap shoulder bag in Burgundy Lambskin , GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Chanel Timeless/Classic handbag single flap shoulder bag in quilted
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H 7.5 in W 4 in L 12 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue 227 Flap 11cr0522 Metallic Burgundy Quilted Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12466281 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4" Height: 7.5" Shoulder strap drop: 14" Handle drop: 9" OVERALL NEW CONDITION (10/10 or A+) Includ...
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 Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Crossbody Flap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Cross-body Flap Age: 1996-1997 Made In France Materials
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Burgundy Red leather Flap Bag features an intertwined leather gunmetal shoulder strap
Chanel Burgundy Leather Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Burgundy Vertical Quilted Accordion Flap Bag- Excellent Condition A very classic shoulder
Chanel Burgundy Lambskin Small Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish Small Classic Chanel Double Flap handbag. The exterior of this small classic is crafted
Chanel Burgundy Velvet Double Flap 10"
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare double flap 10" in burgundy velvet and gold tone hardware. Collection 1997/1999
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Leather Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel burgundy quilted lambskin leather flap bag from 1996 to 1997. - Featuring two
New Chanel Shanghai Burgundy Sequin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new limited edition Shanghai collection in burgundy sequins and black silk satin
CHANEL Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag Serial Number: 18806865 Age (Circa): 2015
CHANEL 'Timeless' Flap Bag in Burgundy Foal Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional piece, Chanel 'timeless' bag in burgundy foal leather. The hardware is made of
CHANEL Burgundy Classic Easy Flap Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This Chanel Easy Flap Bag is in good condition with signs of wear outside. Model - Easy Flap
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Velvet Mini Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Beautiful Timeless Chanel mini size in velvet bordeaux in good condition from 2015. Leather wallet
Chanel Classic Flap Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather Silver Hardware These are professional photos
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Burgundy Patent Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Burgundy Patent Leather Silver Hardware These are professional photos of
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Mini Classic Flap 3CJ104
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: LCUL8GH7 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8 " Width: 3 " Height: 4.5 " Shoulder Handle Drop: 21.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N) Accessories: D...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Chevron Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Leather, 2012
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Chevron Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Leather, 2012 These are professional
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Chevron Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Leather 2015
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Chevron Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Leather, 2015 These are
Chanel 2013 Paris-Edinburgh Medium Burgundy Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2013 Paris-Edinburgh Medium Burgundy Flap Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the
Chanel Burgundy Leather Lucky Charm Embossed Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel lucky charm embossed medium flap bag in burgundy leather. Beautiful condition overall. Minor
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Burgundy Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
touched up around the corners, edges of the flap, and strap. DETAILS: Circa 2013-2014 Series 18 Chanel
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Burgundy Lambskin Silver HW, 2019
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: MINT Original Condition. DETAILS: circa 2019 Series 28xxxxxx Classic Flap Lambskin
Chanel Flap Bag Mini Burgundy Lambskin Leather Gold & Silver Hardware 2019
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Flap Bag Mini Burgundy Lambskin Leather Gold & Silver Hardware 2019 These are
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Burgundy Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
: Classic Flap Classic Flap Single Flap Caviar leather Burgundy Silver tone hardware Size: mini Dimensions
CHANEL burgundy quilted wool JERSEY CLASSIC FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage shoulder bag in burgundy wool jersey featuring light gold-tone chain
Chanel Seasonal Flap Mini Burgundy Lambskin Leather With Beads
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
stains on the outside and inside. DETAILS: circa 2012-2013 Series 17 Classic Flap lambskin leather
Chanel Classic Flap Burgundy Lambskin Leather Gunmetal Grey HW, 2011-2012
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Burgundy Lambskin Leather Gunmetal Grey HW, 2011-2012 These are professional
Chanel Top Handle Chevron Flap Bag Mini Burgundy Calfskin Leather, 2017
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Top Handle Chevron Flap Bag Mini Burgundy Calfskin Leather, 2017 These are professional
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Gold Tone Metal Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
New Chanel Medium Classic Flap Bag in burgundy lambskin leather with gold tone hardware. This bag
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Burgundy Patent Leather Silver HW, 2010-2011
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Burgundy Patent Leather Silver HW, 2010-2011 These are professional
Chanel Burgundy Chocolate Bar Quilted Reissue Medium Flap SHW2CC0413
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6219779 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 3.25" Height: 7" Handle Drop: 21" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Seria...
Chanel Vintage Quilted Flap Crossbody Messenger Bag Deep Burgundy Brown
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Quilted Flap Crossbody Messenger Bag Deep Burgundy Brown These are professional
CHANEL burgundy blue grey 2019 TRICOLOR SHEARLING FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 shearling classic flap bag in burgundy, midnight blue and light grey
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H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
2013 Chanel Burgundy Chevron Quilted Lambskin Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Burgundy Chevron Quilted Lambskin Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3012 Serial
2002 Chanel Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2155 Serial Number
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black & Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black & Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Single Flap Bag Serial Number: 30456648 Age
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black & Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black & Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Single Flap Bag Serial Number: 30456648 Age
1996 Chanel Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo XXL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo XXL Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3478 Serial Number
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Burgundy, Black & Khaki Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Burgundy, Black & Khaki Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3834
Chanel Small Two Tone Burgundy Black Lambskin Quilted Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful two tone flap bag. Classic color combination of maroon/burgundy and black with gold
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Patent Leather Classic Square Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel Quilted Patent Leather Classic Mini Flap Bag. It is the perfect small size that amazingly
Chanel Burgundy Velvet Pearl Crush Mini Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Burgundy Velvet Pearl Crush Mini Flap Bag is pristine; never carried. Rich
Chanel 2.55 Jumbo Double Flap Burgundy Patent Leather Silver HW 2010
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2.55 Jumbo Double Flap Burgundy Patent Leather Silver HW 2010 These are professional photos
Chanel Trendy CC Flap Crossbody Bag Medium Lambskin Leather Burgundy, 2019
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Trendy CC Flap Crossbody Bag Medium Lambskin Leather Burgundy, 2019 These are professional
Chanel 22A Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Mini Classic Flap GHW 45cc825s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: X99GNPN8 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.75" Width: 2.5" Height: 4.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 22.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessor...
Chanel XL Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Singfle Flap Shoulder Bag 118c34
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1540114 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 1" Height: 9.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" and 13.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessor...
Chanel Rare Burgundy Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap GHW 1CC0125
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2851725 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 2.8 " Height: 6.4" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9 " Handle Drop: 16" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CON...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
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 st...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Sac Plat Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection. Brand new in box with dust cover mini sac plat in printed patent leather with monogram trimming. Detachable crossbody strap....
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
$1,307
Size: ONE SIZE / See dimensions.
2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Black Satin Diamanté Rhinestone shoulder Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Shoulder bag, crafted from a smooth black satin with jacquard Dior signature details, decorative rhinestone Carabina clip and iconic 'Galliano er...
Gorgeous Vintage Red Fox Fur Jacket Excellent Condition, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s red fox fur jacket! Stored in a fur storage facility, and in excellent condition. Features the softest fox fur, with a beige silk lining. Two fur hook-and-eye closures...
Chanel 1996 Sac matelasse Marine CC Classique Shopping Navy leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classique series bag (or rather Timeless at the time) in navy blue quilted leather, burgundy red leather interior with two large slip pockets, zip closure with signature pull,...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
$9,561
H 6.11 in W 0.99 in L 9.38 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Padlock Purse Clutch Bag Shiny Brown Crocodile Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "Padlock" Purse Very rare ! Asymmetrical cut of the flap for a chic and elegant rendering Made in France Stamp N in a circle (1984) Pu...
Chanel 2002 Sac Timeless Classique Double Flap Beige Jersey Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classique or Timeless medium-sized (25) bag in beige wool jersey, double flap, Turnlock or CC closure, matching beige leather interior with slip pockets, slip pocket on the ba...
CHANEL - Black Leather Mini Flap with Oversized Golden CC Logo (1980s)
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
An authentic Chanel icon of the 1980s, rare and highly sought-after: mini shoulder bag in black lambskin leather, featuring the large golden CC logo in shiny metal, one of the most i...
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Black Lambskin Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Black Lambskin Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: EXCELLENT This previously owned and used it...
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.