CHANEL Maxi camélia CC logo bag
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Magnificent Maxi handbag or travel bag. CC and Camélia logo monogram patterns. En excellent état
CHANEL Maxi camélia CC logo bag
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Magnificent Maxi handbag or travel bag. CC and Camélia logo monogram patterns. En excellent état
$12,920
H 5 in W 7.5 in L 1.25 in
Chanel Clutch Designed With Patent Leather Lambskin Tweed Camelia Flower
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel clutch designed with patent leather, lambskin and tweed opens to a three-fold clutch 2000
Chanel Beige Rope Organic Raffia Camelia Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel organic raffia rope and tweed tote with camelia flower Year 2009 Gold hardware Large
$12,920
H 5 in W 7.5 in L 1.25 in
Chanel Timeless Tweed Iconic Camelia Flower Bicolor Black & White Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel clutch designed with patent leather, lambskin and tweed opens to a three-fold clutch 2000
Chanel Camelia 5 Black on Black Lambskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CC Chanel Camelia 5 Black on Black Lambskin Flap 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Silver hardware Magnetic
Chanel 2005 Vintage Beige Camelia Canvas Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Vintage Beige Camelia Canvas Small Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Beige Grey Woven
Chanel Beige Gold Leather CC Camelia Flap Wallet7ccs111
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 16986077 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Serial Sticker Signs ...
$6,920
H 9 in W 10 in D 5 in
Chanel 2006 Vintage Beige Camelia Flower Canvas Satchel Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Vintage Beige Camelia Flower Canvas Satchel Shopping Tote Bag 2006 {VINTAGE 18 Years
$9,920
H 10 in W 15.5 in D 1 in L 1 in
Chanel 2009 Small Mini Organic Raffia Rope Camelia Tote Beige Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2009 Small Mini Organic Raffia Rope Camelia Tote Beige Shoulder Bag Year: 2009 {Vintage 15
$10,920
H 14 in W 17 in L 1 in
Chanel 2009 Organic Raffia Camelia Limited Edition Tote Beige Rope Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel organic raffia rope and tweed tote with camelia flower Year 2009 Gold hardware Large
Auth CHanel Camelia Handbag/ Duffle Bag 31 Rue Cambone
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Authentic Chanel Camelia 2 way Chain Bag Black and white Chanel and Camelia flower design with
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Chanel Camelia WOC
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
SIZE: 19/12/4 chain 68 Pink colour HARDWARE: Silver metal SERIAL NUMBER: 13389163 SET: Nothing, just a bag YEAR: 2010 CONDITION: B: Very good condition with signs of use, visual scra...
CHANEL, Classique Camélia in black leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Classique/ Camelia - Condition: Very good condition. Scratches on the
Rare Camelia Limited Edition Chanel Timeless Medium Shoulder bag in Tweed, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing & Rare Chanel Timeless Camellia limited edition double flap shoulder
Authentic Black Chanel Camelia handbag bag purse
By Chanel
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Authentic Chanel Black Camelia Clutch or Handbag, double interior, Zipped pocket to one, and in
Chanel Limited Edition Camelia Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition black Chanel bag featuring a leather cut –out, and red wool flower pattern. Inside
Chanel Silver Leather Camelia Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite small bag or clutch in silver leather, with the iconic camelia design. In very good
Chanel Black Camelia WOC
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Camelia Wallet On A Chain. Silver hardware. Can be worn as a clutch or crossbody. A
CHANEL Ivory Cosmetic Bag with Embossed Camelia
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Ivory Cosmetic Bag with Embossed Camelia Age: 2008-2009 Made In Italy Materials: Leather
Chanel Camelia 5 Shopping Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Camelia 5 Shopping Bag Grey and white with black camelia and 5 Chanel shoulder bag
Chanel Shimmery White Quilted Silk Small Flap Handbag w/ camelia-GHW-97
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Shimmery White Quilted Silk Small Flap bag with Camellia and Gold Chain Shoulder Strap.Circa
Chanel Pink Camelia Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel red embossed camelia lambskin cross body bag with silver tone hardware. Shoulder drop 25
Chanel CC Camelia logo shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel CC Camelia logo shoulder bag Leather and fabric shoulder bag embellished with CC small
1990s Chanel silver tone Camelias Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Chanel silver tone Camelias Bag
Chanel Camelia Black Patent Large Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel mint condition rare and collectible black patent leather camellia cutout jumbo flap
CHANEL bag laser cut Camelia divine details NEW/box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Unique medium flap bag with beautiful laser cut applique black camelias. A tiny bit of red and
Chanel Camelia Medium Classic Flap
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highlights multi-color leather signature camellia floral appliqués diamond quilting logo-engraved metal eyelets foldover top signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening adjustable ...
Chanel Lambskin Embroidered Camelia Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel flap bag features stunning embroidered and beaded camellias. There is an internal
Chanel Black Satin Clutch with Rhinestone Camelia Clasp, 2011
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Satin Clutch with Rhinestone Camelia Clasp-2011 This elegant and classic Chanel Black
CHANEL Blue Patent Leather Camelia Wallet On A Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Blue Patent Leather Camelia Wallet On A Chain With Silvertone Hardware Age: 2010-2011 Made
Chanel White Crochet Camellia Camelia Flower Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely vintage CHANEL Crochet Camellia Brooch in white color. 'Chanel CC Made in France' oval tab
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H 4.73 in D 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Chanel Multicolor Lambskin Leather Limited Edition Patchwork Camelia Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Designed in a patchwork style, Chanels Limited Edition Patchwork Camelia Boy Bag is an investment
Chanel Vintage Petite Camelia Camellia Fabric Black Flower Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
This vintage small Chanel Camelia brooch is a timeless expression of the house's signature floral
Chanel Vintage Satin Black Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Black satin petals. Safety pin closure
Chanel Vintage Satin Black Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Black satin petals. Safety pin closure
Chanel Vintage White Fabric Camelia Flower Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. White fabric petals. Safety pin closure. Max
Chanel Vintage Fabric Pink Flower Pin Brooch Camellia Camelia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Pink fabric petals. Safety pin closure
Chanel Vintage Beige Felt Flower Camelia Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Crafted of beige felt. Safety pin closure
Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Black velvet petals. Safety pin closure. Max
Chanel Vintage Beige Corduroy Camelia Flower Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Beige corduroy petals. Safety pin closure. Max
Chanel White Fabric Flower Small Camelia Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. White fabric petals. Safety pin closure. Max
Chanel Vintage Blue Canvas Brooch Pin Flower Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Blue canvas petals. Safety pin closure
Chanel Vintage Black Silk Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Black silk petals. Safety pin closure
Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Flower Camelia Camellia Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Black velvet petals. Safety pin closure. Max
Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia Flower
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your collection with this stunning Chanel Vintage Camellia
Chanel Vintage Black Satin Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
lapel, hat, scarf, or handbag. On the reverse, the brooch is finished with the signature 'CHANEL - CC
Chanel Vintage Beige Fabric Camelia Flower Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Beige fabric petals. Safety pin closure
Chanel Vintage Yellow Printed Silk Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant and unmistakably classic, this vintage Chanel Camellia brooch captures the essence of the
Chanel Vintage Camel Patent Leather Camelia Camellia Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into timeless elegance with this vintage Chanel Camellia brooch - a delicate homage to
Chanel Vintage Brown Tweed Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless elegance of Chanel with this Vintage Camellia Flower Pin Brooch, a true
Chanel Vintage White Satin Camellia Camelia Flower Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely vintage Chanel brooch. White silk Camellia flower. 'Chanel CC Made in France' oval tab on
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H 6.5 in W 2.5 in L 9.5 in
Chanel 2003 Cream Camelia Perforated Patent Medium Classic Flap GHW Fl41ck73
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel 2003 Cream Camelia Perforated Patent Medium Classic Flap GHW Fl41ck73 Date Code/Serial
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H 6.5 in W 2.5 in L 9.5 in
Chanel 2003 Cream Camelia Perforated Patent Medium Classic Flap GHW 2ck119
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel 2003 Cream Camelia Perforated Patent Medium Classic Flap GHW 2ck119 Date Code/Serial Number
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Black Flower Golden Leaves Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
This vintage Chanel Camelia brooch is a timeless expression of the house's signature floral motif
CHANEL black & beige 2018 CAMELIA PRINT DEAUVILLE MEDIUM TOTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2018 Camelia Printed Deauville Medium Tote Bag in ivory and black coated
Chanel Vintage Black Satin Small Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
lapel, hat, scarf, or handbag. On the reverse, the brooch is finished with the signature 'CHANEL - CC
Chanel Turquoise Camelia Embossed Leather WOC Wallet on a Chain
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Turquoise Leather Camellia WOC- PRISTINE; Never Before Carried The brilliant design of the
Chanel Vintage White Silk Black Satin Bow Camellia Camelia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely vintage Chanel brooch. White silk Camellia flower with black satin bow 'Chanel CC Made in
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H 6.5 in W 2.5 in L 9.5 in
Chanel Perforated Camelia Medium Classic Flap Ivory Patent Leather 2CJ725K
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: N/A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 2.5 " Height: 6.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: Shortest 9" 16.5 OVERALL FAIR + CONDITION ( 6.5/10 ...
Chanel Vintage Black Silk Satin Camellia Camelia Bow Hair Clip
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely vintage Chanel barrette hair clip. Black silk Camellia flower with black silk bow. 'Made in
Chanel Vintage Black Satin Camellia Camelia Flower Bow Hair Clip
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely vintage Chanel barrette hair clip. Black satin Camellia flower with black satin bow. 'Made
Pale yellow leather hand bag with embossed "Double C" and Camelia Chanel Number
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale yellow leather hand bag with embossed "Double C" and Camelia. Off-white Ottoman lining. Stamp
Chanel Limited Edition Patchwork Camelia Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition camelia flower patchwork medium boy bag in lambskin leather with matte gold
Chanel Silk Gold Rhinestone Camelia Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Chanel gold satin silk evening bag with gold camellia detail is the perfect accessory
Chanel Vintage Patent Leather CC Logo Camelia Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Patent Leather CC Logo Camelia Brooch. Beige patent leather petals with CC logos
Chanel Tweed Camelia Pearl Lambskin Vintage 2001 Runway Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Beige Chanel quilted lambskin and tweed flap with attached camelia flower and bow 2001 {VINTAGE 19
Chanel Vintage White Fabric Camelia Flower Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. White fabric petals. Safety pin closure. Max
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace. Circa 1985. With accommodating VCA paperwork. A very rare 20-motif Alhambra necklace in White Cor...
Coral, Yellow Gold
1975 Tiffany & Co Mesh Halter Top By Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
The Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Mesh Halter Top by Elsa Peretti is a timeless piece for any collector. Its intricate and elegant design makes it the perfect accessory to any outfit....
Sterling Silver
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$19,577
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪ Double breasted ▪ Center pleat to the back ▪ 65% Angora, 35% Wool ▪ 100% Acetate linin...
FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
$16,377
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
$736Sale Price|30% Off
Thierry Mugler Couture Vintage Iconic Angel Flacon Print Asymetric Halter Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER Couture vintage rare iconic angel flacon print asymetric halter dress. Spaghetti strap. Silver toned hardware. Back zippered closure. Label reads THIERRY MUGLER Cout...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
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.