CHANEL black leather CAMELLIA EMBOSSED Large Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel wallet in black smooth leather embossed with Camelia's and CC logo's. Opens
CHANEL black leather CAMELLIA EMBOSSED Large Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel wallet in black smooth leather embossed with Camelia's and CC logo's. Opens
Chanel Black Embossed Leather Camellia Camelia Zip Around Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Wallet is crafted from black embossed leather featuring the Maison’s iconic camellia flower motif — a
$1,201
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 0.79 in
Chanel Blue Camellia Embossed Lambskin Leather Classic Long Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Chanel Pink Caviar Camellia Embossed Chain Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Pink Caviar Camellia Embossed Chain Belt Bag SKU: 140806 Condition: Pre-owned
$384Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 07A Camellia Lipstick CC logo nude black gold resin purse hook
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 07A Camellia Lipstick CC logo nude black gold resin purse hook Reference: TGAS/F00010 Brand
Chanel Caviar Camellia Wallet on Chain
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Caviar Camellia embossed wallet on chain is in red. It is a classic, stylish clutch
Chanel Caviar Camellia Wallet on Chain
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Caviar Camellia Wallet on Chain Gold-tone hardware features black leather with CC
Chanel Embossed Camellia Gusset Zip Around Wallet 2cj1110 Pink Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4.25" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker and Authenticity Card Signs of Wear: ...
Chanel Brown Leather Camellia Zip Around Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Compact and stylish this wallet will be your favorite grab and go companion. Designed from quality
Chanel Zippy Embossed Leather Camellia Wallet CC-0407N-0114
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
Chanel Zippy Embossed Leather Camellia Wallet CC-0407N-0114 This Chanel Red Camellia Embossed
Chanel Yellow Cc Camellia Zip Around 217237 Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code:12816228 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 1" Height: 5" Condition: OVERALL GOOD CONDITION 2 = GOOD ...
Chanel Camellia CC Embossed Leather Wallet CC-1029P-0002
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
"Chanel Camellia CC Embossed Leather Wallet CC-1029P-0002 This elegant Chanel Camellia Embossed
Chanel Camellia CC Logo Caviar Zip Wallet CC-W1009P-0007
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
gorgeous Chanel Pink Leather Zip Wallet. This stunning piece features a single wrap around zip closure with
Chanel Classic Camellia Wallet On Chain (WOC)
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
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Chanel Classic Camellia Wallet On Chain (WOC)
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: A: Excellent condition with few signs of use; carefully kept. SIZE: 19/13/4 cm, Chain 130 cm Dark-blue colour Leather material INSIDE COLOR: Black INSIDE MATERIAL: Leather...
Unavailable
H 5 in W 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Wallet on Chain Camellia 3cr0108 Pink Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
" Strap drop: " OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Chanel Dust Bag, Serial Seal Sticker
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H 4.25 in W 1 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Embossed Camellia Gusset Zip Around Wallet 2cj1110 Pink Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 15090850 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4.25" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker and Authent...
Chanel Camellia Embossed Wallet On Chain Black Lambskin Leather Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black Material: Quilted Lambskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Scratches Handles...
Chanel Red Quilted Camellia Wallet Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel red quilted CC Camellia Wallet in red lambskin leather. Only tried once, Condition is
Chanel BLACK CAMELLIA QUILTED GOATSKIN FLAP WALLET
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel BLACK CAMELLIA QUILTED GOATSKIN FLAP WALLET CONDITION NOTES The exterior is excellent
Chanel Black Embossed Leather Camellia Camelia Flap Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Elegant and timeless, this Chanel Long Flap Wallet is crafted
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H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 0.4 in
Chanel Taupe Camellia Embossed Lambskin Leather Classic Compact Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Taupe Camellia Embossed Lambskin Leather Classic Compact Wallet Brand- Chanel Model
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W 4 in D 0.5 in L 4.5 in
2009/10 Chanel Black Camellia Wallet w/Entrupy Certification and Chanel Card
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Made of grained leather, this wallet has a square shape with a silver metal camellia flower and CC
Chanel Pink Embossed Camellia Leather Card Case Wallet 200cas54
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 16727311 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 4.2" Width: .2" Height: 2.75" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Authentication Ca...
Chanel Coral Leather Camellia CC Flap Wallet Long 1025c26
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12834478 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: .5" Height: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Serial Sticker Sign...
Chanel Wallet in Pink Embossed with Camellias and CC Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel wallet in pink leather embossed with camellias and acronym 'CC'. Snap closure. Inside, 10
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H 4.34 in W 0.99 in L 7.68 in
Chanel Camellia Long Zipped Wallet in Black Lambskin with Silver Hardware 2013
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Camellia Long Zipped Wallet in Black Lambskin with Silver Hardware 2013. This stunning zip
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H 4.53 in W 0.99 in L 7.88 in
CHANEL Camellia Embossed Long Flap Wallet Red Lambskin with Silver Hardware 2012
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Camellia Embossed Long Flap Wallet Red Lambskin Leather with Silver Hardware 2012. This
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
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 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
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 Satin Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camellia Flower Pin Brooch - Black Satin Timelessly feminine and unmistakably Chanel
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 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 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 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 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 Black Satin Small Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camellia Flower Pin Brooch - Black Satin Timelessly feminine and unmistakably Chanel
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
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 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 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 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
Chanel Black Camellia Wallet on a Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black lambskin camellia embossed wallet on a chain with silver tone hardware. Can be worn as
Chanel Camellia WOC Wallet On Chain Black Lambskin Leather
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Camellia WOC: Condition is good. Corresponds
Chanel Pink Camellia Embossed Leather Wallet on a Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Rose Pink Camellia Embossed Leather Wallet on a Chain is in excellent plus
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Camellia Embossed Wallet On Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish clutch wallet is finely crafted of camellia embossed black lambskin leather. The
Chanel Camellia Embossed Large Flap Clutch Wallet with Card Insert
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This chic wallet clutch is crafted of camellia embossed lambskin leather in black. It features a
Chanel Black Caviar Camellia Embossed Wallet on Chain WOC Crossbody/ Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Camellia Embossed Wallet on Chain WOC Crossbody Bag. Chain can be
Chanel Black Patent Zippy Wallet with Camellias
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Patent Zippy Wallet with Camellias. This wallet is in excellent condition and has a
Chanel CC Camellia Red Quilted Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel red quilted CC Camellia Clutch Wallet in red lambskin leather. Only tried once, condition is
New in Box Chanel Denim Camellia Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New in Box, Chanel limited edition denim camellia wallet on a chain cross body. Comes with hologram
Chanel CC Flap Camellia Lambskin Long Wallet Blue
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Blue Camellia lambskin leather snap wallet is perfect if you are seeking something chic
Chanel Red Embossed Leather Camellia Camelia Zip Around Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel embossed Zip Around Wallet, crafted from red embossed leather with camellia flower design
Chanel Vintage Blue Red Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Blue camellia petals with red leaves. Safety pin
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 1925 watch reference 2325 in all 18k gold with, quartz movement, fully linked, 28mm case excluding panther head. Get the Cartier timepiece that no one else has. A rare vint...
18k Gold
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
$18,312
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès Birkin Bag 30cm Rouge Casaque Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware 2013
By Hermès
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Hermès Birkin Bag 30cm Rouge Casaque Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Stamp Q_Year 2013. This bag is still in excellent condition. The leather smells as fresh as when it was new...
$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...
Patek Philippe Ellipse White Gold 4830G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold Ellipse by Patek Philippe. Features a white mother of pearl dial with diamond set hour markers and Arabic numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12. Fitted with sapphire crystal and a quar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch Model 200UCQ32W
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch Model 200UCQ32W is an exquisite timepiece known for its luxury and elegance. It features a round mother-of-pearl dial adorned with A...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025 Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Birkin is in Gold Togo leather with Gold hardware and features a front flap, two straps, a clochette with lock, and double-rolled handles. The interior is lined with tonal Chèvr...
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Necklace 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
A rare and authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Alhambra' Necklace creation crafted in 18K White Gold. This special necklace accompanies a Letter of Authenticity from Van Clee...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
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.