80' Chanel Camera Bag Vintage in Leather and Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Vintage handbag by Chanel, Camera Bag model, made in black leather with black patent inserts and golden hardware.
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Chanel Camera Crossbody Bag Large Tan Brown Caviar Leather Gold Hardware 1994-19
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Circa 1994-1996 Series 3 Chanel Camera Bag Tan Brown Cognac Calfskin leather Width 30cm x Height 17cm x Depth 8cm Strap length 112cm
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel camera bag by Virginie Viard 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2020 ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Quilted salmon-pink lamb leather bag with a flap pocket, fastening ornametned with a matching ...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Rare 1980s Chanel Mini Camera Bag with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Unique mini chanel camera bag piece from the 80s. Very rare. Slight visible marks on the leather surface as seen on the pictures.
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1980s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Beige Nude Patent Camera Mini Quilted Cross Body Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Classic Interwoven top handle Detachable classic interwoven cha...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 1991 Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Classic Interwoven top handle Detachable classic interwoven cha...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
CHANEL Medium Black Canvas Patent Leather Silver Hardware Casual Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Chanel camera bag black medium vintage handbag canvas and Patent Italy，The corners are slightly worn, the lining is slightly white, and it can only be worn on one shoulder...
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Plexiglass Evening Art Camera Case
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the silhouette of a vintage camera case, the structured form feels playful yet impeccably executed, embodying the theatrical sophistication that defined Lagerfeld-era Cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Tassel Camera Bag 2018
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Tassel Camera Bag 2018. Beautiful bag in pristine condition, collection 2018-2019.
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Quilted Leather Camera Bag - '10s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The iconic Chanel Quilted Leather Camera Bag in a charming light lavender hue.
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Quilted Diamond Camera Bag, 1990s France
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic piece of 1990s Chanel design, this vintage camera bag is crafted from buttery beige lambskin leather, featuring the house’s signature diamond quilting and an embossed inter...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Lambskin Leather Crossbody Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Lambskin Leather Crossbody Camera Bag Red camera bag crafted from signature diamond quilted, soft lambskin leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 1980s Black Quilted Lambskin Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel 1980s Black Quilted Lambskin Camera Bag—a timeless and versatile piece that beautifully captures the essence of Chanel's iconic style.
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1980s French Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1990s Chanel Red Caviar Mini Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Mini Chanel vintage camera bag. In good vintage condition overall with light scuffs on the leather and corners.
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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Purple Patent Leather Pocket Box Camera Case
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Purple Patent Pocket Box Camera Case in excellent condition. metallic Purple patent leather with quilted diamond pattern along front, back and bottom exterior.
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Early 1990s Chanel Pink Quilted Mini Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel pink cross body camera bag from the early 1990s.
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Vintage Camera Bag White Leather 1986-1988
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: GOOD Heavy signs of use. Scuffs around the corners of the flap. Scratches on the hardware and leather. Light cracks along the piping of the bag. The color has been profess...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Red Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Caviar Leather Vintage Small Triple Logo Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5510 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Triple Logo Camera Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial ...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Yellow Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Yellow Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5299 Brand: Chanel Model: Mini Timeless Camera Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: 23123...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 80s Black Shiny Alligator Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Black Alligator Camera Shoulder Bag is made of black genuine alligator skin.
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1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1990s Chanel Pink Canvas Linen Quilted Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel vintage camera bag in pink canvas. Good clean condition with minor scuffs and rubbi ng.
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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel green quilted suede camera tassel shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Apple green quilted suede with embossed CC logo from 1994 to 1996 collection. - Featuring gold hardware chain shoulder strap. - Golden ball hardware tassel. - White interior ...
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Black Aged Leather Large Reissue Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Large reissue aged leather in black with gold hardware. Practical daily bag. Slight loss structure but that’s part of the style. Light tarnishing on the hardware. Comes with the holo...
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Early 2000s Shoulder Bags
Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB3921 Brand: Chanel Model: Timeless Camera Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number: 2943780 Age:...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Large Timeless Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Large Timeless Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5862 Brand: Chanel Model: Large Timeless Camera Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Num...
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Navy Camera Front Pocket CC Tassel Bag 1990
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Camera Front Pocket CC Tassel Bag 1990.
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Relax CC Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Introducing the Chanel Relax CC Tote Camera Shoulder Bag, a sophisticated and versatile piece that exudes the timeless elegance of Chanel.
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Navy Leather CC Embossed Large Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage Navy Leather CC Embossed Large Camera Bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Mini Sequin Rainbow Camera Crossbody Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel lambskin quilted mini sequin rainbow camera crossbody tote Year: 2008 {Vintage 14 Years} Large antique silver CC logo zipper pull Rainbow multi-colored sequins with diamond q...
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Early 2000s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Vintage Iridescent Grey Diamond Quilted Tassel Camera Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Iridescent Grey Diamond Quilted Tassel Camera Tote Year: 1989-1991 Gold hardware Grey Iridescent Leather Quilted Diamond Pattern Multi-strand shoulder Strap Zip Clo...
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1990s European Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage Chanel Quilted Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather Tassel Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Houston, US
Brand: Chanel Measurements(W x H x D): 7.50" x 5.00" x 3.00" Total Weight: 350.00 grams Vintage Chanel Quilted Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather Tassel Camera Bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cosmetic Bags
1991 Chanel red lamb leather 24kt gold plated hardware camera bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1991 Chanel red lamb leather 24kt gold plated hardware camera bag Red leather camera bag in the softest leather ever embellished with 24kt gold hardware Measurements 19*11*7
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags
2016 Chanel light yellow calf leather silver tone hardware camera bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2016 Chanel light yellow leather silver tone hardware contemporary camera bag Measurements 21*13*7 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Mini Sequin Rainbow Lambskin Leather Quilted Camera Crossbody Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel lambskin quilted mini sequin rainbow camera crossbody tote Year: 2008 {Vintage 16 Years} Large antique silver CC logo zipper pull Rainbow multi-colored sequins with diamond q...
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Early 2000s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 1991 Vintage Circle Top Handle Tassel Chevron Camera Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 90's Vintage Circle Top Handle Tassel Chevron Camera Tote Year produced: 1989-1991 {VINTAGE 34 Years} Gold hardware Leather oversized top handle Patent chevron stitching on...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Lambskin Quilted Camera Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Lambskin Quilted Camera Shoulder Tote Bag 1997 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain straps Quilted soft lambskin leather Zip top c...
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1990s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Red Lambskin w/Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag in red lambskin with gold hardware carries a bold, late-era Chanel energy where compact utility silhouettes were elevated through saturated c...
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1980s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Flap Camera Tassel Case Shoulder Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel leather quilted flap camera shoulder bag. This bag is in amazing condition!
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 28cm Navy Lambskin Triple CC Fringe Camera Shoulder Bag
$3,120Sale Price|35% Off
Chanel 28cm Navy Lambskin Triple CC Fringe Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel 28cm navy lambskin triple "CC" camera shoulder bag from 1994 to 1996
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Ultra Rare Black Woven Gold Charm Camera Bag 57ck32s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Ultra Rare Black Woven Gold Charm Camera Bag 57ck32s Date Code/Serial Number: 2661008 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 3" Height: 5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Fringe Grey Wool Camera Case Chevron Logo Quilted Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Grey Chevron Logo Wool Tassel Fringe Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 33 YEARS} Grey Chevron diamond wool print CC stitched logo on exterior Gold hardware Classic interwoven lamb leather c...
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1990s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Triple Logo Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Triple Logo Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5724 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Triple Logo Camera Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbod...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 1994 Vintage Large Red Caviar Leather Cross Body Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Large Red Caviar Leather Cross Body Camera Bag 1994 (VINTAGE 28 Years} Red caviar quilted leather Gold hardware Front flap pocket with CC turnlock closure Main zippe...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Quilted Brown Suede Fringe Tassel Camera Chain bag 7cas5
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 290242 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2" Height: 6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Sea...
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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Rare 1990 Vintage Small Mini Shoulder Quilted Crossbody Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 1990 Vintage Small Mini Shoulder Quilted Crossbody Camera Bag Circa 1989-1991 {33 Years Vintage} Gold hardware Black quilted leather Featuring an exterior front and ba...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Navy Blue Quilted Leather Top Handle Camera Vanity Case Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Normal signs of use, scratches on hardware, worn chain, clean interior,Minor surface scratches A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Lustrous bronze caméra leather bag with chain shoulder strap Chanel Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lustrous bronze caméra leather bag with chain shoulder strap.2 outside pocket with zip and one flat without. Burgundy cotton lining. Topstitched. Height: 16 cm Width: 27 cm Depth: 1...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 2020 Pink Quilted Tweed CC Camera Case Women's Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Pre-Fall 2020 Bag Seasonal Collection. This stylish shoulder bag is crafted of colorful tightly woven tweed with diamond stitching in pink. The bag features a polished gold ch...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 1992 Vintage Diamond Quilted Soft Lambskin CC Shoulder Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Diamond Quilted CC Shoulder Bag Year: circa 1992 {vintage 32 Years} leather diamond quilting signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening gold-tone hardware la...
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel 1992 Timeless Tote Camera Rare Collector Vintage Houndstooth Canvas Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel houndstooth lambskin tote 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Two hidden front pockets Double interwoven chain with ball hardware detail Double interior magnetic clos...
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1990s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Small Camera 80's So Black Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Rope strap CC beaded black logo at front Gold-tone hardware Zip top tass...
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1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Pocket Box Camera Bag 2014-2015 Small Pink Lavendar Patent Leather
$1,735Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Pocket Box Camera Bag 2014-2015 Small Pink Lavendar Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Pocket Box Camera Bag 2014-2015 Small Pink Lavendar Patent Leather This exquisite Chanel Pocket Box Camera Bag, crafted in stunning pink lavendar patent leather, will add a to...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 1991 Rare Mini Vintage Red Burgundy Velvet Fringe Tassel Camera Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Ultra Rare Mini Vintage Blue Roi Velvet Fringe Tassel Clutch Camera Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Burgundy red velvet Lined burgundy leather Gold-tone hardware Diamond quilte...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Camera Lens Black & Grey Sunglasses Made in Italy Collector Item
By Chanel
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Rare Chanel sunglasses. A seldom and unique piece. This pair of Chanel sunglasses is an absolute showstopper. This pair may show minor sign of wear due to storage. FRONT : 13...
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1990s French Sunglasses
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Rope strap CC beaded black logo at front Gold-tone hardware Zip top tass...
Category
1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 1994 Vintage Rare Royal Blue Lambskin Triple CC Mini Tassel Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90s Royal Blue Bleu Roi Lambskin Triple CC Mini Tassel Crossbody Shoulder Bag Year: 1994-1996 Gold hardware Royal blue lambskin leather Classic interwoven chai...
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 1991 Camera Case Vintage Rare Chevron Logo Quilted Fringe Grey Wool Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Grey Chevron Logo Wool Tassel Fringe Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 32 YEARS} Grey Chevron diamond wool print CC stitched logo on exterior Gold hardware Classic interwoven lamb leather c...
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1990s Italian Tote Bags
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Chanel Camera For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chanel camera you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel camera may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a chanel camera for sale for women should be easy, but there are 363 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Chanel Camera?
The price for a chanel camera starts at $515 and tops out at $9,750, and on average, selling for $2,253.
Chanel for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You
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.
Questions About Chanel
- Do Chanel bags go up in value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Chanel make bedding?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.
The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.
A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.
A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.
Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Chanel purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
- Why is Chanel so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
- When was Chanel founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Where are Chanel bags made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Who is Chanel owned by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Are Chanel earrings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
- Are Chanel pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
- Who is the founder of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- What is Chanel Matelasse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
- What does Chanel 5 smell like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
- What is Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
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