CHANLE grey leather 2014 ART CAMERA Shoulder Bag 14S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2014 Art Camera shoulder bag in dark metallic pewter grey quilted leather.
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CHANEL Noble Purple Tweed Suit with 64K Gold CC Buttons 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Noble Purple Tweed Suit with 64K Gold CC Buttons — Fall 1990/ 1991 ‘Supermodel’ Runway, Karl Lagerfeld • Rares Archival Vintage (collectors market) — A Fall 1990/91 Super...
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1990s Jackets
Chanel Camera Bag Patent Leather
Unavailable|$4,113
Chanel Camera Bag Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in Rubano, IT
A limited edition Chanel vintage collector's piece. In glossy black patent leather and gold hardware. Zipper closure and fancy tassel . Item in excellent condition with some minor si...
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1980s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
CHANEL, Camera Vintage in beige leather
Unavailable|$3,079
CHANEL, Camera Vintage in beige leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Camera Vintage - Condition: Very good condition.
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1990s Shoulder Bags
CHANEL, Camera Vintage in blue leather
Unavailable|$3,983
CHANEL, Camera Vintage in blue leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Camera vintage - Condition: Very good condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
CHANEL, Camera Vintage in red exotic leather
Unavailable|$4,806
CHANEL, Camera Vintage in red exotic leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Camera - Condition: Very good condition.
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20th Century Shoulder Bags
CHANEL Camera Shoulder bag in Yellow Leather
Unavailable|$2,620
CHANEL Camera Shoulder bag in Yellow Leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Camera - Condition: Very good condition.
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2010s Shoulder Bags
Chanel Camera Satin 224343 Black Quilted Chevron Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$1,374
Chanel Camera Satin 224343 Black Quilted Chevron Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1913485 Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 2" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 8.5" & 16.5" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal ...
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20th Century Unknown Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Camera Quilted 219453 Grey Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$525
Chanel Camera Quilted 219453 Grey Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: Hologram Peeled Off Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15.35" Width: 6.2" Height: 11.02" Shoulder strap drop: ...
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20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Camera Quilted Tassel 227783 Greenish Blue Lizard Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$2,195
Chanel Camera Quilted Tassel 227783 Greenish Blue Lizard Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.25" Width: 3" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 18" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs of Wear: Exteri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Camera Chain 215233 Neon Blue Quilted Canvas Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$1,205
Chanel Camera Chain 215233 Neon Blue Quilted Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: illegible due to staining and fading with age Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 2.5" Height: 9" Sh...
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Camera Cc Rare Quilted Flap 216299 White Leather Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$1,087
Chanel Camera Cc Rare Quilted Flap 216299 White Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 2070947 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.64" Width: 3.5" Height: 7.15" Shoulder strap drop: 8.5" OVERALL G...
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20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Camera Large Caviar Cc Logo Flap 220510 White Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2663641 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.6" Width: 3" Height: 7.75" Shoulder strap drop: 19.5 OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Inc...
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20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Camera Quilted Small Trendy Cc Bowling 2way 2ce0109 Blue Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number:23102839 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.5 " Width: 5.75" Height: 7 " Shoulder strap drop: 17.5 " Handle drop: 4 " OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 ...
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20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Camera Quilted Neon Hot Cc Charm Chain Tote 231187 Pink Canvas Shoulder B
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: rubbed off Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 2.5" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 13" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: ...
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20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Camera Knot Bag in Beige
Unavailable|$2,000
Chanel Vintage Camera Knot Bag in Beige
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Chanel camera shaped cross body bag. Features knotted front pouch and gold CC logo charm.
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20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Red Canvas Camera Bag
Unavailable|$1,450
Chanel Vintage Red Canvas Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
A picture-perfect camera bag sure to add quaint vintage character to your Chanel collection.
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20th Century Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Woven Fabric & Patent Leather Diamond Stitch Camera Bag (2011)
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This vintage 2011 Chanel Camera Bag is constructed in woven fabric and patent leather with the signature diamond pattern stitch.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Caviar Camera Crossbody Bag
Unavailable|$4,577
Chanel Caviar Camera Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Black Caviar leather Chanel Camera crossbody bag with - Gold-tone hardware - Single chain-link shoulder strap - Single exterior pocket at front featuring CC turn-lock closure - Tona...
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Vintage Chanel Beige Quilted Chain Strap Tassel 'CC' Shoulder Camera Bag
Unavailable|$1,260
Vintage Chanel Beige Quilted Chain Strap Tassel 'CC' Shoulder Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chanel camera bag with classic style. Circa 1991-1994.
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel Beige Quilted Patent Leather 'CC' Flap Zip Case Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$2,635
Chanel Beige Quilted Patent Leather 'CC' Flap Zip Case Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel camera case from the brand's spring 2015 collection.
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Chevron Camera Bag
Unavailable|$995
Chanel Vintage Chevron Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Roslyn, NY
Navy blue chevron quilted leather. Gold-tone hardware. Zip closure at top. Dual chain-link and leather shoulder straps. Single exterior slit pocket. Tonal leather interior, six pocke...
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags
Very Rare Chanel Film Camera Bag
Unavailable|$25,999
Very Rare Chanel Film Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel’s Paris in Rome Métiers d’Art Pre-Fall 2016 collection came to life in Cinecittà, Italy’s famous film studios.
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2010s Novelty Bags
CHANEL Mademoiselle Vertical Quilted Camera Bag
Unavailable|$1,650
CHANEL Mademoiselle Vertical Quilted Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL Mademoiselle Vertical Quilted Camera Bag. Done in the most supple black leather, this beauty features vertical stitch quilted patterns, silver-toned hardw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Handbags and Purses
Chanel Black Leather Vintage Camera Bag
Unavailable|$900
Chanel Black Leather Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
1980s vintage camera bag comes as is calfskin leather
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1980s French Handbags and Purses
Chanel Black Lambskin Light Gold Camera Bag
Unavailable|$13,000
Chanel Black Lambskin Light Gold Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Designer Virginie Viard. 2024 runway collection. Color: Black with silver hardware Material: Lambskin leather Microchipped bag Comes with: Dust bag Condition: Very good / excellent....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Casual Trip Camera Case Quilted Goatskin Small
Unavailable|$4,220
Chanel Casual Trip Camera Case Quilted Goatskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Casual Trip Camera Case Quilted Goatskin Small Exterior Material: Le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Reissue Camera Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
Unavailable|$1,770
Chanel Reissue Camera Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Reissue Camera Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Exte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel White Diamond Chain on Stitch Camera Bag
Unavailable|$2,599
Chanel White Diamond Chain on Stitch Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Chanel bag. This beauty is done in lovely white stitch quilting with black, white, and beige accent stitching at the exterior sides. It features dual chain link ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses
Chanel Vintage Beige Tassel Camera Small Cross Body Bag
Unavailable|$3,999
Chanel Vintage Beige Tassel Camera Small Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Beige Tassel Camera Small Cross Body Bag * 270XXXX * Made in France * Comes with the control number card and dustbag -It is approximately 7.5″ x 5″ x 3″.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Collar and Tie Camera Bag Chevron Sheepskin Small
Unavailable|$4,130
Chanel Collar and Tie Camera Bag Chevron Sheepskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Collar and Tie Camera Bag Chevron Sheepskin Small Exter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Cream Quilted Leather "Camera" Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$2,180
Chanel Cream Quilted Leather "Camera" Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Everyday camera bag from Chanel's fall 2005 collection. Soft lambskin leather construction.
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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel 2019 Mania Camera Case Metallic Python And Leather Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$4,572
Chanel 2019 Mania Camera Case Metallic Python And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2019 Mania Camera Case metallic python and leather shoulder bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Black Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Lizard Exotic Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag Lizard Gold tone hardware Leather lining Zipper closure Made in Italy Date code present 1317318 Shoulde...
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Late 20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags
CHANEL 2017 Bicolor Small Black / Taupe Ballerine CC Camera Case Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - 2017 Bicolor Small Black / Taupe Ballerine CC Camera Case Crossbody Description 2017 Collection.
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Hardware Small Camera Party Evening Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$10,725
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Hardware Small Camera Party Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1996 Collection Caviar Leather Leather Lining Gold Tone Hardware Measures 9" W x 6" H x 2" D Strap Drop 21.75" Includes Authenticity Card, Dust Bag a...
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Late 20th Century Shoulder Bags
Chanel Chain Camera Quilted Lambskin 7cz0129 Black Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 0865376 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.25" Width: 2.75" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 18.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) ...
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20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Messenger Camera Quilted Caviar 216073 Ivory Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 3836724 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3" Height: 8.5" Shoul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Camera ( Only One 216248Python Skin Leather Travel Bag
Unavailable|$12,095
Chanel Classic Flap Camera ( Only One 216248Python Skin Leather Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
LIKE NEW = 4.9 Signs of Wear: Bag Was Only Touched for Photography. Comes with authenticity cards, dust bag and box. Scale: 5 =New 4= Excellent 3= Very Good 2= Good 1= Fair 0=Needs...
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20th Century Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Chanel Boy Camera Quilted Lizard Chain 217004 Beige Leather Shoulder Bag
Unavailable|$1,095
Chanel Boy Camera Quilted Lizard Chain 217004 Beige Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 1727685 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 2" Height: 6.5" Shoulder strap drop: 17" OVERALL GOOD COND...
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20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel CC pink leather camera bag style Vintage shoulder bag with tassel
Unavailable|$1,800
Chanel CC pink leather camera bag style Vintage shoulder bag with tassel
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL pink leather camera bag style shoulder bag with a tassel, CC mark, and multiple layer chain strap.
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
CHANEL Vintage 90s Square Front Pocket Camera CC Small Crossbody / Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Excellent - Vintage 90s Square Front Pocket Camera Small Crossbody Shoulder - Beige - Handbag Description Vintage 1991-1994 Collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
Vintage Chanel beige lamb camera bag style shoulder bag, Chevron, diamond stitch
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel beige lamb leather 2.55 camera bag style chain shoulder bag with fringe and CC stitch mark.
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Vintage CHANEL milky pink lambskin camera bag style shoulder bag with golden CC
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Introducing one of the cutest pieces from CHANEL, milky pink color lambskin medium size shoulder bag with dangling logo charms. Rare color and style. Will definitely be one of your d...
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Vintage CHANEL brown lizard camera bag type clutch bag with fringe and CC mark.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL cocoa brown lizard camera bag type clutch bag with fringe and CC mark.
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1980s Italian Clutches
Chanel Vintage RARE Classic Flap Black Wallet Shoulder Bag Set
Unavailable|$6,199
Chanel Vintage RARE Classic Flap Black Wallet Shoulder Bag Set
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Beige Tassel Camera Small Cross Body Bag * 270XXXX * Made in France * Comes with the control number card and dustbag -It is approximately 7.5″ x 5″ x 3″.
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage CHANEL salmon pink lambskin shoulder purse with chevron stitch
Unavailable|$1,800
Vintage CHANEL salmon pink lambskin shoulder purse with chevron stitch
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s Vintage CHANEL rare color, salmon pink lambskin camera style shoulder purse with large CC featured flap and a fringe.
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Beautiful midnight blue quilted leather bag, 1990s
Unavailable|$3,290
Beautiful midnight blue quilted leather bag, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in Italy) Nice camera-style bag in midnight blue quilted lambskin, featuring a large pocket on the outside.
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Camera Bag Lambskin
Sold|$5,405
Chanel Camera Bag Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Camera bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Camera Bag - Condition: Very Good Condition - Year: 2019 - Serial number: 27...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Mini Black Chanel Camera Crossbody Bag
Sold|$2,995
Mini Black Chanel Camera Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Mini Black Chanel Camera Crossbody Bag. Distressed black leather with antique silver hardware chain.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Camera Bag White Caviar 24k GHW Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Camera Vintage Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Camera Bag - Color: White - Year: 1994-1996 - Condition: Good - Materials: caviar le...
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
2008 Chanel Camera Bag Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
455 / 5.000 Risultati della traduzione Risultato di traduzione Shoulder bag by Chanel Camera Bag model, year 2018, in black quilted leather with golden hardware.
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL Camera Case Black Calfskin with Brushed Gold Hardware 2020
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Camera Case Black Calfskin with Brushed Gold Hardware 2020.
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Borsa A Tracolla Chanel Camera Bag Tweed Lime 2019
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, mdoello Camera Bag, realizzat ain tessuto tweed con inserti in pelle color lime e hardware dorati.
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Camera bag red leather gold tone chain shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel red leather gold tone chain shoulder bag 90s Red Chanel CC logo on the front, gold tone hardware with red leather fringes on the side and a red and gold tone shoulder strap Ca...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Camera Bag Chevron Stitching Black Gold Lambskin Leather Double Chain
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS 2014-2015 Series 20 Chanel Mademoiselle Camera Bag Lambskin leather Black and Gold Gold-tone hardware Size small Width 21cm x Height 16cm x Depth 9cm
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Camera Fringe Tassel Quilted 28ca530 Beige Suede Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
9”x3”x7” 20” strap drop Goods Condition (7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker and Authenticity Card Minor rubbing at exterior. Interior is clean and odorless.
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20th Century Top Handle 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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