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
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
$7,920
H 5.25 in W 0.25 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Vintage Black Chevron Quilted Calfskin Leather Small Chain Evening Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Calfskin Quilted Small Chain Evening Black Tote This unique evening bag is crafted of soft
$7,920
H 7 in W 9 in L 2.5 in
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
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
$7,920
H 8 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
Chanel 1992 Vintage Black Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag 1992 {Vintage 32 Years
$7,920
H 8 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
Chanel 1992 Vintage Beige Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beige Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag 1992 {Vintage 36 Years
Chanel Quilted Chevron 2way Tote 221916 Black Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
12.5" Width or 32cm 4.3" Depth or 11cm 11" Height or 28cm 6" Handle Drop or 15.5 cm 16" Strap Drop or 40CM OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Shoppin...
Vintage CHANEL red caviar v stitch, chevron style chain shoulder tote bag.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL red caviar leather v stitch, chevron style chain shoulder tote bag with
Limited CHANEL 2.55 shoulder bag bordeaux distressed chevron lambskin 2016
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Limited CHANEL 2.55 double flap Bag made of bordeaux distressed chevron lambskin. The bag is in a
Large CHANEL CC Shopping Bag/Shopper chain chevron lambskin black 2016
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Large CHANEL chevron lambskin shopping bag in black. The bag is in a very good condition and has
CHANEL Boy New Medium navy blue shoulder bag chevron lambskin 2016
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
CHANEL Boy new medium made of navy blue chevron lambskin. The bag is in a very good condition and
Unavailable
H 5.91 in D 2.76 in L 10.63 in
Superb Chanel 27 cm bag in leather and Valentine Red Chevron pattern
By Chanel
Located in CANNES, FR
Superb Chanel 27 cm bag in leather and Valentine Red Chevron pattern. Practical with its simple
Large CHANEL CC Shopping Bag/Shopper chain chevron lambskin navy blue 2016
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Large CHANEL chevron lambskin shopping bag in navy blue. The bag is in a very good condition and
Unavailable
H 9.75 in W 4 in L 12 in
Chanel Quilted Chevron 2way Tote 212917 Beige Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: Sticker peeling Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4" Height: 9.75" Handle Drop: 5.25" Can convert to a s...
Unavailable
H 14.5 in W 4 in D 14.5 in
Chanel Médallion Quilted Chevron Tote 216071 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1835795 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 4" Height: 14" Handle drop: 11" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Includes Seria...
Chanel Chevron Chic Shopping Tote - '10s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This refined tote is crafted from chevron-stitched textured calfskin leather in ivory. It features
Chanel Calfskin Chevron Quilted Statement Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish tote is beautifully crafted of chevron-quilted calfskin leather in Grey. The shoulder
Chanel Red Caviar Chevron Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel red caviar chevron shoulder tote bag. A bucket shape bag which is rare and in
Chanel Black Chevron Leather Boy Shopper Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel’s “Paris in Rome” Métiers d’Art 2016 collection, this special Chanel tote bag features several
Chanel 2013-2014 Beige Leather Chevron Charm Tote
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Leather Medium tote bag Chevron embroidered pattern Gold tone hardware Chain and leather woven
2015 Chanel Blue Chevron Quilted Denim Le Boy Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Blue Chevron Quilted Denim Le Boy Tote Reference: HB2371 Serial Number: 20855927 Age (Circa
2015 Chanel Blue Chevron Quilted Denim Le Boy Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Blue Chevron Quilted Denim Le Boy Tote Xupes Reference: HB2371 Serial Number: 20855927 Age
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H 7.88 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Tote Xupes Reference: HB3761
Chanel Black Leather Chevron Shopper Tote - circa 2013-2014 - NWT
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Leather Chevron Shopper Tote - circa 2013-2014. This bag is brand new with tags still
Chanel Black Chevron Embossed Leather CC Logo Mini Tote Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel mini tote bag comes in chevron embossed leather with quilted embossed sides, oversized
Chanel Bone Chevron Tote - GHW
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Bone Chevron Tote - GHW This beautiful bag has three main compartments. The center has a
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Classic Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Classic Shoulder Tote Serial Number: 24737143 Age (Circa
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Classic Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Classic Shoulder Tote Xupes Reference: CB672 Serial Number
Chanel 2016 Black Chevron Grained Calfskin Tote Bag SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel '16 Black Chevron Grained Calfskin Tote Features CC twist lock detail at top of front
Sold
H 6.89 in W 4.73 in L 11.82 in
CHANEL Shopping Tote Black Lambskin Chevron with Light Gold Hardware 2014
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Shopping Tote Black Lambskin Chevron with Light Gold Hardware 2014. This stunning bag is in
Chanel Large Red Caviar Leather Quilted Chevron Shopper Tote Bag 563cas614
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1841360 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 3.5" Height: 14" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ...
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H 10.63 in W 12.6 in D 3.15 in
1997 Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Timeless 2 Way Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather 2 Way Shoulder Tote Reference: HB1045 Serial Number
Sold
H 10.63 in W 12.6 in D 3.15 in
1990s Black Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Timeless 2 Way Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Timeless 2 Way Shoulder Tote This CHANEL Timeless 2
Vintage Chanel Dark Blue Leather Quilted Chevron Large Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Chanel Dark Blue Leather Chevron Tote Bag
Sold
H 8 in W 11 in D 3 in
Chanel 90's Vintage 1990's Tweed Chevron Lime Green Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 90's Vintage 1990's Tweed Chevron Lime Green Classic Reissue Tote Bag Year: 1994-1996 Gold
Chanel Bordeaux Lamb Skin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel bordeaux lamb skin chevron quilted tote bag featuring a center top zipped pocket, detachable
Chanel Boy Shopping Tote Chevron Denim
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Boy Shopping Tote Chevron Denim combines classic Chanel craftsmanship with
Chanel Boy Shopping Tote Chevron Denim
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Shopping Tote Chevron Denim Exterior Material: Denim Exterior Color: Blue
Chanel Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7.5", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather
Chanel Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7.5", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather
Chanel Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 8", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather
Chanel Black Lambskin Surpique Chevron Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
This authentic Chanel Black Lambskin Surpique Chevron Large Tote is in pristine unworn condition
Chanel Boy Shopping Tote Chevron Denim
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Shopping Tote Chevron Denim Exterior Material: Denim Exterior Color: Blue
Chanel Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Chanel Vintage Convertible Tote Chevron Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Convertible Tote Chevron Lambskin Large, crafted in black chevron lambskin
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Tote Chevron Suede Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Gripoix Tote Chevron Suede Mini, crafted from black chevron suede, features
Chanel CC Charm Tote Chevron Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Charm Tote Chevron Patent Medium, crafted in black chevron patent leather, features
Chanel CC Crossing Tote Chevron Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Crossing Tote Chevron Lambskin Small, crafted in red chevron lambskin, features
Chanel Shopping Tote Chevron Canvas Patchwork Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Shopping Tote Chevron Canvas Patchwork Large, crafted from black chevron canvas
Chanel Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Small, crafted in blue calfskin leather
Chanel Shopping Tote Chevron Canvas Patchwork Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Shopping Tote Chevron Canvas Patchwork Large is from the brand's Cruise 2017
Chanel CC Charm Tote Chevron Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: CC Charm Tote Chevron Patent Small Exterior Material: Leather, Patent Leather Exterior Color
Chanel Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Chanel CC Charm Tote Chevron Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Charm Tote Chevron Patent Medium Exterior Material: Patent Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Chanel CC Charm Tote Chevron Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Charm Tote Chevron Patent Medium Exterior Material: Patent Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Chanel Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue
Chanel Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin
Chanel Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin
Chanel Boy Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 14", Depth 5.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Large Exterior Material
Chanel Shopping Tote Chevron Canvas Patchwork Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 17", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: Shopping Tote Chevron Canvas Patchwork Large
Chanel Shopping Tote Chevron Canvas Patchwork Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Tote Chevron Canvas Patchwork Large Exterior Material: Canvas (Plain) Exterior Color: Blue Interior
Chanel CC Charm Tote Chevron Patent Tall
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 12.5", Depth 5.5" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Charm Tote Chevron Patent Tall Exterior Material
Chanel Statement Shopping Tote Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
4", Height 11", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Statement Shopping Tote
Chanel Vintage CC Charm Tote Chevron Canvas Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage CC Charm Tote Chevron Canvas Large showcases an elegant and timeless
Chanel 1990 Vintage Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 68513
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68513 For 20 years, Boutique Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the most pristine vintage and collectible accessories by searching closets around the world. ...
$2,867
H 11.03 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Timeless Boston 50
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Timeless Boston 50 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5790 Brand: Chanel Model: Timeless Boston 50 Type: Tote, Shoulder, Travel Serial Number...
Rare Chanel Cruise 2018 Metier D’Art Gold Medallion Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful runway piece from cruise 2018 collection. Overall still in immaculate condition. Barely worn. Series 24. Comes with its holo intact, card, dust bag, product card and box.
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...
$12,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$7,920
H 6.9 in W 3.9 in L 9 in
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
$12,920
H 14 in D 7 in L 18 in
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Supermodel Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Overnight Supermodel Bag Year: 1994-1996 Gold hardware Quilted canvas exterior Leather trim strap and gold tone hardware with sat...
$2,325Sale Price|50% Off
New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Fully Mink Lined Wood Beaded Snakeskin Bag W Tags
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Conroe, TX
Ferragamo Brand New with Tags * Absolutely Stunning! This Rare bag is Fully Lined in Mink Fur Three Sections of Unique Wood Beading Mink "Poof" Dangle Charm Karung Snake Handles Sil...
Azzedine Alaia striped cotton maxi shirt dress, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia striped cotton maxi shirt dress. Oversized fit with elasticated waistband, turn over cuffs, built in waist stay and 2 side pockets. Spring-Summer 1992
$14,688
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
$333Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
$26,920
H 4 in W 2.25 in D 2 in
Chanel 2006 Spring Runway Vintage Mini Resin Pillbox Crossbody Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel resin pillbox limited edition runway minaudière 2006 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Circular resin design with CC logo Black leather interior lining 2.25”W x 4”H x 2”D...
$3,995
Size: Medium / Large
1970s HALSTON Cashmere Camel Tan 70s Vintage Dress and Cardigan Sweater Jacket
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
No one did cashmere or beading quite like HALSTON! This chic 1970s HALSTON ensemble consists of a long cashmere cardigan and sleeveless cashmere dress. Simply slips over the head and...
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.