CHANEL Coco Cocoon Tote Bag Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
second CHANEL Coco Cocoon Tote Bag Handbag Nylon Leather Black shoulderbag, accessory dust bag ID
CHANEL Coco Cocoon Tote Bag Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
second CHANEL Coco Cocoon Tote Bag Handbag Nylon Leather Black shoulderbag, accessory dust bag ID
$1,318Sale Price|45% Off
Chanel Coco Cocoon Nylon Backpack
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Coolest Chanel Coco Cocoon nylon backpack. Comes with authenticity card. Made from black, squishy
$2,028Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Lambskin Leather Diamond Quilted Black, 2009
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Lambskin Leather Diamond Quilted Black, 2009-2010 These are
Chanel Gold Leather Coco Cocoon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco Cocoon Tote made from soft Lambskin and Brushed Gold Hardware is the essential everyday
Chanel Black Coco Cocoon Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Cocoon crossbody features diamond quilting leather, debased logo, single adjustable
Chanel Blue Nylon Coco Cocoon Cosmetic Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Blue Nylon Quilted Coco Cocoon Cosmetic Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2009-2010
CHANEL petrol blue nylon COCO COCOON LARGE Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Large Cocoon messenger bag in petrol blue nylon with leather trimming and
$14,920
H 12 in W 8 in L 18 in
Chanel 2016 Coco Cocoon Carry Suitcase On Trolley Travel Beige Luggage Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2016 Coco Cocoon Quilted Case Carry On Trolley Travel Taupe Beige Luggage Bag Ruthenium
$16,920
H 12 in W 8 in L 18 in
Chanel 2012 Coco Cocoon Quilted Case Carry On Trolley Travel Black Luggage Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2012 Coco Cocoon Quilted Case Carry On Trolley Travel Black Luggage Bag Rolled top handles
Chanel 2009 Sac Cabas Cocoon Nylon Black PM Cocoon Hang Bag Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cocoon or Coco Cocoon (reversible) bag in black quilted polyamide canvas, one large pocket
CHANEL New CC Camellia Celestial Shimmer Trench Coat 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Camellia-Embossed Cocoon Trench — COCO Brasserie Collection — Fall 2015 — By Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel Coco Cocoon Charcoal Black Nylon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Charcoal Black Material: Nylon Condition: Rank A Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Good Edges: Good Handle/Strap: Good Hardware: Minor Scratches Dimensions: W39×H28×D17cm H...
Chanel Coco Cocoon Green/ Black Nylon Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Green/ Black Material: Nylon Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, minor defects Surface: Good Corners : Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Minor Stains Hardware: Minor Scratches...
Chanel Coco Cocoon Bowling Bag Quilted Printed Nylon Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 7" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco
CHANEL Quilted Nylon Coco Cocoon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Chanel Coco Cocoon Bag. Done in black nylon, this bag is puffy and light
Unavailable
H 12 in W 3.55 in L 14 in
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Quilted Flap "Coco Cocoon" Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel's "Coco Cocoon" puts a sophisticated twist on the typical messenger bag. Circa 2009-2010
Unavailable
CHANEL COCOON Bag 2009
By Chanel
Located in Milan, IT
CHANEL Reversible 'Coco Cocoon' Tote bag - Color: Black/red - Crafted in Quilted canvas - From
2009 Chanel Coco Cocoon Quilted Puffer Tote
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Coco Cocoon Medium tote quilted in black lined with burgundy nylon. Features padded top
2009 Chanel Coco Cocoon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pass Me This Chanel Please! Circa 2009, this large tote is known as the Coco Cocoon bag. Made of
Chanel Coco Cocoon Quilted Large Bowling Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Show off with this adorable Chanel tote! Circa 2009, this large tote is crafted from shimmery
Chanel Coco Cocoon Black Quilted Canvas Bowling Bag
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned but perfect tote bag from the house of Chanel is part of the Coco Cocoon collection
Chanel Burgundy Leather Coco Cocoon Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Coco Cocoon burgundy and black leather large bag. Handle drop 7". Collection 2009/2010
Chanel Red Nylon Coco Cocoon Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Beautiful Chanel coco cocoon puffer bag tote. Quilted in red nylon. 47 cm wide measured on the
Chanel grey nylon COCO COCOON MEDIUM TOTE Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel 'Coco Cocoon Medium Tote' quilted in grey and burgundy nylon. Features padded top handles
Chanel Khaki Coco Cocoon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Coco Cocoon tote bag showcases a spacious, lightweight khaki fabric with a Scottish
Chanel Black Coco Cocoon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Coco Cocoon tote bag showcases a spacious, lightweight gunmetal grey fabric with a
Chanel Nylon Quilted Coco Cocoon Messenger Bag - '10s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This is an authentic Chanel Nylon Quilted Coco Cocoon Messenger in Black. This stylish shoulder bag
Chanel Black Caviar Large Coco Cocoon Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel boutiques in leather, this caviar version is a fantastic find. From the Coco Cocoon Collection
2011 Chanel Black Nylon Coco Cocoon Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel Coco Cocoom bag made of black padded nylon with black leather trim with silver hardware
2000s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Coco Cocoon Bowling Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Coco Cocoon Bowling Bag Reference: HB2132 Serial Number: 13199779
Chanel Coco Cocoon Quilted Case Trolley Black Luggage
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL Coco Cocoon Quilted Case Trolley Black Luggage Rolled top handles Rolling wheels Top zipper
CHANEL Coco Cocoon Collection Brown Quilted Grained Leather Pristine Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Fun and chic bag from the Coco Cocoon line. It features a top zip closure, two top handles and an
Chanel Coco Cocoon Bowling Black and Red Leather Quilted Tote Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The bag is made out of black and red leather, featuring quilted and padded finish with silver tone hardware. Burgundy diamond quilted interior with a zip pocket. Ha...
Chanel Vintage Caviar Leather Coco Cocoon Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black Caviar Leather Coco Cocoon Bowler Bag is a highly sought after piece from
Chanel Black Coco Cocoon Quilted Trolley Luggage Wheely
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Coco Cocoon Quilted Trolley Luggage Features interlocking double-C logo embossed
Chanel NEW 2017 Black Quilted Nylon Coco Cocoon Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel NEW Black Quilted Nylon Coco Cocoon Backpack Features leather logo on front zipper pocket
Chanel Black Coco Cocoon Lambskin Quilted Silver Chain Mini Flap Cross Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Classic Chanel black Coco Cocoon lambskin leather quilted silver chain mini flap cross bag
Sold
H 14.5 in W 17 in D 7.5 in
Chanel 2012 Coco Cocoon Quilted Case Carry On Trolley Travel Black Luggage Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2012 Coco Cocoon Quilted Case Carry On Trolley Travel Black Luggage Bag Rolled top handles
Chanel Vintage Green Nylon Quilted Coco Cocoon Bowler Carry On Travel Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Green Nylon Quilted Coco Cocoon Bowler Tote Bag Diamond quilted nylon in green
Chanel Coco Cocoon Quilted Denim Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Coco Cocoon quilted denim messenger bag with adjustable straps, silver hardware, zipper and
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from black quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Large Leather Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
This classic quilted Chanel Coco Cocoon lambskin tote bag is fully lined in burgundy leather and
Chanel Coco Cocoon Cosmetic Pouch Quilted Nylon
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Cosmetic Pouch Quilted Nylon, crafted from black quilted nylon, features a
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon, crafted in blue quilted nylon, features dual
Chanel Coco Cocoon Backpack Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Backpack Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from black quilted nylon, features a
Chanel Coco Cocoon Backpack Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Backpack Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from black quilted nylon, features a
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Lambskin Large, crafted from white leather, features padded top
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon, crafted in neutral quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Backpack Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Backpack Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from black quilted nylon, features a
Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Nylon Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Nylon Medium, crafted from black quilted nylon
Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Lambskin Small, crafted from red lambskin, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Medium, crafted from black quilted nylon
Chanel Coco Cocoon Messenger Bag Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Messenger Bag Quilted Nylon Large, crafted in black quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from black quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from blue quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from blue quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from black quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from green quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from green quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Medium, crafted from blue quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from green quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Medium, crafted from black quilted nylon
Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Lambskin Medium, crafted from beige quilted
Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Nylon Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Nylon Small, crafted from black quilted nylon
Chanel Coco Cocoon Bowling Bag Quilted Nylon Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Bowling Bag Quilted Nylon Medium, crafted from white quilted nylon
Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Reversible Tote Quilted Lambskin Large, crafted from red lambskin leather
Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Zipped Tote Quilted Nylon Large, crafted from black quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Bowling Bag Quilted Nylon Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Bowling Bag Quilted Nylon Small, crafted from black quilted nylon, features
CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage gold pearl designer runway clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
CHANEL black & multi fabric 21S 19 MEDIUM GRAFFITI Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 19 Medium shoulder bag in black nylon fabric showcases a vibrant multicolor Chanel icons print, inspired by neon signs. Featuring mixed hardware—including ...
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
Hermès Kelly 28 Beton Togo Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly 28 in beton and togo leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt. Stamp U (2022)
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The beauty of wild cats is captured in this striking pre-owned Cartier design. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag in fair condition. Black box calf leather trimmed with golden brass hardware in classic mangeoire holey bucket bag style. T...
New Louis Vuitton Watercolor Keepall Bag 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, watercolor collection keepall 50. Detachable shoulder strap. Padlock, keys and luggage tag. Brand new with original dust bag a...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
Chanel Black Leather Hula Hoop Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
From the 2013 Spring collection there was this rare bag. Black quilted leather Chanel mini Hula Hoop bag with single interior zip pocket, structured top handles and front flap and CC...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
$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...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Early 2000s Dolce and Gabbana Zebra Pony Hair Shoulder Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag from the early 2000s features a striking black and white zebra print on pony hair. It’s accented with silver-tone hardware and patent leather, offer...
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.