Chanel Series 4 Vintage Crocodile Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Series 4 Small Crocodile Flap Vintage Chanel Series 4 Small Flap crafted in glossy yellow crocodile.
Chanel Series 4 Vintage Crocodile Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Series 4 Small Crocodile Flap Vintage Chanel Series 4 Small Flap crafted in glossy yellow crocodile.
Chanel Classic Flap 2.55 Reissue Graffiti Crocodile Embossed Mini Cocodile Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL Crocodile Embossed Calfskin Graffiti 2.55 Mini Cocodile Reissue Flap Black Pink Year: 2019 Bijoux hardware chain Mademoiselle turn lock Embossed calfskin with a crocodile pr...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Bag Logo Handle Black Crocodile Embossed Calfskin Mediu
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Good condition, slight signs of use, clean inside Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:28cm,height...
Chanel 19A Egypt Gold Crocodile Graffiti Boy Bag Medium GHW Paris-New York 68578
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68578 Chanel 19A Egypt Gold Crocodile Print Graffiti Boy Bag Medium GHW Paris-New York in the classic 10 inch medium boy flap is a great combination of bold and stylish.
Chanel Vintage Black Croc Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel authentic black shiny crocodile shoulder bag with long chain straps and gold tone hardware.
Chanel Deep Red Crocodile Jumbo Classic Flap Bag with Silver Hardware
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary and exceedingly rare iteration of Chanel’s most iconic silhouette, this Jumbo Classic Flap is rendered in sumptuous deep red crocodile—elevating a timeless design in...
Chanel Vintage Black Crocodile Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage black crocodile full flap with gold hardware.
CHANEL Black Vintage Crocodile Classic Mini Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
AUTHENTIC, RARE, EXOTIC, VINTAGE Chanel black crocodile mini classic flap bag in excellent condition.
Chanel Paris Shiny Purple Crocodile Maxi Jumbo Timeless Bag, 2012
By Chanel
Located in Milan, IT
Extremely Rare and amazing Exotic Chanel Bag Maxi Jumbo Classic Timeless Bag with double flop in Shine Purple Croccodile Heather with elegant Hardware gold.
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 2.37 in
Chanel 2-55 Purple Satin Shoulder Bag with Crocodile Pattern, 2000s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in France) Medium-sized 2-55 bag in purple silk satin stitched with a quilted crocodile pattern and embellished with a mademoiselle gilt clasp and a sliding handle gilt ...
Chanel crocodile bag 1982s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Coffee-coloured crocodile Trapezoid bag with a golden metal Mademoiselle fastener on a flap.
Chanel crocodile bag, late 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Vintage late 1980’s brown crocodile bag with gold hardware and chain strap.
Chanel Shiny MINI Nude/Beige Classic CC Turn Lock Crocodile Handbag MINT
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A SUPER RARE opportunity to purchase a Chanel crocodile bag, part of the "Exceptional Pieces" collection, available by special order, as a limited edition piece.
Chanel Crocodile Black Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Crocodile Black Jumbo Bag. Beautiful and rare crocodile bag with silver hardware.
Chanel Black Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This black crocodile leather flap shoulder bag from Chanel features a top with twist-lock closure, a silver-tone logo plaque, a chain and leather strap, a back slip pocket, an intern...
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel crocodile shoulder bag is a rare collectors item from the late 1980's.
Chanel Pink Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This pink crocodile leather embossed flap crossbody bag from Chanel features a fold-over top with twist-lock closure, a gold-tone logo plaque, a chain and leather strap, a back slip ...
Chanel crocodile camera bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black Porosus crocodile camera bag.
Chanel Black Crocodile Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted from black crocodile leather, this stunning Chanel CC logo embossed bag features a top clasp fastening, a spacious internal compartment, an internal zipped pocket, an embosse...
CHANEL White Crocodile Leather Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel White Crocodile Leather Belt Bag With Gold Hardware Age: 80's Made In Italy Materials: Crocodile Leather Stamped: "CHANEL" "MADE IN ITALY" Hologram Sticker Reads: "325727...
Chanel Black Crocodile Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Crocodile Boy Bag- PRISTINE; appears never carried The updated design is structured and edgy with a versatility that makes it extremely popular.
Chanel Espresso Crocodile Vintage Octagonal Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Espresso Crocodile Octagonal Bag- Excellent A rare vintage style, it is a beautiful addition to any collection.
Chanel Crocodile Leather Timeless Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Tiny evening bag made of red crocodile exotic leather.
Chanel Black Crocodile 2.55 Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A striking rendition of the iconic Chanel 2.55 handbag that still retains its powers of timelessness. Matte crocodile skin is offset by cool, silver-toned hardware, and features the ...
Chanel Hot Pink Crocodile Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Mini Top Handle Bag in Hot Pink Crocodile with Gold Hardware An ultra-rare Chanel mini top handle crafted from genuine crocodile leather in a striking hot pink hue.
Chanel Emerald Green Crocodile Coco Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Emerald Green Crocodile Small Flap Bag is in excellent vintage condition.
Chanel Black Crocodile Mini Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Crocodile Mini Classic Flap is in excellent condition.
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Octagonal Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Crocodile Octagonal Bag is in excellent condition.
Chanel Blue Sapphire Crocodile 2.55 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Blue Sapphire Crocodile 2.55- MINT Extremely rare in the exotic versions, this strikingly beautiful piece is a must have for any collector.
Chanel Black Crocodile Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Crocodile Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag Incredible condition for its age, this rare Chanel lizard camera bag is a must-have for the bonafide Chanel love...
Chanel Series 23 Bubblegum Pink Crocodile Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Series 23 Bubblegum Pink Crocodile Mini Bag - Excellent condition, no signs of wear - Accessories include dustbag, authenticity card.
CHANEL Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag Serial Number: X Age (Circa): 1980 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: (Made in France) Gender: Ladies Typ...
Chanel Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB766 Brand: Chanel Model: Camera Bag Type: Shoulder Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Colour: Black...
Chanel Crocodile Gold Kelly Evening Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile Gold Kelly Style Evening Top Handle Satchel Bag Crocodile Gold tone hardware Turnlock closure Leather lining Date code 4769984 Made in France Handle d...
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Brown Crocodile Handbag. Vintage crocodile bag with gold hardware.
CHANEL VINTAGE BLACK CROCODILE 10" CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage 90's CHANEL Black Crocodile 10" Classic Double Flap Bag with golden hardware is a must-have for every Chanel collector.
Chanel Matte Gold Crocodile Alligator 2.55 reissue flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel matte gold crocodile alligator 2.55 reissue flap bag.
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Maxi
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Maxi Flap Bag Series 4 (1996-1997) Extremely rare!
Chanel Crocodile Leather Gold Evening Small Party Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Crocodile Leather Gold Evening Small Party Shoulder Flap Bag Crocodile Gold hardware Magnetic snap closure Date code present Made in Italy Measures 9" W x 7" H x 2.5" D Sho...
Chanel Black Crocodile Exotic Leather Silver Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Crocodile Exotic Leather Silver Top Handle Satchel Bag Crocodile Leather Leather lining Silver tone hardware Zip closure Made in France Date code present Handle drop 7...
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H 7 in W 8.25 in D 2.75 in
Chanel Rare Brown Crocodile Gold Hardware Evening Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES A Chanel collector's dream! Stunning rich cocoa brown Chanel crocodile shoulder bag featuring a clasp closure and convertible shoulder chain strap.
Chanel Gabrielle Mini Gold Crocodile Embossed Calfskin Leather Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Gabrielle Mini Gold Crocodile Embossed Calfskin Leather Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Crocodile Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Crocodile Gold tone hardware Zipper closure Made in Italy Date code 0646209 Shoulder strap drop 16" Measures 8.75" W x 6" H x 3" D Includes orig...
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware.
Chanel Vintage Honey Gold Crocodile Medium Top Handle "Kelly" Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Honey Gold Crocodile Medium Top Handle "Kelly" Bag Condition Report Overall Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition.
Chanel Chocolate Brown Crocodile Handbag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Chocolate Brown Crocodile Handbag. This bag is in excellent condition with no visible markings on the skin.
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H 11 in W 14 in D 4 in
Chanel Chocolate Crocodile Leather CarryAll Travel Top Handle Tote Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Chocolate Crocodile Leather CarryAll Top Handle Tote Shoulder Bag Crocodile Gold tone hardware Leather lining Magnetic closure Date code present Shoulder s...
Chanel Black Crocodile Leather Gold Turnlock Evening Clutch Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Crocodile Leather Gold Turnlock Evening Clutch Flap Shoulder Bag Crocodile Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turnlock closure Date code present Made in France Shoulder...
Vintage Chanel Blue Crocodile Top Handle Mini Bag with CC Turnlock
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Chanel Crocodile Top Handle Mini Bag in a stunning periwinkle blue hue, crafted from glossy alligator crocodile skin and finished with Chanel’s iconic gold-tone CC turn-lock clo...
Chanel Black Crocodile Shoulder Bag with Gold Multi-Strand Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel shoulder bag Made in Italy Black crocodile leather Gold multi-strand chain strap with gold CC logos Strap length: 36 inches Soft black leather lining Interior zippered poc...
Chanel Vintage '89 Black Crocodile Medium Classic Double Flap Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '89 Black Crocodile Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Features adjustable shoulder strap Made In: France Year of Production: 1989-1991 Color: Black Hardware: Goldto...
80's CHANEL black convertible crocodile bag with cross body strap
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black crocodile convertible clutch with hidden woven gilt cross by strap by Chanel dating to the 1980's.
CHANEL bag Emerald green Crocodile Medium flap gold hardware NEW/box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely stunning emerald green crocodile classic flap bag. Over the top hard to find collector's dream.
Chanel Cognac Crocodile Exotic Skin Leather Kelly Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Exotic Chanel to Complete Your Collection. Since announcing the discontinuation of exotic skin handbags, the demand for exotic Chanel has increased tenfold. And the demand for c...
CHANEL Small Brown Chocolate Crocodile Exotic Gold Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1991 Collection Crocodile Leather Gold Hardware Includes Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, Box W 7" x H 5.5" x D 2.75" Strap Drop 21" 100% Authenticity Gu...
CHANEL Black Crocodile Exotic Gold Evening Medium Classic Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1991 Collection Crocodile Leather Leather Lining Gold Tone Hardware Measures 9.75" W x 6.75"H x 2.5" D Strap Drop 17" Includes Dust Bag and Box 100% ...
CHANEL Black Crocodile Exotic Kelly Gold Evening Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1999 Collection Crocodile Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 11.5" W x 8.25" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Includes Authenticity Card and ...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Purple Crocodile Embroidered Satin 2.55 224 Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Purple Crocodile Embroidered Satin 2.55 224 Reissue Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: CB762 Serial Number: 11852329 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenti...
Chanel Vintage Purple Crocodile Exotic Gold Small Mini Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crocodile Gold tone hardware Leather lining Shoulder strap drop 17" Measures 5.5" W x 6" H x 2.25" D Includes authenticity card 100% authenticity guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
Chanel Black Crocodile Exotic Leather Silver Kelly Top Handle Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crocodile Leather Leather lining Silver tone hardware Zip closure Made in France Date code present Handle drop 7" Shoulder strap drop 14" Measures 12.25" W x 12.75" H x 4.75" D In...
Chanel Black Gold Crocodile Exotic Skin Leather Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crocodile Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turn-lock closure Made in France Shoulder strap drop 17" Measures 10" W x 6" H x 3" D Includes authenticity card and dust bag 10...
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H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Dark Chocolate Crocodile CC Clutch Evening Satchel Flap Bag W/Accessories
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Dark Chocolate Crocodile CC Clutch Evening Satchel Flap Bag W/Accessories Crocodile Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turn lock closure Date code present...
Chanel Rare Black Crocodile Leather Gold Evening Clutch Small Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Rare Black Crocodile Leather Gold Evening Clutch Small Shoulder Flap Bag Crocodile Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Made in France Date code present Measures 7.5" W...
Chanel Black Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Evening Shoulder Flap Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Crocodile Exotic Leather Boy Gold Evening Shoulder Flap Bag in Box Crocodile Leather Gold tone hardware Woven linin Push-lock closure Made in France Shoulder strap ...
Chanel Pink Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Chain Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Pink Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Pearl Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Crocodile Gold-tone hardware Faux pearl Leather lining Pull-through closure Date code present Meas...
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H 5 in W 3 in L 8 in
Chanel Crocodile Embossed Printed Leather & Gold-Tone Metal Small Boy Bag A67085
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A brand new without tags Chanel small boy bag. Crocodile Embossed Printed Leather & Gold-Tone Metal.
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
Hermes Birkin 35 Vermillion Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in Vermillion. Unique warm red tone - is lush with gold hardware. Togo leather is scratch resistant. NEW or NEVER WORN. Comes with...
$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...
Chanel Vintage Pink Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Alligator Top Handle Flap Bag Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Alligator Color: Salmon Pink Hardware: Gold-Tone Series: 5-Series (1997–1999) Dimen...
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68656 In blue lizard and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in excellent condition with very few signs of normal use. Corners are clean with no rubbing or scuffi...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Naomi opened the FW 1989/90 Runway in this iconic look. This is tailoring as seduction, architectural, and dangerous. Cut close to the body, the dress sculpts the female form with Ma...
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...
Christian Dior by Galliano Grand Sapphire Blue Silk Demi Couture Dress Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Christian Dior by John Galliano f/w 1999 sapphire blue eyelash silk bias cut gown. Designed with the utmost attention to couture detailing and sophisticated construction. Go...
Gianfranco Ferre Favorite Avant Garde Beaded Blue Evening Dress NEW
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianfranco Ferre's highly architectural avant garde creation, designed with an art deco influence, is truly unique and imaginative in an amazing innovative and structurally breathtak...
Gucci Runway 1920's Showgirl Style Chain Mail Evening Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gucci 2018 runway show presented a featured array of exciting eventful evening wear. From designer Andre Michelle, a lovely soft lilac chain mail evening dress. A 1920's show...
Chanel Vintage Lambskin Chevron Round Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68732
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68732 Very vintage in excellent condition is this Chanel Vintage Lambskin Chevron Round Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW with its unique shape, butter-soft quilted chevron leather...
HERMES Gris Tourterelle grey Clemence leather & Palladium KELLY 35 Retourne Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès "35cm Kelly Retourne" handbag in Gris Tourterelle Togo (Calfskin leather) with palladium hardware. Lined in Gris Tourterelle goat skin leather with two open pockets against th...
$8,920
H 5 in W 6.75 in D 2.25 in
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag Year: 1991-1994 {Vintage 20+ Years} Gold hardware Bijoux chain link strap Diamond quilted lambskin l...
Chanel Classic Flap Quilted Microfiber Acqua Blue Nylon Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Soft Chanel microfiber acqua flap Year: 2012 Silver hardware Interwoven chain Interlocking CC clasp Interior zipper closure Interior center zippered pocket Strap drop: Single 19" Do...
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Jaipur Bag with Gold Hardware in Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag in soft pretty pink Rose Jaipur. This rare to find this retired beautiful soft pink colour is a blend of orange, pink and red and evokes the...
$19,920
H 16 in W 21 in D 9 in
Chanel Transparent and Lambskin White Naked XXXL Extra Large Clear Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Clear transparent naked diamond stitch quilted Chanel vintage tote in an oversized XXXL featuring white lambskin leather logo and silver hardware. Good vintage condition with minor ...
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.