Chanel Gold Python Crystal Camellia Clutch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Limited edition Chanel golden beige python clutch bag with crystal CC & camellia clasp. Two
Chanel Gold Python Crystal Camellia Clutch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Limited edition Chanel golden beige python clutch bag with crystal CC & camellia clasp. Two
$16,920
H 4.25 in W 9.25 in D 2.25 in
Chanel 2006 Minaudière Crystal Rhinestone Evening Gala Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Minaudière Crystal Rhinestone Evening Gala Clutch Bag Year: 2006 Black glitter patent
Chanel Metier Paris Rome Crystal Detailed Velvet Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Crystal Detailed Velvet Clutch Bag From the Paris Rome Collection Black velvet
Chanel Black Lambskin Crystal Peace Sign Emoji Fold Over Clutch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Lambskin Crystal Peace Sign Emoji Fold Over Clutch SKU: 143069
$30,000
H 5.1 in W 5.1 in Dm 5.1 in L 5.1 in
NEW CHANEL Chanel 25A Metier's d'Art Star Minaudiere Strass Crystals Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
bag crafted from silver metal and adorned with shimmering rhinestones and crystal CC embellishments
$10,920
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 0.5 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Lambskin Leather Swarovski CC Crystals Clutch Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Black lambskin leather Chanel clutch with embedded Swarovski crystals throughout and wrist strap
$1,863
H 4.5 in W 1 in L 9 in
Chanel Vintage Crystal Ball Quilted Lambskin Clutch Bag White Black Leather
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
the dirty areas on the clutch Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches ) 9 L x 4.5 H x 1 W
Chanel Black Satin Crystal CC Clutch Chain Evening Bag Rare Designer
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Jose, CA
Chanel Black Satin Crystal CC Clutch with Silver Chain Shoulder Strap, rare luxury designer evening
Chanel Vintage 1992 Gold Crystal Embellished CC Lambskin Bias Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the champagne gold evening bag by Chanel, a timeless piece from 1992. This mini flap
Chanel Grey Beaded Stingray Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel stingray crystal decoration evening clutch. Metal frame and silk lining. Collection 17
Unavailable
H 4.25 in W 1.75 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Minaudière Metiers D'art Crystal 5ccty71417 Black Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
bag for a strapless clutch look) OVERALL NEW with Defects CONDITION 4.9/5 = NEW with Defects Signs of
Chanel Lace Crystal Bow Clutch - 2009 Black White Satin CC Logo Silver Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Lace Clutch with Bow & CC Crystal Logo Color: Black / off-White-Cream Material
CHANEL NEW Multi Color Red Resin Crystal Casin Small Evening Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2023 Collection Resin Crystal Gold Hardware Measures 3.5" W x 5.5" H x 1.75" D
Unavailable
H 3.55 in D 2.35 in L 5.12 in
Chanel Minaudiere gold Moscow lion head clutch Swarovski crystals evening bag
Located in Miami, FL
Limited edition Moscow gold Lion head clutch Year: 2008 handmade incrusted crystals on the
Chanel Swarovsky Crystals Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Swarovsky Crystals Clutch. Beautiful evening purse. Stunning Chanel bag. Can be worn as a
Chanel Velvet & Crystal Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Velvet & Crystal Clutch Bag Large sparkling crytal hoop style detail to the front of this
Chanel Velvet & Crystal Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Velvet & Crystal Clutch Bag Large sparkling crytal hoop style detail to the front of this
Chanel Tweed x Crystal CC Clutch 1cc78a
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7787970 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 1.5" Height: 3.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessories: Authentication Card, S...
Chanel Rare 2010 Acrylic & Crystal Ice Cube Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Rare 2010 Acrylic & Crystal Ice Cube Clutch An ultra rare piece. 15 w x 10.5 h x 5 d cm
Chanel Black Iridescent Lambskin Crystal Quilted Clutch
By Chanel, Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning black lambskin Chanel crystal quilted clutch. This clutch is crafted of soft lambskin
Chanel Blue Silk Satin Crystal CC Evening Clutch Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous CHANEL evening clutch comes in sapphire blue silk satin and features a pleated
CHANEL Clutch Handbag Evening With Swarovski Black Gold Brown Crystals Mint
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Swarovski Crystal Evening Bag in Black and Gold. This stunning hard clutch is completely
Chanel 2013 Pink Python Clutch Bag W Crystal Pushlock Rt.$3, 200
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Python evening clutch bag - retail $3,200 c.2013 Made in Italy Pearlized pink
2013 Chanel Strass Crystal Lego Brick Clutch Bag
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare Fall Winter 2013 Lego Clutch Crystal with Ruthenium hardware. Light scratches on the
Chanel Minaudière Limited Edition Crystal Ball Evening Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Chanel Product: Minaudière Limited Edition Double Crystal Ball Evening Clutch Size: L 12.7
Limited Edition Chanel Black Leather Crystal Grommet Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Limited Edition Chanel Black Leather Crystal Grommet Clutch in excellent condition. Black leather
Chanel Rare Runway 2018 Crystals Minaudières Clutch Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chanel House. Iconic Ready-to-wear in shiny silver metal and Swarovski crystals from 0,5 mm diameter
New Rare Chanel Minaudières Strass Crystals VIP Hard Clutch Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. 5 extra crystals included. The mini runway Chanel Crystal bag is not included with this purchase
Limited Chanel 15C Paris-Dubai Strass Crystals EW Clutch Flap Bag 67125
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the best condition preowned vintage Chanel leather
Chanel Silver Swarovski Crystal Camellia Evening Bag Clutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Silver Swarovski Crystal Camellia Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Silver fabric
Chanel Black Leather Crystal Ball Kiss lock Clutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black Leather Crystal Ball Kisslock Clutch in excellent condition. Black square quilted
Chanel Crystal Box Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Stunning Chanel resin box clutch featuring an oversized crystal front piece. Black velvet wristlet
Chanel Black Swarovski Crystal Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel black fabric clutch embroidered with "CC" Swarovski crystals, black satin interior, one
Chanel Black Swarovski Crystal Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel black fabric clutch embroidered with "CC" Swarovski crystals, black satin interior, one
Chanel Black Swarovski Crystal Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel black fabric clutch embroidered with "CC" Swarovski crystals, black satin interior, one
Chanel Lego Clutch Crystal Embellished Plexiglass
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Lego Clutch Crystal Embellished Plexiglass featured during the brand's Fall
Chanel Pink Satin Crystal Embellished Lock Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
and in vogue. With an exquisite crystal embellished lock sitting on the top, this satin crafted clutch
Chanel Frame Clutch Python with Crystals Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Card Measurements: Height 5", Width 12", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Frame Clutch Python with
Chanel Paris-Dubai CC Chain Clutch Crystal
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Paris-Dubai CC Chain Clutch Crystal Exterior Material: Rhinestone
Chanel Silver Iridescent Leather Crystal Camellia Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Functional and fashionable, this clutch is a classy styling choice. It is crafted from quality
Chanel Camellia Clasp Clutch Satin with Crystals Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Camellia Clasp Clutch Satin with Crystals Small, crafted in yellow satin, features an
Chanel Camellia Clasp Clutch Satin with Crystals Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Camellia Clasp Clutch Satin with Crystals Small, crafted in yellow satin, features an
Chanel Camellia Clasp Clutch Satin with Crystals Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Camellia Clasp Clutch Satin with Crystals Small, crafted in yellow satin, features an
Chanel Bow Flap Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 4", Width 7.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Bow Flap Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin
Chanel Silver Crystal Embellished Paris-Dubai Chain Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This glamorous Paris-Dubai clutch from Chanel is sure to add sparks of luxury to your wardrobe
Chanel Paris-Shanghai Frame Clutch Crystal Embellished Boucle Tweed
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Paris-Shanghai Frame Clutch Crystal Embellished Boucle Tweed, crafted from black
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H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Chanel Camellia Diamante Convertible Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Convertible Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Small Exterior Material: Satin, Crystal Exterior Color: Black
Sold
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 1 in
Chanel Camellia Diamante Convertible Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Camellia Diamante Convertible Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Small Exterior
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H 5.5 in W 11 in D 1 in
Chanel Camellia Diamante Convertible Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Sma
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Diamante Convertible Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Small Exterior Material: Satin Exterior Color: Black
Chanel Camellia Diamante Convertible Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Sma
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
11" Designer: Chanel Model: Camellia Diamante Convertible Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Small
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H 5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Chanel Camellia Diamante Convertible Clutch Crystal Embellished Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 5", Width 9.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Camellia Diamante Convertible Clutch Crystal
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H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.5 in
Chanel Paris-Salzburg Crystal Buckle Minaudiere Clutch Leather with Velvet
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Paris-Salzburg Crystal Buckle Minaudiere Clutch Leather with Velvet, crafted from black
Chanel CC Full Flap Chain Clutch Crystal Embellished Leather Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Clutch Crystal Embellished Leather Mini Exterior Material: Crystal, Leather Exterior Color: Black
Chanel Black Patent Crystal Stone Evening Flap Clutch Bag W/Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Patent Gold Turn Lock Crystal Stone Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag in Box Patent
Chanel Resin Convertible Box Clutch With Strass Crystals Serial No 11611152
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Convertible Clutch proves that Coco is much more than diamond quilted lambskin handbags
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H 4.73 in W 2.37 in L 9.85 in
Chanel Black Glitter Leather Crystal Jewel Charm Kiss Lock Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
How utterly breathtaking is this Minaudière clutch by Chanel! It is glitzy, well-crafted and
Chanel Star Round Clutch with Chain Quilted Suede with Crystal Embellished
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Star Round Clutch with Chain Quilted Suede with Crystal Embellished Charms Exterior
Chanel Runway Black Resin Satin Crystal Film Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
resin and crystal encrusted film bag is hailed as of the world's most luxurious Chanel bags. Produced
Sold
H 5 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Chanel Rare Nude Fantasy Fur Crystal CC Evening Chain Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Rare Nude Fantasy Fur Crystal CC Evening Chain Shoulder Clutch Bag Fur
Chanel NEW Runway Black Crystal Gold Round Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel NEW Runway Black Crystal Gold Round La Pausa Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box Resin
Crystal CC Clutch Iridescent Suede Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
11.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Crystal CC Clutch Iridescent Suede Medium Exterior Material
Chanel Neon Pink Plexi Glitter Crystal Evening Shoulder Flap Clutch Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Neon Pink Plexi Glitter Crystal Evening Shoulder Flap Clutch Bag in Box Plexiglass Glitter
Chanel NEW Runway Black Crystal Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Crystal Leather Satin lining Push-lock closure Made in France Shoulder strap drop 22.5
CHANEL NEW Multi Color Red Resin Crystal Casin Small Evening Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2023 Collection Resin Crystal Gold Hardware Measures 3.5" W x 5.5" H x 1.75" D
Chanel Iridescent Caviar Crystal Quilted Wallet on a Chain Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Chanel Iridescent Caviar Crystal Quilted Wallet on a Chain Clutch Bag
Chanel NEW Runway Black Resin Satin Crystal Film Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
resin and crystal encrusted film bag is hailed as of the world's most luxurious Chanel bags. Produced
Roberto Cavalli Long Leather Jacket - '00s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Discover a vintage treasure with the Roberto Cavalli Long Leather Jacket. Crafted in soft Nappa leather, this stunning white jacket features a classic trench coat style, complete wit...
$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"...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
Hermes Birkin 30 Gold Tan Togo Gold Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30cm Gold Tan Togo Gold Hardware Bag W Don't miss this sublime combination- the ultimate gift! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardwa...
Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
GUCCI Unworn Black Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Black Gucci Flap Bag A timeless Gucci piece Signature horsebit detail Luxurious black ostrich skin Fully lined with suede skin One inner pocket Mat-golden hardware Detacha...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent FW 2002 Iconic Runway Silk Black Blouse Jacket
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning creation by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2002 Collection. Runway and editorial documented black silk taffeta blouse or jacket with velvet trim accents. Can a...
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Nano Speedy bag 2003 limited edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) Multicolored and black 'Murakami' monogram canvas Nano Speedy bag with natural leather, golden brass, and a padlock with its keys. A 2003 Collection ...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
$2,268Sale Price|25% Off
Valentino Neiman Marcus Mink Lamb mink Bolero jacket
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Neiman Marcus Mink Lamb mink Bolero jacket totally made in italy in size S
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.