Chanel Black Mini Envelope Flap Quilted Lambskin Leather w/Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Envelope Flap Mini from Chanel distills the house’s signature quilting language into a compact, structured silhouette that feels both architectural and refined.
$8,313
H 9.45 in W 13 in D 3.35 in
Chanel Beige Chevron Caviar Leather Jumbo XL Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo XL Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1636 Brand: Chanel Model: Jumbo XL Envelope Classic Single Flap Ba...
$16,920
H 5 in W 7.7 in D 2.6 in
Chanel 1980's Black Classic Crocodile Envelope CC Flap Bag Convertible Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1980's Black Classic Crocodile Envelope CC Flap Bag Convertible Clutch Circa 1986-1988 Gold hardware Multi-chain gold straps Crocodile leather Envelope style V-shaped flap...
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made of diamond stitched lambskin leather in black. The shoulder bag features a leather shoulder strap and ruthenium hardware. The flap opens to a grey satin interior wit...
Chanel Envelope Compartment Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Creasing, wear, scuffs and indentations on exterior, strap and in interior, moderate wear on base and flap edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: ...
Chanel Fuchsia Pink Satin Quilted Flap Envelope Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Fuchsia pink evening clutch from Chanel circa 2006-2008. Smooth satin construction. Signature diamond quilted stitching. Flap with a light ruched finish and silver-tone 'CC' logo; fo...
Chanel Vintage red lamb shoulder bag with golden CC button motifs at flap
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL red lamb leather shoulder bag with golden CC button motifs at flap.
Chanel Vintage Beige Leather Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Chanel envelope flap bag is crafted in soft beige leather, offering a smooth, supple texture that holds its slim, structured silhouette with understated elegance.
Chanel Beige Patent Leather Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Beige Patent Leather Envelope Flap Bag is in excellent condition.
Chanel Blue Lizard Vintage Double Flap Envelope Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Blue Lizard Double Flap Envelope Bag is in excellent vintage condition from the late 1980's- early 1990's.
Chanel Vintage Black Patent Leather Double Flap Envelope Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Slim black patent leather double flap bag is quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern.
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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5881 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Sh...
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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial N...
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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Studded Envelope Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Studded Envelope Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3410 Serial Number: 0601684 Age (Circa): 1987 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made i...
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H 5.5 in D 3 in L 7 in
Chanel Vintage Mini Black Lizard Envelope Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Vintage Mini Black Lizard Envelope Cross Body Flap Bag with 24KT Gold Hardware.
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H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Mini Envelope Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Mini Envelope Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: CB767 Serial Number: 22066471 Age (Circa): 2016 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Protective Fel...
Classic Chanel 19 Vintage Rare 90s Jumbo Lambskin Red Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Chanel 19 Vintage Rare 90s Jumbo Lambskin Red Envelope Flap Bag Classic Chanel Rare Jumbo flap bag in vintage 90s red lambskin with rare envelope V flap closure.
Chanel Vintage Red Lizard Envelope Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Vintage Red Lizard Envelope Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware.
Chanel Vintage Envelope CC Quilted Black Leather Wallet Clutch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel vintage envelope flap wallet clutch with quilted black leather.
1990s Chanel Black Patent Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel black patent leather single envelope flap bag.
Chanel Envelope Flap Bag Shearling Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 19.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Envelope Flap Bag Shearling Small Exterior Material: Shearling Ex...
Chanel Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Small Exterior Material: Lea...
Chanel Padded Envelope Flap Quilted Leather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Padded Envelope Flap Quilted Leather in black showcases an oversized flap design with CC logo plate in soft quilted leather classic to Chanel's design.
Chanel Padded Envelope Flap Quilted Leather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Padded Envelope Flap Quilted Leather in black showcases an oversized flap design with CC logo plate in soft quilted leather classic to Chanel's design.
CHANEL Lambskin Quilted Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
FEATURES Black Lambskin Quilted Exterior 24k Gold Turnlock CC Logo 2 Sets of Grommets Single Strap Drop 16" Double Strap Drop 8.5" Burgundy Leather Interior 1 Zipper Compartment Dim...
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Chevron Lambskin Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Chevron Lambskin Jumbo, crafted in black chevron lambskin, features a woven-in leather chain strap, and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Chevron Lambskin Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Chevron Lambskin Jumbo, crafted in black chevron lambskin, features a woven-in leather chain strap, and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium, crafted from red chevron lambskin leather, features an envelope flap, woven-in leather chain strap and gold-tone hardwa...
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium, crafted from red chevron lambskin leather, features an envelope flap, woven-in leather chain strap and gold-tone hardwa...
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium, crafted from black chevron lambskin leather, features an envelope flap, woven-in leather chain strap, and gold-tone har...
Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Medium, crafted from black chevron leather, features a woven-in leather chain strap, envelope flap, exterior back slip pocket, and ...
Chanel Navy Blue Fabric Envelope Flap Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Navy Blue Fabric Envelope Flap Crossbody Bag with gold-tone hardware, single chain-link and leather shoulder strap, blue fabric lining, single slit pocket at interior wall, CC...
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small, crafted in black and beige quilted lambskin leather, features a woven in leather chain link strap and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Mini is a classic style that will complement any look and occasion.
Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Mini is a classic style that will complement any look and occasion.
Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Mini is a classic style that will complement any look and occasion.
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: L...
Chanel Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 7", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large Exte...
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Mini Exterior Materi...
Chanel CC Envelope Flap Crossbody Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Envelope Flap Crossbody Che...
Chanel Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large Exterior Material: ...
Chanel Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Small Ex...
Chanel CC Envelope Flap Crossbody Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 6", Width 9", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Envelope Flap Crossbody Chevron Calf...
Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Medium ...
Chanel Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Leather Medium ...
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 6.5", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium Exterior M...
Chanel Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large Exteri...
Chanel Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 6.5", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Chanel Model: Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large Exte...
Chanel Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large Ex...
Chanel Envelope Compartment Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Envelope Compartment Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Smal...
Chanel Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Medal Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Large Exterior Material: L...
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 9", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 16.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medi...
Chanel CC Envelope Flap Crossbody Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Wear on base corners and in interior, moderate scuffs and small indentations on exterior and underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Authenticity Card Measurement...
Chanel CC Envelope Flap Crossbody Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Wear on base corners and in interior, moderate scuffs and small indentations on exterior and underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Authenticity Card Measurements:...
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 6.5", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron L...
Chanel Black And Red Envelope Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this unique Chanel Black and Red envelope shoulder bag with front flap closure with magnetic snap.
Chanel Orange Quilted Leather Envelope Flap Waist Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship, immense style quotient, and an air of elegance, this Chanel bag has it all! Stitched to perfection, the handbag is made using only prime-quality material...
Chanel Orange Quilted Leather Envelope Flap Waist Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship, immense style quotient, and an air of elegance, this Chanel bag has it all! Stitched to perfection, the handbag is made using only prime-quality material...
Chanel Orange Quilted Leather Envelope Flap Waist Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship, immense style quotient, and an air of elegance, this Chanel bag has it all! Stitched to perfection, the handbag is made using only prime-quality material...
Chanel Data Center Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Data Center Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Caviar Large combines classic Chanel craftsmanship with definitive style fit for the contemporary fashionista.
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
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...
$5,715
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$1,524Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Quilted Leather Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel Mint Green (pastel light mint green) quilted top handle tote bag, matte gold handle with beautiful pearl stud edges, two separate purse opening slots with pearl pink c...
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black and white mohair striped jacket and skirt suit. Fall-Winter 1999
$3,266
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
Jean Paul Gaultier Dramatic Goth Dress Gown with Flowing Cape New
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic goth black sleeveless gown with attached cape by Jean Paul Gaultier. Fashioned of a weighty silk rayon with deep plunging sheer neckline and flowing sheer cape. Offers con...
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel. Rare limited edition. Lined in Rouge H Chèvre (goat skin) with two...
Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress, S/S 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress Spring-Summer 1997
Dolce & Gabbana black floral velvet evening dress, fw 1996
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black floral velvet evening dress. Adjustable bra straps, cut out under the bust and invisible zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1996
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.