Chanel 2015 Votez Coco Black Pearl Plexiglass Minaudiere Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the Chanel limited edition "Votez Coco" clutch from the Spring 2015 collection. This chic black plexiglass minaudière features the empowering slogan "Votez Coco" (Vote Co...
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 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Hanging cc charm Zippered closure Large interior pocket Graf...
Chanel Crystal Studded Minaudière Evening Clutch Crossbody 19B Bag w/Silver Har
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel Crystal Studded Minaudière Evening Clutch Crossbody from the 19B collection presents a compact, jewel-box silhouette defined by its structured rigidity and ornate surface ...
Chanel Black Satin Crystal CC Clutch Chain Evening Bag Rare Designer
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Jose, CA
Keyword: Chanel clutch, black satin bag, crystal CC bag, designer evening bag, luxury resale, Chanel shoulder bag, wedding clutch, cocktail purse, rare Chanel, vintage‑style Chanel, ...
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 bag comes with a gold chain link shoulder strap and is meticulously crafted from meta...
Chanel Spring Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch Chanel Spring 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware CC embedded accent at top Plexiglass acrylic plastic resin Single sn...
Chanel New 2014 White Portfolio Clutch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel spring 2014 runway flat quilted portfolio clutch. White leather with black detail and interiors. Silver hardware with plastic on it. Collection 19. Comes with hologram and ori...
Chanel Jewel Black Resin Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- 2005 - 2006 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - Black - Glossy finish - Crystal embellishment - Signature interlocking CC logo - Clasp fastening - Main compartment - Silver-tone hardwar...
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
$7,337Sale Price|20% Off
2015 Chanel Paris Dubai Collection Premiere Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver toned Chanel 2015 Paris Dubai Premier clutch. Structured geometric silhouette with transparent front and back panels, polished metal frame, and chain shoulder strap. Features...
Chanel Cigarette Clutch Black Quilted Leather w/Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Cigarette Clutch remains highly desirable among collectors for its unconventional form, compact elegance, and unmistakable archival appeal, offering a more fashion-forward altern...
Chanel Iconic Novelty Keyboard Black Lambskin Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
A keyboard design with a white Chanel Rue Cambon Paris logo on the front, a flat hand strap on the back, and a silver top zipper with a leather zipper pull and Chanel robot charm.
Chanel 2007 Iridescent Graphic Print Rare Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Iridescent Graphic Print Rare Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: 2007 {Vintage 17 Years} Gold hardware White/multicolour All-over graphic Chanel print Glitter detailing Slidin...
NEW CHANEL Chanel 25A Metier's d'Art Star Minaudiere Strass Crystals Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling minaudières round off the Métiers d’Art 2024/25 collection. A star-shaped box evening bag crafted from silver metal and adorned with shimmering rhinestones and crystal ...
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch Chanel Spring 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware CC embedded accent at top Plexiglass acrylic plastic resin Single sn...
Chanel 2014 Resort Limited Edition Transparent Bottle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Resort Limited Edition Transparent Bottle Minaudière Clutch Bag Iconic Chanel no.5 perfume bottle bag made from transparent plexiglass, and attached interwoven lambskin leath...
$10,360Sale Price|30% Off
Chanel “Dragon Egg” Minaudière Clutch – Limited Edition from 2018 CC
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
A mesmerizing collector’s piece from Chanel, this iridescent plexiglass Dragon Egg minaudière is adorned with the signature double CC logo in cascading rainbow metallic fringe. The h...
Chanel Vintage Metallic Gold Egg Minauderè Diamond Quilted Red Carpet Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
The top opens to a partitioned leather interior in beige. This is a marvelous clutch, ideal for day or evening use, from Chanel!
Chanel So Black Micro Mini Gala Quilted Enamel Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Quilted black Chanel enamel minaudière with hidden interwoven wrist chain and cc logo name plate 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Antique silver hardware Black lambskin interior lining Sna...
Chanel 2001 Vintage Quilted Enamel Minaudière Micro Mini Gala Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Quilted black Chanel enamel minaudière with hidden interwoven wrist chain and cc logo name plate 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Antique silver hardware Black lambskin interior lining Sna...
Chanel Classic Flap Clutch Gabrielle Brasserie Menu Burgundy Black Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Brasserie Gabrielle Menu Classic Flap Clutch is sold out everywhere. A beautiful and elegant piece for a Chanel collector.
Chanel 2014 Rare Runway Pink Ombre Resin Plexiglass Brick Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Pink Ombre Minaudière Resin Plexiglass Brick Clutch Rare Bag Chanel Spring 2014 Silver hardware Pink & orange interwoven leather chain Pink leather lined interior CC logo em...
Chanel 90's Satin Silk Quilted Mini Gala Red Carpet Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 90's Satin Silk Quilted Mini Gala Red Carpet Clutch Circa 1989-1991 Gold hardware Hammered vintage cc snap logo Black quilted satin silk Gold lambskin interior lining Inte...
Chanel Taupe Beige Logo Nameplate Satin Silk Beaded Red Carpet Gala Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Taupe light beige satin clutch with beaded detail and engraved “Chanel” name plate 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique Silver hardware Interior center pocket Split snap closure Microfib...
Chanel 1988 Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Velvet Vintage 80's Micro Mini Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer Haute Couture Gold Hardware Nylon Trim Quilted velvet Kelly style chain top handle...
Chanel 2020 Half Circle Wrinkled Metallic Silver Lambskin Quilted Classic Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Half Circle Wrinkled Metallic Silver Lambskin Quilted Classic Flap Clutch Silver hardware CC Logo at front Metallic wrinkled calfskin leather Zippered top closure with wrist...
Chanel 2006 Spring Runway Vintage Mini Resin Pillbox Crossbody Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel resin pillbox limited edition runway minaudière 2006 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Circular resin design with CC logo Black leather interior lining 2.25”W x 4”H x 2”D...
Chanel 2008 Swarovski CC Black Patent Glitter Gala Red Carpet Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Swarovski CC Black Patent Glitter Gala Red Carpet Clutch Minaudière 2008 {Vintage 16 Years} Silver Hardware Black patent glitter leather Interlocking Rhinestone Swarov...
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 Minaudière Clutch Rare Vintage Micro Mini Woven Chain Black Satin Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Micro Mini Woven Chain Minaudière Clutch 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold hardware Iconic cage throughout Stitched CC logo at front 2 Interior zippered pockets Satin...
Iconic Chanel Mini Trendy CC Clutch on Chain Red Lambskin Gold HW Full Set
By Chanel
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Chanel Mini Trendy CC Clutch with Chain – A Pinnacle of Modern Sophistication Experience contemporary elegance with the highly coveted Mini Trendy CC Clutch from Maison Chanel. Ce...
Chanel 1988 80s Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer Haute Couture Gold hardware Black velvet Single chain-link top handle Concealed magneti...
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 30 Years} Diamond stitch iridescent patent leather Classic interwoven top handle Magne...
$1,014Sale Price|35% Off
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C01209 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: O Case Material: Leather Color: Bl...
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 leather minaudière clutch from Chanel Pre-Owned featuring a crystal interlocking 'CC' ...
Chanel Evening Gala Glitter Laser Etched Chainmail Metallic Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Laser etched metallic leather with silver fold over clasp closure, opens to a three fold wallet. 2007 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Metallic lambskin interior Three large zippered interior poc...
Chanel 2007 Laser Etched Chainmail Metallic Clutch Evening Gala Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Laser etched metallic leather with silver fold over clasp closure, opens to a three fold wallet. 2007 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Metallic lambskin interior Three large zippered interior poc...
CHANEL Black Red Round Patent Gold Record Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2004 Collection Patent Leather Leather Gold Hardware Measure 7” W x 7” H x 1” D Chain Drop 9” 100% Authenticity Guaranteed
Chanel Minaudière Evening Mini Vintage 1997 Metallic Rare Cc Charm Gold Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Mini Vintage 1997 Metallic Gold Rare Evening CC Charm Clutch Gold hardware Metallic gold-tone lambskin leather vintage Single wristlet strap at side Three pockets at exterio...
Chanel 2008 Iconic Twisted Silver Chain Knotted Lambskin Gala Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Medium Chanel sized soft lambskin leather clutch with magnetic closure and four interior compartments. Year: 2008 { Vintage16 Years} Black leather Silver hardware Braided interwove...
Chanel 2006 Vintage Velvet & Patent Camellia No. 5 Shoulder Clutch Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel No. 5 Vintage Black Velvet and Patent Leather Camellia Shoulder Bag circa 2006 black velvet velvet effect floral appliqué logo patch to the front detachable chain-link should...
Chanel Grey Beaded Stingray Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel stingray crystal decoration evening clutch.
Chanel Black Lucite Kiss Lock Clutch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black Lucite kiss-lock evening clutch. Expandable leather sides.
Chanel Round as Earth Crossbody Bag Glaz
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Glazed Round As Earth Evening clutch with silver hardware exudes timeless elegance, it is perfect for upscale evenings.
Aquamarine & Diamond Victorian Baguette Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A true vintage treasure, this ring will pair perfectly with your favorite Dior evening dress and Chanel clutch!
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A true statement piece, this unique cocktail ring will look perfect paired with your favorite Oscar de la Renta evening dress and Chanel clutch!
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Chanel Black Lambskin Mademoiselle Evening Clutch Purse
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
The mademoiselle clutch was a seasonal item and was never reproduced again. This piece is well kept and in excellent condition. Features black lambskin leather exterior and black cam...
Unavailable
H 7 in W 10 in D 2 in
Chanel Three Way Black Lambskin 2.55 Gold Hardware CC Evening Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
This piece comes complete with original Chanel dustbag and authenticity card. It can be worn 3ways- with the chain long, shortened or kept inside and carried as a clutch. Very versat...
Chanel Fuchsia Pink Lego Clutch Boy Bag NEW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This style features large CC logo with CC center on front and back, and interwoven silvertone chain link and fuchsia pink leather shoulder/crossbody strap which can be tucked inside ...
Chanel Quilted Caviar Calfskin Wallet on a Chain Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Chanel Quilted Caviar Calfskin Wallet on a Chain Clutch Wallet on a Chain or Clutch A I Phone Max fits in bag easily. RATING: A...excellent, near mint, ha...
Chanel Reissue Silver Iridescent Calfskin 10 inch Medium Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
Rarely available. Iridescent calfskin has a pearly sheen to it. Features one back pocket and one inner zippered pocket. Corners are not scuffed. Serial number is intact and matches t...
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 1.58 in L 7.88 in
Chanel Vintage Lambskin Chocolate Bar Quilt Handcuff Wristlet Zip Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Unique vintage leather clutch in lambskin. The handcuff hardware details goes to the wrist. Visible storage and usage marks on the item. Slight darkening on the bottom area with scra...
Chanel nice satin evening clutch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL – Nice vintage evening clutch made of black quilted silk satin.
2002s Rare Chanel Perspex Lucite Minaudiere Pink Plastic Clutch
Located in West palm beach, FL
Chanel pink lucite clutch with matte silver tone hardware, chain and woven leather handle at the side, interlocking CC at the top and quilted motif throughout. This clutch is lined ...
Chanel CC Mirror Black Patent Medium Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
This piece is pre owned and in excellent condition. Patent leather is smooth and not sticky to the touch. There are no visible stains or scratches on the exterior. Superficial scratc...
Chanel vintage black satin cc logo letter evening clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Very RARE classy and sophisticated while still maintaining an edgy feel CC metal frame magnetic closure interior is lined with CC monogram microfiber interior has interior pocket C...
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 1.58 in L 13.39 in
Rare Runway Model Chanel Black Python and CC logo clasp Evening Clutch Art Déco
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
Runway Model Python Evening Clutch Chanel Chanel Made In Italy Style Art Déco Black and CC logo in palladium Dimensions : 34 x 10 x 4 cm Excellente Condition : 2 small marks insi...
Very Rare Chanel 'Ombre' Lizard Evening Clutch/Shoulder Bag by Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in London, GB
A very rare vintage Chanel Ombre Lizard envelope Clutch/shoulder evening bag, by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Metal Glass Beads Black Satin Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
THIS Chanel evening jeweled clutch is so beautiful and so well made.
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.
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 7.75 in D 1.25 in
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Evening Clutch With Gripoix Magnetic Snap Closure
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Chanel black quilted velvet evening clutch with Gripoix magnetic snap closure, burgundy leather lining and single pocket at interior wall.
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 lion’s head, gold plated metal and gold leather. silk lining. kisslock closure collecto...
Rare Vintage Chanel Black Lizard Evening Bag by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This rare Chanel black quilted, lizard clutch evening bag, designed by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, is in excellent condition throughout.
Chanel Evening Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful Chanel evening clutch bag with rhinestone camellia clasp Condition : very good Made in Italy Material : satin, rhinestones Interior : black satin Color : black Dimensions ...
Chanel Evening Clutch in Iridescent Gold Lamé Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Evening Chanel clutch in iridescent gold lamé leather.
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 construction and a clasp lock closure with clear crystal CC logo embellishment.
CHANEL Couture Evening Bag in Gold Silk Satin
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL Couture evening bag in silk satin: This CHANEL evening clutch is in gold silk satin.
CHANEL Clutch in Gold Quilted Lamb Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant 80s Chanel evening clutch in quilted gilded leather. The double 'C' is gilded and set with Swarovski glitter.
Chanel Gold Quilted Evening Clutch w/ Tassel- Circa 89
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Gold Quilted Evening Clutch w/ Tassel- Circa 89.
Chanel Black Clutch/ Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Clutch/ Evening Bag. Chain can be tucked in and worn as a clutch.
Chanel Black Clutch/ Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Clutch/ Evening Bag. Chain can be tucked in and worn as a clutch.
Chanel Gold Python Clutch Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel evening bag/clutch in gold python leather and gunmetal hardware.
Chanel Vintage Gold Leather Oval Evening Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Gold Oval Leather Vintage Clutch - excellent condition A rare style in exquisite condition, it is a must have for collectors. Gold metallic leather small oval clutch is stitc...
Chanel Vintage Waist Evening Bag Clutch With Tassel
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel waist bag.Could be used as a clutch or evening bag.
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.