Chanel Hot Pink Crocodile Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
statement piece. A true rarity, this bag represents the pinnacle of Chanel’s exotic craftsmanship — bold
Chanel Hot Pink Crocodile Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
statement piece. A true rarity, this bag represents the pinnacle of Chanel’s exotic craftsmanship — bold
$14,920
H 15 in W 17 in D 3 in
Chanel Modern Thick Chunky Chain Exotic Python Metallic Blue Hobo Slouchy Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel metallic blue exotic python hobo with chunky chain handle. 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
with luxury. Following Chanel’s 2018 decision to discontinue the use of exotic skins, vintage lizard
$16,920
H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 3 in
Chanel Vintage Rare Handbag Clutch Exotic Tote & Metallic Bronze Hobo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Metallic Bronze Python Shoulder Bag Brown & Metallic Python Interlocking CC Logo Silver
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel 'Creme de la Creme'! Small classic flap crafted from lizard skin with exquisite 24
$22,920
H 5.25 in W 10 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Exotic Bowler Paris NY Grey Crocodile Skin Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Crocodile bowler from the Paris-NY collection 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Antique silver hardware 4 bottom feet Cc zipper charm Hanging cc plate Grey satin interior lining Small in...
$16,920
H 15.5 in W 3 in L 15 in
Chanel Handbag Clutch Rare Exotic Large 2 In 1 Tote & Metallic Bronze Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Exotic Python Metallic Bronze Large 2 in 1 Tote & Clutch 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years
Chanel Deep Red Crocodile Jumbo Classic Flap Bag with Silver Hardware
Located in Palm Beach, FL
—speaks to the house’s uncompromising standards of craftsmanship. Exotic Chanel Classic Flaps are
Chanel Brown Classic Lizard Leather Flap Bag 1996
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Can be worn as a cross body or as a shoulder bag. In 2018 Chanel ceased using exotic skins, making
Chanel Alligator Beige Pink Double Flap Jumbo Bag SHW bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel discontinued the production of exotic leather bags. • From the Cruise 2013 Collection by Karl
CHANEL black silk 15C DUBAI CHAIN TRIM PLATFORM Pumps Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel platform pumps are crafted from black silk and finished with a
$120,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 1997 Rare Vintage Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Handle 2.8” Made in Italy House of Carver News: Chanel has discontinued exotic leathers and furs and
Chanel Vintage 1989 Classic Mini Flap Black Alligator 24K Gold Plated Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing vintage Chanel classic mini flap from 1989. Crafted from luxurious black alligator
Chanel Seafoam Green Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
Located in Palm Beach, FL
finishing of the interior. Exotic Chanel Classic Flaps—particularly in alligator—are produced in extremely
CHANEL, Camera Vintage in red exotic leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Camera - Condition: Very good condition. Minor Discoloration of the
Chanel Black Lizard Skin Octagonal Long Chain Strap Exotic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Chanel bag. This beauty is done in shiny black leather with an 8-sided
Unavailable
H 5 in W 7 in D 2 in
Chanel Vintage Black Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Lizard Exotic Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag Lizard Gold tone
CHANEL CC Black Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Small Party Flap Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1988 Collection Lizard Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 8.25" W x 5" H x 2" D Strap Drop 20.5" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWF...
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
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
Chanel Exotic Python Maxi Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Exotic Python Maxi Double Flap Bag. Absolutely stunning rare exotic python largest Chanel
Chanel Exotic Leather Bag, 2011
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Exotic leather bag. Attributes in gilded metal. Serial number and
Chanel Python Exotic Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Exotic Python Jumbo Double Flap Bag. Extremely rare exotic skin leather bag. Chanel has
Chanel Pink Python Jumbo Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
customize your look to suit any occasion. No longer in production, Chanel's exotic classics are considered
Chanel Double Flap Jumbo Ombre Grey Exotic
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel bag is a unique and highly desirable piece, made with great precision from ombre grey
CHANEL Classic flap bag in exotic golden python
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Code AT-1088 Brand Chanel Model Timeless Classic Serial No. 1845 **** Color Gold Date
Chanel 00T Snake Python Exotic Multicolor Snap CC Bracelet 96ck822s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 00 T Made In: France Measurements: Length: 2" Width: .1" Height: .5" Circumference: 5"-7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Box Sig...
CHANEL 2013 Beige Alligator Exotic Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
The epitome of luxury! c.2013 Made in France Classic 10" double flap with beige leather laced double chain Gold plated hardware Signature CC twist lock Beige leather lining In...
Sold
H 5.71 in D 2.76 in L 7.88 in
1990s Chanel Black Exotic Lizard Skin Leather Vintage Evening CC Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Evening CC Flap Bag is in excellent pre-owned condition. This Chanel handbag has been fully
Chanel Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This vintage Chanel chain-belt exudes exotic romance with its ornately engraved gold-tone detailing
Chanel Vintage Alligator Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Alligator Bag. 24 karat gold hardware. Beautiful exotic rare shiny alligator with
Chanel Crocodile Black Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
get exotic skins in Chanel. Guaranteed authentic.
Chanel Alligator Clutch/ Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Alligator Exotic Leather Clutch with Strap. Gold chain strap with embossed leather. Can be
Chanel Vintage Black Lizard Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Vintage Black Lizard Crossbody Bag is in beautiful condition. A rare exotic
Chanel Silver Lilac Python Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Python Small Flap Bag is exquisite. Pristine and never carried, this exotic Chanel is a
Chanel Vintage Dark Green Crocodile Tote Briefcase
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, Chanel no longer produces exotics. This is an exceptionally beautiful and highly collectible piece
Chanel Cotton Candy Crocodile Medium Classic Flap
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
longer producing exotics, Chanel's remarkable crocodile Classic is extremely rare and collectible. Pale
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. The highly
Chanel Emerald Green Crocodile Coco Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
beautiful bag, this striking piece is also very collectible as Chanel is no longer producing exotics
Chanel Navy Blue Lizard Flap Triple Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Timeless and beautiful, this exotic Chanel is a fantastic find. Deep navy blue lizard skin flap bag with
Chanel mint condition flap classic bag gold ombre
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Chanel announced discontinuing exotics in 2021 , which makes this bag even more collectible . Due to
Chanel Black Crocodile Wallet on a Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Crocodile Wallet on a Chain is in pristine condition. Especially
Chanel 2015/2016 Purple Lizard Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
as Chanel no longer makes exotics. Never used, includes original paperwork and box. Serial number
Chanel Black Crocodile Medium Classic Flap with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
producing exotics, Chanel's remarkable crocodile Classic is extremely rare and collectible. Sleek black
Chanel 2017/2018 Iridescent Purple Python Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pocket. A must have as Chanel no longer makes exotics. Never used, includes original paperwork and box
1980s Chanel Black Alligator Shoulder Bag US SHIPPING ONLY
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
BAG WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO SHIP TO US ADDRESS. A rare chance to own an exotic Chanel classic
Chanel Vintage Jumbo Single Flap Black Alligator Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Jumbo Single Flap vintage bag featured in Black alligator skin. Chanel no longer produces
CHANEL black lizard leather top handle flap turn lock gold chain shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
exotic lizard leather upper. Gold-tone hardware. Silver-tone turn lock closure. Chanel signed on front
CHANEL black lizard leather top handle flap turn lock gold chain shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Genuine black exotic lizard leather upper. Gold-tone hardware. Silver-tone turn lock closure
Chanel Black Exotic Leather and White Leather bag
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Black exotic leather and white leather bag with silvery metal elements
Vintage Chanel Large Camera Bag Black Exotic Ostrich Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Chanel Large Camera bag in black exotic ostrich with gold hardware
Chanel Gold Lizard Small Boy Flap Bag GHW 67969
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67969 No longer produced in special exotics, this Chanel Gold Lizard Small Boy Flap Bag
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H 6 in W 9.9 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Hot Pink Shiny Alligator Medium Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Hot Pink Fuchsia CHANEL Alligator Medium Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic
Chanel 13A Paris-Edinburgh Silver Ombre Python Clutch on Chain Evening Bag 68467
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
. Since 2019, Chanel has stopped using exotic skins such as python. Produced in 2013, nearly 15 years old
Rare CHANEL Exotic Python Chained Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare CHANEL Python Wooled Beige Black Chain Tote Bag Shopping Bag. 31 Rue Cambon Paris Beautiful
Chanel Small Exotic Stingray Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered is a very rare Chanel Le Boy Bag featured with exotic stingray trimmed in calfskin
CHANEL, Timeless in brown exotic leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Timeless - Condition: Very good condition. Sign of wear on strap
Chanel, Boy in pink exotic leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Boy - Condition: Very good condition. Minor scuff at the flap of the
CHANEL Timeless Shoulder bag in Gold Exotic leathers
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Timeless - Condition: Very good condition. - Accessories: Box
CHANEL, Timeless Shoulder bag in Gold Exotic leathers
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Timeless - Condition: Very good condition. - Accessories: Box
CHANEL Python Timeless Shoulder bag in Grey Exotic leathers
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Python Timeless - Condition: Good condition. Sign of wear on Leather
Chanel Timeless Bag in Exotic skin and stainless steel hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
orgeous Chanel bag in exotic skin and stainless stell hardware. Some small signs of use inside but
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Gold Nude Python Exotic Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Milan, IT
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Double Flap Shoulder Bag with Beige / Nude with Exotic Python Leather . The
Chanel Blue Snakeskin Exotic Leather Large Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Blue Snakeskin Exotic Leather Large Jumbo Evening Shoulder Flap Bag Snakeskin Leather
Chanel Black Crocodile Exotic Leather Silver Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Crocodile Exotic Leather Silver Top Handle Satchel Bag Crocodile Leather Leather
CHANEL Red Shiny Crocodile Exotic Gold Small Shoulder Flap Bab
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1997 Collection Crocodile Gold Hardware Includes Serial Sticker W 8.75" x H 8" x D 4 " Handle Drop 10" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed
Chanel Cognac Crocodile Exotic Skin Leather Kelly Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Exotic Chanel to Complete Your Collection. Since announcing the discontinuation of exotic skin
Chanel Cognac Alligator Exotic Skin Leather Gold Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Exotic Chanel You Need to Complement Your Collection. Since announcing the discontinuation
Chanel Gray Alligator Exotic Leather Silver Large Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Exotic Chanel You Need to Complement Your Collection. Since announcing the discontinuation
Chanel Gray Snakeskin Exotic Skin Leather Silver Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Exotic Chanel You Need to Complement Your Collection. Since announcing the discontinuation
Chanel Cognac Ostrich Exotic Leather Gold Single Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Cognac Ostrich Exotic Leather Gold Single Evening Shoulder Flap Bag Ostrich Gold tone
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Chanel Shopping Tote Duffle Cc Sport Line Beige Nylon
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Very good. Small marks on base and handles, slight discoloration and wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8-14...
Alexander McQueen New S/S 2002 Three Piece Skirt Suit with Intricate Embroidery
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk/linen black skirt suit from Alexander McQueen including an additional matching white skirt. The jacket has peak lapels, a breast pocket, small shoulder padding, side...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
$4,943
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Naples, FL
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
Faberge Bi-Color Ribbed Gold Cigarette Case
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
$4,708
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
$1,275
Size: ONE SIZE / See dimensions.
2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Black Satin Diamanté Rhinestone shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Shoulder bag, crafted from a smooth black satin with jacquard Dior signature details, decorative rhinestone Carabina clip and iconic 'Galliano er...
$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...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
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.