Chanel Navy Cotton Eyelet Wrap Dress - Sz 42 - 07P Collection
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Cotton Eyelet Wrap Dress - Sz 42 - 07P Chanel ID Collection.
Chanel Navy Cotton Eyelet Wrap Dress - Sz 42 - 07P Collection
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Cotton Eyelet Wrap Dress - Sz 42 - 07P Chanel ID Collection.
CHANEL B16 silver tone gold CC logo punctured grommet eyelet cuff bangle
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL B16 silver tone gold CC logo punctured grommet eyelet cuff bangle Reference: VNWG/A00021 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall/Winter 2016 Pre-Autumn Collect...
CHANEL B16 gold tone silver CC logo punctured grommet eyelet cuff bangle
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL B16 gold tone silver CC logo punctured grommet eyelet cuff bangle Reference: VNWG/A00020 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall/Winter 2016 Pre-Autumn Collect...
Chanel 2013 Spring Collection Black Tweed and Eyelet Suit with Pearl Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Spring 2013 RTW black mesh and tweed skirt suit with Peter Pan collar and pearl buttons.
2015 Chanel Paris Dubai perforated metallic leather Shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Classique PM bag in perforated metallic leather and embellished with rhinestone eyelets. This Chanel flap bag features perforated leather with metal embellishments.
Chanel Logo Eyelets Bucket Bag Perforated Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 8.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Chanel Model: Logo Eyelets Bucket Bag Perforated Calfskin Small Exterior...
Chanel Large Coco Eyelets Black Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned Chanel Large Coco Eyelets Shopping Tote is in mint condition.
Chanel Navy Patent Eyelet Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This gorgeous Chanel Navy Quilted Patent Eyelet Wallet on Chain with antiqued gold tone hardware and features a front flap with the signature CC charm closure and an antiqued gold to...
1990s Chanel White Eyelet and Black Leather Flats
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely pair of Chanel flats from the 1990s. White eyelet exterior with contrasting black leather trim, toe box and small stacked heel.
Chanel Calfskin Coco Eyelets Small Flap Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Chanel black calfskin leather Coco Eyelet Flap cross body bag.
Chanel Black and Navy Floral Eyelet Skirt - 40 - 06P
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black and Navy Floral Eyelet Skirt - 40 - 06P.
Chanel Black Eyelet and Tweed Jacket with Pearl Buttons - 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Eyelet and Tweed Jacket - 42 This Chanel Jacket is in excellent condition.
CHANEL black leather 2019 PERFORATED LOGO EYELET SMALL SHOPPING Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 Perforated Logo Eyelet Small Shopping Bag in black smooth calfskin embellished with CC silver-tone eyelet detailing and chain straps.
2018 Chanel Tan Quilted Calfskin Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Tan Quilted Calfskin Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag Reference: HB2343 Serial Number: 25172495 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity D...
2018 Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Calfskin Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3342 Serial Number: 25279293 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authen...
2018 Chanel Blue Quilted Calfskin Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Blue Quilted Calfskin Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3395 Serial Number: 25059099 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authent...
2018 Chanel Blue Quilted Calfskin Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Blue Quilted Calfskin Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3395 Serial Number: 25059099 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authent...
2018 Chanel Tan Quilted Calfskin Leather Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Tan Quilted Calfskin Leather Coco Eyelets Round Flap Bag Reference: HB2762 Serial Number: 25172526 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, ...
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H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
2019 Chanel Black Perforated Calfskin Logo Eyelets Bucket Bag with Tweed Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Perforated Calfskin Leather Logo Eyelets Bucket Bag with Tweed Pouch Xupes Reference: HB3634 Serial Number: 27142896 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card...
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H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
2019 Chanel Pink Calfskin Leather Logo Eyelets Shopping Tote with Tweed Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Calfskin Leather Logo Eyelets Shopping Tote with Tweed Pouch Xupes Reference: HB3628 Serial Number: 27356326 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Tweed Pouch Authenticity D...
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H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
2019 Chanel Pink Calfskin Leather Logo Eyelets Shopping Tote with Tweed Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Calfskin Leather Logo Eyelets Shopping Tote with Tweed Pouch Xupes Reference: HB3628 Serial Number: 27356326 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Tweed Pouch Authenticity D...
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld black CC logo eyelet white leather fingerless gloves US7
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld black CC logo eyelet white leather fingerless gloves US7 Reference: LNKO/A02132 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather Color: Black, White Pat...
CHANEL Black Mesh & Eyelet Espadrilles sz 39
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Mesh & Eyelet Espadrilles Features patent toe cap and CC at front of shoe Made in: Spain Color: Black and beige Composition: Mesh, eyelet, patent and jute rope Sole...
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H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
2019 Chanel Pink Calfskin Leather Logo Eyelets Shopping Tote with Tweed Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Calfskin Leather Logo Eyelets Shopping Tote with Tweed Pouch Xupes Reference: HB3628 Serial Number: 27356326 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Tweed Pouch Authenticity D...
Chanel Mesh Tote Shopping Gift Bag
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
Chanel black mesh tote shopping gift bag. This bag features : - Black mesh body with black nylon base and top trim. - White flocked Chanel Paris on one side and CC logo on the other...
Chanel Mesh Tote Shopping Gift Bag
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL black mesh tote shopping gift bag. This bag features : - Black mesh body with black nylon base and top trim. - White flocked CHANEL PARIS on one side and CC logo on the other...
Chanel Black Canvas Tote Shopping Gift Bag
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL black canvas tote shopping gift bag. This bag features : - Black canvas body. - White flocked CHANEL PARIS on one both sides. - Silver toned chains with intertwined black fau...
Chanel Mesh Tote Shopping Promotional Gift Bag
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
This bag features : - Black mesh body with black nylon base and top trim. - White flocked Chanel Paris on one side and CC logo on the other. - Silver toned chains with intertwined bl...
Chanel Mesh Tote Shopping Promotional Gift Bag
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
This bag features : - Black mesh body with black nylon base and top trim. - White flocked Chanel Paris on one side and CC logo on the other. - Silver toned chains with intertwined bl...
Chanel Black Canvas Tote Shopping Promotional Gift Bag
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
This bag features : - Black canvas body. - White flocked CHANEL PARIS on one both sides. - Silver toned chains with intertwined black faux leather (PVC) straps. - Magnetic closure. -...
1920S Black Sheer Silk Chiffon Cold Shoulder Long Sleeve Dress With Deco Chanel
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Sheer Silk Chiffon Cold Shoulder Long Sleeve Dress With Deco Chanel Style Floral Eyelet Embroidery
2019 Chanel Eyelet Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
2019 Chanel Eyelet Flap Handbag - Very good condition.
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small, crafted in blue quilted patent leather, features woven in leather chain straps, protective base studs and aged gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small, crafted in red quilted patent leather, features woven in leather chain straps, protective base studs and aged gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium, crafted in black quilted patent leather, features woven-in leather chain straps with leather pads, CC logo on eyelets, front and back c...
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium, crafted in black quilted patent leather, features woven-in leather chain straps with leather pads, CC logo on eyelets, front and back c...
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small, crafted in black quilted patent leather, features dual woven in chain straps, protective base studs and aged gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small, crafted in blue quilted patent leather, features woven-in leather chain straps with leather pads, CC logo on eyelets and aged gold-tone ...
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small, crafted in blue quilted patent leather, features woven-in leather chain straps with leather pads, CC logo on eyelets and aged gold-tone ...
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small, crafted in blue quilted patent leather, features woven-in leather chain straps with leather pads, CC logo on eyelets and aged gold-tone ...
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small, crafted in black quilted patent leather, features dual woven in chain straps, protective base studs and aged gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium is an excellent bag for day or evening wear.
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium is an excellent bag for day or evening wear.
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small is an excellent bag for day or evening wear.
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium is an excellent bag for day or evening wear.
Chanel Eyelet Flap Bag Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Flap Bag Quilted Patent Medium, crafted in black quilted patent leather and black leather, features woven-in leather chain strap with shoulder pad, exterior back p...
Chanel Eyelet Flap Bag Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Flap Bag Quilted Patent Medium, crafted in black quilted patent leather and black leather, features woven-in leather chain strap with shoulder pad, exterior back p...
Chanel Eyelet Flap Bag Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Eyelet Flap Bag Quilted Patent Medium, crafted in black quilted patent leather and black leather, features woven-in leather chain strap with shoulder pad, exterior back p...
Chanel Eyelet Flap Bag Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Eyelet Flap Bag Quilted Patent Small is luxurious and sophisticated perfect for modern fashionistas.
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 8", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Medium Exterior Material: Patent L...
Chanel Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 7", Width 10.5", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small Exterior Material: P...
Chanel Pink Leather Eyelet Waist Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Chanel waist bag is a chic and versatile accessory crafted from high-quality pink leather.
CHANEL black cotton eyelet embroidered skirt 38
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL black cotton eyelet embroidered skirt Stylish fun skirt for summer .
Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin, crafted from yellow perforated calfskin leather, features chain link strap with leather pad and silver-tone hardware.
Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin, crafted from yellow perforated calfskin leather, features chain link strap with leather pad and silver-tone hardware.
Chanel Coco Eyelets Shopping Tote Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Eyelets Shopping Tote Calfskin Large, crafted from black calfskin leather, features dual top handles, chain link straps with leather pads and matte silver-tone hardw...
Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin, crafted from neutral perforated calfskin leather, features chain link strap with leather pad and silver-tone hardware.
Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin, crafted from yellow perforated calfskin leather, features chain link strap with leather pad and silver-tone hardware.
Chanel Black Eyelet-Knit Dress FR 38
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Eyelet-Knit Dress -Black, lightweight eyelet knit -Round neck, 3/4 length sleeves -Black ruffle-trimmed neckline and shoulders -Scallop-knit cuffs and hem -Front gu...
Chanel Black Leather Logo Eyelets Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from premium black leather, it features a prominent Chanel logo on the front and stylish eyelet detailing.
Chanel CC Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 7.5", Width 10.5", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small Exterior ...
Chanel CC Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 7.5", Width 10.5", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Eyelet Tote Quilted Patent Small Exterior ...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol, Mamselle
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
$13,085
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Calvin Klein Collection by Calvin Vintage 1990s Tailored Pinstriped Suit
By Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Calvin Klein collection by Calvin Klein vintage 1990's tailored pin stripe suit Calvin Klein defined the look of American minimalism in the 1990s, sleek, understated, and effortlessl...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Flap Small - Color: Baby Blue - Year: 1991-1994 - Condition: Good Vintage C...
1950'S BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi
Located in New York, NY
The embroidery and beading on this dress is next level! The expensive heavy satin was first embroidered with real metal thread in a foliate Indian style floral pattern. Then the magi...
I Magnin Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Vintage Gown, 1980s
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous early 1980s I. MAGNIN royal blue Avant Garde full length taffeta maxi evening dress! Features a vibrant royal blue color. Ruffle origami detail at top left shoulder, and dia...
Black crêpe satin asymmetrical evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe satin ( the satin side of the fabric is inside) asymmetrical evening dress. Shoulder pad. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Cut-work. SAMPLE. Side le...
Gucci Vintage Burgundy Alligator Leather Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Gold Hardware
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Vintage Burgundy Alligator Leather Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Gold-tone Hardware Handbag Exceptional Gucci handbag of the 60s. The best quality of Burgundy shiny alligator leath...
Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Burgundy leather trim - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted heron design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Includes original box (damaged) - Stamp K ...
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
By Jill Richards, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel, with tiered skirt, and bow in the back. Tulle layers over the silk bodice. Pouf skirt,...
Moschino Halter Tuxedo Jumpsuit
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black halter jumpsuit from Moschino. It is double breasted with 6 buttons matching the satin peak lapels and hip pocket flaps. Semi fitted through the waist the lower por...
Stunning 1970s Vintage Victoria Royal Black Halter Diamanté Jersey Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply divine vintage Victoria Royal black jersey halter dress! Perfect Grecian style, with rhinestones encrusted at waist, and on halter. Beautiful pleating that screams elegance! R...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Late 1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Burgundy Velvet Gown with Flared Cuffs and Hem
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Gresham, OR
An exquisite late 1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Renaissance-Revival, burgundy velvet gown with flared cuffs and hem. Satin trim at cuffs and a thin satin tie waistband. zippered back. Wond...
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.