Chanel Vintage 24k Caviar Triple CC Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage 24k Caviar Triple CC Flap Backpack SKU: 153071 Condition: Pre-owned
Chanel Vintage 24k Caviar Triple CC Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage 24k Caviar Triple CC Flap Backpack SKU: 153071 Condition: Pre-owned
$4,750
H 5.91 in W 2.37 in L 9.85 in
Vintage 1990s Chanel Beige Lambskin Quilted Medium Zip Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel lambskin backpack in a classic medium flap shape with both zipper and flap closure. Slight
Chanel Quilted Wool Leather Large CC Gold Logo Jumbo Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Quilted Chanel jumbo wool leather backpack with large CC hardware 1995 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold
$12,920
H 6.25 in W 10.25 in D 2.75 in
Chanel 1996 Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack Bag 1996 {VINTAGE 28 Years
$10,920
H 6 in W 2.5 in L 10 in
Chanel 1996 Vintage Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1996 Vintage Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack 1996 {VINTAGE 28
$9,920
H 8 in W 2 in L 10.75 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Rare Black Nylon Coco Niege Sport Duma Clasic Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Vintage Rare Black Nylon Coco Niege Sport Duma Clasic Flap Backpack Year: 2005-2006
$12,920
H 9 in W 12 in D 3 in
Chanel 1995 Jumbo Flap Quilted Wool Leather Backpack Large VIntage CC Gold Logo
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Quilted Chanel jumbo wool leather backpack with large CC hardware 1995 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold
$6,421Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Navy Velvet Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Navy Velvet Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996 These are professional photos
Chanel Black Velvet Shoulder Flap Backpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Black Velvet Shoulder Flap Backpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996 These are professional photos of
$2,028Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Lambskin Leather Diamond Quilted Black, 2009
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Lambskin Leather Diamond Quilted Black, 2009-2010 These are
Chanel Vintage Triple Stitched CC Flap Backpack Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Stitched CC Flap Backpack Caviar Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
Chanel Vintage Triple Stitched CC Flap Backpack Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Vintage Triple Stitched CC Flap Backpack Caviar Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue
Unavailable
H 9 in W 3 in L 10 in
Chanel Backpack Quilted Chain Jumbo Flap 227899 Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Illegible Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 3" Height: 9" Shoulder strap drop: 16.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal...
Chanel Black Lambskin Classic Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Lambskin Classic Flap Backpack is in very good vintage condition. A
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Small Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage Chanel backpack in black lambskin with gold hardware details. Slight scuffing and
Chanel 22P Dark Pink Quilted Caviar Chain Backpack Flap s214ca72
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel 22P Dark Pink Quilted Caviar Chain Backpack Flap s214ca72 Date Code/Serial Number: G4AL16P6
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Quilted CC Flap Backpack Bag w. Laced Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Quilted CC Flap Backpack Bag W/ Leather Laced Goldtone Chain
Chanel Navy Luggage Motif Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Displaying an array of the brand's iconic bags, such as a classic flap and the Chanel backpack
Chanel Cream Luggage Print Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Designed with a motif of Chanel's iconic handbags, such as the classic flap and the Chanel backpack
Chanel Paris-Hamburg Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Paris-Hamburg Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin and Shearling, crafted in green quilted
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon, crafted in neutral quilted nylon, features
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon, crafted in blue quilted nylon, features dual
Chanel Sport Line Flap Backpack Nylon Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Sport Line Flap Backpack Nylon Medium, crafted from black nylon, features adjustable
Chanel Sport Line Flap Backpack Nylon Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Sport Line Flap Backpack Nylon Medium, crafted from black nylon, features adjustable
Chanel Coco Flap Backpack Chevron Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Flap Backpack Chevron Calfskin Mini, crafted in silver chevron calfskin leather
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Vintage CC Flap Backpack Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Flap Backpack Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black
Chanel Coco Flap Backpack Chevron Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Coco Flap Backpack Chevron Calfskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Silver
Chanel Vintage CC Flap Backpack Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Flap Backpack Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Chanel Vintage CC Flap Backpack Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 15.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Flap Backpack Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Vintage CC Flap Backpack Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
4", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Flap Backpack Leather Medium Exterior Material
Chanel Vintage CC Flap Backpack Suede Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Flap Backpack Suede Medium Exterior Material
Chanel Vintage CC Flap Backpack Suede Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Vintage CC Flap Backpack Suede Medium Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
Chanel Vintage Timeless Flap Backpack Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Flap Backpack Caviar Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Leather
Chanel Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 15-16" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Cocoon Flap Backpack Quilted Nylon Exterior Material
Chanel White Satin Sport Line Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
White quilted satin Chanel Sport Line Flap Bag with silver-tone hardware, dual chain-link and satin
Chanel Vintage Square Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Square Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Medium, crafted from black quilted
Chanel Vintage CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Medium, crafted in black quilted lambskin
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Backpack Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Backpack Quilted Patent Medium, crafted from black quilted patent
Chanel Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Medium, crafted in brown quilted lambskin
Chanel Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Small, crafted in brown quilted lambskin
Chanel Vintage Black Caviar Leather Classic Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Black Caviar leather vintage Chanel Classic Flap backpack with gold-tone hardware, dual flat
Chanel Vintage Brown Lambskin Leather CC Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Brown quilted leather vintage Chanel Classic Flap backpack with gold-tone hardware, dual flat
Chanel Vintage CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
11.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin
Chanel Double Pocket Flap Bucket Backpack Quilted Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 6", Depth 5" Designer: Chanel Model: Double Pocket Flap Bucket Backpack Quilted Caviar Exterior
Chanel Double Pocket Flap Bucket Backpack Quilted Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 5.5", Depth 5" Designer: Chanel Model: Double Pocket Flap Bucket Backpack Quilted Caviar Exterior
Chanel Vintage CC Flap Chain Backpack Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Flap Chain Backpack Lambskin Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
Chanel CC Flap Backpack Quilted Printed Nylon Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
5.5", Height 12", Width 9.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 13-16" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Flap Backpack
Chanel Vintage Square Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 9", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Flap
Chanel Vintage CC Resin Flap Backpack Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
11", Width 10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Resin Flap Backpack
Chanel Vintage CC Resin Flap Backpack Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
11", Width 10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Resin Flap Backpack
Chanel Denimpression Flap Backpack Quilted Distressed Denim Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Denimpression Flap Backpack Quilted Distressed Denim Small Exterior Material: Denim Exterior Color: Purple
Chanel Vintage Square Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 9", Width 10", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Flap
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap 25cm Backpack Black Leather
By Chanel
Located in Dublin, IE
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Backpack 25cm in black quilted leather with chain and leather shoulder
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Backpack Quilted Velvet Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Classic Flap Backpack Quilted Velvet Medium Exterior Material: Velvet Exterior Color: Black Interior
Chanel Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 8", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin
Chanel Vintage Square Flap Backpack Quilted Suede Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Square Flap Backpack Quilted Suede Medium Exterior Material: Suede Exterior
Chanel CC Flap Backpack Quilted Printed Nylon Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3", Strap Drop 11-12.5" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Flap Backpack Quilted Printed Nylon Small
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Backpack Quilted Velvet Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Vintage Classic Flap Backpack Quilted Velvet Medium Exterior Material: Velvet Exterior Color
Chanel Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Chanel Model: Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted
Chanel Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 5", Height 10", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Chanel Model: Drawstring CC Flap
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather CC Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Chanel backpack will come in handy for daily use or as a style statement. It is crafted from
Chanel Ground Control Flap Backpack Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Ground Control Flap Backpack Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Small, crafted in metallic
Chanel Paris-Hamburg Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin And Shearling
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Paris-Hamburg Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin and Shearling, crafted in black quilted
Chanel Paris-Hamburg Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin And Shearling
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Paris-Hamburg Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin and Shearling, crafted in black quilted
Chanel Paris Hamburg Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin and Shearling
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Paris Hamburg Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin and Shearling, crafted in green quilted
Chanel Paris Hamburg Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin and Shearling
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Paris Hamburg Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin and Shearling, crafted in green quilted
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
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...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
Chanel 2023 Coco Masters White Mini Tennis Cloth Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2023 Coco Masters White Mini Tennis Cloth Crossbody Bag is a whimsical yet refined statement piece that captures the essence of sporty luxury. Crafted from high-quality cl...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
Chanel Black Mini Logo Satin Silk Texturized Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Satin Silk Texturized Mini Vintage Logo Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware CC turn-lock top closure Gold metallic interior Internal slip pocket 6.5" H x 6.7" W...
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
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...
$1,049Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 44 IT
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag Bright orange crossbody bag crafted in shiny Crocodile Porosus skin with shiny 18k gold plated hardware. Designed with 'H...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
$2,485
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit comprising: button up shirt with embroidered orb, and high waisted mini skirt. Spring-Summer 1994
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse with signature Versace print. Spring-Summer 1993
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.
Vintage and designer backpacks do more than carry our books, notebooks, electronic devices and other possessions to and fro. They are also a reflection of personal taste and style. Whether it’s an understated solid color — black backpacks will remain forever timeless — or it’s emblazoned with a dazzling graphic pattern or an iconic fashion house’s logo, a backpack makes a statement.
In 1908, decades before the JanSports and Eastpaks of the world materialized, Norwegian Ole Bergan crafted the first backpack, whittling and shaping a juniper branch to support a robust canvas rucksack on his back. Twenty-five years later, the patent on Bergan’s wildly convenient and functional accessory expired, and backpacks became popular with hikers, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts as other designers and companies scrambled to develop their own iterations. During the late 1930s, the first zippered backpack appeared — for students, it was a significant improvement over carrying their books with a leather belt.
Some designer backpacks are sleek and sporty, while others attract attention with flashy brass hardware and a textured exterior flap. While the innumerable handbag lovers of our modern times continue to gravitate toward iconic labels — classic bags still rule — today’s shoppers are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Backpacks designed by universally renowned brands such as Gucci, Dior and Burberry are similarly alluring when it comes to finding the perfect carryall.
Heavy-duty nylon backpacks or those made with polyester are likely the most common, but many alternatives can be found in canvas, leather and suede. The best backpack for you might be one that is modest in size and discreet, and thus ideal for carrying a few items. If that sounds like what you need, explore crossbody bags and messenger bags, as they’re a bit easier to access and you don’t have to remove the bag to get to its contents. Others may seek a bag that is spacious enough to fit all of the supplies for an overnight hike, in which case, a sturdy, structured backpack might be a better fit.
Whether it is for fashion, function or both, there is a backpack suited to every individual. Find yours in the extensive collection of vintage and designer backpacks on 1stDibs.
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.