Chanel Black Flat Quilted Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large black flat quilted shoulder bag with silver tone hardware.
Chanel Black Flat Quilted Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large black flat quilted shoulder bag with silver tone hardware.
Chanel Grey Suede Flat Chain Crossbody Bag 1c815a
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5640759 Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: .5" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19" OVERALL GOOD- CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Accessories: Care Booklet,...
$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...
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 2.5 in L 11 in
Chanel Messenger Metallic Lambskin Flat 7cz1016 Bronze Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5864891 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: " Height: " Shoulder strap drop: 21" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Includes Serial Seal S...
Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Caviar leather Chanel bag featuring flat shoulder straps with interwoven chain-leather detailing, open front and back pockets, gold-tone hardware, a flat seat, interlocking 'CC' stit...
Chanel Vintage Union Jack Flat Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Show your Brit spirit with this iconic vintage bag from Chanel. Featuring a navy suede exterior adorned with a Union Jack and Chanel monogram. The bag fastens with a zipper, and incl...
Chanel Black Flat Quilted Caviar Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic Chanel black quilted caviar bag. No hologram shoulder drop 12". Hologram is missing, mid 90s. Comes with generic dust cover.
Chanel Brown Leather Flat Stitched Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Brown Leather Flat Stitched Bag- EXCELLENT A simple style with classic lines, this piece has a very desirable versatility.
Chanel Black Flat Stitched Leather Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Flat Stitched Leather Flap Bag is in very good condition.
Chanel Red Patent Flat Pouch Bag 276ccs216
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 11" Width: .1" Height: 9.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Boutique Seal from Repair Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Exterior was ...
Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Fringe Flat Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Fringe Flat Tote Bag exudes timeless elegance and modern sophistication.
1990's Chanel Black Flat Diamond Keepall Luggage Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel black flat-diamond quilted keepall. Detachable strap. Comes with original dust cover. Minor wear on corners.
Chanel 2002 Black Coco Long Flat Tote Bag w. Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
c.2002-2003 Black canvas body with black leather trim Goldtone leather laced chain straps. COCO logo appears throughout in white and grey. Black textile lining Hologram reads 73...
Chanel Messenger Metallic Lambskin Flat 7cz1016 Bronze Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5864891 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: " Height: " Shoulder strap drop: 21" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Includes Seria...
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag
By 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 Col...
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
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chanel flat quilted black leather duffle bag. Leather strap with buckle to adjust length.
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chanel flat quilted messenger bag with single leather braided cross body strap and large CC gold logo hardware.
CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel flat quilted maxi bag with envelope style flap and exterior letter pocket.
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Novelty Jacket bag. Black flat quilted leather with taupe leather trim and gold hardware.
Chanel 2014 Supermarket Meat Flap
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
**Chanel 2014 Collector's Supermarket Meat Flat Bag** This Chanel 2014 Collector's Supermarket Meat Flat bag is a super rare and unique piece that truly stands out with its distinc...
Chanel Black Patent Leather New Clutch With Chain CWC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Retail $3100. A Small flap that is flat, a Chanel classic flap bag in an envelope style, decorated in diamond patterns, polished, distinctive and elegant.
Chanel Quilted Satin Silk Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Fully lined in black silk, it fastens down the front with seven gilt metal buttons with Chanel bag "effigy". Two flat pockets on the rear (see picture 7).
1990's Chanel Black Flat Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Great black kid leather flat tote bag. Stitched large CC logo in the center of the bag.
Early 2002 Chanel Black & White Icon Flat Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel black canvas flat tote from 2002 with chain and leather double shoulder strap.
CHANEL Bag Flat Flap Pink Lambskin Clutch / Shoulder new
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Interior slot pocket. Signature CHANEL stamp inside the bag. Serial number on interior corner.
CHANEL Bag Flat Flap Black Caviar Clutch / Shoulder new
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Signature flap bag flat clutch convertible to shoulder bag. Jet black in caviar leather with fresh silver hardware.
Chanel Black/White Leather Quilted Zip Top Flat CC Cambon Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black/White Leather Quilted Zip Top Flat CC Cambon Messenger Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2005 - 2006 Color: Black Hardware: Silvertone hardware Materials: Leather ...
CHANEL Rare Black Quilted Velvet Evening Bag w/ Gold Dragon Handle & Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chain can be tucked into bag when not in use. -Made in: France -Color: Black -Hardware: Brushed goldtone -Materials: Velvet, leather, metal -Lining: Burgundy leather -Closure...
Chanel Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 8", Width 8", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exterior Material...
Chanel Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 8", Width 8", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exter...
Chanel Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 21.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
Chanel Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Medium, crafted in metallic gold leather, features a flat shoulder strap and gold-tone hardware.
2004 Chanel Cambon Bag Flat Tote Line
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
2004 Chanel Cambon Bag Flat Tote Line - Very good condition. shows slight signs of wear over time
Chanel CC Flat Handle Bag Python Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Flat Handle Bag Python Mini, crafted from genuine multicolor python skin, features dual flat top handles, CC logo stitched on the front, and silver-tone hardware.
Chanel Flat Shopping Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear, scuffs and creasing on exterior, light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 11", Width 9", Depth 0.5" Designer: Chanel...
Chanel Red Cosmos Flat Quilt Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
This authentic Chanel Red Cosmos Vintage Flat Quilt Mini is in pristine unworn condition.
Chanel Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 9", Width 6.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Chanel Vintage Flat Messenger Bag Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 6.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Flat Messenger Bag Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Lea...
Chanel Vintage Flat Messenger Bag Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 13.5", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Flat Messenger Bag Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Lea...
Chanel Travel Line Flat Crossbody Bag Nylon
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 11.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 10-15" Designer: Chanel Model: Travel Line Flat Crossbody Bag Nylon Exterior Material: Nylon ...
Chanel Flat Shopping Bag Quilted Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 12", Width 12.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Flat Shopping Bag Quilted Calfskin Medium Exterior Material: Leath...
Chanel Travel Line Flat Crossbody Bag Nylon
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 11.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 10-15" Designer: Chanel Model: Travel Line Flat Crossbody Bag Nylon Exterior Material: Nylon ...
Chanel Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 9", Width 6.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: ...
Chanel Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 8", Depth 1", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather...
Chanel Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 8", Depth 1", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather...
Chanel Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 11", Width 11", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Flat Crossbody Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leath...
Chanel Beige Leather Flat Stitch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Beige Leather Flap Bag- PRISTINE A unique take on the Classic flap, this Chanel has top stitching and gusseted sides for a slimmer silhouette. Rich beige leather is top...
Chanel Fringe Flat Shopping Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Light scuffs on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 11", Width 9.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Fringe Flat Shopp...
Chanel Fringe Flat Shopping Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Light scuffs on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 11", Width 9.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Fringe Flat Shopp...
Chanel Black Leather Classic Flat Stitched Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Black Leather Flat Stitched Classic Flap- PRISTINE Perfectly medium sized with gusseted sides and a central zippered section, this piece is both functional and beautiful.
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Flat Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Shoulder flat tote bag in Black quilted leather.
Chanel Fringe Flat Shopping Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 11", Width 9", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Fringe Flat Shopping Bag Quilted Calfskin Small Exterior Material: ...
Chanel Vintage Flat Flap Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Flat Flap Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Lea...
Chanel Jacquard Nylon Travel Line Flat Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Shoulder flat tote bag. Inside has nylon lining and 1 pocket with zipper.
Chanel Flat Black Quilted Calfskin Leather Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock on the front flap. Second flap has stud closure. Underneath it, there is one slip in pocket and inside...
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Flat Quilt Boston Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel black lambskin flat quilt duffle carry-on bag.
Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Leather Flat Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Shoulder flat tote bag in Black quilted leather.
Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Leather Flat Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Shoulder flat tote bag in Black quilted leather.
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Flat Quilt Boston Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel black lambskin flat quilt duffle carry-on bag.
$412Sale Price|25% Off
H 9 in W 4 in L 11 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Pigskin Leather Saddle Camera Bag Khaki Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of nubuck and pigskin leather in khaki featuring matte gold toned hardware. Front flap double magnetic snap closure decorated with a s...
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece! Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls FF Logo buckle closure Exotic snakeskin trimming Adju...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Chanel New Black Calfskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Stitch It Shoulder Bag in Calfskin Leather features a leather and chain entwined handle and CC turn lock closure. One interior zipper pocket. Never used, plastic on hardwa...
$2,795
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 6.75 in
Chanel 2012 Medium Dark Washed Denim Deauville Tote Bag Unisex Style
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Medium Dark Washed Denim Deauville Tote is a must-have for fashion enthusiasts. This versatile bag features dark washed denim and an embroidered Chanel logo, giving it a t...
Chanel Dark Red Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap Bag is crafted in durable dark red caviar leather, offering a textured, supple surface that holds its structured silhouette beautifully. Its iconic fla...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Chanel 2007 Modern Thick Chunky Chain Soft Lamb Hobo Slouchy Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel soft lambskin leather hobo with chunky chain handle. 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Soft supple lambskin leather Thick chunky chain detail 17" L x 15" H x 3" D Handl...
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Beige top-stitched hand and shoulder bag Chanel 31 rue Cambon Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige top-stitched hand and shoulder bag. Numbered : 16036098 Size: Height: 24, width: 35 cm, depth: 10 cm Ottoman lining. 3 inside pockets , one with zip and 2 flat without zip.
CHANEL black leather CAMELLIA CHOCOLATE BAR MINI FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Camellia Chocolate Bar Mini Flap Bag is crafted from luxurious black leather and features the iconic "chocolate bar" quilted pattern. A delicate camellia f...
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.