2016 Chanel Gabrielle large black leather shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2016 Chanel Gabrielle large black leather shoulder bag measurements: 30 * 25 * 10 cm
2016 Chanel Gabrielle large black leather shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2016 Chanel Gabrielle large black leather shoulder bag measurements: 30 * 25 * 10 cm
Chanel Large Blue Black Gabrielle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large Gabrielle bag in black and blu leather combination.
Chanel Quilted Large Gabrielle Hobo Bag - '10s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Chanel Quilted Large Gabrielle Hobo Bag is the epitome of chic and sophisticated style.
Chanel Black & Blue Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Gabrielle Hobo
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black & Blue Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Gabrielle Hobo SKU: 156623 Condition: Pre-owned (3000) Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Scratches to co...
Chanel Gabrielle Tote Large Bicolor White
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Gabrielle Tote nella misura Large, realizzata in pelle bianca con inserti in pelle nera e hardware argento.
Chanel 2017 Large Gabrielle Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Roslyn, NY
From the 2017 Collection. Beige quilted aged calfskin. Multi tonal hardware. Zip closure at top. Black leather trim. Dual flat top handles. Single detachable gathered chain-link and ...
Chanel 2017 Gabrielle Large Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2017 Gabrielle Large Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag.
Chanel Black/Navy Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag New
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chanel Gabrielle bag is the latest and most iconic from Chanel 2017 Bag collection. There are multiple ways to carry it as to throw it on the shoulder or across the body etc. It fea...
Chanel Black/Light Pink Quilted Leather Large Gabrielle Hobo
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace timeless allure with the Chanel Gabrielle hobo. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this hobo bag boasts a classic quilted leather design in contrasting hues, exudin...
Chanel Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag in Black and Beige Quilted Leather
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Elevate your everyday style with this authentic Chanel Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag crafted in quilted beige aged calfskin and smooth black calfskin leather.
Chanel Gabrielle Large Tote Black Crumbled Calfskin Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Circa 2017-2018 Series 24 Chanel Gabrielle Leather Silver hardware Large Width 34cm x Height 31cm x Depth 11cm
CHANEL nude & black leather 2017 GABRIELLE LARGE Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag in nude aged calfskin and a black bottom smooth calfskin with trimmings and shoulder-strap.
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Gabrielle Large Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag crafted in black quilted leather.
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Gabrielle Large Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag crafted in black quilted leather.
Chanel Beige Black Quilted Leather Gabrielle Large Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the world of timeless luxury with the Chanel Gabrielle Large Shoulder Bag, a piece that beautifully bridges the gap between heritage and modern flair.
Chanel Beige Black Quilted Leather Gabrielle Large Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Chanel Gabrielle Large shoulder bag crafted in beige quilted leather and black leather.
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H 10.24 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in
2017 Chanel Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather Large Gabrielle Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Large Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather Gabrielle Hobo Bag Reference: HB1588 Serial Number: 24169599 Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, C...
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H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
2017 Chanel Black Aged & Smooth Calfskin Leather Gabrielle Large Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Aged & Smooth Calfskin Leather Gabrielle Large Shopping Tote Reference: HB1270 Serial Number: 241452358 Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card, Care Bookle...
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H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
2017 Chanel Black Aged & Smooth Calfskin Leather Gabrielle Large Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Aged & Smooth Calfskin Leather Gabrielle Large Shopping Tote Reference: HB1270 Serial Number: 241452358 Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card, Care Bookl...
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Size: Equivalent French size 38
A Couture Gold Lamé and Chiffon Art Deco Ball Gown - French Circa 1928-1935
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1928-1935 France Beautiful evening dress in gold lamé Art Deco and black silk chiffon, similar to the creations of Gabrielle Chanel. Straight dress with large V-neckline embro...
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H 9.85 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
2017 Chanel Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather Large Gabrielle Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather Large Gabrielle Hobo Bag Reference: HB2800 Serial Number: 24264363 Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, ...
Chanel Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Gabrielle Tote Chevron Leather Large is the perfect bag to complement any sophisticated outfit.
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Calfskin Large displays a luxurious design with timeless modernity.
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Suede Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Small nick on front near base, minor creasing and wear on exterior, light wear in interior, scratches on hardware Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Heig...
Chanel Beige Quilted Large Gabrielle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
A classic gabrielle bag in large size. Beautiful condition other than the creasing on the mid section of the bag. Wont be as visible once filled up. Light marks on the bottom smooth ...
Chanel Silver Gabrielle Large Hobo bag
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Latest IT bag from Karl Lagerfeld's creation. This silver iteration translated the Gabrielle hobo bag into a statement piece. Features a sturdy base that provides structure for the q...
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large, crafted in blue quilted calfskin leather, features dual flat leather handles, woven-in leather chain strap with leather pa...
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 12", Width 14", Depth 5" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large Item Number: 38612/1
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 12", Width 14", Depth 5" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large Item Number: 38612/1
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Item Number: 44784/1
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large, crafted in neutral quilted calfskin leather, features dual flat leather handles, woven-in leather chain strap with leather...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 16", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Item Number: 42125/1
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Item Number: 40900/37
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 11.5", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Item Number: 40153/64
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 11.5", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Item Number: 40153/64
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large is classic with a distinctive shape that was inspired by the structured silhouette of a binocular case.
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 16.5", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 28.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Item Number: 36490/72
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 9.5", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 27" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Item Number: 37620/1
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large displays a luxurious design with timeless modernity.
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large displays a luxurious design with timeless modernity.
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large displays a luxurious design with timeless modernity.
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large displays a luxurious design with timeless modernity.
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 18", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 29" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Ext...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Exterior Material: Lea...
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large displays a luxurious design with timeless modernity.
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large displays a luxurious design with timeless modernity.
Chanel Gabrielle Quilted Calfskin Large Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large displays a luxurious design with timeless modernity.
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Exterior ...
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12", Width 13.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 15-17" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Shopping Tot...
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12", Width 13.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 15-17" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Shopping Tot...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfski...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfski...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 18", Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 28-30" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfs...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfski...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfski...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfski...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Ex...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 17-28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Ex...
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Medium, crafted in black quilted aged calfskin, features dual flat leather handles, woven in leather chain straps, and gold and a...
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Medium, crafted in black quilted aged calfskin, features dual flat leather handles, woven in leather chain straps, and gold and a...
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 17", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 28" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Hobo Quilted Aged Calfskin...
Chanel Gabrielle Shopping Tote Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12.5", Width 13.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 15-17" Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Shopping...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$2,999
H 25.99 in D 9.85 in L 17.33 in
LOUIS VUITTON Large Pegasus Model Rolling Suitcase in Damier Ebene Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton large Pegasus model rolling suitcase in damier Ebene canvas. It is very light. It contains a lot. In very good used condition (a snag on the right side). It has a to...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$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...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
Vintage John Galliano Cream Gown with Black & Red Sequins 2007
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage John Galliano cream gown with asymmetrical straps, gathers and pleats at the bust, and black and red sequins creating a floral patt...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
LOUIS VUITTON white Mahina leather ONATHA GM Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Onatha GM Hobo in off-white Mahina leather with cognac leather trimming and off-white brown canvas shoulder strap. Opens with a tassel zipper on top and ...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2011 Gold Chain-Embellished Crepe Black Jumpsuit Fr. 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Chain-Embellished Black Halter Jumpsuit Automne/Hiver 2011 Designer size - French 38 Black satin crepe, Gold-tone chain-embellished, Backless, Two side deep ...
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Medium Blue Jeans Denim with 24k Gold HW, 1989-1991
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This one-of-a-kind Chanel Classic Flap Vintage bag exudes sophistication and timeless elegance. It is adorned with 24k gold hardware. CONDITION: GOOD This authentic preloved / pr...
Christian Dior Boutique numbered black and silver lace skirt set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior Boutique numbered black & silver lace skirt set with coordinating lace blouse. The fitted lace jacket has a nipped waist with wide lapels and deep turn back cuffs of b...
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.