Chanel White Caviar Maxi Single Flap
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Chanel White Caviar Maxi Single Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel white caviar maxi single flap with silver tone hardware. Shoulder drop 12"/21". Excellent
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Chanel Metallic Quilted Caviar Bowler Bag
Sold|$2,200
Chanel Metallic Quilted Caviar Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most adorable Chanel bowler bag! Made of a silver toned metallic caviar leather with signature
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel Caviar Mini Square Flap Bag
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Chanel Caviar Mini Square Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Featuring Chanel's signature diamond quilting, this pre-owned handbag has been crafted from caviar
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2010s European Structured Shoulder Bags
New Chanel Khaki Caviar Gold Double Flap
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New Chanel Khaki Caviar Gold Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new, never worn jumbo classic double flap. Khaki caviar leather quilted with mat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
2007 White Chanel Timeless Small Caviar Bag
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2007 White Chanel Timeless Small Caviar Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Timeless Small Amazing Chanel Timeless bag Year 2007 Caviar leather White color Leather and chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Grey Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
the base and around the topline on this used Chanel designer resale item. This item comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary British Tote Bags
Chanel Purple Caviar Chevron Mini Coco Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Purple Caviar Chevron Mini Coco Handle Bag is in pristine condition. The
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Chanel Classic Quilted Caviar Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Quilted Jumbo Double Flap is crafted of fine diamond-quilted white caviar leather. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Slate Blue Caviar Leather French Riviera Hobo
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Slate blue quilted Caviar leather Chanel French Riviera hobo with silver-tone hardware, optional
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2010s Italian Hobo Bags
1990's VIntage Chanel White Caviar Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel white caviar leather 90s shoulder bag with gold tone hardware. Excellent exterior. Shoulder
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel White Classic Caviar Wallet On Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel White Classic Caviar Wallet On Chain (WOC) is expertly crafted from textured white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Grand Shopper Tote GST
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with patch and zipper pockets. Designer: Chanel Material: Caviar leather Origin: Italy Date
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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Vintage White Caviar Petite Shopping Tote PST
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Petite Shopping Tote is crafted of white caviar leather and features a variety of
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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel White Caviar Leather Timeless Zipper Tote 220467a
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel White Caviar Leather Timeless Zipper Tote 220467a This item will ship out immediately
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Navy Blue Caviar Leather Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel navy blue caviar leather flap handbag. - Classic gold toned "CC"
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel White Caviar Leather Drawstring Shoulder Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel White Caviar leather drawstring shoulder bucket bag. - Round gold-toned "CC
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1990s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Chanel White Quilted Calfskin & Caviar Leather Classic Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Calfskin & Caviar Leather Classic Tote Xupes Reference: HB3919 Serial Number
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Leather Grand Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This is larger version of the classic GST and is part of Chanel's classic caviar collection which
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2010s Tote Bags
Chanel 2014 Jumbo Classic Flap Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
the back pocket. There is some fraying near the top to the leather trim on this used Chanel designer
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoulder Bags
Chanel Cerf Executive East West Small White Caviar Leather Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cerf Executive East West Small White Caviar Leather Handbag These are professional photos of
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel White Caviar Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel medium caviar in white colour silver hardware. The bag is still in very good condition
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2010s Shoulder Bags
Chanel Caviar Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Flap Light Green
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Caviar Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Flap in Light Green. This chic shoulder bag features
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Leather Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Leather Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Rectangular Mini
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
New in Box Chanel Etoupe Caviar Woc Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel etoupe caviar bib wallet on a chain cross body. Comes with hologram, ID card, dust cover and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Purple Caviar Crossbody Wallet on A Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel purple caviar leather cross-body wallet on a chain. Gold tone hardware. Comes with hologram
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
CHANEL white Caviar leather PETITE SHOPPING TOTE PST Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Caviar Quilted Petite Shoppig Tote in white caviar leather featuring gold
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s CHANEL Dark Brown Caviar Cosmetic Pouch Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s Chanel cosmetic pouch/clutch in dark brown caviar leather with lambskin leather interior
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1990s Italian Cosmetic Bags
Chanel Classic Quilted Caviar Jumbo Double Flap Bag Grey
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
calfskin caviar, ensuring both beauty and longevity. The gleaming polished gold-tone hardware beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Caviar Leather Quilted Medium Boy Flap Bag Grey
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Chanel grey leather quilted caviar boy bag. Features grey quilted caviar
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Quilted Caviar Leather Long Bi-Fold Lavender Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Quilted Caviar Leather Long Bi-Fold Lavender Wallet. Exceptionally made, this highly sought
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Early 2000s French Wallets
CHANEL Chocolate Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Medallion Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Chocolate Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Medallion Tote Xupes Reference: HB4897
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel White Quilted Caviar 2.55 Reissue 226 Single Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Go glam with this gorgeous Chanel Reissue 2.55 Quilted Classic Leather 226 Flap Bag in gorgeous
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2010 White Caviar Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2010 White Caviar Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2008 White Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2008 White Caviar Leather Silver Hardware These are professional photos
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel White Caviar Large Lady Handle Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel White Caviar Large Lady Handle Bag is in pristine condition. Elegant and
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2010s European Top Handle Bags
Chanel Coco Handle Small Metallic Caviar Leather Gold Hardware, 2019
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Coco Handle Small Metallic Caviar Leather Gold Hardware, 2019 These are professional photos
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Cerf Executive East West Small White Caviar Leather Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cerf Executive East West Small White Caviar Leather Handbag These are professional photos of
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Suede Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Suede Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Jumbo Classic
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Hobo Bag – Chain Strap & CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Hobo Bag – Chain Strap & CC Logo Classic meets casual in this
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hobo Bags
Chanel Bordeaux Caviar CC logo Flap Long Wallet 857109
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 5704267 Made In: France Measurements(inches): Length: 6.25 Width: 0.5 Height:...
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20th Century Wallets
Chanel Filigree Medium Vanity Case Tricolor Caviar Leather, 2018-2019
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Filigree Medium Vanity Case Tricolor Caviar Leather, 2018-2019 These are professional
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
1991 Chanel White Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL White Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2681 Serial Number
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 20C Tiffany Blue Caviar Quilted Classic Flap Double Medium
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the 2020 Cruise Collection; this classic shoulder bag is crafted of diamond quilted Caviar
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL Pouch Green Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold Hardware 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Pouch Green Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold Hardware 2018. This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets
Chanel White Caviar Leather Large Tote with Stitched "CC" - 2000
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel White Caviar Leather Large Tote with Stitched "CC" - 2000. This beautiful large tote is a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather with 24k Gold Hardware, 2008
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather with 24k Gold Hardware, 2008-2009 These are
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Suede Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Suede Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5346
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Off White Caviar Leather Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Rectangular Mini Pearlescent Off White Caviar Leather Crossbody Bag These are
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 2021 Grey Caviar Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Grey Caviar Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag Made In: Italy Year of
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 1990s Vintage Diana Baby Blue Caviar Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel Vintage Diana Flap Bag – Blue Caviar with Gold Hardware A timeless icon with royal roots
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
2012 Chanel Grey Quilted Caviar Suede Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Grey Quilted Caviar Suede Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo Classic Double
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Dark Brown Caviar Leather Cerf Executive Tote Bag 216cas55
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 10763718 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 5" Height: 9" Handle Drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Authentic...
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20th Century Tote Bags
Vintage CHANEL Black & Gold Quilted Caviar Leather Gold Chain Mini Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare, Vintage, CHANEL black caviar leather flap-style bag features vertical quilting pattern
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Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags
2008 Chanel Blue Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Blue Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3434 Serial
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Navy Caviar Zippy Wallet Navy Blue Zip Around Wallet 858414
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Blue Material :Caviar Skin Come with : Serial No. Seal / Serial No. Card Country of Manufacture : Spain
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20th Century Wallets
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Caviar Leather Double Flap with Gold Hardware, 2012
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Double Flap with Gold Hardware, 2012 These are
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Small 24cm Coco Handle in Chevron Quilted Pearly White Caviar Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This Chanel Coco Handle bag is a beautiful and timeless piece. Crafted from pearly white caviar
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2010s Top Handle Bags
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chanel gray caviar for your needs in our varied inventory. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel gray caviar may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Chanel Gray Caviar?
The price for a chanel gray caviar starts at $449 and tops out at $12,920, and on average, selling for $2,700.
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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.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You
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.
Questions About Chanel
- Do Chanel bags go up in value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Chanel make bedding?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.
The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.
A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.
A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.
Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs. - How much is a Chanel purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Why is Chanel so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
- When was Chanel founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
- Where are Chanel bags made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Who is Chanel owned by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Are Chanel earrings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
- Are Chanel pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
- Who is the founder of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- What is Chanel Matelasse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
- What does Chanel 5 smell like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
- What is Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
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For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
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