Chanel Aquamarine Green Leather Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel bag, Boy model, made of aquamarine green leather with silver hardware.
Chanel Aquamarine Green Leather Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel bag, Boy model, made of aquamarine green leather with silver hardware.
Chanel Green Caviar Leather Small Quilted Chain Around Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Green Caviar Leather Small Quilted Chain Around Boy Bag Made In: Italy Color: Green and gold Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Caviar leather Lining: Green leather Closure/Op...
Chanel Boy Bag Dark Green Calfskin & Fur Aged Gold Hardware Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Normal signs of use, wear on the four corners, scratches on the hardware, and wear on the chain.Scratches on the interior. Accessories: Dust bag size: Width:25cm,height:...
Chanel Light Green Chevron Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel chevron quilted Medium Boy bag of light green calfskin leather with silver tone hardware.
Chanel Green Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Metallic Green Boy Bag. Excellent condition.
Chanel Green Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Green Medium Boy Bag. Mint green color bag.
Chanel Green Small Galuchat Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Small Galuchat Boy Bag is a signature Chanel handbag crafted with 100% leather.
CHANEL bag LE BOY fresh green NEW
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
mad4couture@gmail.com** Fabulous small LE BOY flap bag in a deep rich seafoam green. Stunning with antique silver hardware.
Chanel Dark Green Tweed Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Chanel piece with impeccable detailing on the front of the purse that combines fabric and metal. The bag features a shoulder strap that is half chain half leather ...
CHANEL Olive Green Tweed Chain Chevron Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
A cult favorite amongst Chanel enthusiasts. Along with the quilted classic flap, the Chanel Boy bag is one of the most popular bags from Chanel.
Chanel Green Lambskin Leather & Goat Fur Medium Le-Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Green Lambskin Leather & Goat Fur Medium Le-Boy Bag Xupes Reference: CB412 Serial Number: 21309730 Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Chanel Box, Dust Bag, Care Booklet Authe...
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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Green & Beige Painted Quilted Caviar Leather Cuba Medium Le Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Green & Beige Painted Quilted Caviar Leather Cuba Medium Le Boy Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Medium Le Boy Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number- 23****** Age- Circ...
Chanel Le Boy Medium Dark Green Calfskin Brown Suede Leather Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: MINT Light scratches to the hardware. DETAILS Chanel Boy Medium Dimensions: Width: 25cm, Height: 16cm, Depth 7cm Green and Brown Calfskin leather, Suede Hardware co...
Chanel Le Boy Small Green Calfskin Leather Bag Antiqued Silver Hardware 2014-201
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: LIKE NEW DETAILS Circa 2014-2015 Chanel Boy Small Dimensions: Width: 20cm, Height: 12.5cm, Depth 7cm Strap length 100cm Weight: 620g Green Calfskin leather Hardware co...
Chanel Le Boy 2016 Small Green Patent Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Le Boy 2016 Small Green Patent Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Jumbo Green Velvet Tweed Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel jumbo green velvet, purple tweed and gold tone boy bag.
Chanel Green Quilted Leather Large Boy Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Chanel large quilted 'Boy' shoulder bag . Period/Era: 2015-2016.
Chanel Green Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Boy Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Chanel medium quilted Caviar leather shoulder bag .
2016 CHANEL Tri-Color Neon Nylon Small Boy Bag Black Green
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This CHANEL Small Boy bag is crafted of black diamond quilted nylon decorated with green/yellow neon trims.
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H 3.94 in W 2.37 in L 5.91 in
CHANEL Mini Boy Bag Rainbow Cuba Caviar with Shiny Silver Hardware 2017
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Mini Boy Bag Rainbow Cuba Caviar with Shiny Silver Hardware 2017. This stunning bag is still in pristine – never worn condition, the bag still holds its original shape, and t...
Chanel Green Quilted Leather Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Green Boy Ruthenium Shoulder Bag - Long chain-link strap with a leather pad - Large metal logo to front - Quilted leather design - Boasts a double pocket interior Made in I...
Chanel Green Quilted Leather New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Chanel New Medium Boy Bag exudes timeless elegance with its vibrant green hue and meticulously stitched quilted leather.
Chanel Green Quilted Leather New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Chanel New Medium Boy Bag exudes timeless elegance with its vibrant green hue and meticulously stitched quilted leather.
Chanel Green Quilted Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Boy flap bag is an icon of Chanel's. This here is a version in green leather.
Chanel Green Quilted Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced as a part of the Chanel Fall/Winter collection of 2011 the Boy flap bag embodies an alluring appeal and is complemented with exquisite details.
Chanel Green Patent Leather Small Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Displaying exquisite craftsmanship, this fabulous bag will certainly live up to your expectations. Featuring a chic design, it is made from luxe materials and has a roomy interior fo...
Chanel Metallic Dark Green Quilted Leather Boy WOC Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With its compact size and sleek silhouette, this Chanel bag exudes sophistication and is a must-have accessory for fashion enthusiasts.
Chanel Green Iridescent Goatskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag of green iridescent goatskin leather with rainbow-hued iridescent ruthenium hardware.
Chanel Iridescent Green Small Chevron Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Iridescent Green Small Chevron Boy Bag - Metallic sheer finish - Silver hardware on the chains and CC logo - Canvas lime green lining - Built in Pouch - Chanels signature qu...
Chanel Green Metallized Calfskin Small Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This limited edition Small Boy bag is radiant in green metallized calfskin with ruthenium hardware.
Chanel Metallic Green Patent Small Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel metallic green quilted patent leather Small Boy Bag with ruthenium hardware, metallic green lambskin gussets and bottom, front flap with CC push lock closure and ruthenium cha...
Chanel Metallic Green Quilted Leather New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Chanel Green Small Iridescent Chevron Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Boy Flap Bag features a quilted leather body with iridescent PVC trims, a chain strap with a leather shoulder guard, and the CC lock on the flap. Wear it on your shoulder or acro...
Chanel WOC Wallet on Chain Boy Bag - emerald green
By Chanel
Located in Baarn, NL
Highly desirable Chanel bag; it is the Wallet on Chain Boy Bag! Wearable on the shoulder and of course also cross over.
Chanel Green Quilted Tweed and Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions Here we have a fashion meets functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well sized interior that c...
Chanel Dark Green Medium Boy Bag with Handle
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag with a handle of dark green calfskin with ruthenium hardware.
Chanel Green Quilted Leather Small Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Boy flap bag is an icon of Chanel's. Here is a version in green leather.
Chanel Olive Green Quilted Suede Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced as a part of the Chanel Fall/Winter collection of 2011, the Boy bag embodies an alluring appeal and is complemented with exquisite details.
Chanel Green Quilted Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Marked by flawless craftsmanship and enduring appeal, this authentic Chanel Boy flap bag is bound to be a versatile and durable accessory. It has a compact size.
Chanel Green Quilted Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Marked by flawless craftsmanship and enduring appeal, this authentic Chanel Boy flap bag is bound to be a versatile and durable accessory. It has a compact size.
Chanel Green Quilted Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Marked by flawless craftsmanship and enduring appeal, this authentic Chanel Boy flap bag is bound to be a versatile and durable accessory. It has a compact size. Includes: Original ...
Chanel Green Quilted Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Marked by flawless craftsmanship and enduring appeal, this authentic Chanel Boy flap bag is bound to be a versatile and durable accessory. It has a compact size. Includes: Original ...
Chanel Green Chevron Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Like this stunner of a Boy Flap that has been exquisitely crafted from chevron leather.
Chanel Green Chevron Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced as a part of the Chanel Fall/Winter collection of 2011 the Boy flap bag embodies an alluring appeal and is complemented with exquisite details. This creation is meticulous...
Chanel Green Quilted Patent Leather Small Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Small Exterior Mater...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Quilted Patent Small E...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Chevron Calfskin Small Exterior Mater...
Chanel Turquoise Blue Caviar Leather Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Turquoise Blue Caviar Leather Boy Bag with gold-tone hardware, convertible chain-link shoulder strap featuring leather shoulder guard, single slip pocket at interior and CC pu...
Chanel Blue/Green Woven Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Eyed by women worldwide, Chanel's luxurious Boy Flap bag is a must-have in your closet!
Chanel Green Quilted Patent Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Marked by flawless craftsmanship and enduring appeal, this authentic Chanel Boy flap bag is bound to be a versatile and durable accessory. It has a compact size.
Chanel Light Green Chevron Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Like this stunner of a Boy Flap that has been exquisitely crafted from chevron leather.
Chanel Light Green Chevron Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Like this stunner of a Boy Flap that has been exquisitely crafted from chevron leather.
Chanel Light Green Chevron Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Like this stunner of a Boy Flap that has been exquisitely crafted from chevron leather.
Chanel Green Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Cease the wait and make this luxurious bag yours today with pride.
Chanel Light Green Chevron Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel's luxurious flap bag is a must-have in a well-curated wardrobe! Meticulously crafted and finished, this is a purchase you'll cherish. Includes: Original Dustbag, Authenticity...
Chanel Pistachio Green Chevron Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Chanel Green/Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Every Chanel creation deserves to be a part of your closet as they carry irreplaceable style, just like this Boy flap bag that has been exquisitely crafted from quilted leather.
Chanel Aqua Green Chevron Caviar Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Indulge in luxury with this Chanel Boy Flap bag. Meticulously crafted from premium materials, it combines exquisite design, impeccable craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Elevate y...
Chanel Mint Green Quilted Patent Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Like this stunner of a Boy Flap that has been exquisitely crafted from leather.
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
$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 Cobalt Blue Caviar Leather Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Cobalt Blue Caviar Leather Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Bag Made In: Italy Color: Cobalt blue Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Shiny caviar leather Lining: Leather Closure/Open...
Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Flap Small - Color: Baby Blue - Year: 1991-1994 - Condition: Good Vintage C...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Gold Hardware RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Ultra coveted and ultra rare combination- classic Hermes Orange has been out of production for many years! Brand New in Box in Store Fr...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...
Chanel Navy Lambskin Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel navy blue Double Flap Bag is made of beautiful dark blue diamond quilting lambskin leather with gold tone hardware/chain link shoulder strap, double flap closure, CC turn...
CHANEL black leather 13K ENCHAINED BOY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Enchained (old) Medium shoulder bag in smooth black leather is a bold and edgy take on the iconic Boy Bag. Featuring intricate chain-link detailing, signat...
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...
$19,990
H 6.75 in W 3 in
Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya White Crystal Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Crystal Small Lady Dior in White. This stunning tote is beautifully crafted of crocodile leather in a creamy white. T...
$12,920
H 12.5 in W 9 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Cruise 2015 Tweed Fringe & Lambskin Mini Blue Denim Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Cruise 2015 Denim Tweed Fringe Bucket Bag Antiqued ruthenium hardware Blue denim Chanel bucket bag Drawstring CC Logo closure at front Classic interwoven chain strap Cha...
$39,920
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chanel 1992 Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box Year: 1992 {Vintage 33 Years} 24K Gold plated hardware Black quilted diamond quilted leather Leather and...
Chanel Black Lambskin Egypt Amulet Mini Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel egypt collection mini charm bag. Cute collectible charm bags. In very good condition, with minor scratches and scuffing on the leather. Minor rubbing on the corners. Series #2...
Chanel Minaudière Limited Edition Robot Silver-Tone Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Meet Chanel’s new little robot, he doesn’t have a name but that’s up for you to decide. This futuristic character is adorned with glitter details, red rhinestones and Chanel’s double...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.