Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain.
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain.
Chanel Gripoix and Satin Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Chanel Gripoix collectable bag. In perfect condition. The purse is made of satin, the chain strap is constructed of doubled circular and oval links, each link is in a rope desig...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Purple Quilted Suede Jeweled Gripoix Flap Bag 24k GHW 68151
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68151 Chanel 1991 Vintage Purple Quilted Suede Jeweled Gripoix Flap Bag 24k GHW is a collectible, rare item especially in excellent condition as found here. For 20 years...
1990s Chanel Silk Gripoix Jewel Print Blue Leather Tassel Chain Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In her prime, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel mingled amongst the elite. Having funded many of her ventures through her capacity the mistress of wealthy businessmen of the time, Chanel’s cli...
$6,950
H 4.73 in W 1.97 in L 7.09 in
Very Rare Vintage 1990s Black Satin Quilted Flower Gripoix Jewel Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare Chanel mini Gripoix flower satin flap bag. 24K gold plated. Beautiful vintage condition, with marks and scuffs on the bag. Series #1. Comes with its hologram intact, card a...
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Chanel Gripoix Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and iconic piece of Chanel history is enriched in this astounding Chanel vintage flap. This bag features black lambskin leather throughout in a chevron print, Gripoix detail a...
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Suede Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
An extremely rare & hard to find Chanel suede bag features Gripoix detail on the front flap, gold tone chain. Interior features one zipper pocket. Includes: Box & Dust Bag. Di...
Chanel Pink Satin Gripoix Vintage Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Dazzle up a little black dress with the vintage Chanel pink satin gripoix evening bag. Magenta satin flap bag is stitched with chevron pattern and adorned with a stunning yellow gold...
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1980s CHANEL Gripoix and silk Flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
STUNNING to Die for Vintage Chanel flap bag with Gripoix Stone on front setting Minor Scratches on silk on the front of the bag comes with duster and authentication by My Pou...
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H 3.75 in W 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Chain Gripoix Stone 18cr0426 Black Quilted Cotton Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 10669894 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 3.75" Handle drop: 10.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION (9.5/10 or A+ ) Includes Serial...
Vintage CHANEL brown suede chain shoulder bag with gripoix stones and cc mark.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL beige brown, cocoa brown suede leather chain shoulder bag with green, red, and purple gripoix stones. Rare masterpiece. Introducing one of the hard-to-find vin...
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H 5.5 in W 2 in L 7 in
Chanel Classic Gripoix Quilted Half Moon Crescent Flap 215653 Ivory Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code:0508542 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 2" Height: 5.5" Shoulder strap drop: 19" OVERALL GOOD COND...
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H 5.25 in W 7.75 in D 1.25 in
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Evening Clutch With Gripoix Magnetic Snap Closure
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Chanel black quilted velvet evening clutch with Gripoix magnetic snap closure, burgundy leather lining and single pocket at interior wall. Serial Number: 8335296. Includes authent...
Chanel Purse With Gripoix Stones
By Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
1970s Chanel brown silk quilted purse with gripoix stones and chain strap.
"CC" logo inside flap. Stamped Chanel. Condition:Excellent.
7 1/2" W x 5 1/2...
Chanel S/S Gripoix Satin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your evening look with this stunning Chanel bag! Circa 2009 from their S/S collection, this satin bag features Chanel's signature quilted stitching, a single pouch pocket on ...
Chanel Gold Leather Gripoix Tassel Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Gold Gripoix Tassel Evening Bag is in mint condition. An early vintage piece, the Gripoix jeweled tassel makes this a rare and highly collectible Chanel. Soft metallic gold ...
Chanel Rarest Paris / Monaco Gripoix Detail Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rarest find! Collectible Chanel minaudière with brand's signature jewel Gripoix embellishment ~ from Paris / MONACO Collection ~ 2007 Metiers d'Art by Maestro Lagerfeld - iconic ch...
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Satin Gripoix Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
An elegant piece with a stunning gripoix on the front and faux pearls attached on the side. This beautifully crafted bag features a spacious compartment, internal pocket and a CC log...
Chanel Dark Brown Suede Gripoix Jewels Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Dark Brown Suede Gripoix Jewels Evening Bag is in mint condition. A very rare piece featuring an iconic Chanel Gripoix flower design that is a must have for any...
Rare 1980s Chanel Black Satin Green Gripoix Stone Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Lovely vintage early 1980s quilted black satin Chanel evening bag with green gripoix glass decoration and gold chain strap. The strap is long enough to be worn over the shoulder or ...
CHANEL Paris-Byzance Black Satin Gripoix Jeweled 2.55 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Paris-Byzance Black Satin Jeweled 2.55 Flap Bag Made in: France Year of Production: 2010-2011 Color: Black Materials:Black satin with multi-color gripoix...
Chanel Red Lambskin with Silk Gripoix Accessories Pattern Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel red lambskin with silk gripoix accessories pattern tassel shoulder bag. Featuring a red leather gold chain shoulder strap with tassel zipper closure. Red leather...
Chanel Blue Lambskin with Silk Gripoix Accessories Pattern Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel blue lambskin with silk gripoix accessories pattern tassel shoulder bag. Featuring a blue leather gold chain shoulder strap with tassel zipper closure. Black lea...
Chanel Black Satin Quilted Crossbody Bag with a Red and Green Gripoix Jewel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel crossbody bag Made in France Black quilted satin Attached red and green gripoix (poured glass) Inside pocket Gold decorative CC chain strap Chain strap length: 34 inches ...
Vintage Chanel Gripoix Large Printed Canvas and Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s Rare
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
RARE Vintage Chanel Gripoix large printed canvas and leather shoulder bag from the 1980s. An early piece, this zero series bag is from 1986-1988. The jewel print is colourful and so ...
rare CHANEL 1990s Vintage black suede Gripoix black gold chain crossbody bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 1990s Vintage black suede red blue green Gripoix black gold chain crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/F00612 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Suede, Leather Col...
Rare Vintage Chanel Gripoix & Gold Chain Satin Evening Bag / Purse
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare Chanel Gripoix collectable satin evening bag From the early 1990s. The chain strap is made of doubled circle and oval links, each link is in a rope motif in gold. The front...
Vintage Coco Chanel Black Satin Gold Tassel Gripoix Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Extremely scarce vintage Chanel black satin-silk and leather "pouchette" evening bag - comprised of quilted silk outlined in leather with Chanel's signature diamond pattern. The even...
RARE Chanel Gripoix Beaded Black Leather Chain Trim Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Chanel Gripoix Beaded Black Leather Chain Trim Classic Flap Bag in excellent condition. Black leather exterior antiqued bronze and silver chain trim and CC logo with beautiful g...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Black Quilted Satin Jeweled Gripoix Flap Bag GHW 67830
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67830 Chanel 1991 Vintage Black Quilted Satin Jeweled Gripoix Flap Bag GHW is a collectible, rare item especially in excellent condition as found here. For 20 years, Bou...
Chanel Lambskin 2021 Resin Gripoix Gold-Tone Metal Pink CF Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Chanel Pink Mini Classic Flap with Gripoix Chain, crafted in supple quilted leather and finished with the iconic CC turn-lock closure. This piece is the Mini size (approximately 17 c...
Wonderful 1990s 90s Rare Vintage Chanel Gripoix Bucket Bag Chain Logo Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage Chanel canvas bucket bag, with signature Gripoix print throughout! Gold and ivory woven chain strap, with attached matching zipped pouch. Very rare, and extremely...
Chanel Clutch Bag Green Leather Mirror CC Logo Minaudière Handbag Tube Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - 2003 Pill Box Clutch with Semi Precious Stone strap One of the most rare & collectable Chanel minauderie bags EVER. only a few were made! Recently sold for $...
Chanel Clutch Bag - Green Leather Mirror CC Logo Minaudiere Handbag Tube Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - 2003 Pill Box Clutch with Semi Precious Stone strap One of the most rare & collectable Chanel minauderie bags EVER. only a few were made! Recently sold for $13,0...
CHANEL QUILTED SATIN CLUTCH WITH GRIPOIX
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel quilted satin clutch with gripoix and rhinestone tassel. Stamped Chanel Made in Italy. Comes with a serial sticker and a Chanel box.
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Tote Chevron Suede Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Gripoix Tote Chevron Suede Mini, crafted from black chevron suede, features leather shoulder strap, gripoix embellishments on front, and gold-tone hardware. Its z...
Chanel Black Velvet Gripoix Vintage Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Black Vintage Velvet Gripoix Evening Bag - pristine condition; a beautiful collectible. The classic style exudes elegance designed in rich velvet with opulent gemstones. ...
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Tassel Zip Clutch Quilted Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Glue stains on stones. Wear and fraying on exterior, small tear on interior side opening corner. Minor wear in interior, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessori...
Chanel Black Satin Gripoix Vintage Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Vintage Black Gripoix Evening Bag- PRISTINE Crafted in black satin with a bejeweled focal point, this stunning small bag is a brilliant addition to any collection. Small...
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Evening Bag Quilted Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Heavy separating on flap edges. Minor wear on exterior, stain underneath flap, light fraying on strap. Minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No...
CHANEL - Doll Clutch Rare Minaudiere Bag Moscow Matryoshka CC Gripoix Wristlet
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Doll Clutch Rare Minaudiere Bag Moscow Matryoshka CC Gripoix Wristlet Height: 7 in / 17.78 cm Depth: 3 in / 7.62 cm Handle Drop: 7.5 in / 19.05 cm Details Color: Black Acc...
CHANEL Horoscope Navy Blue Metal Gripoix Gold Crystal Small Mini Minaudière Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2007 Collection Metal Gripoix Crystal Leather Trim Gold Tone Hardware Woven Lining Measures 5" W x 3.75" H x 1.5" D Shoulder Strap Drop 23.5" Inclu...
Unique Chanel Greek 2017 Cruise Collection Clutch with Gripoix style stones
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
for sale a unique clutch fom Chanel from last crusie collection. of course this collection is not yet in the shops but this piec was given to a VIP client from Chanel. sed once fo ...
80's Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Bag with Gripoix Style Stones
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Almost like a jewel, lovely vintage 80's black lambskin leather bag with goldne hardware with green and red stones Really good vintage condition, no major sign of use, just some ligh...
Chanel Python Brown Leather Bag Semi Precious Stones Gripoix CC Silver Snakeskin
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Small Snakeskin Flap Bag Color: Brown Material: Python / Semi Precious Stones ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - gunmetal...
Chanel Python Brown Leather Bag Semi Precious Stones Gripoix CC Silver Snakeskin
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Small Snakeskin Flap Bag Color: Brown Material: Python / Semi Precious Stones ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - gunmetal hardware ...
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H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Chanel Gold-tone Metal Multicolor Lab-created Stones CC Logo Gripoix Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel CC Gripoix necklace features gold-tone metal hardware, an interlocking CC logo adorned with clear rhinestones and surrounded by multicolor lab-created stones, faux white pearl...
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H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Chanel Gold-tone Metal Multicolor Lab-created Stones CC Logo Gripoix Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel CC Gripoix necklace features gold-tone metal hardware, an interlocking CC logo adorned with clear rhinestones and surrounded by multicolor lab-created stones, faux white pearl...
Vintage ✿*゚CHANEL BLACK Chain Gripoix Glass Pearl Lambskin Clutch Bag Handbag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
This double long jewelled chained is so sumptuously adorned with Gripoix glass beads, faux pearls, and intertwined with lambskin strips. The material of the bag is fully done insid...
Chanel Vintage Velvet Pearl Gripoix Crossbody Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this one of a kind Chanel velvet evening bag. This bag features black velvet throughout, pearl & rhinestone detail at front of the bag, snap closure, pearl beaded...
Chanel Gripoix Black Lambskin East West Evening Clutch Bag - Rare
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
Rarely available as this was a seasonal piece. Chanel has discontinued it's East West flap. It can be worn over the shoulders as an evening bag or as a clutch with the chains kept in...
Chanel Green Satin Clutch with Gripoix Ornament and Quilted Chunky Gold Chain
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel Green Satin Clutch with Gripoix Ornament and Quilted Chunky Gold Chain. I believe this is from 1985, the owner has the suit in the same satin. 7.5 x 5" x 3" 40" chain This i...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
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....
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$1,295
Size: 42 / US 6 - 8
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic late 90s DOLCE & GABBAN black bodycon corset dress ! A classic little black dress that is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. Corset style bodice with adjustable str...
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 Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel excellent condition blue velvet double flap, blue leather lining and black hardware. Shoulder drop 9”/19”. Comes with hologram, ID card and original dust cover. Collection 2...
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel 'Creme de la Creme'! Small classic flap crafted from lizard skin with exquisite 24 carat gold-plated hardware. Series 1, produced between 1989 and 1991. In light of Ch...
Chanel Mini Classic Flap Micro Beige Lambskin Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
This Celebrity Favorite has Diamond Quilting and a Gold Plated CC Turnlock Closure and hardware. Approximate measurements are 5.5" x 4" x 1.5" with a drop of about 22" on the gold ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
1990s Missoni Vintage Silk Chiffon Swirl Heart Print Flutter Ruffle Blouse Top
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 90s MISSONI silk chiffon blouse! Features vibrant hues of green, blue, red, brown and yellow. Gold metallic thread sewn throughout. Double layered super soft silk chi...
Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square neckline with the center bust highlighted with sheer areas which contrast with the rich v...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
$4,902
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
$1,062Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage white blazer featuring a gorgeous embroidered floral design. This blazer features : - Cropped length. - Notched lapels. - Gorgeous multicolored embroidered...
New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Black Satin Crocodile Crystal Corset Shoes 6 B
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Highly Collectible GUCCI Pair from TOM FORD'S Era S/S 2004 Collection Designer Size - 6 B Color - Black Bamboo and Crocodile Metallic Heel - 4" Silver-Tone Crystal Details Lace-Up...
Dolce and Gabbana 2004 White Beaded Rhinestones Flapper Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 2004 Dolce and Gabbana White Spaghetti Strap Beaded Rhinestones Dress with tassel beads. Flapper Dress. Perfect for Holiday cocktail Party. Measurement: Bust : 34” / Waist 28...
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.