$945
H 4.25 in D 1.25 in L 7 in
Chanel Blue Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather CC Gusset Classic Flap Long Wallet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Blue Chevron CC Gusset Classic Flap Long Wallet Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2016
$1,382
H 4 in W 0.75 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Dark Royal Blue Caviar Leather CC Logo L-Gusset Zip Wallet Long 1028c8
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 20041885 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: .75" Height: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Serial Sticker Signs ...
Chanel Embossed Camellia Gusset Zip Around Wallet 2cj1110 Pink Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4.25" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker and Authenticity Card Signs of Wear: ...
Chanel Black/Grey Caviar Timeless L-gusset Zip 226745 Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 16935986 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.25" Width: 0.5" Height: 4" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker ...
Chanel Flap Lambskin Leather CC L-gusset Wallet CC-0326N-0086
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
Chanel Flap Lambskin Leather CC L-gusset Wallet CC-0326N-0086 This Chanel Quilted Leather Wallet
Chanel Silver Chevron Quilted Patent Leather L Gusset Flap Wallet 2018
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This wallet is constructed of a chevron quilted patent leather and features a small silver tone CC
Unavailable
H 3.74 in W 0.78 in L 7.48 in
Chanel Pink Caviar Cc Logo L-gusset Zip Around 868606 Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 19 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 3.74 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 9.5 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.78 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 2 cm(approx) ...
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H 8.5 in W 1 in L 5 in
Chanel Cambon L Ligne Quilted Zip Around Organizer L-gusset Wallet 25cz1129
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 14362053 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 5" Width: 1" Height: 8.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker and Authenticity C...
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H 4.25 in W 1 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Embossed Camellia Gusset Zip Around Wallet 2cj1110 Pink Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 15090850 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4.25" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker and Authent...
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H 4 in W 1 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Zippy Boy Chevron Mix Quilted Zip Around Gusset Wallet 9ce0102 Red clutch
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 20807478 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.25/10 or A+ ) Includes Box, Dust Bag, Serail Seal S...
Chanel 2018 Lipstick Red Gussest Flap Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Your new everyday wallet is here! Circa 2018, this Chanel gusset wallet is crafted from lipstick
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Zippy Long Wallet L-Gusset 863421
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker (Outside) partially rubs on the bottom (Outside) minor partially stains (Inside) minor scratches in the note compartments ...
Chanel Metallic Multicolor Long Classic Flap Wallet L-Gusset 94cz68s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 31706174 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.6" Width: 1.1" Height: 4.1" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Serial Sticker Signs ...
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Long Zip Around L Gusset Wallet 1C512S
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Long Zip Around L Gusset Wallet 1C512S Date Code/Serial Number:8150078
Chanel Black Caviar Leather CC Logo Zippy L-Gusset Wallet 862536
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes serial Seal Sticker (Outside) rubs on the edges (Inside) minor marks in the note compartments (zipper) Zipper works properly Width (inch) : 7...
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H 4 in W 0.75 in L 7.2 in
Chanel Black Quilted Zip Around Long Continental Wallet L-Gusset 48ck224s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11285197 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.2" Width: .75" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Serial Sticker, Authenticatio...
Chanel L 22ck0109 Quilted Bicolor Black Beige Long Snap L-gusset Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Serial Is Peeled Made In: Italy Measurements(inches): Length: 7 Width: 1 Height: 4.25 VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 or AB) Exterior: Light rubbing E...
Chanel Beige Zippy Caviar Cc Logo Zip Around L-gusset 871787 Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 19 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 10 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.59 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 1.5 cm(ap...
Chanel Black Caviar CC Logo Zip Around Continental Wallet L Gusset 290cas513
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 8900485 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: .75" Height: 3.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Serial Sticker Signs of W...
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather CC Logo Long Wallet Continental L-Gusset 861672
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD+ CONDITION (7.25/10 or B+) Includes Serial Seal Sticker (Outside) Minor marks , mostly on the edges (Inside) Minor marks (zipper) Zipper works properly (Metal parts) minor ...
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather CC Logo Long Wallet L Gusset 11C1021
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7 " Width: 1 " Height: 4 " OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Caviar Leather Exterior: Excellent Exterior Leather and T...
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H 4.5 in W 0.5 in L 7.75 in
Chanel Black lCaviar CC Logo L-Gusset Zip Around Wallet Long Zippy 2CK1024a
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Black lCaviar CC Logo L-Gusset Zip Around Wallet Long Zippy 2CK1024a Date Code/Serial Number
Chanel Black Caviar CC Logo L-Gusset Zip Around Wallet Long Zippy 1013cc26
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 3889291 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.75" Width: .5" Height: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B-) Accessories: Serial Sticker Signs of Wea...
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H 4.5 in W 0.5 in L 7.75 in
Chanel Black Caviar CC Logo L-Gusset Zip Around Wallet Long Zippy 1013cc26
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 3889291 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.75" Width: .5" Height: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B-) Accessories: Serial Sticker Signs of We...
Chanel Black X White Zippy Striped Cc Logo Zip Around L-gusset 235935 Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 20956933 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 0.7" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker, Box and...
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H 4.25 in W 0.75 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Black Caviar Quilted L-Gusset Zip Around Continental Wallet 2CC0123
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 22891511 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: .75" Height: 4.25" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Box, Dust B...
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H 4 in D 1 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Brilliant Deep Marine Bi-Color Patent Lambskin Leather Gusset Zip Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brilliant Deep Marine Bi-color Patent Lambskin Leather Gusset Zip Wallet, 2011 - 2012. This
Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long, crafted from black quilted caviar
Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long, crafted from black quilted caviar
Chanel CC Gusset Wallet Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Wallet Caviar Long, crafted from black caviar leather, features interlocking
Chanel CC Gusset Wallet Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Wallet Caviar Long, crafted from gray caviar leather, features the
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Goatskin Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Goatskin Long, crafted in black goatskin, features interlocking
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Goatskin Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Goatskin Long, crafted in blue goatskin, features interlocking CC
Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Lizard
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Lizard, crafted from a genuine metallic pink lizard skin
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Goatskin Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Goatskin Long, crafted in yellow goatskin, features interlocking
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Lace Leather Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Lace Leather Long, crafted in black lace leather, features
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Lace Leather Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Lace Leather Long, crafted in navy blue lace leather, features
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long is the perfect wallet for everyday
Chanel Brilliant CC Gusset Flap Wallet Patent Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Brilliant CC Gusset Flap Wallet Patent Long is the perfect wallet for
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long, crafted in red quilted caviar leather
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long, crafted in red quilted caviar leather
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Lace Leather Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Lace Leather Long, crafted in navy blue lace leather, features
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Camellia Patent Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Camellia Patent Long is the perfect wallet for everyday
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Lambskin Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Lambskin Long is the perfect wallet for
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Camellia Lambskin Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Camellia Lambskin Long is the perfect wallet for
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Camellia Lambskin Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Camellia Lambskin Long, crafted in black lambskin leather
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long, crafted from pink quilted caviar leather
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long, crafted in black quilted caviar leather
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Camellia Lambskin Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: CC Gusset Flap Wallet Camellia Lambskin Long Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Patent Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Patent Long Exterior Material: Patent
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Patent Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
4", Width 7.5", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Patent Long Exterior
Chanel CC Box Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Calfskin Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Box Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Calfskin Long, crafted from blue quilted calfskin
Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Metallic Suede Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Metallic Suede Long, crafted in red metallic suede
Chanel CC Box Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Calfskin Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Box Gusset Flap Wallet Quilted Calfskin Long, crafted from blue quilted calfskin
Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long, crafted from black quilted caviar
Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long is the perfect wallet for
Chanel L-Gusset Zip Wallet Chevron Calfskin Long i
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel L-Gusset Zip Wallet Chevron Calfskin Long is an ideal wallet for day or
Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long is the perfect wallet for
Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long, crafted from red quilted caviar
Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Caviar Long, crafted from red quilted caviar
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Pink, Black, & Multicolor Silk Slip Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Pink, Black, & Multicolor Silk Slip Dress
Chanel 2010 Black Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 64795
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 64795 For the vintage caviar classic flaps, we are known for procuring the most pristine/excellent condition from an era when quality was at its height. The iconic holy...
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Asphalt Swift with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Hermes Model: Kelly Cut Size: 31 × 13 × 3 cm (12.25" × 5" × 1") Material: Swift leather Hardware: Gold Exterior / Interior Color: Gris Asphalt Year / Stamp: A stamp, 201...
Chanel Tennis Ball
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Tennis Ball is in pristine unused condition. 2017 Collection. White with black interlocking CC logo. PBF 11850
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Chanel cruise 1997 vintage white wedding midi dress with logo button up front
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautiful vintage button up dress from Chanel Cruise 1997 by Karl Lagerfeld White dress with a very fine waffle/weave texture running over it The dress buttons u...
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Burgundy leather trim - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted heron design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Includes original box (damaged) - Stamp K ...
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Single Flap Silver
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light ...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
Dior Saddle Mini Classic Black Nylon Red Flower Embroidery Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Mini Classic Black Nylon Red Flower Embroidery Clutch Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: Good vintage condition with signs...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Happy Stitch Red Fabric Gold Hardware, 2015-2016
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Happy Stitch Red Fabric Gold Hardware, 2015-2016 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered This one-of-a-kind Chanel Classic Flap bag exude...
Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage 50 Hermes Hac (Sac Haut a Courroies) featured in Black Fjord leather. This gorgeous matte leather is rare to find and wears magnificently. Limited editio...
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.
Vintage and designer wallets and small accessories, such as wristlets, belt bags, clutches and other compact items, can be the perfect accessory for a night out or running everyday errands.
The invention of paper money dates back to the 7th century in China, but, globally, it took a while to catch on. It wasn’t until 1690 in the United States that paper money could finally be printed and used to pay taxes, for example, following the General Court of Massachusetts’s order that a limited batch be produced to pay soldiers owing to a shortage of coins.
As paper money became more common, so too did carrying wallets. Coin purses were no longer the most convenient option for carrying cash.
Today, just as the world’s best-known luxury houses are celebrated for their iconic handbags and purses, brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci, Chanel and others offer a sweeping array of sophisticated wallets and small accessories for any event. While wallets seem to be getting smaller and the role of cash is dwindling, we simply cannot live without our bags and bag-like accessories. More options have emerged for carrying our essentials, with cardholders, pouches and belt bags made of nylon and leather gaining popularity in recent years.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and designer wallets and small accessories.
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.