Chanel Hologram Fob Key Chain Spring 1997
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Authentic rare Chanel Hologram fob key chain or bag charm. A signature gilt curb chain suspends a
1990s French More Jewelry
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Chanel Hologram Fob Key Chain Spring 1997
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Authentic rare Chanel Hologram fob key chain or bag charm. A signature gilt curb chain suspends a
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Chanel Chainmail 'CC' Logo Hologram Minaudiere Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Hologram 'CC' Logo Minaudiere Bag Chainmail barrel style bag with large 'CC
CHANEL CC White And Silver Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
evening bag has its Chanel hologram and its corresponding authenticity card. It will be delivered
Chanel Red Holographic CC Logo Chain Tote Hologram Bag 4ck726a
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6151210 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 1" Height: 8" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Se...
$4,613Sale Price|24% Off
H 3.75 in D 2 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Limited Edition Minaudière Black Runway Lucite Wristlet Clutch Bag, 2005.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior "10039591" Material(s): Lucite Acrylic Plastic, Silver
$4,150
H 6.3 in D 4 in L 10.2 in
Chanel Dark Denim Quilted Trendy Two-Way Medium Bowler Bag, 2015 - 2016.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
authenticity card. Year Made: 2015 - 2016. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior
$25,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 6 in D 2 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel hologram sticker to interior "1143159". Material(s): Exotic alligator skin, lambskin interior, 24
Chanel Timeless Tricolor Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Timeless Limited edition (with hologram). Very rare piece. Condition : very good Country of
Chanel Classic Flap Tassel Lambskin Leather Cross Body Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Chanel classic flap black crossbody bag. This very rare CHANEL front flap bag
$1,383Sale Price|74% Off
H 3.94 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
Chanel Ivory Jersey Evening Bag with Mirrored Pyramid Studs Ice Cube
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
includes a protective flat bottom. The bag comes with a Chanel authenticity card, intact hologram, and dust
$1,858Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1999 Sac 2.55 Ecru Wool Jersey Dark Silver Shoulder Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
black canvas with 1 zipped pocket, year 1999 hologram, Chanel Identification fabric label. Width 24.5 cm
Chanel Wild Stiching handbag in beige leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Wild Stiching handbag in beige leather. detachable inner pocket. With Chanel hologram. Good
Chanel Vintage Denim Sequin Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, authenticity and Chanel hologram sticker number: 5955248 Measurements: Length - 6" Height - 5 3/4" Width - 3 3
Unavailable
Chanel Bronze Metallic Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This contemporary interpretation of the popular CHANEL shopping bag in distressed leather, is a
Chanel Mini Trunk Limited Edition 1996
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
flap wooden top handle. Chanel letters in lamb skin Burgundy lining with Chanel writting and hologram
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Chanel Beige Calfskin Leather Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
interior zip pockets. - Comes with Chanel dust bag - Hologram/Authenticity: 1747423 - Made in Italy
Chanel Easy Tweed Jumbo Crossbody Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
- Comes with CHANEL dust bag - Hologram/Authenticity sticker: 13111227 - Measurements: Length: 12
Lovely Chanel Flap Wallet in Burgundy Quilted Lambskin leather, PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Lovely Chanel flap wallet in quilted burgundy lambskin leather, with silver
Chanel Timeless shoulder bag in black chevrons quilted caviar leather , PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
: 102352 Overall condition: 8/10 Sold with copy of Chanel invoice, hologram
Rare Chanel Clutch-Roll 2.55 in silver pearlescent quilted leather, MPHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
color alterations (former artisan Chanel) Sold with hologram, authenticity card
Beautiful Chanel 19 shoulder/belt bag in black quilted lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
with a copy of the Chanel invoice, hologram, and authenticity card In excellent
NEW Chanel ✿*゚FUN COMPASS W. KEY RING Bracelet
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
Its authenticity card with match its Chanel handbag style hologram and the box. MEASUREMENT
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Chanel Day Bag
By Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
stamped Chanel. The black leather interior has a zippered pocket and an open pocket. The Chanel hologram
Chanel Camellia Clutch Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
the front.This beautiful bag does not come with card but has chanel hologram inside. Handbag measure
Chanel Large Taupe Caviar Leather Shopping Tote
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
pocket and a slip pocket inside, as well as a hook for your keys. The Chanel hologram is present as well
HUGE Chanel Overnight Bag
By Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
the bag as well. It is in pristine condition with the Chanel hologram serial number sticker inside and
CHANEL Micro Quilted Black Satin Pouch On Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Silhouette And Chain Strap In Miniature Size. Stamped CHANEL Hologram Reads 1612582 Length: 2 3
CHANEL Cambon Wallet in Black Quilted Lamb Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
other side: a purse, with a fluorescent pink canvas interior with CC. The Chanel hologram starts with
Rare Vintage Chanel Wood & Leather Handbag Seen On Ulyana Sergeenko
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Chanel wood & leather handbag.Sold 1996 only to VIP Chanel clients. Structured with smooth
Sold
H 8.25 in W 12.5 in D 3.5 in
Authentic Chanel Black Classic Lambskin Maxi Handbag with Gold Tone Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
. Authentication number, 5840064, permanently located inside of bag on CHANEL hologram label. Good vintage
Brass
Chanel Acrylic Hologram Cuff
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel acrylic hologram cuff. Large cuff features an iridescent finish and silver tone CC
Chanel Le Boy Limited Edition LED Black Lambskin Rainbow Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
. Accompanied By: Dust bag & Third Party Authenticity (Chanel hologram sticker is present)
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Size: L 28 cm x H 18 cm x D 8 cm
Chanel Boy Bag in Quilted Black Caviar Leather with Aged Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Card (Chanel hologram sticker is present)
CHANEL Black Lambskin & Hologram Galuchat Micro Le Boy
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Lambskin & Hologram Galuchat Micro Le Boy Serial Number: 19736185 Age (Circa): 2014
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H 5.5 in D 2.5 in L 8 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Tassel Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1991.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
- 1992. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior "293304". Material(s): Lambskin
Chanel Vintage Tan Caviar Leather Camera Crossbody Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior "3430052". Material(s): Beige Caviar Leather
Chanel Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag in Black and Beige Quilted Leather
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
(Chanel hologram sticker is present)
Chanel Red Holographic CC Logo Chain Tote Hologram Bag 21ck324s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Red Holographic CC Logo Chain Tote Hologram Bag 21ck324s Date Code/Serial Number: 6151210
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H 5 in D 3 in L 7 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Mini Tassel Camera Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1989 - 1991.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior "1986710". Material(s): Lambskin interior and
Chanel Brown Lizard Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
had only one owner. Year Made: 1986 - 1988. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to
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H 8 in D 3 in L 10.5 in
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather Camera Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. This bag has had only one owner. Year Made: 1994 - 1996. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram
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H 4.25 in D 2.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Turquoise Lambskin Mini Tassel Crossbody Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
: 1989 - 1991. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior zip pocket reading
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H 8 in D 3 in L 9.5 in
Chanel Vintage Quilted Caviar Leather Camera Bag with Gold Hardware, 1996 - 1997.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
only one owner. Year Made: 1996 - 1997. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to
Chanel Quilted Caviar Leather Long Bi-Fold Lavender Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
- 2006. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior "10351752". Material(s
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H 4 in D 0.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Quilted Coral Lambskin Leather Yen Continental Wallet, 2009 - 2010.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior "13674997". Material(s): Coral Lambskin
Chanel Diamond Quilted Metallic Gold Lambskin CC Camera Bag, 2014.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Made: 2014. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior pocket "19474186" and
Evening bag in hologram effect on suede and gold metal handle Chanel (numbered)
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening bag in hologram effect on suede and gold metal handle branded. Gold leather lining
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
only one owner. Year Made: 1986 - 1988. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to
Chanel 2014 Runway Black and Gold Tweed Hologram Sneakers sz.41 rt.$1, 350
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Featured in the Fall 2014 Chanel shopping center runway show. Made in black tweed with navy and
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H 9.5 in W 3.75 in L 10 in
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Petite Shopping Top Handle Tote Bag, 2008.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior leather tab "12207079". Material(s): Black Caviar Leather
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H 7 in D 4 in L 9.5 in
Chanel Vintage Burgundy Quilted Caviar Leather Camera Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Made: 1994 - 1996. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior "3481577". Material
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H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.75 in
Chanel Timeless Metallic Leather Wallet on Chain Shoulder Clutch Bag, 2008.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
: 1999 - 2000 Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior "12287839". Material(s
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H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Timeless Orange Caviar Leather Wallet on Chain Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel hologram sticker to interior "17060307". Material(s): Orange Caviar Leather, Lambskin and
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H 5 in D 2 in L 8 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Minaudières Runway "Meat Package" Flap Bag, 2014.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. Interior shows no flaws. Year Made: 2014 - 2015 Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to
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H 8 in D 3 in L 10.5 in
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather Camera Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. This bag has had only one owner. Year Made: 1994 - 1996. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram
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H 9 in W 4 in L 13 in
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Grand Shopping Top Handle Tote Bag, 2006 - 2008.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
authenticity card and care booklet. Year Made: 2006 - 2008. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram
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H 5.5 in D 3 in L 7 in
Chanel Vintage Mini Black Lizard Envelope Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Made: Serial Number: 1986 - 1988. Authenticity Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior
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H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Silver Patent Leather Strass Wallet on Chain Clutch Crossbody Bag, 2009.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Details: Serial Chanel hologram sticker to interior "13494148". Material(s): Silver Patent Leather
CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& chain straps. Hologram sticker and Chanel stamp on inside lining.
CHANEL Wooden Picnic Basket
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
: "CHANEL" "MADE IN FRANCE" Hologram Sticker Reads: "2738778" Measurements: Length: 9" Height
Chanel Silver Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Silver Box Bag is in excellent condition. Silver subtly textured leather
CHANEL Charms Bag Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
will be delivered in its dustbag and original CHANEL box. Made in France. Hologram: 3059 ... It has its
Chanel Beige Embossed Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Maison Chanel classic bag in embossed leather with Chanel inscriptions, CC logo, rue Cambon and 5
Chanel Pink Python Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
on the back with the chain straps. Made in France. Chanel authenticity card, intact hologram and dust
Chanel Black Reporter Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Comes with hologram and non Chanel dust cover.
Chanel Black Leather Runway Tote
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
PARIS and interlocking CC logo in silver studded layout. Chanel authenticity card and intact hologram
Chanel Grey XXL Deauville Tote
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Chanel authenticity card, intact hologram and dust bag included. Measurements: 20” x 15” x 8” PBF 13336
Chanel Bordeaux Leather XL Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Made in Italy. Chanel Authenticity card, intact hologram and dust bag included. Measurements: 13.5" x
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown IT 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell on the Runway for the final look!
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...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Gianni Versace Leather Lace up Dress S/S 2002
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary and collectible supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. This has all of the couture details Versace is known for- a fine fringe hem, laser perforated leather...
Roberto Cavalli Summer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer top by Roberto Cavalli. The top has a v neckline, frill sleaves , adn is a blue and yellow print with gathering at the bust.
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
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...
$198Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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.