Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware These are
Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware These are
Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware These are
Chanel Pink Iridescent Quilted Caviar Golden Class Square Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Pink Iridescent Quilted Caviar Golden Class Square Wallet On Chain SKU
$9,920
H 6 in W 10 in L 4.5 in
Chanel 2013 Cruise Iridescent Caviar Kelly Top Handle Crossbody Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2013 Cruise Iridescent Caviar Kelly Top Handle Crossbody Classic Flap Bag 2013 Cruise
$3,557Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
Chanel Iridescent Pearly Pink Caviar Phone Clutch on Chain Detachable Strap Ligh
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Wallet on a Chain is the embodiment of playful elegance. Luxuriously created from
$4,191
H 4.85 in W 1.38 in L 7.56 in
CHANEL Wallet On Chain Metallic Iridescent Dark Blue Caviar Light Gold-Tone 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Wallet On Chain Metallic Iridescent Dark Blue Caviar with Light Gold-Tone Hardware 2018
Chanel Caviar Executive Shopper Tote Brown
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Brown, copper, and iridescent CHANEL Caviar Executive Shopping Tote. This traditional shopper tote
2013 CHANEL Iridescent Caviar 2.55 Double Flap bag Hot Pink
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Westmount, Quebec
This is an authentic CHANEL Iridescent Caviar Jumbo Double Flap in Hot Pink. This is classic Chanel
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar Medium Exterior Material: Leather
2008 Chanel Iridescent Black Matte Caviar Flap bag RARE
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
This is an authentic CHANEL Matter Caviar Quilted Wallet On Chain WOC in Black. This stylish
Unavailable
H 5 in W 5 in D 2 in
Chanel Filigree Round Clutch with Chain Quilted Iridescent Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Iridescent Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Green Interior Material: Fabric Interior
Chanel Coco Top Handle Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar with Gradient
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar with Gradient Hardware Extra Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Unavailable
H 9.5 in W 5.5 in L 13 in
Chanel Shopping Quilted Caviar Iridescent Chain Grand Gst 230471 Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12423552 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 5.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder strap drop: 9.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Se...
Chanel Iridescent Caviar Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
This is an authentic CHANEL Iridescent Caviar Zip Shopping Tote in Dark Silver This stunning
Chanel Pink Iridescent Caviar Small Coco Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Iridescent Caviar Small Coco Handle Flap Bag is in pristine condition
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather & Iridescent Calfskin Daily Carry Messenger
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather & Iridescent Calfskin Daily Carry Messenger Brand- Chanel
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H 2.96 in W 4.34 in D 0.79 in
Chanel Beige Iridescent Caviar Leather Zip Around Classic Coin Purse
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Iridescent Caviar Leather Zip Around Classic Coin Purse Brand- Chanel Model- Zip
Chanel Filigree Mini Vanity Case 2018 Green Iridescent Caviar Leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Filigree Mini Vanity Case 2018 Green Iridescent Caviar Leather These are professional
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H 3.94 in W 0.2 in L 7.68 in
CHANEL Pouch Green Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold Hardware 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Pouch Green Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold Hardware 2018. This stunning
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H 4.14 in W 0.2 in L 7.68 in
CHANEL Pouch Burgundy Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold Hardware 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Pouch Burgundy Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold Hardware 2018. This stunning
CHANEL Iridescent Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Mini Coco Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Iridescent Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Mini Coco Top Handle Serial Number: UTKTHPE6 Age
Chanel Rare Iridescent Pearl Caviar Grand Shopping Tote GST 230471
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Rare Iridescent Pearl Caviar Grand Shopping Tote GST 230471 This item will ship out
CHANEL Iridescent Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Mini Coco Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Iridescent Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Mini Coco Top Handle Product Details Xupes Ref
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H 4.14 in W 1.19 in L 7.68 in
CHANEL Flap Wallet Burgundy Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold Hardware 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Long Flap Wallet Burgundy Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold Hardware 2018. This
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H 4.93 in W 1.58 in L 7.49 in
CHANEL Burgundy Iridescent Caviar Wallet On Chain with Gold Hardware 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Burgundy Iridescent Caviar Wallet On Chain with Gold Hardware 2018. This stunning
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H 7.88 in W 3.94 in L 11.82 in
CHANEL Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag Iridescent Burgundy Caviar w/GHW 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag Iridescent Burgundy Caviar with Brushed Gold
Chanel Wallet on Chain 19s Iridescent Pearly Pink Woc Caviar Cross Bo
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
Wallet on Chain Bag This piece is SOLDOUT! Iridescent Pearlized Pink Caviar with Gold Doesnt get
Chanel Wallet on Chain 19s Iridescent Pearly Pink Woc Caviar Cross Bo
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
Wallet on Chain Bag This piece is SOLDOUT! Iridescent Pearlized Pink Caviar with Gold Doesnt get
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H 3.55 in W 0.79 in L 6.11 in
CHANEL Classic Zipped Wallet Medium Green Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Classic Zipped Wallet Medium Green Caviar Iridescent with Brushed Gold Hardware
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H 4.73 in W 2.96 in L 6.5 in
CHANEL Small CC Filigree Vanity Case Iridescent Dark Turquoise Caviar w/RHW 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Small CC Filigree Vanity Case Iridescent Dark Turquoise Caviar with Rainbow
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H 4.73 in W 2.96 in L 6.5 in
CHANEL Small CC Filigree Vanity Case Iridescent Dark Turquoise Caviar w/RHW 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Small CC Filigree Vanity Case Iridescent Dark Turquoise Caviar with Rainbow
Chanel Wallet on Chain 19s Iridescent Pearly Pink Woc Beige Gold Caviar Cross Bo
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
Wallet on Chain Bag This piece is SOLDOUT! Iridescent Beige Caviar with Gold Doesnt get better than
Chanel Seafoam Green Iridescent Caviar Quilted Passport Holder
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% Authentic Chanel Green Iridescent Caviar Quilted Passport Holder Made in: Italy Year of
Chanel 2019 Sold Out Iridescent Yellow Caviar Leather O-Card Holder
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 2019 Sold Out Iridescent Yellow Caviar Leather O-Card Holder Made In: Italy Year of
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H 7.88 in W 3.94 in L 11.82 in
CHANEL Double Flap Jumbo Bag Black Iridescent Caviar with Gunmetal Hardware 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag Black Iridescent Caviar with Light Gunmetal Hardware 2018
Chanel White Iridescent Caviar Leather Cap Toe CC Ballerina Flats sz 39 rt. $750
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel White Iridescent Cap Toe CC Ballerina Flats sz 39 Made In: Italy Color: Iridescent white
Chanel Timeless Clutch Iridescent Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
The Chanel Timeless Clutch Iridescent Caviar, crafted from neutral quilted caviar leather, features
Chanel Iridescent Chain Flap Quilted Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Iridescent Chain Flap Quilted Caviar is an elegant addition to anyone's
Chanel Mademoiselle Tote Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Mademoiselle Tote Iridescent Caviar Medium is ideal everyday accessory for
Chanel Clutch on Chain Iridescent Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Clutch with Chain Iridescent Caviar in luxurious black caviar leather is a
Chanel Mademoiselle Tote Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 7", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Mademoiselle Tote Iridescent Caviar Medium Exterior
Chanel Mademoiselle Tote Iridescent Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Chanel Model: Mademoiselle Tote Iridescent Caviar Small Exterior Material
Chanel Mademoiselle Tote Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
14.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Mademoiselle Tote Iridescent Caviar Medium Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Caviar, crafted from beige quilted iridescent caviar
Chanel Globetrotter Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Globetrotter Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar, crafted in black quilted iridescent
Chanel Globetrotter Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Globetrotter Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar, crafted in black quilted iridescent
Chanel Filigree Backpack Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Filigree Backpack Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Filigree Backpack Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Filigree Backpack Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Filigree Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Filigree Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar Medium, crafted in green and multicolor
Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar, crafted in white quilted iridescent
Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar, crafted in white quilted iridescent
Chanel Lady Pearly Tote Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Lady Pearly Tote Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large is a casual, modern style
Chanel Lady Pearly Tote Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Lady Pearly Tote Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large is a casual, modern style
Chanel Filigree Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue, Multicolor
Chanel Statement Flap Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material
Chanel Statement Flap Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material
Chanel Camera Case Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Camera Case Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Chanel Statement Flap Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Material
Chanel Statement Flap Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Statement Flap Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Medium Exterior
Chanel Statement Flap Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Statement Flap Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Medium Exterior
Chanel Camera Case Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Iridescent Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Yellow Interior Material: Leather Interior
Chanel Statement Flap Bag Chevron Iridescent Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Chevron Iridescent Caviar Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Color: Red
Chanel Filigree Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Vanity Case Quilted Iridescent Caviar Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Chanel Vintage CC Chain Tote Quilted Iridescent Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage CC Chain Tote Quilted Iridescent Caviar Medium, crafted from neutral quilted
CHANEL black lambskin leather CLASSIC MINI RECTANGULAR Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini Rectangular Timeless Single Flap Bag in black lambskin embodies the maison’s timeless elegance. Crafted with silver-tone hardware, it closes w...
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...
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
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...
New in Box Louis Vuitton Denim Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition denim cross body with leather details. Can be worn as a clutch. Comes with booklet, dust cover, original box and ribbon.
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
Sold|$4,327
Chanel Vintage Leather Double Paris Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Leather Double Paris Flap Bag Navy blue lambskin leather bag with diamond stitch detailing and plain smooth leather trim. Iconic 'CC' twist lock closure and leather/...
HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather 2011 Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier jacket is crafted in rich Fauve (cognac brown) Barenia calfskin leather with signature contrasting white saddle stitching. Designed i...
$2,231
H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Fendi Black Suede Baguette Bag w/ Brown Leather Strap Silver Hardware
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
VINTAGE FENDI BLACK SUEDE BAGUETTE BAG WITH DARK BROWN LEATHER STRAP AND SILVER HARDWARE Iconic Fendi black suede Baguette bag with brown leather strap and closure and silver hardwa...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC White Leather Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: 30" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may s...
$8,116
Size: FR 42 - UK 14
Vivienne Westwood purple silk taffeta mermaid skirt and corset top, c. 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Couture purple silk taffeta evening ensemble. High waisted hip hugging mermaid maxi skirt and pleated corset top with lace up fastening. c. 1997
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68656 In blue lizard and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in excellent condition with very few signs of normal use. Corners are clean with no rubbing or scuffi...
1990s Christian Lacroix Large Size Brown Black Silk Chenille 90s Mini Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX brown and black silk chenille larger size strapless mini dress ! Features a beautiful brown silk chenille fabric embrodiered with hearts and pa...
Vivienne Westwood grey sheepskin topless trapper hat, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood grey sheepskin topless trapper hat Fall-Winter 1994
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.