Chanel Iridescent Leather All About Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Iridescent Leather All About Waist Belt Bag Off-white bag crafted in iridescent calfskin
Chanel Iridescent Leather All About Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Iridescent Leather All About Waist Belt Bag Off-white bag crafted in iridescent calfskin
$7,920
H 4.7 in W 6.1 in D 1.4 in
Chanel Rare Vintage Iridescent Champagne Pearl Mini Belt Bum Bag Fanny Pack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Iridescent Pearl Lambskin Quilted Mini Belt Waist Bum Bag Fanny Pack 1991
$3,461
H 5 in W 1.75 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Chocolate Bar Quilted Iridescent Canvas Wallet on Chain GHW4C512S
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Chocolate Bar Quilted Iridescent Canvas Wallet on Chain GHW4C512S Date Code/Serial Number
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
$4,243
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
Unavailable
H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Iridescent Turquoise Lambskin Classic Wallet On Chain (WOC)
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Classic Wallet on Chain (WOC) of iridescent turquoise lambskin leather with silver tone
Unavailable
H 4 in W 1 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Classic Flap Iridescent Blue-purple Long Wallet 230784 Cotton Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 18160112 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs of W...
Chanel Iridescent Pink Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Iridescent Pink Wallet is in pristine unworn condition. Pink quilted
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H 4.34 in W 1.19 in L 7.09 in
CHANEL Purple Iridescent Goatskin Flap Wallet with Rainbow Hardware 2016
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Purple Iridescent Goatskin Flap Wallet with Rainbow Hardware 2016 LIMITED EDITION
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H 4.34 in W 1.19 in L 7.09 in
CHANEL Purple Iridescent Goatskin Flap Wallet with Rainbow Hardware 2016
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL Purple Iridescent Goatskin Flap Wallet with Rainbow Hardware 2016 LIMITED EDITION
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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 4.14 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 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
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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 Pink Silver Metallic Iridescent Wallet on Chain
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Metallic iridescent wallet on chain in great condition. Can be crossbody but the strap is a little
Chanel Celeste Iridescent Cross Body Wallet on a Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel celeste iridescent patent leather quilted boy wallet on a chain with gold tone hardware. Can
Chanel Iridescent Quilted Lambskin Like a Wallet Cube Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Iridescent Quilted Lambskin Like a Wallet Cube Chain Bag SKU: 116638
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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 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 1.19 in
2016 Chanel Blue Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Blue Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Boy Wallet-on-Chain WOC This CHANEL Boy Wallet-on-Chain is
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H 4.93 in W 7.49 in D 1.78 in
Chanel Cloudy Pink Iridescent Quilted Goatskin Leather Wallet-on-Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Cloudy Pink Iridescent Quilted Goatskin Leather Wallet-on-Chain WOC Product Details Xupes
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
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 NIB Iridescent Yellow Coin Case
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel new in box oval iridescent yellow quilted caviar coin case with yellow gold logo. Collection
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
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
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H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Rare Green Patent Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Green Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 25
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H 5.71 in W 1.58 in L 7.49 in
CHANEL Purple Iridescent Goatskin Wallet On Chain with Rainbow Hardware 2016
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Purple Iridescent Goatskin Wallet On Chain with Rainbow Hardware 2016. This stunning wallet
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H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel 2019A Iridescent Blue CC Quilted Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Iridescent Blue CC Quilted Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag Made In: Italy Year of
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 Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
7.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 24" Designer: Chanel Model: Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Lambskin
Chanel Compact Boy Wallet Glazed Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 1.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Compact Boy Wallet Glazed Iridescent Calfskin Exterior Material
Chanel Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown
Chanel Compact Boy Wallet Glazed Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 4", Width 6", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Compact Boy Wallet Glazed Iridescent
Chanel Metallic Black Iridescent Canvas Edinburgh Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Get the assurance of quality and style that never fades with this Chanel Wallet On Chain. It is
Chanel Metallic Black Iridescent Canvas Edinburgh Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Get the assurance of quality and style that never fades with this Chanel Wallet On Chain. It is
Chanel Grey Iridescent Quilted Leather CC Flap Wallet on Chain
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Constructed from grey iridescent quilted leather, this vintage wallet on chain from Chanel is quite
Chanel CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Iridescent Caviar Long
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 1.5" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Gusset Classic Flap Wallet Quilted Iridescent Caviar Long Exterior
Chanel Wallet on Chain Flap Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Wallet on Chain Flap Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Mini Exterior
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H 3.55 in W 0.79 in L 4.53 in
Chanel Metallic Iridescent Caviar Chevron Quilted Leather CC Compact Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This compact and functional Chanel wallet in Caviar chevron-quilted leather is added with the
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 CC Zip Coin Purse Quilted Iridescent Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Zip Coin Purse Quilted Iridescent Caviar Small Exterior Material
Chanel CC Zip Coin Purse Quilted Iridescent Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Zip Coin Purse Quilted Iridescent Caviar Small Exterior Material
Chanel Pink Quilted Iridescent Leather CC Zip Coin Purse
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
it every time. Chanel brings you this stunning coin purse for exactly that purpose. Crafted from
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H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
Chanel Mademoiselle Vintage Card Holder on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Mademoiselle Vintage Card Holder on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Mini Exterior
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 Classic Flap Card Holder on Chain Quilted Iridescent Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
3.5", Width 4", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Flap Card Holder on Chain 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 Metallic Quilted Iridescent Leather CC Phone Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Presenting a phone pouch from Chanel that flaunts a fine mixture of charm and utility. It features
Chanel Whipstitch Camera Case Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Whipstitch Camera Case Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Large is a stylish and
Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
-11.5" Designer: Chanel Model: All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Small Exterior Material
Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Small Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Small Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Double Carry Chain Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Goatskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Chanel Model: Double Carry Chain Waist
Chanel Front Pocket O Case Pouch Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Front Pocket O Case Pouch Quilted Iridescent Caviar Large Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Silver Iridescent Caviar Quilted Leather Glassed Case with Chain
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Chanel glasses case with chain showcases a blend of timeless luxury and modern flair. Its
Chanel Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
7.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 25" Designer: Chanel Model: Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Lambskin
Chanel 19 Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: 19 Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Paris-Salzburg Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Paris-Salzburg Wallet on Chain Quilted Iridescent Calfskin is a timeless
$5,806
Size: approx. IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a lightweight, airy construction with a slip dress silhouette. The intricate multico...
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 ...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Burgundy Red Wet-Look Strappy Runway Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Divine wet-look effect dress, crafted from a shiny, red satin material from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/ Summer 1999 Collection. Featuring square neck-line, fully adjustable shoul...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1988 White Black Lace Camellia Bow Dress Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This stunning vintage Chanel gown from the Spring/Summer 1988 collection is a timeless masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The dress features a striking contrast be...
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
L 14.25 in
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Beaded Panel Bustier Corset Top
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black satin strapless Gianni Versace corset designed by Donatella Versace. This beautiful strapless top from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection has a cinched wai...
VivienneWestwood HandCutMoire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktailDress, 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 00's Iconic Draped Satin Corset
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, MILANO
00's iconic draped satin corset by Vivienne Westwood. Zipper and button closure on the back. The composition is 81% polyamide and 19% elastane.
$17,762
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Atelier Versace Couture Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Mini Dress, ss 2004
By Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Versace Evening Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Spring-Summer 2004 ▪ From the Atelier Versace line; these garments are synonymous with French Haute Co...
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...
2009 Vintage Versace one Shoulder Purple Long Dress Gown with Hearts 46 - US 10
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE S/S 2009 Look # 37 Size 46 or US 10 The sensational color, one-shoulder design, artfully embellished body with zipper trimmed and crystal embellished hearts - ensure a st...
$10,680
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Hand-Embroidered Silk Mesh Trousers with Feathers, FW 2004
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
These Gucci trousers, crafted from sheer silk mesh, feature hand-embroidered peacock feather-inspired motifs in rich blues and indigo. Real feathers add luxurious texture, while plea...
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.