Chanel Extra Mini Royal Blue Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
-Two large round plastic, one with a stylish ladybug featuring the Chanel logo in pink, black and purple: the other resembling a strawberry, also with small Chanel logos incorporated.
Chanel Classic Medium Ladybug Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This stunning limited edition ladybug medium flap bag was featured during the 2011 Chanel Spring/Summer collection
Chanel Classic Medium Ladybug Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This stunning limited edition ladybug medium flap bag was featured during the 2011 Chanel Spring/Summer collection
CHANEL S/S 2004 Ladybug Green Leather Slingback Heels
By Chanel
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a pair of CHANEL S/S 2004 Ladybug Green Leather Slingback Heels These very rare heels feature the iconic, glossy “CC” encrusted ladybug embellishments aga...
CHANEL S/S 2004 Ladybug Pink Leather Slingback Heels
By Chanel
Located in Wembley, GB
Direct price is £1,900 Interdite Vintage presents a pair of CHANEL S/S 2004 Ladybug Pink Leather Slingback Heels • CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld • From the Spring / Summer 2004 collect...
Vintage Chanel Gold Toned Coco Ladybug Clover Chaim Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1960-70s Chanel gold toned chain belt featuring 13 iconic Coco coin clover ladybug charms.
CHANEL S/S 2004 Ladybug Coral Red Leather Slingback Heels
By Chanel
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a pair of CHANEL S/S 2004 Ladybug Coral Red Leather Slingback Heels These very rare heels feature the iconic, glossy “CC” encrusted ladybug embellishments...
CHANEL S/S 2004 Ladybug Coral Red Leather Slingback Heels
By Chanel
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a pair of CHANEL S/S 2004 Ladybug Coral Red Leather Slingback Heels These very rare heels feature the iconic, glossy “CC” encrusted ladybug embellishments...
Chanel Collectible Black Ladybug Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Limited edition lady bug medium flap bag was featured during the 2011Chanel Spring/Summer collection. It features black quilted lambskin and silver hardware. The interior is lined in...
CHANEL Red Coral Leather LADYBUG SANDALS SHOES Heels SZ 37 1/2 w/ Box
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
They will come with CHANEL box Further Comments: Shoes are decorated with pretty red resin ladybug with the gold tone CC emblem on the front Fabric / Material: Leather Col...
Chanel Ladybug Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Aurora, IL
This stunning limited edition ladybug medium flap bag was featured during the 2011 Chanel Spring/Summer collection
Chanel Ladybug Flap Bag Tweed Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Ladybug Flap Bag Tweed Medium Exterior Material: ...
Chanel Ladybug Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Chanel Model: Ladybug Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium Exterio...
Chanel Black Strapped Slingback Heels with Ladybug
By Chanel
Located in Narberth, PA
Black Strapped Slingback Heels with Ladybug 3 inch heel 3.5 inch sole width Glass ladybug detail with Chanel logo eyes Elastic on back of ankle strap for stretch Size 39 (equate...
Chanel Vintage Ladybug Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 3", Width 6", Depth 1.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Ladybug Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: ...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Limited Edition Ladybug Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Celebrate spring and summer with this gorgeous limited edition Ladybug handbag by Chanel! This highly coveted classic handbag is a one of a kind statement piece that is sure to wow t...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
$4,951
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a flared skirt and wonderful velvet flowers and detail on the hem.
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...
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Bustier Jacket Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Bustier Jacket Top IT 38 Look 36 from the Spring/Summer 1993 Collection. Gianni Versace bustier top featuring double breasted closure at front...
VALENTINO metallic gold leather RUFFLED Evening Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino evening bag in metallic light-gold ruffeld calfskin featuring coral stones and crystal embellished frame and closure. Lined in black satin. Has been carried ...
$9,920
H 7.9 in W 17.7 in L 4.3 in
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag W 17.7 x H 7.9 x D 4.3 " Handle Drop. 11.8 " Similar bag from the same collection (slightly smaller and...
$9,920
H 5.9 in W 5.5 in D 5.3 in
Chanel 1991 Multicolor Mini Vintage Tote Bag Rare Pink Orange Black Straw Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Multicolor Mini Vintage 90's Rare Tote Bag Year: 1989-1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware Interwoven straw and canvas exterior Leather lined interior Interior zippered pock...
$6,920
H 8 in W 13 in D 8 in
Chanel Timeless Logo Retro Vintage 90s Mesh Sport Expandable Gym Beach Dark Navy
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Medium sized Chanel black mesh sport bag with expandable snap detail 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Lambskin leather detail Rubber Chanel stamped logo Zipper closure Interi...
New in Box Louis Vuitton Monogram Denim Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton brand new limited edition denim mini backpack. Contrast leather straps. External zipped pocket, internal open pocket. Comes with serial number, dust cover and box.
Chanel 1994 Vintage Runway Waist Fanny Pack Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Collectible Vintage Belt Bag Waist Bag 1994 Vintage Gold hardware CC turnlock Dark brown quilted lambskin leather Adjustable hook belt Made in France
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.
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Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.