Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos of the
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos of the
Chanel Cambon Large Dark Brown Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Large Dark Brown Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos
Chanel Cerf Executive Medium Coral Pink Leather Handbag with Strap 35cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cerf Executive Medium Coral Pink Leather Handbag with Strap 35cm These are professional
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Top Handle Leather Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Top Handle Leather Chain Straps These are professional
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Bi-color Beige Perforated Leather Red Leather Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Bi-color Beige Perforated Leather and Red Leather Strap Bag, 2000-2002
Chanel Cambon Small Shoulder Bag Beige Calfskin Leather Double Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Named after the Cambon street in Paris the Chanel store is located. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This
Chanel Deauville Tote Navy Denim Cloth Leather Chain Strap Small 34cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Deauville Tote Navy Denim Cloth Leather Chain Strap Small 34cm These are professional photos
Chanel Cambon Large Shoulder Bag White Calfskin Leather Black Double Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Named after the Cambon street in Paris the Chanel store is located. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This
Chanel Tote Quilted Navy Leather Top Handle and Silver Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Leather Two leather handles and chain straps Silver-tone hardware size: Large width 39cm x Height 30cm x
Chanel Mini Beauty Lock Flap Bag Black Lambskin Leather Chain Strap 2017
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Mini Beauty Lock Flap Bag Black Lambskin Leather Chain Strap 2017 These are professional
Chanel Vanity Case Chip-On Wood Leather Box with Chain Strap AS2927
By Chanel
Located in Aventura, FL
shape is trimmed in black cowhide, showcasing exquisite detailing. Featuring the signature CHANEL
Chanel Deauville Tote Navy Denim Cloth Leather Chain Strap Small 34cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Chanel Deauville Tote bag is a stylish accessory for everyday use. Crafted from durable denim
Chanel Deauville Tote Light Pink Cloth Leather Chain Strap Small 34cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Chanel Deauville Tote bag is a stylish accessory for everyday use. Crafted from durable denim
Chanel Deauville Tote Light Pink Cloth Leather Chain Strap Small 34cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Chanel Deauville Tote bag is a stylish accessory for everyday use. Crafted from durable denim
Chanel Deauville Tote Navy Denim Cloth Leather Chain Strap Small 34cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Chanel Deauville Tote bag is a stylish accessory for everyday use. Crafted from durable denim
Chanel Deauville Tote Gold Beige Cloth Leather Chain Strap Small 34cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Chanel Deauville Tote bag is a stylish accessory for everyday use. Crafted from durable denim
Lustrous bronze caméra leather bag with chain shoulder strap Chanel Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lustrous bronze caméra leather bag with chain shoulder strap.2 outside pocket with zip and one flat
CHANEL black leather IPHONE 13 PRO MAX Case w PEARL STRAP
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel iPhone 13 Pro Max case in black quilted lambskin leather is the epitome
Chanel Cream Quilted Leather "Camera" Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Everyday camera bag from Chanel's fall 2005 collection. Soft lambskin leather construction. Silver
Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Caviar leather Chanel bag featuring flat shoulder straps with interwoven chain-leather detailing
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in L 12 in
Chanel White & Black Leather Quilted Colorblock Chain Strap 'CC' Tote
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel tote featuring interwoven chain-leather shoulder straps, an interlocking 'CC' detail at
Chanel Vanity Brown Caviar Leather Large Cosmetic Bag + Strap
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Large Chanel vanity cosmetic bag in brown caviar leather. Access is secured with double zipper
Unavailable
H 7 in W 3.25 in L 11.5 in
Chanel Gray Taupe Suede Leather Chain Strap Camellia Flower Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel two-toned suede bag featuring a camellia flower pattern embossed design. Leather shoulder
Unavailable
H 5.375 in W 3.75 in L 10.5 in
Chanel Black SHW Quilted Glazed Crackled Leather Mademoiselle Chain Strap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005-2006 Chanel east-west shoulder bag in glazed black crackled leather. Crosshatch
Unavailable
H 9 in W 3 in L 11 in
Vintage Chanel White Lambskin Leather Quilted Chain Strap 'CC' Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1994-1996. Classically chic vintage Chanel bag. Lambskin leather construction. Gold-tone
Vintage CHANEL green caviar leather backpack with gold chain strap and CC motif.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL green caviar leather backpack with gold chain strap and CC closure. Classic
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 3 in L 10.25 in
Vintage Chanel Black & Gold Tone Leather Chain Strap Quilted Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
, and chain-leather interwoven straps that may be doubled or pulled taut. Authenticity card #: 0403024
Unavailable
H 4 in W 2 in L 6 in
Chanel Metallic Gray & Gold Tone Leather Chain Strap Box Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel box bag featuring a gold-tone chain shoulder strap, a metallic finish, logo engraved push
Unavailable
H 5 in W 1.5 in L 7 in
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Chain Strap Mini Boy "WOC" Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
. Leather woven chain strap. Hidden front flat compartment. Gunmetal hardware. Front flap with hidden zip
Chanel Orange & Purple Patent Leather Chain Strap Iconic 'CC' Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
closure, elegant quilting, a curved back pocket, and a chain-leather interwoven shoulder strap
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 4 in L 13.5 in
Chanel Black Nylon Leather Trim Square Quilted Chain Strap Zip Hobo Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
& Details: Circa 2002-2003. Nylon textile construction. Large square quilted stitching. Leather trimmings
Vintage Chanel Boston Brown Leather Large Travel Bag + Straps
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Boston speedy travel bag in brown calfskin leather. Main area is secured with zipper. Inside
Vintage Chanel Boston Brown Leather XL Travel Bag + Strap
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Boston travel bag in brown quilted calfskin leather. Main area is secured with zipper
Vintage CHANEL classic tote bag in red leather with golden chain and navy straps
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL classic tote bag in red leather with gold tone chain and navy blue leather
Vintage Mint Green Quilted Lambskin Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
leather construction. Gold-tone hardware. Leather woven chain straps. Stitched 'CC' logo at base. Top zip
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Double Straps Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black quilted textured lambskin leather double straps handbag from year 2008 to 2009
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos of the
Chanel Cambon Large Black Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Large Black Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos of
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos of the
Chanel Cerf Executive Medium Beige Leather Handbag with Strap 35cm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cerf Executive Medium Beige Leather Handbag with Strap 35cm These are professional photos of
Chanel Cambon Large Dark Brown Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Large Dark Brown Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos
CHANEL Topstitch Quilted Cream Leather Flap CC Chain Strap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare CHANEL medium shoulder bag comes in creamy beige leather with all over thick top stitch
Chanel Cerf Executive Pink Caviar Leather Handbag Gold Hardware With Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The iconic Chanel Cerf tote was introduced in 2005 as a timeless addition to Chanel's renowned
Chanel Cerf Executive Pink Caviar Leather Handbag Gold Hardware With Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The iconic Chanel Cerf tote was introduced in 2005 as a timeless addition to Chanel's renowned
Vintage CHANEL Black Quilted Lizard Leather Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
gold tone metal, leather woven chain strap, top zip with gold tone CC emblem tassel pull, and leather
Chanel Black Leather Vintage Clutch with Strap
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Leather Large Vintage Clutch with Strap- MINT Condition Black leather large clutch is
Chanel Navy Blue Leather Vintage Clutch with strap
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Leather Vintage Clutch- MINT Beautiful deep navy blue leather is quilted in signature
Chanel Cambon Clutch Pink Leather Black Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Clutch Pink Leather Black Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag
Chanel White patent leather bowler bag with resin chain strap
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel White patent leather bowler bag with resin chain strap. This bag is in good pre-owned
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Leather Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Leather Chain Straps These are professional photos of the
Chanel DIstressed & Quilted Ivory Leather 2.55 'Rita' Bag w. Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
c.2011 Distressed ivory leather with antiqued silvertone hardware. Front flap with concealed
Sold
H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
1990 Chanel Black Cavair Leather Vintage Timeless Single Strap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Single Strap Backpack Reference: HB2489 Serial Number
Chanel Pink Pebbled Leather Executive Tote Bag with Strap
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Stunning Chanel 'Executive' Tote Bag in pink pebbled leather. Silver metal CC - CHANEL logo on the
Chanel Black Patent Leather Double Shoulder Strap Bag, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A bag that never goes out of style, Chanel black patent leather shoulder bag with double straps and
Chanel Pink Pebbled Leather Executive Tote Bag with Strap
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Stunning Chanel 'Executive' Tote Bag in pink pebbled leather. Silver metal CC - CHANEL logo on the
Unusual Chanel Square Quilted Black Leather Backpack Bag With Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual and rare Chanel quilted black leather square shaped backpack with CC logo and classic gold
Sold
H 6 in D 1.5 in L 9 in
CHANEL Navy Leather Double CC Closure Flap With Top Handle and Shoulder Strap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
• Hardware: Gold Hardward • Lining: Classic red leather lining • Includes: Chanel dust bag • Serial Number
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H 10 in W 2 in L 10 in
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Flap Bag with Silver Chain Leather Strap
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black quilted patent leather flap bag with silver chain leather strap. You can carry it as
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Perforated Leather and Leather Strap Bag, 2000-2002
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Bi-color Beige Perforated Leather and Red Leather Strap Bag, 2000-2002
Chanel 2010s Black Pebbled Leather Executive Tote Bag with Strap
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Stunning Chanel 'Executive' Tote Bag in black pebbled leather. Period/Era: 2010/2011. Silver metal
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H 7.25 in W 5 in L 8.25 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Petite Timeless Shoulder Strap Tote
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black quilted lambskin leather petite timeless shoulder strap tote. Featuring
Chanel Cambon Clutch Shoulder Bag Beige Calfskin Leather Black Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Clutch Shoulder Bag Beige Calfskin Leather Black Strap These are professional photos
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather with Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel brown caviar leather with gold chain strap shoulder bag. - Zipper with
CHANEL Black Canvas/Leather Tote W/Double Chain Shoulder Strap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Canvas/Leather Tote W/Double Chain Age: c. 1986-1988 Made in Italy Materials
Chanel Black Leather Fold Top Gold Chain Strap Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black leather tote bag. - Leather strap with gold-tone chains. - Fold-over top with
Chanel Cambon Medium Shoulder Bag Chocolate Brown Calfskin Leather Double Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Medium Shoulder Bag Chocolate Brown Calfskin Leather Double Strap These are
Chanel Cambon Clutch White Leather Snake Skin CC Logo Black Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Clutch White Leather Snake Skin CC Logo Black Strap These are professional photos of
Chanel Yellow Lambskin Leather Cross Shoulder Strap Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel yellow lambskin leather shoulder strap flap bag. - Featuring "CC"
Chanel Cambon Clutch Shoulder Bag PInk Calfskin Leather Black Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Named after the Cambon street in Paris the Chanel store is located. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This
Chanel Classic Red Quilted Lambskin Leather Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel classic red quilted lambskin leather gold chain strap shoulder bag. Featuring
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Hobo Bag – Chain Strap & CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Hobo Bag – Chain Strap & CC Logo Classic meets casual in this
Chanel White Caviar Leather Vanity Bag with Strap
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel white caviar leather vanity bag with strap. Featuring a come with gold lock
Chanel Cambon Flap Maxi Beige Calfskin Leather Double Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Named after the Cambon street in Paris the Chanel store is located. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This
Chanel Cambon Medium Shoulder Bag Black Calfskin Leather Black Double Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Named after the Cambon street in Paris the Chanel store is located. CONDITION: NEVER WORN
Chanel Black Leather Crossbody Bag with Resin Tortoise Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather Tortoise Chain Crossbody Bag is in beautiful vintage condition
Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gowns of this quality are literally unheard of in the second-hand market. This gown technically is not second hand, it still has the original store tag attached. That said there is m...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...
$6,578
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in L 13.39 in
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code. This structured top-handle bag is cra...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
$29,920
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Chanel 2017 Black Space Charm Patch Tweed Space 2.55 Small Reissue Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Tweed Space Charm Patch 2.55 Small Reissue 225 Double Flap Year: 2017 Ruthenium Hardware Space themed charm patches Space motif glitter and rhinestones Black lambskin ...
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
Fendi Baguette Black Cloth Multicolor Embroidery Green Leather Strap
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Black Cloth Multicolor Embroidery Green Lizard Skin Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD Rubbing and light st...
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Top Handle Minaudière Mini Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Top Handle Minaudière Lucite Mini Tote Bag Spring 1997 Blue /clear/ white Lucite bead design Double delicate handles No lining Made in France ...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Green Gold Runway Heels Shoes Slide 8.5 7.5 7
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Green / Gold Studded High Heels Mules US sizes Available - 8.5 B. 7.5 B and 7 B ( Italian 38.5, 37.5 and 37 ) Designer Color - Leaf Green Snake Skin, St...
Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Gris Elephant CrocodilePalladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes exquisite Kelly Pochette bag featured in rare Gris Elephant Crocodile Complimented with Palladium hardware. Signature stamp on interior. Small interior compartment. Comes with...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
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.