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Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag

Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 2008 Limited Edition Swarovski CC Gold Bar Gala Red Carpet Clutch Bag
Chanel 2008 Limited Edition Swarovski CC Gold Bar Gala Red Carpet Clutch Bag

Chanel 2008 Limited Edition Swarovski CC Gold Bar Gala Red Carpet Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 2008 Limited Edition Swarovski CC Rhinestone Gold Bar Clutch 2008 {Vintage 16 Years} Gold Hardware Gold Leather Interlocking Rhinestone Swarovski CC Logo Push-Lock Closure ...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Chanel 2008 Cruise Yacht Coated Canvas Beige CC Limited Edition Beach Tote Bag
Chanel 2008 Cruise Yacht Coated Canvas Beige CC Limited Edition Beach Tote Bag

Chanel 2008 Cruise Yacht Coated Canvas Beige CC Limited Edition Beach Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 2008 Cruise Yacht Coated Canvas Beige CC Limited Edition Beach Tote Bag This gorgeous rare Chanel Cruise Tote is made of beige coated canvas, braided handles, an open top de...

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel 2009 Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag
Chanel 2009 Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag

Chanel 2009 Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag Year: 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Silver hardware Double tweed and ribbon interwoven chain Interior tweed l...

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Classic Flap Limited Edition 2005 Black & White Grey Tweed Rabbit Fur Bag
Chanel Classic Flap Limited Edition 2005 Black & White Grey Tweed Rabbit Fur Bag

Chanel Classic Flap Limited Edition 2005 Black & White Grey Tweed Rabbit Fur Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Black fur Chanel multi color tweed flap with CC logo clasp Fall/Winter 2005 Silver hardware Interior flap black lambskin lining Soft black graffiti interior lining Classic center z...

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2004 Limited Edition Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket M US8 FR 40
Chanel 2004 Limited Edition Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket M US8 FR 40

Chanel 2004 Limited Edition Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket M US8 FR 40

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Chanel 2004 Limited Edition CC Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket Size: Medium, US8, FR40 As seen on runway and Victoria Beckham (with white piping) Soft black lambskin...

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

CHANEL 2011 Harrods Limited Edition Cabas green PVC North South Shopper bag
CHANEL 2011 Harrods Limited Edition Cabas green PVC North South Shopper bag

CHANEL 2011 Harrods Limited Edition Cabas green PVC North South Shopper bag

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 2011 Harrods Limited Edition Cabas green PVC gold CC logo North South Shopper bag Reference: AEMA/A00162 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall/Winter 2011 "U...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

CHANEL 2019 Limited Edition En Vogue Round black cream leather crossbody bag
CHANEL 2019 Limited Edition En Vogue Round black cream leather crossbody bag

CHANEL 2019 Limited Edition En Vogue Round black cream leather crossbody bag

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 2019 Limited Edition En Vogue Round black cream leather crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/E00309 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: En Vogue Round Collection: 2019 Limi...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Inés, Chanel 1988 Photography, Limited Edition, Guy Marineau, France
Inés, Chanel 1988 Photography, Limited Edition, Guy Marineau, France

Inés, Chanel 1988 Photography, Limited Edition, Guy Marineau, France

By French House & Garden

Located in Valladolid, ES

Espectacular obra fotográfica del desfile de Chanel con la modelo y aristócrata francesa Inés de la Fressange, realizada por el fotógrafo francés Guy Marineau. Edición limitada de re...

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Chanel Paris Parfum Mickey -Limited Edition-Canvas, Digital on Canvas
Chanel Paris Parfum Mickey -Limited Edition-Canvas, Digital on Canvas

Chanel Paris Parfum Mickey -Limited Edition-Canvas, Digital on Canvas

By Gardani Art

Located in Yardley, PA

Gardani announces a new Pop Art Limited Edition, Giclée printed on Canvas. Each print is Hand signed and numbered by Gardani, with a signature, thumb print and registration number o...

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2010s Pop Art More Art

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Digital

Chanel Haute Couture automne hiver - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Chanel Haute Couture automne hiver - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Chanel Haute Couture automne hiver - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Gérard Uféras

Located in Vienna, AT

Perfect for collectors of contemporary photography and fashion connoisseurs, this museum-quality print offers a sophisticated glimpse into the hidden rituals that define couture, mak...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Playmobil / Chanel Figure by Pache "Luxury " Limited Edition Nr. 2/15
Playmobil / Chanel Figure by Pache "Luxury " Limited Edition Nr. 2/15

Playmobil / Chanel Figure by Pache "Luxury " Limited Edition Nr. 2/15

Located in Antwerp, BE

Playmobil / Chanel Figure by PACHE "Luxury " Limited Edition Nr. 2/15 Playmobil model wearing Chanel shoes and pearl bracelet and necklace Measurements Playmobil: 30 cm x 58 cm x 10...

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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Desk Accessories

Chanel Paris Parfum -Canvas-Limited Edition 24/100, Digital on Canvas
Chanel Paris Parfum -Canvas-Limited Edition 24/100, Digital on Canvas

Chanel Paris Parfum -Canvas-Limited Edition 24/100, Digital on Canvas

By Gardani Art

Located in Yardley, PA

Gardani announces a new Pop Art Limited Edition, Giclée printed on Canvas. Each print is Hand signed and numbered by Gardani, with a signature, thumb print and registration number o...

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2010s Pop Art More Art

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Digital

Hello Kitty-Chanel -Canvas -Limited Edition 18/100, Digital on Canvas
Hello Kitty-Chanel -Canvas -Limited Edition 18/100, Digital on Canvas

Hello Kitty-Chanel -Canvas -Limited Edition 18/100, Digital on Canvas

By Gardani Art

Located in Yardley, PA

Gardani announces a new Pop Art Limited Edition, Giclée printed on Canvas. Each print is Hand signed and numbered by Gardani, with a signature, thumb print and registration number o...

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2010s Pop Art More Art

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Digital

Hello-Kitty Chanel -Canvas -Limited Edition 21/100, Digital on Paper
Hello-Kitty Chanel -Canvas -Limited Edition 21/100, Digital on Paper

Hello-Kitty Chanel -Canvas -Limited Edition 21/100, Digital on Paper

By Gardani Art

Located in Yardley, PA

Gardani announces a new Pop Art Limited Edition, Giclée printed on Paper. Each print is Hand signed and numbered by Gardani, with a signature, thumb print and registration number on...

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2010s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Digital

Chanel Paris Parfum - Paper-Limited Edition 28/100, Digital on Canvas
Chanel Paris Parfum - Paper-Limited Edition 28/100, Digital on Canvas

Chanel Paris Parfum - Paper-Limited Edition 28/100, Digital on Canvas

By Gardani Art

Located in Yardley, PA

Gardani announces a new Pop Art Limited Edition, Giclée printed on Paper. Each print is Hand signed and numbered by Gardani, with a signature, thumb print and registration number on...

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2010s Pop Art More Art

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Digital

Jacob Cohen Limited Edition 622 Tailored Jeans Size 31 Dark Denim
Jacob Cohen Limited Edition 622 Tailored Jeans Size 31 Dark Denim

Jacob Cohen Limited Edition 622 Tailored Jeans Size 31 Dark Denim

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in London, GB

Luxe Jacob Cohen Japanese denim 622 tailored jeans - these are limited edition and are numbered 009 of 129. Bought for £795 and unworn. Superbly crafted and detailed. Made from dark,...

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2010s Unknown Jeans

Butch Chanel: John, Robert and Michael, Portrait NYC. Limited edition B&W photo
Butch Chanel: John, Robert and Michael, Portrait NYC. Limited edition B&W photo

Butch Chanel: John, Robert and Michael, Portrait NYC. Limited edition B&W photo

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

“He left Phoenix in the morning, in the early dawning moments when the world is purple; and he saw on the highway, bands of spectral birds clustered on the pavement searching for God...

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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Chanel Large Tweed Top Handle Tote
Chanel Large Tweed Top Handle Tote

Chanel Large Tweed Top Handle Tote

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Tweed Limited Edition Collector’s Novelty Tote Top Handle Bag Year: Spring 2005 Silver hardware Black metallic wool tweed Leather trim Single metal top handle Interlocking c...

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel Gold Python Crystal Camellia Clutch
Chanel Gold Python Crystal Camellia Clutch

Chanel Gold Python Crystal Camellia Clutch

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Rare Limited edition Chanel golden beige python clutch bag with crystal CC & camellia clasp.

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2010s European Clutches

Chanel REV Runway White CC Tights Sheer Hosiery S
Chanel REV Runway White CC Tights Sheer Hosiery S

Chanel REV Runway White CC Tights Sheer Hosiery S

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a pair of rare Chanel REV runway white CC tights / stockings. A limited edition Chanel runway piece, these tights sold out quickly worldwide and are increasingly d...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Lingerie

Chanel Black Fur Logo CC Long Neck Scarf
Chanel Black Fur Logo CC Long Neck Scarf

Chanel Black Fur Logo CC Long Neck Scarf

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Black Fur Logo CC Long Neck Scarf Year: 2014 Chanel Orylag Fur Cashmere Limited Edition Black Soft Scarf Two tone CC fur logo accent on end 70% Orylag Fur 30% Cashmere Mad...

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2010s Italian Scarves

Chanel Gold Metallic Top Handle Quilted Flap Bag
Chanel Gold Metallic Top Handle Quilted Flap Bag

Chanel Gold Metallic Top Handle Quilted Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Flap 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} 2 Interior pockets 6" H x 10" W x 3" D Handle Drop: 20" Made in France

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Brick Flap Crossbody Hot Pink Lego Clutch
Chanel Brick Flap Crossbody Hot Pink Lego Clutch

Chanel Brick Flap Crossbody Hot Pink Lego Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel runway limited edition pink patent leather lego brick flap Year: 2014 Silver hardware One centered credit card slot Pink nylon lining Classic back pocket Strap Drop 24” Cross...

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Paris Brooch fall 2010 Massive CC black resin
Chanel Paris Brooch fall 2010 Massive CC black resin

Chanel Paris Brooch fall 2010 Massive CC black resin

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Massive Limited Edition Chanel Paris CC brooch from Fall 2010 Collection in perfect condition, Black resin mother of pearl inclusion representing a floral subject.

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2010s Italian Brooches

Chanel 2017 Reissue 2.55 Rare Hangel Aged Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
Chanel 2017 Reissue 2.55 Rare Hangel Aged Blue Leather Shoulder Bag

Chanel 2017 Reissue 2.55 Rare Hangel Aged Blue Leather Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Houston, TX

Exceptional and Rare Chanel bag, limited edition Reissue 2.55 "Rare Hangel" classic flap in quilted aged blue calf leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Reissue 2.55 Lucky Charm Double Flap Leather Bag
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Lucky Charm Double Flap Leather Bag

Chanel Reissue 2.55 Lucky Charm Double Flap Leather Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Limited Edition - Chanel Reissue 2.55 Lucky Charm Double Flap Leather Bag Black shoulder bag crafted from aged, diamond quilted calfskin leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Iconic Chanel 2.55 Blue Metallic Leather and Black Chain Shoulder Bag
Iconic Chanel 2.55 Blue Metallic Leather and Black Chain Shoulder Bag

Iconic Chanel 2.55 Blue Metallic Leather and Black Chain Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a iconic limited edition Chanel shoulder bag, featuring a beautiful deep blue metallic quilted leather finish with a matching distressed black/dark ruthenium chain strap.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Distressed Calfskin So Black Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Distressed Calfskin So Black Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Distressed Calfskin So Black Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Calfskin Distressed Classic Limited Edition Double Flap Bag 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Distressed quilted calfskin leather Double layer flap closure Silver hardware Classic int...

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Iconic Chanel Small Double Flap Mint Green Lambskin Rainbow HW Box Full Set
Iconic Chanel Small Double Flap Mint Green Lambskin Rainbow HW Box Full Set

Iconic Chanel Small Double Flap Mint Green Lambskin Rainbow HW Box Full Set

By Chanel

Located in KRAKÓW, PL

Chanel Small Classic Double Flap Bag – A Rare Limited Rainbow Masterpiece indulge in ultimate rarity with this highly coveted Classic Small Double Flap bag from Maison Chanel.

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Quilted Bag
Chanel Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Quilted Bag

Chanel Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Quilted Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Silver hardware Silver lined interior 1 Interior pockets 4...

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL gold silk 25B SEQUIN & GROSGRAIN Ballet Flats Shoes 38.5 fit 38
CHANEL gold silk 25B SEQUIN & GROSGRAIN Ballet Flats Shoes 38.5 fit 38

CHANEL gold silk 25B SEQUIN & GROSGRAIN Ballet Flats Shoes 38.5 fit 38

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Chanel 2025 Limited Edition ballet flats are a dazzling expression of elegance and iconic design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Borsa A Tracolla Chanel Maxi Jumbo Cuio L.E 1990
Borsa A Tracolla Chanel Maxi Jumbo Cuio L.E 1990

Borsa A Tracolla Chanel Maxi Jumbo Cuio L.E 1990

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Produzione anni 90′, si resenta in buone condizioni. Chanel bag, Maxi Jumbo model, limited edition, made of genuine leather with gold hardware.

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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2010 Paris Shanghai China Doll 2.55 Reissue Jumbo classic Flap bag
Chanel 2010 Paris Shanghai China Doll 2.55 Reissue Jumbo classic Flap bag

Chanel 2010 Paris Shanghai China Doll 2.55 Reissue Jumbo classic Flap bag

By Chanel

Located in Rowland Heights, CA

Chanel Shanghai Doll Reissue Flap – Limited Edition Collector’s Piece A rare collector’s gem, this Chanel Shanghai Doll Reissue Flap was released in extremely limited quantities to ...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2006 Spring Runway Vintage Mini Resin Pillbox Crossbody Clutch Minaudière
Chanel 2006 Spring Runway Vintage Mini Resin Pillbox Crossbody Clutch Minaudière

Chanel 2006 Spring Runway Vintage Mini Resin Pillbox Crossbody Clutch Minaudière

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel resin pillbox limited edition runway minaudière 2006 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Circular resin design with CC logo Black leather interior lining 2.25”W x 4”H x 2”D...

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Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Hot Pink Ombre Patent Leather Brick Flap Crossbody Convertible Clutch
Chanel Hot Pink Ombre Patent Leather Brick Flap Crossbody Convertible Clutch

Chanel Hot Pink Ombre Patent Leather Brick Flap Crossbody Convertible Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel runway limited edition pink patent leather lego brick flap Year: 2014 Silver hardware One centered credit card slot Pink nylon lining Classic back pocket Strap Drop 24” Cross...

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Le Grand No. de Chanel Playing Cards Game Rare Collectors Item Paris
Le Grand No. de Chanel Playing Cards Game Rare Collectors Item Paris

Le Grand No. de Chanel Playing Cards Game Rare Collectors Item Paris

By Chanel

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

This exhibition took place in Paris (Grand Palais Éphémère) from December 15, 2022, to January 9, 2023.As part of this highly immersive and artistic experience, Chanel released exclu...

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2010s Games

Chanel Classic Flap Rare Quilted Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Bag
Chanel Classic Flap Rare Quilted Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Bag

Chanel Classic Flap Rare Quilted Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Silver hardware Silver lined interior 1 Interior pockets 4...

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2014 Iconic Black Rabbit Fur Logo CC Long Neck Scarf Wrap Stole
Chanel 2014 Iconic Black Rabbit Fur Logo CC Long Neck Scarf Wrap Stole

Chanel 2014 Iconic Black Rabbit Fur Logo CC Long Neck Scarf Wrap Stole

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Black Fur Logo CC Long Neck Scarf Year: 2014 Chanel Orylag Fur Cashmere Limited Edition Black Soft Scarf Two tone CC fur logo accent on end 70% Orylag Fur 30% Cashmere Mad...

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2010s Italian Scarves

Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld Sports Line Vintage Wristband Y2K 2000s Multiple colors
Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld Sports Line Vintage Wristband Y2K 2000s Multiple colors

Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld Sports Line Vintage Wristband Y2K 2000s Multiple colors

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Therefore, in front of you: a very rare wristband from the limited edition Chanel sports collection of the 2000s, in excellent condition, everything is visible in the photo.

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Early 2000s Italian Braces

Artisanal Martin Margiela Lingerie & Work On Paper Boxed White Set 1998
Artisanal Martin Margiela Lingerie & Work On Paper Boxed White Set 1998

Artisanal Martin Margiela Lingerie & Work On Paper Boxed White Set 1998

By Maison Martin Margiela, Martin Margiella

Located in Chicago, IL

Conceived by arguably the most culturally influential fashion designer since Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, the limited-edition-of-two couture set in the original archival box includes the...

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1990s French Sculptures

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Find Limited Edition Chanel Bags for Sale on 1stDibs

Limited edition Chanel bags are catnip to collectors and fashion lovers everywhere. The couture flourishes of Chanel designs and the meticulous effort invested in creating them — from the crisscross stitching of the house’s signature leather quilting, known as matelassage, to the luxuriant leather woven through the famous chain straps — continue to fascinate enthusiasts of the legendary French house all over the world.  

Vintage Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories on the planet. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the label's crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular with celebrities and fashion obsessives. And vintage Chanel limited edition bags — Votez Coco gold clutches, minaudières shaped like egg cartons, flap bags in red jersey, denim-quilted flap bags or any of the many coveted Chanel bags of the 1990s — are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.

For its spectacular seasonal runway shows, Chanel designs special bags that are typically produced in smaller editions, making them all the more desirable and prompting long waiting lists for the most flamboyant creations. Many of the rare Chanel bags much sought after today are objects of pure fantasy conjured up by the late couturier Karl Lagerfeld, whose prolific tenure at the helm of Chanel lasted from 1983 to 2019.

Because of his track record for reviving and reimagining brands that had grown stagnant, Lagerfeld was handed the reins in the early 1980s at Chanel, which had been gathering dust since its founder’s heyday. From his first collection at Chanel — after joining the brand — to the exquisite minaudières, handbags and purses such as the Chanel Vanity Case, the Chanel Diana bag and more, he injected the venerable house with a frisson of modernity

The luxury house’s best-known bag, the Classic Double Flap bag, includes Chanel’s signature quilting and leather interlaced through a chain strap. Some other iconic styles are the Gabrielle and Boy bags. (Designed by Lagerfeld, Chanel’s playful Boy Brick Lego bag has become a collector's item.)

Find a collection of limited edition Chanel bags for sale on 1stDibs.

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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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.