New Chanel Black Tweed Clear Lucite Bag
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
New Chanel Black Tweed Clear Lucite Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new rare and collectible shoulder bag with lucite straps.
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
New Chanel Black Tweed Clear Lucite Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new rare and collectible shoulder bag with lucite straps.
Chanel Black Lucite Mini Box Minaudière Bag Snake Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural interpretation of eveningwear, the Chanel Mini Box Minaudière is rendered in high-gloss black lucite, offering a sharply defined silhouette that feels more like an objet...
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68453 This Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW is a rare find.
Chanel Limited Edition Black Lucite Crystal Rocket Bag FW 2017 Unisex
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Limited Edition - Chanel FW 2017 Runway piece - Black lucite and crystal rocket ship - Silver hardware - Tonal lucite lined interior - Shoulder Strap Drop Max: 24cm - Condition: Ex...
$4,613Sale Price|24% Off
Chanel Limited Edition Minaudière Black Runway Lucite Wristlet Clutch Bag, 2005.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Limited Edition Minaudière Black Runway Lucite Wristlet Clutch Bag, 2005.
Chanel Clear Lucite Acrylic Open Cage Beaded Shoulder Bag Circa 1990s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Clear Lucite Acrylic Open Cage Beaded Shoulder Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s is a striking accessory that combines vintage elegance with modern edge.
Chanel Lucite Perfume Bottle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Vista, CA
Stunning, Chanel Lucite Perfume Bottle Bag! Shaped as an iconic bottle recognized around the world this bag is a celebration to an influence the fashion and perfume house at Rue Camb...
Chanel Clutch Paris-hamburg Lucite Shipping Container Yellow Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Chanel clutch bag from the Metiers D'arts Paris-Hamburg collection. Part of the summer 2018 collection the bag is made from resin decorated with silver hardware in a desig...
Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible Chanel black lucite minaudiere evening bag with signature white cc front logo.
Chanel Pink Lucite Puzzle Mini Barrel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Pink Lucite Puzzle Mini Barrel Bag is a rare find in pristine condition.
New Chanel Black Tweed Clear Lucite Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new rare and collectible shoulder bag with lucite straps.
Chanel Silver Leather & Lucite Ice Cube Bag
By Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
A bright and shiny tote bag, this bag from Chanel has mirror look panels on the front and back.
Chanel Plexiglass Blue Lucite Brick Lego Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Plexiglass Blue Lucite Brick Lego Clutch Bag Called by critic Tim Blanks ‘the ever-younger spirit of Karl’s Chanel’, the Boy Brick Lego bag from Chanel was created by Karl La...
Chanel Black Quilted Suede Tortoise Lucite Top Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black quilted suede tortoise lucite top box bag from 1996 collection.
Chanel Beige Leather Quilted Tortoise Lucite Top Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel beige leather quilted tortoise lucite top box bag from 1996 collection
Chanel 2006 Limited Edition Runway Gold. & Black Lucite Spool Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel 2006 Limited Edition Runway Gold. & Black Lucite Spool Evening Bag Very rare collectors item.
Chanel Paris-Bombay Black Lucite Metiers D'art Matryoshka Runway Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
The doll's jet-black hair, styled in a chic updo, is flawlessly contrasted by the intricate Chanel chain that crowns its head. The bag's body, composed of high-quality black lucite,...
Chanel Pink Lucite CC Logo Block Puzzle Cylinder Barrel Bag 30cz413s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Pink Lucite CC Logo Block Puzzle Cylinder Barrel Bag 30cz413s Date Code/Serial Number: 6779362 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 5" Height: 5" Handle Drop:...
CHANEL Red Lucite Gold Hardware Heart Clutch Evening Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Condition From 2002 Collection Lucite Tonal Leather Lining Measures 6.25" W X 6" H X 1" D Handle Drop 6.5" Includes Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, Box 100% Authenticity Guara...
Chanel Lucite Bead Evening Clear Blue Gold Small Top Handle Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chanel Bag to Forever Shine. This beautifully beaded Chanel bag is the ultimate evening bag.
Chanel Lucite Bead Evening Clear Blue Gold Small Chain Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chanel Bag to Forever Shine. This beautifully beaded Chanel bag is the ultimate evening bag.
Chanel NEW Runway White Marble Lucite Evening Bottle Shoulder Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Holy Grail of Chanel Bags. From Chanel's 2016 Runway collection, this stunning lucite perfume bottle shoulder bag is a bonafide gem.
Chanel Lucite Evening Clear Blue White Gold Small Evening Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
• Lucite • Gold tone • Made in France • Measures 5" W x 6" H x 1.25" D • 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the premier luxury fashion dealer on the 1stDibs platform...
Chanel Celeste Lucite Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel evening bag adorned with clear and celeste Lucite beads.
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Tote Shopping Bag with Lucite Handles
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Imperceptible signs of wear may be present due to storage - Some wear of use on bottom corners (corners are slighty folded), minimal wear of use on the intrnal lining Measurements BA...
Chanel Rare Vintage Green Satin Lucite Gold Chain Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In the 80s, Karl Lagerfeld revived the quilted flap-bag style Chanel bag and added the iconic CC logo to the front.
Chanel Runway White Marble Lucite Leather Evening Bottle Shoulder Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Runway White Marble Pattern Lucite Leather Evening Bottle Chain Shoulder Bag in Box Lucite Silver-tone hardware Leather shoulder strap Lucite lining Push-top opening Should...
Chanel Pink and Beige Lucite “Puzzle” Mini Barrel Duffel Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical yet impeccably crafted design from the House of Chanel, this pink and beige lucite “Puzzle” mini barrel duffel exemplifies the maison’s ability to merge playful innovatio...
Chanel 2000-2002 Black and White Lucite Perspex RARE Vintage Bag
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel lucite bag features a color block detail, flap opening with a decorative CC clasp closure, full fabric lining with one zipper pocket and one slip pocket.
Chanel Black Lucite Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Black Lucite Evening Bag- PRISTINE This rare piece has a sleek contemporary visage and is a must have for any collector.
CHANEL Shoulder Bag with Chain and Lucite Accents
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique looking Chanel bag with an amazing accent of a Lucite bar with gilt chain embedded within, It is comfortable to wear with a 36" strap.
Chanel Black Lucite and Gold Devil Wears Prada Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Black Lucite and Gold Devil Wears Prada Bag- PRISTINE From the 2004 collection, this exquisite collectible was featured in the movie titled, “Devil Wears Prada.”
Rare Chanel 1990s Black Beaded Lucite Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Super rare beaded quilting medium cage flap bag from the 90s. Overall still in good condition with minor tarnishing on the small hardware details. Slight loose bead hook but is easil...
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H 5.91 in W 2.37 in L 7.09 in
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Lucite Trim Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage lambskin bag with chain inside lucite trim. Buttery lambskin leather. Minor on the side of the lucite, missing one of the gold cc hardware on the side. Faint scuffs...
Chanel Wicker Shoulder Bag with Brown Lucite Plastic CC Turnlock RARE
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel woven coated wicker bag with leather features a Brown Lucite Plastic CC turnlock closure, leather flap and shoulder strap with fabric lining and 1 zipper pocket.
Chanel Smoked Lucite Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Smoked Degrade Bag- PRISTINE condition Totally unique in this semitransparent composition, this Chanel is a must have for collectors. Smoky grey polyurethane is stitched...
Chanel Black Quilted Suede Tortoise Lucite Top Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
This Chanel Suede Box Bag is perfect for the vintage-loving fashionista! Perfect for a night out, it features black quilted suede with a unique tortoise shell resin top and a boxy de...
Chanel Rare ✿*゚ 04' Ruway Lucite Plexiglas Mini Clutch Box handbag bag case
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
THIS super rare major runway mini lucite resin hardshell clutch bag is the most recognizable.
BRAND NEW ✿*゚97P Chanel Melon Shaped Resin Lucite Ball Mini Clutch Bag Handbag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
THIS ultra rare gorgeous and breathtaking baby was from Chanel 2007 Spring, which is nearly 18 years ago, but it's never been used. Sold for around 2 times price of a Chanel quilted...
Classic Flap Evening A Runway Black Lucite & Crystal Rocket Ship Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A RUNWAY BLACK LUCITE & CRYSTAL ROCKET SHIP EVENING BAG CHANEL, FALL/WINTER 2017 Size: 11 w x 14 h x 11 d cm While embracing the elegance that has defined Chanel since its inceptio...
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
Chanel bag by Karl Lagerfeld Summer 1997
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1997 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'Horse style' Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Transparent and blue faceted pearl bag with a crossbody strap deco...
$295Sale Price|37% Off
H 2.75 in D 1.25 in L 4.5 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl ti...
Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch / Chain Wristlet Collectors Spring 2002
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Vintage Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch from the Spring 2002 collection is a rare and timeless collector's item. The glossy black lucite grid design is complemen...
Chanel 18A Black Lucite Paris Hamburg Minaudiere Shipping Container Clutch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel 18A Black Lucite Paris Hamburg Minaudiere Shipping Container Clutch SKU: Z149827 MSRP: 11200.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition...
Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag. The bag is completely covered in sequins and beads in metallic hues. The bag is silver hardware with clasp covered in beads and stones tha...
Chanel Pre-Fall 2009 Paris-Moscou Gold Lion Leo Crystal Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptional Chanel gold lion minaudière from Karl Lagerfeld’s Pre-Fall 2009 “Paris-Moscou” Métiers d’Art collection. This crystal-embellished Leo clutch is one of the collection’s...
Chanel Black Tweed Woven Patent Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Tweed Woven Patent Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 158214 MSRP: 11700.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fash...
$17,800
H 4.51 in D 1.76 in L 6.51 in
Chanel 2017 Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
Judith Leiber Vintage Egg Minaudière Clutch Silver Swarovski Crystals
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A true masterpiece of wearable art. Inspired by classic Imperial Fabergé designs, this highly collectible vintage Judith Leiber Egg Minaudière is beautifully encrusted with dense, sh...
Judith Leiber Gold Swarovski Crystal Mini Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Gold Swarovski Crystal Mini Minaudiere in excellent condition. Gold swarovski crystals surrounding each exterior side trimmed with gold hardware and edges. Top push but...
Art Deco Multicolor Crystal and Enamel Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Multicolor Crystal and Enamel Evening Bag, crystal, citrine, jet bezel set crystals with enamel rose decorated silverplated frame. Crystals graduate in tones from base upwar...
Judith Leiber Clear Swarovski Crystal Flower Top Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TIMELESS Judith Leiber Clear Swarovski Crystal Flower Top Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Clear Swarovski crystal exterior trimmed with gold hardware and a crys...
Chanel black patent leather swarovski stones shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel black patent leather swarovski stones shoulder bag
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag, Saks Fifth Ave.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag of gold seed beads with tri color cabochon and gilt bullion embroidery. Incredibly intensive Haute Couture quality hand embroidery with silk satin...
CHANEL black diamond quilted pebbled leather large top handle vanity case bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black diamond quilted pebbled leather large top handle vanity case bag Reference: AEMA/A00215 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Classic Large Vanity Pouch Material...
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...
$4,550
H 8.3 in D 6.7 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019. The iconic speedy was first introduced in the 1930's and was designed as an alternative for the larg...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
$12,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
$16,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
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...
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Green Geometric Print Lace up Sides Silk Dress 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adj...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
$1,481Sale Price|25% Off
New With Tags Valentino Fall 2018 Python Evening Bag Minaudière $2975
By Valentino
Located in Conroe, TX
Valentino Minaudière $2975 Fall 2018 New With Tags & Box Python and Leather Exterior Gold-Tone Hardware Chain-Link Shoulder Strap Leather Lining Push-Lock Closure at Top Should...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: Couture; Spring / Summer 1998 Designer: Ale...
$32,100
H 2.17 in D 0.69 in L 1.38 in
Chanel 2023 Casino Minaudière Clutch with Rainbow Crystals & Gold
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
Pierre Balmain Bodycon Dress with Sheer Shoulders and Waist
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and is fitted through to the hips. There are fabulous horizontal sheer panels around the sh...
Christian Dior Python Top Handle Bag by John Galliano, Late 1990s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in NICE, FR
New in Nice.vintage.darling: An exceptional Christian Dior top handle bag from the John Galliano era, dating to the late 1990s. Crafted in luxurious python leather, this striking des...
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Size: FR42
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Runway Heavy Wool Skirt Sz Fr42
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent New F/W Runway 2008 Skirt Size: FR42 100% Heavy Virgin Wool Black High Waist Fit Diagonal Front Zipper Concealed Button Closure Waist: 30" High Waist Hip: 40" ...
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.