Chanel Gold Luxe Ligne Bowler
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
The Chanel Luxe Ligne bowler in dark gold patent leather is sure to catch eyes and stop tracks with shining, carry-all splendor.
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Chanel Blush Luxe Ligne Bowler
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Blushingly bold and sensuously smooth, the Chanel blush Luxe Ligne bowler will have you (and the world) smitten at first sight!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses
Chanel Luxe Ligne Patent Leather Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This glamorous Chanel Black Patent Leather Luxe Ligne Medium Bowler Bag is truly desirable.
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2010s Shoulder Bags
Chanel Bronze Leather Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Bronze Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag is in excellent condition from the 2006 collection.
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Patent Leather Luxe Ligne Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This glamorous Chanel Black Patent Leather Luxe Ligne Large Tote Bag is truly desirable.
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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags
2006 Chanel Black Metallic Dearskin Leather Luxe Ligne Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Metallic Dearskin Leather Luxe Ligne Tote Xupes Reference: HB3763 Serial Number: 10690477 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Authenticty Card, Care Booklet Authenticity...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Off White Patent Leather Luxe Ligne Chain Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Off White Patent Leather Luxe Ligne Chain Bowler Bag c.2007 Luxe Ligne collection Made in Italy Off white patent leather with silvertone hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses
Chanel Large Luxe Ligne Bowler Chain Around Boston 25ck1220 Gold Metallic Leathe
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 106112529 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7" Height: 10" Shoulder strap drop: 6.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Inclu...
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20th Century Top Handle Bags
Chanel Modern Chain Tote Bag XL Black Glazed Caviar Luxe Ligne Moto Bag 2009
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Chanel Modern Chain Tote Bag XL Black Glazed Caviar Luxe Ligne Moto Bag 2009
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
From Chanel circa 2009, this is the extra large Modern Chain tote in black glazed caviar leather. It measures a whopping 17.75inL x 9.5inH x 8inD with a 7.5in strap drop. Fully-lined...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Black Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag in black. The is crafted of calfskin leather and featuring tonal top stitching and interlocking 'CC' embroidery on front, finished with woven silver-tone...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
2006 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Raspberry Leather Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed in 2006 by Karl Lagerfeld, this is the Chanel Luxe Ligne bowler bag in a beautiful raspberry leather.
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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Taupe Leather Luxe Ligne Chain Around Bowling Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful taupe metallic leather 'Chain Around - Luxe Ligne' bowling bag by CHANEL with CC Chanel logo on the front and chain around detailing at the front and back.
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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Carry it all in celebrity style! The Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler has been spotted on stars like Mischa Barton and Khloe Kardashian, and now Designer Vault brings it to you.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Handbags and Purses
Chanel Luxe Ligne Tote
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Luxe Ligne Tote Denim North South, crafted from blue denim, features woven-in denim chain straps, stitched Chanel CC logo on the front, braided chain link details.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Shopper Tote
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this fab Chanel Luxe Ligne Shoulder Bag! Featured in rare metallic this bag will sure to be a stand out in your collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses
Chanel Luxe Ligne Black Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel Luxe Ligne black leather bowler bag with silvertone chain hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Patent
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Patent is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Leather Medium is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Patent
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Patent is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Leather Medium is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Leather Medium is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Accordion Handbag Leather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Accordion Handbag Leather is a luxurious bag that works for your day or night looks.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Accordion Handbag Leather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Accordion Handbag Leather is a luxurious bag that works for your day or night looks.
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zip Top Tote Calfskin Large Purple
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zip Top Tote Calfskin Large Purple Calfskin Condition Details: Creasing and wear on exterior, handles and in interior, small stains in interior, scratches on hardw...
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20th Century Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 7", Width 13", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium Item Number: 42794/2
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Larg
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Large, crafted from gold patent leather, features braided leather and chain straps, embedded chain around trim, frontal stitched CC logo, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium, crafted from black patent leather, features dual braided leather and chain straps, embedded chain around the trim, frontal stitched C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag - black leather
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Baarn, NL
Elegant bag crafted in black lambskin leather; it is the Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag. Silver-tone hardware and a large embroidered interlocking CC logo at the front.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Tote Denim North South
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Luxe Ligne Tote Denim North South, crafted from blue denim, features woven-in denim chain straps, stitched Chanel CC logo on the front, braided chain link details, and gu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Large showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Patent Large is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Large showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Large showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne ZIp Top Tote Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Luxe Ligne ZIp Top Tote Calfskin Large, crafted from silver calfskin leather, features braided woven leather chain straps, stitched chain details with Chanel CC logo embr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne CC Flap Bag Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne CC Flap Bag Leather Medium is a luxurious bag that works for your day or night looks.
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zip Around Handle Bag Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Luxe Ligne Zip Around Handle Bag Leather Large, crafted in black leather, features leather braided chain-link handles, and silver-tone hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne ZIp Top Tote Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne ZIp Top Tote Calfskin Large is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Calfskin Large Zip Top Tote
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne ZIp Top Tote Calfskin Large is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zip Top Tote Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Luxe Ligne Zip Top Tote Calfskin Large is perfect for an on-the-go fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Tote Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 13", Width 13.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Tote Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 12", Width 12.5", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Accordion Flap Bag Leather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 7", Width 10", Depth 5" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Accordion Flap Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 12", Width 13", Depth 2", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 12", Width 12.5", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 9", Width 16", Depth 7.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 7", Width 12.5", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 7", Width 12.5", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Luxe Ligne Zipped Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
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Chanel Luxe Ligne For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chanel luxe ligne you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gray and more. If you’re looking for a chanel luxe ligne from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Chanel Luxe Ligne?
Prices for a chanel luxe ligne can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $575 and can go as high as $3,899, while, on average they fetch $1,366.
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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 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.
Questions About Chanel
- Do Chanel bags go up in value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Chanel make bedding?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.
The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.
A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.
A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.
Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Chanel purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
- Why is Chanel so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
- When was Chanel founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Where are Chanel bags made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Who is Chanel owned by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Are Chanel earrings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
- Are Chanel pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
- Who is the founder of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- What is Chanel Matelasse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
- What does Chanel 5 smell like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
- What is Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
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