2008 Chanel Mademoiselle Lock East West Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Chanel Mademoiselle Lock East West Vintage from 2008 Soft lambskin leather White ivory color Chain
2008 Chanel Mademoiselle Lock East West Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Chanel Mademoiselle Lock East West Vintage from 2008 Soft lambskin leather White ivory color Chain
Chanel Red Quilted Patent Leather 2.55
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, encircled by silver hardware. It also includes Coco Chanel's Mademoiselle Lock. The two flaps open to
Chanel Coco Pleats Flap Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
facing flap with a Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock. The perfect handbag for day into night. The dust
Chanel Bronze Reissue Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and a ruthenium Chanel mademoiselle turn lock closure. This opens to an inner flap and interior of
Chanel Denim Quilted Large Boy Flap Blue
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
opens with a ruthenium Mademoiselle CC Chanel lock to a blue leather interior with a zipper pocket
Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Flap Bag Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
handbag design. With its diamond quilting and Mademoiselle Chanel CC turn lock, the pendant captures the
Chanel Reissue East West Jersey & Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
flap with 'Chanel' engraved Mademoiselle turn-lock closure in silver. Tonal leather interior with two
CHANEL 2.55 Reissue Number 5 Charms Black Aged Calfskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Mademoiselle turn lock for secure closure •Black leather interior includes several pockets for organized
$12,920
H 14 in D 7 in L 18 in
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Supermodel Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
towards the base with a gold Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock for the cross-over strap. This opens to a
$7,920
H 8 in W 12 in D 3 in
Chanel 2011 Classic Chain Me Around Single Flap Jumbo Maxi Cc Logo Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
chain shoulder straps threaded with leather and a frontal gold Chanel CC logo faux Mademoiselle lock
Unavailable
H 5 in W 10 in D 2 in
CHANEL White Lambskin Medium Mademoiselle Lock Igloo Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - White Lambskin Medium Mademoiselle Lock - Igloo Flap Shoulder Bag Description Fall
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Around 1995 Made Mademoiselle Stitch Turn-Lock Top Handle Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1995 Made Mademoiselle Stitch Turn-Lock Top Handle Bag Black Additional information
Chanel Easy Tweed Jumbo Crossbody Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
leather strap and an antiqued silver CHANEL Mademoiselle style lock - Single flap for quick access
2008 Chanel Iridescent Black Matte Caviar Flap bag RARE
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
chain link leather threaded shoulder strap and a frontal faux Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock. This
2012 CHANEL Classic wallet on Chain Flap bag Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
leather threaded shoulder strap and a frontal faux Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock. This unsnaps to a
Unavailable
H 5 in W 8 in D 3 in
CHANEL- Matte Caviar 2.55 Reissue Diamond Quilted Mini Raspberry Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
ruthenium reissue chain-link shoulder straps and a Chanel mademoiselle turn lock. This opens to a matching
Chanel Iridescent CC Black Calfskin Quilted Large Bubble Flap Bag (2012)
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
secures with a silver Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock that opens to a fabric interior. Chanel bags with
CHANEL Bag Vintage Glazed Calfskin Shagreen Large Bindi CC Grey Tote Hand
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
with an aged gold Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock. This opens to a partitioned bordeaux fabric
WOW Chanel Vintage Navy Quilted Jersey/Red lambskin 23cm bag by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 'Mademoiselle' turn-lock clasp. From a private collection in Paris, this bag has almost never been
Chanel Black Caviar Quilted Flap Shoulder Bag Small
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
patch, gold chain link shoulder straps with leather shoulder pads and a gold Chanel CC mademoiselle turn
2013 CHANEL Iridescent Caviar 2.55 Double Flap bag Hot Pink
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Mademoiselle Chanel CC turn lock for the facing flap. This opens to an interior of matching pink leather with
Chanel Black Mademoiselle Lock Front East West Tote
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Black Mademoiselle Lock Front East West Tote, with three interior slip pocket and one zip
1995 Chanel Fall "CC" Mademoiselle Turn Lock Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
collection and are in the shape of the signature CC Mademoiselle turn locks featured on Chanel bags. Feature
Chanel Black Calfskin Fur Mademoiselle Lock 2way Tote, 2010
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Black Calfskin Fur Mademoiselle Lock 2way Tote, 2010 These are professional photos of the
1996 Fall/Winter Chanel Mademoiselle Turn-lock Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fall/Winter collection, these gilded metal Chanel drop earrings feature the iconic CC mademoiselle turn
Chanel Burgundy Leather Mademoiselle Lock East West Quilted Tote
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
and scratches on the hardware on this used Chanel designer resale item. Details Model
Chanel Black Lambskin Double Mademoiselle Lock Shoulder Bag - SHW - 2006
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Lambskin Double Mademoiselle Lock Shoulder Bag - SHW - 2006. This beautiful handbag
Chanel 2008-2009 Ecru Leather Mademoiselle Lock East West Quilted Tote
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
, internal and outer flaps, which have an indent and tarnishing to the silver detailing on this used Chanel
Chanel Black Jersey Double Flap Timeless 2.55 Bag Mademoiselle Chain
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
fabric. Period/Era: 1994. Beautiful gold metal 'Mademoiselle Chain' (also called 'Reissue chain'). Chanel
Chanel Vintage Black Jersey Double Flap 2.55 Bag Mademoiselle Chain
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
fabric. Period/Era: 1994. Beautiful gold metal 'Mademoiselle Chain' (also called 'Reissue chain'). Chanel
Chanel Black Jersey Double Flap Timeless 2.55 Bag Mademoiselle Chain
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
fabric. Period/Era: 1994. Beautiful gold metal 'Mademoiselle Chain' (also called 'Reissue chain'). Chanel
Chanel Glazed Lambskin Quilted Mademoiselle Kelly Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2009.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make
Sold
H 7 in D 3 in L 10 in
Chanel Black Tall Lambskin Double Flap Mademoiselle Chain Shoulder Bag, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married and are two staples that
Chanel Fantasy eco fur bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
chocolate colored leather on a frontal flap with a bronze Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock. This opens to a
Chanel Black Patent Leather XXL Reissue Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
pattern. Ruthenium mademoiselle twist lock secures the flap. Updated bijoux style chain strap may be
Chanel Ultimate Quilted Stitch Multicolor Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
. There are light gold chain link shoulder straps and a light gold Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock for
CHANEL bag Tall Cerf Tote black deerskin NEW
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL black Deerskin Tall Cerf Tote. Silver Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock. Deep front and
Chanel Red Lambskin Paris Byzance Takeaway Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
lambskin is quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern. Ruthenium mademoiselle twist lock closure. In
Chanel Boy Reverso Shopping Tote Calfskin Leather Black
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
is adorned with the iconic Mademoiselle CC Chanel rectangular press lock. Inside, the spacious black
Chanel Metallic Patent Calfskin Quilted Boy Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
leather, mademoiselle Chanel CC press lock, a large compartment, six card slots and a zipper compartment
Chanel Lambskin Mineral Nights Flap Shoulder Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
silver textured Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock and a Chanel CC medallion zipper pull this opens to a
Chanel Red Calfskin 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag- 227 size
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern. Ruthenium mademoiselle twist lock secures the exterior flap
2017 Rare Chanel Mixed Leathers Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
caviar leather. Includes delicate gold threading, gold hardware and the iconic Chanel CC Mademoiselle
Chanel Purple Lambskin 2.55 Medium Classic Flap with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
lambskin is quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern. Silver mademoiselle twist lock with Bijoux chain
Chanel Classic Small 2.55 Double Flap Quilted Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
the modern day woman of considerable social status, thanks to Chanel. The mademoiselle chain and lock
Chanel Metallic Silver Maxi 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag 228 size
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
metallic silver calfskin is further quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern. Silver mademoiselle twist
Chanel Blue Quilted Jersey Fabric 2.55 Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
mademoiselle lock on the flap closure. It has a quilted pattern all over and the piece is complete gold tone
Chanel Deep Marine Patent Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
shoulder bag for the modern day woman of considerable social status, thanks to Chanel. The mademoiselle
CHANEL Boy pink matelasse quilted velvet CC WOC crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
with leather, a frontal unique squared Chanel CC silver Mademoiselle turn lock that opens the front
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H 6.25 in D 2.6 in L 10 in
Chanel Timeless Black Medium Classic Double Flap Quilted Lambskin Bag, 1991.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make
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H 7.6 in D 3 in L 11.7 in
Chanel Timeless Black Jumbo Single Flap Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag, 2008.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make
CHANEL Bronze Metallic Quilted Leather 2.55 225 Double Flap Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
bag features Chanel's classic quilting and double flap closure with a CHANEL engraved twist lock
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H 7.6 in D 3.9 in L 11.7 in
Chanel Timeless Black Jumbo Single Flap Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag, 2008.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make
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H 7.9 in D 4 in L 11.7 in
Chanel Timeless Black Jumbo Double Flap Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag, 2014.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
shoulder bag for the modern day woman of considerable social status, thanks to Chanel. The mademoiselle
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H 3.5 in D 2 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition 2.55 Re-Issue White Mini Chocolate Bar Shoulder Bag, 2002
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make
CHANEL S/S 2008 "East West" Brown Quilted Leather Accordion Flap Bag Purse
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
and double. Large accordion flap closure with "Chanel" engraved mademoiselle twist lock. Ivory satin
CHANEL c.1990s "Cerf" Black Leather Mademoiselle Lock Business Tote Handbag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHANEL c.1990s "Cerf" Black Leather Mademoiselle Lock Business Tote Handbag Estimated Retail
Chanel Black Mademoiselle Lock Front East West Tote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black Leather Mademoiselle Lock Front East West Tote in excellent condition. Quilted black
Sold
H 6 in D 3.5 in L 10 in
Chanel Diana Quilted Red Lambskin Flap Mademoiselle Chain Shoulder Bag, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married and are two staples that
Chanel Black Lambskin Westminster Quilted Pearl Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
chain and large chain shoulder straps and a cross over flap with a Chanel CC Mademoiselle faux turn lock
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H 6 in D 2.6 in L 10 in
Chanel Timeless Black Medium Double Flap Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag, 2019.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel. The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two
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H 14 in D 7 in L 18 in
Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin XL Weekend Travel Overnight Business Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
chain links towards the base with a gold Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock for the cross-over strap. This
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H 14 in D 7 in L 18 in
Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin XL Weekend Travel Overnight Business Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
chain links towards the base with a gold Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock for the cross-over strap. This
Chanel Caviar Tote Handbag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
other, zipped. Gold Chanel “CC Mademoiselle” turn lock. No authenticity card. Chanel black cotton
Chanel Union Jack 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag, Limited Edition "London/Paris"
By Chanel
Located in West Hartford, CT
complementing the bold design. The bag includes Chanel’s signature Mademoiselle turn-lock closure and a
Chanel Jumbo Quilted Flap Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
(patched/opened) and the other zipped. « Chanel CC Mademoiselle » turn lock. This piece comes with its
Chanel Velvet Quilted Top Handle Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Mademoiselle” turn lock. As perfect for daytime to evening, just stow in it your essentials ! Dimensions
$100,669
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Jacques Timey Burmese Sapphire Diamond Necklace, 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The Harry Winston Jacques Timey Vintage Sapphire Diamond Bib Necklace, crafted in the 20th century, showcases an Art Deco-inspired design in platinum, adorned with a plethora of diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
$198Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
$3,512Sale Price|20% Off
CELINE black & olive CALF HAIR MINI LUGGAGE Tote Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Céline 'Mini Luaggabe' tote in olive calf hair with black calf hair gussets and black leather details. Zipper pocket on the front. Closes with a zipper on top. Lined in black leather...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
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.