Chanel Red Quilted Patent Leather 2.55
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
It also includes Coco Chanel's Mademoiselle Lock. The two flaps open to reveal a grey leather-lined inside with a "love note" compartment secured by a zipper.
Chanel Red Quilted Patent Leather 2.55
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
It also includes Coco Chanel's Mademoiselle Lock. The two flaps open to reveal a grey leather-lined inside with a "love note" compartment secured by a zipper.
Chanel Coco Pleats Flap Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Messenger Bag features diamond quilted caviar calfskin leather, a cross-body leather strap, an aged gold chain link that connects to the quilted leather with aged gold rin...
Chanel Bronze Reissue Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The shoulder bag has ruthenium tightly linked shoulder chains and a ruthenium Chanel mademoiselle turn lock closure. This opens to an inner flap and interior of leather with patch p...
Chanel Denim Quilted Large Boy Flap Blue
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The bag features a ruthenium chain link shoulder strap with a shoulder pad and the flap opens with a ruthenium Mademoiselle CC Chanel lock to a blue leather interior with a zipper po...
Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Flap Bag Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
With its diamond quilting and Mademoiselle Chanel CC turn lock, the pendant captures the essence of Chanel's timeless style and craftsmanship.
Chanel Reissue East West Jersey & Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Featuring signature leather and chain shoulder strap and front flap with 'Chanel' engraved Mademoiselle turn-lock closure in silver.
CHANEL 2.55 Reissue Number 5 Charms Black Aged Calfskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
•Made from luxuriously soft aged calfskin leather with a beautiful diamond quilted pattern •Detailed with signature Chanel Lucky Charms, adding a distinctive flair •Comes with a ru...
Chanel Classic Chain Me Around Single Flap Jumbo Maxi Cc Logo Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
The bag features gold chain shoulder straps threaded with leather and a frontal gold Chanel CC logo faux Mademoiselle lock. The front flap opens with a magnet to a black fabric inter...
$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
The bag features canvas and leather shoulder straps with gold chain links towards the base with a gold Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock for the cross-over strap.
$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
The bag features gold chain shoulder straps threaded with leather and a frontal gold Chanel CC logo faux Mademoiselle lock. The front flap opens with a magnet to a black fabric inter...
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/Winter 2010 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld.
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: Measurements: H 19 x W 26 x D 8 cm Handle: 30 cm This item has been used and may...
Chanel Easy Tweed Jumbo Crossbody Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black quilted Chanel Easy Tweed Flap bag with gunmetal hardware, patch pocket at rear face, adjustable leather shoulder strap featuring buckle closure, black woven lining, three pock...
2008 Chanel Iridescent Black Matte Caviar Flap bag RARE
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
The bag features an extra-long silver chain link leather threaded shoulder strap and a frontal faux Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock. This unsnaps to a fabric interior with a panel o...
2012 CHANEL Classic wallet on Chain Flap bag Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
The bag features an extra-long silver chain link leather threaded shoulder strap and a frontal faux Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock. This unsnaps to a fabric interior with a panel o...
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
Featuring antiqued ruthenium reissue chain-link shoulder straps and a Chanel mademoiselle turn lock. This opens to a matching leather double flap interior with zipper section, 3 comp...
Chanel Iridescent CC Black Calfskin Quilted Large Bubble Flap Bag (2012)
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The front flap secures with a silver Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock that opens to a fabric interior.
CHANEL Bag Vintage Glazed Calfskin Shagreen Large Bindi CC Grey Tote Hand
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
The handbag features an outer quilted shell and a smooth top crest with rolled leather top handles and an aged gold chain link leather threaded with shoulder pad shoulder straps and ...
WOW Chanel Vintage Navy Quilted Jersey/Red lambskin 23cm bag by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
For that special occasion, this 23cm bag is accented with gold hardware and fitted with a signed Chanel 'Mademoiselle' turn-lock clasp. From a private collection in Paris, this bag h...
Chanel Black Caviar Quilted Flap Shoulder Bag Small
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The bag features a rear patch, gold chain link shoulder straps with leather shoulder pads and a gold Chanel CC mademoiselle turn lock closure. The facing flap opens to a black fabric...
2013 CHANEL Iridescent Caviar 2.55 Double Flap bag Hot Pink
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Westmount, Quebec
The bag features silver chain link leather threaded shoulder straps and there is a silver Mademoiselle Chanel CC turn lock for the facing flap.
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 pocket.
1995 Chanel Fall "CC" Mademoiselle Turn Lock Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Cutest Chanel Earrings Are Here! Circa 1995, these gold plated earrings are from Chanel's Fall collection and are in the shape of the signature CC Mademoiselle turn locks 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 actual bag.
1996 Fall/Winter Chanel Mademoiselle Turn-lock Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Everyone needs a great piece of vintage Chanel jewelry in their collection! Circa 1996 from their Fall/Winter collection, these gilded metal Chanel drop earrings feature the iconic C...
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.
Chanel Black Jersey Double Flap Timeless 2.55 Bag Mademoiselle Chain
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful gold metal 'Mademoiselle Chain' (also called 'Reissue chain'). Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock on the facing flap.
Chanel Black Jersey Double Flap Timeless 2.55 Bag Mademoiselle Chain
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful gold metal 'Mademoiselle Chain' (also called 'Reissue chain'). Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock on the facing flap.
Chanel Vintage Black Jersey Double Flap 2.55 Bag Mademoiselle Chain
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful gold metal 'Mademoiselle Chain' (also called 'Reissue chain'). Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock on the facing flap.
Chanel Glazed Lambskin Quilted Mademoiselle Kelly Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2009.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
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
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married and are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
Chanel Fantasy eco fur bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
The bag features bronze chain link shoulder straps threaded with brown leather and diamond quilted chocolate colored leather on a frontal flap with a bronze Chanel CC Mademoiselle tu...
Chanel Black Patent Leather XXL Reissue Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glossy black patent leather is quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern. Ruthenium mademoiselle twist lock secures the flap.
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 the frontal flap.
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.
Chanel Red Lambskin Paris Byzance Takeaway Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lipstick red lambskin is quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern. Ruthenium mademoiselle twist lock closure.
Chanel Boy Reverso Shopping Tote Calfskin Leather Black
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The bag boasts ruthenium chain link straps with leather shoulder pads and is adorned with the iconic Mademoiselle CC Chanel rectangular press lock. Inside, the spacious black partiti...
Chanel Metallic Patent Calfskin Quilted Boy Wallet On Chain
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Metallic Patent Calfskin Quilted Boy Wallet On Chain WOC, features quilted glossy patent leather, mademoiselle Chanel CC press lock, a large compartment, six card slots and a ...
Chanel Lambskin Mineral Nights Flap Shoulder Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Features quilted leather with silver and leather chain, zipper top closure, front exterior flap pocket with a silver textured Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock and a Chanel CC medalli...
Chanel Red Calfskin 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag- 227 size
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Further 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
Includes delicate gold threading, gold hardware and the iconic Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock closure. Gold plated dual or single chainlink strap features a tonal iridescent blue l...
Chanel Purple Lambskin 2.55 Medium Classic Flap with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Deep purple lambskin is quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern. Silver mademoiselle twist lock with Bijoux chain strap.
Chanel Classic Small 2.55 Double Flap Quilted Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
After the debut of the 2.55, the bag became the very first socially acceptable shoulder bag for the modern day woman of considerable social status, thanks to Chanel. The mademoiselle...
Chanel Metallic Silver Maxi 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag 228 size
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intentionally distressed metallic silver calfskin is further quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern. Silver mademoiselle twist lock secures the exterior flap.
Chanel Blue Quilted Jersey Fabric 2.55 Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Exquisitely crafted from deep blue fabric, this Reissue 2.55 flap bag from Chanel has the signature mademoiselle lock on the flap closure.
Chanel Deep Marine Patent Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
CHANEL Boy pink matelasse quilted velvet CC WOC crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The wallet features an extra-long silver chain threaded with leather, a frontal unique squared Chanel CC silver Mademoiselle turn lock that opens the front flap to a compartmentalize...
Sold
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
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
Sold
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
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
CHANEL Bronze Metallic Quilted Leather 2.55 225 Double Flap Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Originally created in February 1955, the 2.55 was re-issued and brought back to life in 2005. This bag features Chanel's classic quilting and double flap closure with a CHANEL engrav...
Sold
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
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
Sold
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
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
Sold
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
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
CHANEL S/S 2008 "East West" Brown Quilted Leather Accordion Flap Bag Purse
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
Large accordion flap closure with "Chanel" engraved mademoiselle twist lock. Ivory satin lining.
CHANEL c.1990s "Cerf" Black Leather Mademoiselle Lock Business Tote Handbag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHANEL c.1990s "Cerf" Black Leather Mademoiselle Lock Business Tote Handbag Estimated Retail: $3200.00 Circa: 1990’s Brand / Manufacturer: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Manufac...
Chanel Black Mademoiselle Lock Front East West Tote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black Leather Mademoiselle Lock Front East West Tote in excellent condition.
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
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married and are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
Chanel Black Lambskin Westminster Quilted Pearl Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Featuring pearl, small chain and large chain shoulder straps and a cross over flap with a Chanel CC Mademoiselle faux turn lock. - Length: 10 inches.
Sold
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
The mademoiselle chain and lock which was named after the fact that Chanel never married, are two staples that make Chanel bags a forever timeless classic.
Sold
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
The bag features leather shoulder straps with gold chain links towards the base with a gold Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock for the cross-over strap.
Sold
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
The bag features leather shoulder straps with gold chain links towards the base with a gold Chanel CC Mademoiselle turn lock for the cross-over strap.
Chanel Caviar Tote Handbag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
This structured shape features two interior pockets, one patched/opened and the other, zipped. Gold Chanel “CC Mademoiselle” turn lock. No authenticity card.
Chanel Jumbo Quilted Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
A slit pocket is to be found at the rear, two internal side pockets : one slit (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
Fully lined in a refined matching silk satin, this structured piece has two interior pockets, one patched/opened and the other, zipped. Gold Chanel “CC Mademoiselle” turn lock. As pe...
Chanel Mademoiselle Lock Yen Wallet Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Mademoiselle Lock Yen Wallet Lambskin is a perfect wallet that is practical and chic.
Chanel Mademoiselle Lock Tote Woven Straw Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Mademoiselle Lock Tote Woven Straw Large, crafted from brown woven straw, features dual flat leather handles and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Mademoiselle Lock Chain Tote Grosgrain Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Mademoiselle Lock Chain Tote Grosgrain Medium is a stylish, monochromatic tote made for fashionistas everywhere.
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...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
CHANEL black grained leather CLASSIC 11.12 MEDIUM Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic 11.12 Medium double flap bag in black grained calfskin Caviar leather epitomizes timeless elegance. Accented with silver-tone hardware, it features...
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 ...
CHANEL black shiny lambskin leather 19 MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 19 Medium shoulder bag in black smooth shiny lambskin is a modern icon, defined by its supple structure and luxurious mixed hardware—featuring aged gold-to...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$32,376
H 10.04 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1453 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanie...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
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...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
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 adjusta...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
Chanel Shiny Alligator Medium Double Flap bag with gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
VERY RARE SHINY RED ALLIGATOR MEDIUM CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP WITH GOLD HARDWARE. Comes with dust bag, camellia flower,two certificate of authenticity ,booklet and the box. Bag is in gre...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
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.