Chanel Metallic Python Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Paris-Bombay Python Single Flap Bag features gold and silver python, an interlocking CC logo, antique gold hardware, chain link straps, and a push lock closure. From collectio...
Chanel Gold Metallic Maxi Reissue Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition maxi reissue double flap with extra thick silver chain.
Chanel Metallic Reissue Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel dark gold metallic reissue jumbo flap with ruthenium hardware.
Chanel Purple Metallic Maxi Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition maxi reissue double flap with extra thick silver chain.
Chanel Metallic Gold XXL Airline Travel Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This authentic metallic gold Chanel XXL Airline Travel Flap Bag is a highly collectible, oversized masterpiece originally introduced in the house's aviation-themed runway collection.
Chanel Gold Metallic Top Handle Quilted Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Flap 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} 2 Interior pockets 6" H x 10" W x 3" D Handle Drop: 20" Made in France
Chanel Metallic Bronze Quilted Leather Classic Flap Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Metallic Bronze Quilted Leather Classic Flap Shopping Tote in excellent condition.
Chanel Metallic Silver Quilted Lambskin Handle Plate Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: Dust bag,box size: Width:15.5cm Designer: Chanel Model: Metallic Silver Quilted Lambskin Handle Plate Flap Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Silver I...
Chanel Classic Double Flap Medium Gold Metallic Caviar Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rich in tone yet subtly unconventional in finish, this Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap is rendered in brown metallic caviar leather, a pairing that brings depth and quiet luminosit...
CHANEL metallic pewter leather 2012 ACCORDION MINI FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Mini Flap bag in metallic pewter aged calfskin leather.
Chanel Square Mini Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel square mini gold metallic lambskin leather quilted flap handbag from 1996 to 1997 collection
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Metallic Pink Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Metallic Pink Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Gold Metallic Quilted Leather Shoulder Flap Bag circa 1991
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Gold Metallic Quilted Leather Shoulder Flap Bag circa 1991 is a stunning vintage accessory that embodies timeless glamour and sophisticated style.
Chanel Boy Metallic Gold Cube Embossed Leather Flap Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Boy Small Flap Crossbody bag featuring Metallic Gold Cube Embossed Leather with flap.
CHANEL Camellia Chocolate Bar Flap Bag Silver Metallic Lambskin Chain
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Normal signs of wear. Logo is worn out. Shoulder strap buckle has damage. Bag buckle shows obvious wear. There are yellow stains on the petal part on the left side of the ...
Chanel 2008 Long Quilted Metallic Blue Iridescent Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Long Quilted Metallic Blue Iridescent Classic Flap Bag Year: 2008 {Vintage 16 Years} Gold hardware Blue metallic quilted leather Sliding chain-link shoulder strap Main ...
Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag Year: 2008 Champagne gold hardware Blue metallic quilted calfskin leather Burgundy interior Rear interior slide pocke...
Chanel 2020 Rainbow Metallic Goatskin Small 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2020 Rainbow Metallic Goatskin Small 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag is a stunning addition to any fashionista’s collection.
CHANEL metallic blue leather 2.55 REISSUE MINI FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2.55 Reissue Mini shoulder bag in metallic midnight blue aged calfskin featuring silver-tone hardware.
CHANEL Metallic Purple Quilted Aged Calfskin Bicolor Lady Pearly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: Id card size: Width:26cm,height:17cm Designer: Chanel Model:Metallic Purple Quilted Aged Calfskin Bicolor Lady Pearly Flap Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior C...
CHANEL metallic gunmetal quilted leather 2011 CHAIN ME MEDIUM FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Chain Me Medium flap bag in metallic gunmetal quilted leather with leather-interwoven chain trim.
Chanel Lizard Metallic Quilted Brown Leather Small Boy Flap Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Lizard Boy Small Flap Crossbody Bag with metallic quilted brown leather.
Chanel Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Quilted Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Silver hardware Silver lined interior 1 Interior pockets 4...
Chanel Istanbul Bronze Metallic Quilted Calfskin Coco Mark Flap Bag circa 2011
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Gold Metallic Quilted Leather Shoulder Flap Bag from circa 1991 is a stunning statement piece that exudes timeless elegance.
Chanel 2.27 Reissue Flap Metallic Green and Gold Alligator w/Mademoiselle Chain
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel 2.27 Reissue Flap in metallic green and gold alligator embodies the rarified side of Chanel craftsmanship, where exotic materials and archival design converge into a piece...
Chanel Hollywood Boulevard Flap With Coin Purse in Mirror Metallic Pink Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This Chanel Mini Flap Bag is a standout piece from the 24C collection, crafted in Pink Mirror Calfskin and Metallic Calfskin.
Chanel Navy Blue Metallic Quilted Crinkled Calfskin 2.55 Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A timeless Chanel 2.55 Reissue 226 from 2008 to 2009, crafted in navy blue metallic quilted aged calfskin with silver hardware and the classic Mademoiselle lock. The interior is line...
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Silver Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Silver Quilted Classic Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Charcoal Grey Quilted Lambskin Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Charcoal Grey Quilted Lambskin Flap Bag Year: 1989-1991 Chain-link And Leather Strap CC Turnlock Closure Lambskin Leather Leather Lining Gold...
CHANEL Metallic Silver Quilted 2.55 Aged Leather Reissue Double Flap Bag 228
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Metallic Silver Quilted 2.55 Aged Leather Reissue Double Flap Bag 228 C.2006.
Chanel Vintage 80's Micro Mini Metallic Gold Quilted Lambskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 80's Micro Mini Metallic Gold Quilted Lambskin Flap Bag Chain-link And Leather Strap CC Turnlock Closure Lambskin Leather Leather Lining Gold Hardware Made in France
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag Year: 1991-1994 {Vintage 20+ Years} Gold hardware Bijoux chain link strap Diamond quilted lambskin l...
Chanel Classic Flap Rare Quilted Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Silver hardware Silver lined interior 1 Interior pockets 4...
Chanel 1994 Top Handle Rare Limited Edition Quilted Flap Gold Metallic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Flap 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Leather Shoulder Strap 'CC' Turnlock Closure One Zip Pocket, One Slip Pocket Leat...
Chanel Vintage Rare Handbag Clutch Exotic Tote & Metallic Bronze Hobo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Metallic Bronze Python Shoulder Bag Brown & Metallic Python Interlocking CC Logo Silver-Tone Hardware Chain-Link Handle Satin Lining & Three Interior Pockets Turn-Lock Closur...
Chanel Reissue Flap Jumbo Silver
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Metallic Aged Calfskin Quilted Reissue Flap is beautifully crafted of diamond quilted aged and distressed calfskin leather in metallic grey.
Chanel Argent Fonce' Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel argent fonce' metallic reissue double flap.
Chanel Small Gold Reissue Whipstitch Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Whipstitch Flap Bag Metallic gold reissue quilted leather medium-small Chanel bag with gunmetal hardware, contrast fabric whipstitch trim throughout, dual leather and chain-...
Chanel Small Gold Reissue Classic Small Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Whipstitch Flap Bag Metallic gold reissue quilted leather medium-small Chanel bag with gunmetal hardware, contrast fabric whipstitch trim throughout, dual leather and chain-...
Chanel Pewter Lambskin Quilted Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Metallic Lambskin Quilted Jumbo Double Flap in Charcoal Grey.
Chanel Reissue 226 Metallic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
For full item selection and more information regarding pricing, buyers protection, authenticity guarantee and more, please check out our website. Chanel Reissue 226 Metallic Double...
Chanel Classic Double Flap Jumbo Metallic Silver
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: A: Excellent condition with few signs of use; carefully kept. SET: Dustbag SIZE: 30/20/10 cm, Chain 120 cm Color: Silver MATERIAL: Lambskin Leather INSIDE COLOR: Silver IN...
Unavailable
H 4 in W 5.8 in D 0.6 in
Chanel Bronze 2.55 Reissue L Metallic Quilted Leather Flap Flap Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
"Chanel Bronze 2.55 Reissue L Metallic Quilted Leather Flap Flap Wallet This Chanel Bronze Gold 2.55 Reissue Quilted Lambskin Leather L Flap Wallet is perfect if you are seeking som...
Chanel Metallic Quilted Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship immense style quotient and an air of elegance this Chanel bag has it all Stitched to perfection the handbag is made using only prime quality materials so ...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Crumpled Goatskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Crumpled Goatskin Small Exterior Mater...
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Perforated Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 12.5", Height 4.5", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Perforated Cal...
Chanel Metallic Bronze Quilted Leather Classic Flap Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Thoughtful details high quality and everyday convenience mark this Classic Flap Shopping tote for women by Chanel. The bag is sewn with skill to deliver a refined look and an impec...
CHANEL 2.55 227 Reissue Bronze Metallic Flap Bag New
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL 2.55 227 Reissue Bronze Metallic Flap Bag New.
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 1994 Classic Flap Handbag Medium Metallic Green Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Handbag Metallic Green Lambskin Additional information: Material : Lambskin Leather Color: Metallic Green Pocket : Outside: Pocket x1, Inside: Zipper Pocket x1, Pocket x1 Com...
Chanel Cc Flap Wallet 224607 Metallic Bronze Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11565365 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 0.5" Height: 4" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Includes Chanel Box, Inserts, Boo...
Unavailable
H 7 in W 11 in D 3.25 in
Chanel Metallic Quilted Calfskin 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Maroon
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - METALLIC QUILTED CALFSKIN 2.55 REISSUE 227 DOUBLE FLAP - METALLIC MAROON, CHAMPAGNE GOLD - HANDBAG DESCRIPTION From the 2008-2009 collection, this Chanel Metallic Quilted...
Chanel Gold Quilted Metallic Bicolor Long Flap 10cz0130 Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11108357 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 1" Height: 4.25" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs of Wear: Ex...
Unavailable
H 7.75 in W 4 in L 8.75 in
Chanel Quilted Metallic Accordion Flap 224475 Gold Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7506512 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.75" Width: 4" Height: 7.75" Shoulder strap drop: 9" & 15" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Seria...
Unavailable
H 6 in W 10 in D 3 in
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Ombre Metallic Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Ombre Metallic Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather E...
CHANEL 2.55 227 Reissue Dark Red Fuschia Metallic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL 2.55 227 Reissue Dark Red Fuschia Metallic Flap Bag.
Chanel Metallic Goatskin Quilted Micro Star Flap Waist Belt Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Chanel Metallic Goatskin Quilted Star Flap Waist Belt Shoulder Bag Wear this stuning piece as a waist or shoulder bag RATING: A...excellent, near mint, ha...
Chanel Metallic Goatskin Quilted Micro Star Flap Waist Belt Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Chanel Metallic Goatskin Quilted Star Flap Waist Belt Shoulder Bag Wear this stuning piece as a waist or shoulder bag RATING: A...excellent, near mint, ha...
Unavailable
H 4 in W 1.75 in L 7.25 in
Chanel Silver Wallet on Chain Classic Flap Metallic 216159 Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 6385786 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.25" Width: 1.75" Height: 4" Shoulder strap drop: 19" OVERALL VERY ...
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in L 11.75 in
Chanel Quilted Metallic Jumbo Flap 13ct927 Silver Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 12442836 Length: 11.75 in Width: 2.50 in Height: 7.50 in APPX Drop: 12.50 OVE...
Unavailable
H 7.25 in W 12 in D 3.75 in
CHANEL - Metallic Calfskin Quilted 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap - Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Metallic Calfskin Quilted 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap - Shoulder Bag Description This bag is designed in diamond quilted calfskin leather in matte metallic silver.
Chanel Metallic Quilted Aged Leather Reissue 2.55 Classic 225 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Imbued with traditional details the Reissue 2.55 bag from Chanel is iconic and one of the most admired collections of the brand. The chain shoulder strap of this bag will offer you a...
Chanel 2.55 Classique double flap shoulder bag in silver metallic leather, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Suberb Chanel 2.55 double flap shoulder bag in metallic silver quilted leather, silver metal trim, a convertible chain handle in silver meta...
The Chanel 2.55 Classique double flap handbag inquilted leather with metallic si
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Chanel 2.55 in metallic silver quilted leather, hardware in silver metal, one convertible chain strap in silver metal allowing the bag ...
Unavailable
H 6 in W 2.5 in L 7.75 in
Chanel Metallic Quilted Lambskin Retro Flap 13cz0821 Bronze Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1307024 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.75" Width: 2.5" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 18" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes...
Unavailable
H 8 in W 3.25 in L 12.25 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Metallic 227 Jumbo Flap 3cr0417 Gunmetal Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12296167 Measurements: 12.25" L x 3.25" W x 8" H Exterior Pockets: One rear flat pocket Interior Pockets: One flat pocket, two gusseted pockets, one small zi...
Chanel Metallic Brown Quilted Aged Leather Reissue 2.55 Classic 226 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The house of Chanel offers this beautiful 226 Reissue 2.55 Flap bag to help you create timeless style edits every season. Crafted using quilted leather this piece will last you a lon...
Unavailable
H 8 in W 3.25 in L 11.5 in
Chanel (Rare) Metallic Classic Double Flap 226586 Silver Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12008578 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 3.25" Height: 8" Strap drop: 13" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (8/10 or AB) Includes Serial...
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 4 in L 12 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue 227 Flap 11cr0522 Metallic Burgundy Quilted Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12466281 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4" Height: 7.5" Shoulder strap drop: 14" Handle drop: 9" OVERALL NEW CONDITION (10/10 or A+) Includ...
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.