$6,920
H 7 in W 4 in D 5 in
Chanel 1991 Vintage Drawstring Black Lambskin Mini Bucket Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Drawstring Black Lambskin Mini Bucket Crossbody Shoulder Bag Year: 1989-1991
$9,920
H 8 in W 7.5 in D 6.3 in
Chanel 2018 Spring Summer Transparent Clear PVC Camellia Small Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Spring Summer 2018 Runway Transparent Clear Camellia Printed Small Mini Bucket Bag This
Chanel 22 Mini Shiny Calfskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely Chanel 22 Mini Bag. The exterior is crafted in quilted black shiny calfskin leather with
Chanel Mini Timeless Mini Shoulder Bag In Red Quilted Leather - '90s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
Mini Chanel Timeless Mini Shoulder Bag In Red Quilted Leather with an iconic leather-interwoven
Chanel Vintage White Quilted Leather Mini Kelly Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Mini Kelly Flap Shoulder Bag is a refined nod to timeless French elegance, reimagined with bold
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Mini Black Lambskin Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini Vintage Crossbody Bucket Drawstring Lambskin Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold
$7,920
H 7.1 in W 5.5 in L 2.5 in
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Caviar Mini Black Lambskin Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini Vintage Crossbody Bucket Drawstring Lambskin Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold
$4,500
H 5 in W 3.5 in L 3.5 in
Chanel SS-2022 Haute Couture Black Lurex Tweed Mini Bucket Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the stunning Chanel SS-2022 Haute Couture Black Lurex Tweed Mini Bucket Crossbody Bag
$12,920
H 12.5 in W 9 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Cruise 2015 Tweed Fringe & Lambskin Mini Blue Denim Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Cruise 2015 Denim Tweed Fringe Bucket Bag Antiqued ruthenium hardware Blue denim
Chanel Vintage Denim Sequin Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld dark wash blue denim satchel drawstring bag with shimmering
Vintage 1980's CHANEL White Leather Gold Chain Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous 1980's vintage CHANEL mini bucket bag comes in white pebbled leather and features an
1996 Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Mini Bucket Bag This CHANEL Mini Bucket Bag is in Very Good Pre
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H 7.49 in W 2.76 in L 5.52 in
Vintage 1990s Chanel Mini Cream Lambskin CC Quilted Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage Chanel mini bucket bag in cream lambskin leather with gold hardware. Rare mini size. Slight
CHANEL black LUREX TWEED 2021 MINI BUCKET BAG WITH CHAIN Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel mini bucket bag with chain in black metallized fibers and cotton tweed. 2021
Chanel Mini Caviar Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel mini caviar black leather drawstring bucket bag with CC embroidered logo and gold
1997 Chanel Black Lambskin Mini Timeless Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Lambskin Mini Timeless Bucket Bag Reference: HB1949 Serial Number: 5108252 Age
Chanel Mint Blue Mini Coco Pleats Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful Chanel mini pleated bucket bag in mint green color. Overall still in great condition
Chanel Cruise Charm Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel quilted red lambskin mini flap bag featuring gold tone hardware and perspex and wooden
Chanel Mini Sateen Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This rare mini shoulder bag features a sateen body, leather trim on the interior, silver-tone
Chanel Black Velvet Mini Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France from luxurious black velvet, this pre-loved, mini shoulder bag by Chanel features
Chanel Metallic Gold Mini Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
-gold tone metal, this timeless pre-loved Chanel crossbody bag features a diamond quilted finish, an
Chanel Green Tweed Mini Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel mini kelly bag features a tightly woven quilted exterior, a rear patch pocket and a single rolled
Chanel Pink Quilted Leather Mini Mademoiselle Chic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely Chanel 'Mini Mademoiselle Chic' Flap shoulder bag. Pink fuchsia quilted lambskin leather
Chanel Red Black Quilted Patent Leather Mini Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55' Quilted Silgle Flap 2.55 Bag in
Chanel Pink Canvas Mini Bucket Bag Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with our vintage Chanel bucket bag necklace! Circa late 20th century, this mini bag necklace is
Chanel Vintage Drawstring Mini Bucket Bag Red Lambskin Matelasse
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
scuffson the exterior and interior. Leather creases. DETAILS Chanel Circa 1986-1988 Series 0 Crossbody
Chanel Black Lambskin Mini Bucket Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel black mini bucket bag with large CC embroidered logo and gold globe hardware. Gold and
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H 7.5 in W 4 in L 8 in
Chanel Red Quilted Suede Mini Drawstring Crossbody Pouch Bucket Bag 28ck311s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Red Quilted Suede Mini Drawstring Crossbody Pouch Bucket Bag 28ck311s Date Code/Serial
CHANEL nude caviar leather quilted CC pocket bucket crossbody chain bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: Drawstring Lining: Nude Fabric Extra Details: CHANEL Caviar Quilted Mini CC Pocket Bucket Bag in White. This
Chanel Denim Sequin Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
collections and is reimagined here. This Chanel mini bucket bag is made from dark wash blue denim and covered
Chanel Denim Sequin Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
collections and is reimagined here. This Chanel mini bucket bag is made from dark wash blue denim and covered
Chanel 1986 Vintage Mini Drawstring Crossbody Small Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 80's Mini Drawstring Crossbody Bag Year: 1986-1988 black leather diamond quilting
Chanel Black Leather Mini Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France from pure black lambskin leather, this pre-loved Chanel mini kelly bag features a
Chanel Black Leather Mini Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France from pure black lambskin leather, this pre-loved Chanel mini kelly bag features a
Chanel Vintage Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini, crafted in black quilted lambskin
Chanel Vintage CC Bucket Shoulder Bag Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage CC Bucket Shoulder Bag Caviar Mini, crafted in black caviar leather, features
Chanel Vintage Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini, crafted in black quilted lambskin
Chanel Vintage Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Satin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Satin Mini, crafted in black quilted satin
Chanel CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 6", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Calfskin
Chanel Vintage Drawstring CC Bucket Bag Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Height 9", Width 8", Depth 6.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Drawstring CC Bucket Bag
Chanel CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 6", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Calfskin
Chanel Vintage Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Height 8.5", Width 7.5", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Drawstring Bucket Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Mini Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel black quilted leather mini bucket bag. Top secured with leather string. Inside has black
Chanel Chain Frame CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Height 5", Width 5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Chain Frame CC Drawstring Bucket
Chanel Business Affinity Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Business Affinity Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Chanel Chain Frame CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
21" Designer: Chanel Model: Chain Frame CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Lambskin Mini Exterior Material
Chanel Chain Frame CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chain Frame CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink
Chanel CC Chain Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 9", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 20 - 24" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Chain Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted
Chanel CC Chain Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Chain Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel CC Chain Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material
Chanel CC Chain Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material
Chanel Entwined Chain Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Entwined Chain Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior
Chanel Covered CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
6.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Covered CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted
Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Leather Mini Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel black quilted leather mini bucket bag. Top secured with leather string. Inside has black
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H 6.7 in W 5.7 in D 3.9 in
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Leather Mini Drawstring Bucket Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
vintage mini drawstring bucket crossbody bag. Lambskin leather Gold hardware Made in Italy Date
Chanel CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Shiny Aged Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Quilted Shiny Aged Calfskin Mini Exterior Material
Chanel Lucky Charms CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Embellished Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Lucky Charms CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Embellished Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Drawstring Round Bucket Bag Pearl Embellished Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Drawstring Round Bucket Bag Pearl Embellished Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior
Chanel Lucky Charms CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Embellished Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Lucky Charms CC Drawstring Bucket Bag Embellished Lambskin Mini
Chanel Stud Wars Drawstring Bucket Bag Embellished Chevron Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Stud Wars Drawstring Bucket Bag Embellished Chevron Lambskin Mini Exterior Material
Vintage Chanel Brown Quilted Leather x Canvas Mini Bucket Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel brown canvas x leather hand bag. Inside is in brown leather with 2 pockets: 1 open and 1
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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Chanel Denim Mood Chain Bucket Bag Logo Printed Quilted Fringe Denim Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Mood Chain Bucket Bag Logo Printed Quilted Fringe Denim Mini Exterior Material: Denim Exterior Color
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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Chanel Denim Mood Chain Bucket Bag Logo Printed Quilted Fringe Denim Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Denim Mood Chain Bucket Bag Logo Printed Quilted Fringe Denim Mini
Chanel CC Chain Scarf Handle Bucket Bag Quilted Caviar with Silk Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 19.5" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Chain Scarf Handle Bucket Bag Quilted Caviar
Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini showcases a sleek style that
Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini showcases a sleek style that
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
Chanel Coco Beach Ball Minaudière Clutch Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This is a limited edition see-through crossbody minaudière designed in the shape of a beach ball. It's a stunning piece from the Spring/Summer 2019 runway collection. The clutch feat...
CHANEL black lambskin leather CLASSIC MINI RECTANGULAR Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini Rectangular Timeless Single Flap Bag in black lambskin embodies the maison’s timeless elegance. Crafted with silver-tone hardware, it closes w...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes 35 Birkin HSS bag. Black porosus crocodile with the dewdrop detailed La Rosee red velvet rose on front. This special order B...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag Rouge Exotic in rare coveted Lizard. A gorgeous strawberry red that is neutral and perfect for year round wear. A glorious po...
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...
$38,498
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
New in Box Louis Vuitton Denim Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition denim cross body with leather details. Can be worn as a clutch. Comes with booklet, dust cover, original box and ribbon.
$5,293
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8
Gucci by Tom Ford black bias cut silk crepe chiffon evening slip dress, ss 1997
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci black evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Spring-Summer 1997 ▪ Constructed from black bias-cut silk-rayon blend crepe chiffon ▪ Double-layered ▪ Scoop neck ▪ Spaghett...
$10,920
H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 30 Years} Diamond stitch iridescent patent leather Classic interwoven top handle Magne...
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
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"...
New 90s Bruno Frisoni Black and White Tuxedo Heels Mules Shoes Size 35. 5 / 5.5
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular brand new Bruno Frisoni black and white 'tuxedo' style heels! Frisoni, currently the chief designer for Roger Vivier, began his fashion career in 1980, at Jean-Louis Schr...
$22,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2014 Electric Blue Patent Leather Quilted Retractable Frame Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel electric blue quilted patent leather clutch with rectangle metal frame Year: 2014 Metallic blue cc logo Satin interior lining Zippered back pocket 10.5" W x 5.5" H x 2" D Ma...
Thierry Mugler Pink Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thierry Mugler Dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore This vintage spaghetti strapped pink tailored mini dress consists of satin inserts as well as cross ...
$14,736
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
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.