Chanel Timeless Naked Clear Transparent Gym Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Year 1991 As seen on Olivia Culpo! Unique vintage extra large Chanel transparent tote made of PVC and lined with patent leather. Features silver hardware, CC logo zipper detail, ...
Chanel Extra Large Clear Transparent Lambskin White Naked Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Clear transparent naked diamond stitch quilted Chanel vintage tote in an oversized XXXL featuring white lambskin leather logo and silver hardware. Good vintage condition with minor ...
Chanel Clear Vinyl Patchwork Naked Shopper Tote Shoulder Bag 26cz427s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5697211 Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 4" Height: 9.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Serial Sticker Si...
$19,920
H 16 in W 21 in D 9 in
Chanel Transparent and Lambskin White Naked XXXL Extra Large Clear Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Clear transparent naked diamond stitch quilted Chanel vintage tote in an oversized XXXL featuring white lambskin leather logo and silver hardware. Good vintage condition with minor ...
$6,920
H 10.5 in W 15 in L 5 in
Chanel 1991 VIntage Timeless Limited Edition Naked Clear Purse Transparent Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Year 1991 As seen on Olivia Culpo! Unique vintage extra large Chanel transparent tote made of PVC and lined with patent leather. Features silver hardware, CC logo zipper detail, ...
Chanel Clear Vinyl Patchwork Naked Flap Chain Translucent Bag 1025c27
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5691866 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 2.2" Height: 6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 10.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories...
$19,920
H 16.1 in W 20.9 in L 9.1 in
Chanel Rare Vintage 1990s Xxxl Oversized See Through Naked Gold Accent Pvc Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel naked see through extra large diamond stitch quilted Chanel vintage tote featuring gold-tone lamb and leather handles and a gold-tone applique logo. {VINTAGE 1990's} Made i...
$10,920
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Chanel 2006 Rare Vintage Transparent Clear Naked Ombre PVC Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel ombre smoke effect faded black and clear transparent vinyl flap with lamb leather. Larger than a medium flap bag, featuring silver hardware and classic interwoven lambskin ch...
$16,920
H 16.5 in W 21.25 in D 5.9 in
Chanel 2008 CC XL Jumbo Transparent Clear PVC Naked Double Chain Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 CC XL Jumbo Transparent Clear PVC Naked Double Chain Tote Bag Silver hardware Transparent clear quilted pvc Classic interwoven chain CC leather interlocking logo at fron...
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H 8.66 in W 2.75 in L 9.44 in
Chanel Translucent Naked Jelly Tote 870004 Gray Polyurethane Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.75 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 7 cm(approx) S...
Chanel PVC Naked Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Naked Flap Bag is in very good condition. The sporty runway style is a must have for collectors. Smoked PVC flap bag is stitched in signature Chanel diamond pa...
1990 Chanel Gold Metallic Lambskin & PVC Vintage Naked Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Gold Metallic Lambskin & PVC Vintage Naked Camera Bag Reference: HB2725 Serial Number: 1723244 Age (Circa): 1990 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in Italy) Gender: ...
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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
2013 Chanel Black Patent Leather & Transparent PVC Naked Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Patent Leather & Transparent PVC Naked Boy Flap Bag This CHANEL Naked Boy Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag. Circa 2013. Prim...
2018 Chanel Green, Blue, Pink Lambskin & PVC Large Naked Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Green, Blue, Pink Lambskin & PVC Large Naked Shopping Tote Reference: HB2754 Serial Number: 25832509 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Car...
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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
2014 Chanel Silver Metallic Calfskin Leather & Transparent PVC Naked Small Boy
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Silver Metallic Calfskin Leather & Transparent PVC Naked Small Le Boy Xupes Reference: HB3451 Serial Number: 18997578 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box A...
CHANEL Naked Nude Swarovski Strass Satin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Naked Nude Swarovski Strass Satin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Serial Number: 7881141 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Auth...
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H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
1990s Chanel Gold Metallic Lambskin & Transparent PVC Vintage Naked Jumbo XL
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Gold Metallic Lambskin & Transparent PVC Vintage Naked Jumbo XL Flap Bag Reference: HB1826 Serial Number: Serial Sticker no longer readable Age (Circa): 1996 Authenticity De...
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H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
1996 Chanel Gold Metallic Lambskin and Transparent PVC Vintage Naked Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Gold Metallic Lambskin & Transparent PVC Vintage Naked Jumbo XL Flap Bag Reference: HB1826 Serial Number: Serial Sticker no longer readable Age (Circa): 1996 Authenticity De...
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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
2014 Chanel Silver Metallic Leather & Transparent PVC Naked Small Le Boy
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Silver Metallic Calfskin Leather & Transparent PVC Naked Small Le Boy Xupes Reference: HB3451 Serial Number: 18997578 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box A...
Chanel Translucent Clear Naked Cc Perforated Jumbo 215436 Black X White Vinyl
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12654243 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 16.4" Width: 9" Height: 14.3" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Signs of Wea...
Chanel Classic Handbag Chain Bag Naked Patchwork Clear Flap 233162 Purple X
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5801648 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.6" Width: 2" Height: 6.3" Shoulder strap drop: 20.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or ...
CHANEL Vintage Naked Patchwork Flap PVC red topstitch CC turnlock flap bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage Naked Patchwork Flap PVC red topstitch CC turnlock flap bag Reference: TGAS/F00028 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: PVC, Metal Color: Nude, Clear Patte...
Chanel Naked Transparent Multi Compartment Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel naked transparent flap with lambskin leather and Chanel engraved beauty push lock closure. Iconic new style of Chanel's transparent flaps with accordion bottom and two interi...
Chanel Naked Transparent Multi Compartment Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel naked transparent flap with lambskin leather and Chanel engraved beauty push lock closure. Iconic new style of Chanel's transparent flaps with accordion bottom and two interi...
Chanel Transparent Naked Classic Silver Vintage Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Transparent Naked Classic Silver Vintage Flap Bag clear silver-tone hardware fold-over top with CC turn-lock fastening two leather and chain link shoulder straps back slip po...
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H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
2019 Chanel Clear PVC & Black Lambskin Leather Naked Sand by the Sea Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Clear PVC & Black Lambskin Leather Naked Sand by the Sea Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2994 Serial Number: 27900444 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Auth...
Chanel Naked Patchwork Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Naked Patchwork Flap Bag PVC Medium, crafted in multicolor PVC, features a chain link shoulder strap, frontal flap and silver-tone hardware. Its CC turn-lock closure open...
Chanel Naked Chain Pochette Quilted PVC
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Naked Chain Pochette Quilted PVC, crafted in gray quilted PVC, features woven in leather chain link handle and silver-tone hardware. Its zip closure opens to a gray PVC i...
Chanel Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC, crafted in purple quilted PVC, features woven in leather chain link strap and silver-tone hardware. Its CC turn-lock closure opens to a purple...
Chanel Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Creasing, scuffs and wear on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 15"...
Chanel Naked Patchwork Tote PVC Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Creasing on base, minimal wear on exterior and in interior. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer...
Chanel Naked Patchwork Tote PVC Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Creasing on base, minimal wear on exterior and in interior. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer...
Chanel Naked Patchwork Tote PVC Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Scuffs, marks and discoloration on exterior and in interior, loss of shape on handle. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 9.5", Wid...
Chanel Naked Tote Bag PVC Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Heavy loss of shape near base, moderate wear, scuffs and marks on exterior and in interior. Minor peeling on opening corners, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Aut...
Chanel Naked Flap Bag PVC Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Wear, scratches and marks on exterior, cracking on flap opening corners. Moderate wear on base corners and strap, scratches and tarnish on hardware...
Chanel Naked Flap Bag PVC Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Moderate creasing on exterior, small glue stains on front base corner, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Authenticity Card, Dust...
Chanel Naked Patchwork Flap Bag PVC Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Naked Patchwork Flap Bag PVC Medium, crafted in blue and neutral PVC, features a chain-link shoulder strap, frontal flap and matte silver-tone hardware. Its CC turn-lock ...
Chanel Vintage Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC Maxi, crafted in black leather and clear PVC, features a chain-link shoulder strap, frontal flap and gold-tone hardware. Its CC turn-lo...
Chanel Vintage Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC Maxi, crafted in black leather and clear PVC, features a chain-link shoulder strap, frontal flap and gold-tone hardware. Its CC turn-lo...
Chanel Naked Patchwork Flap Bag PVC Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Naked Patchwork Flap Bag PVC Medium, crafted in multicolor PVC, features a chain-link shoulder strap, frontal flap and matte silver-tone hardware. Its CC turn-lock closur...
Chanel Patchwork Quilt Naked Summer Tote Bag Blue
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel patchwork plastic tote bag. Perfect tote bag for summer. Shoulder strap drops about : 23cm (9.05 inches ) long Comes with : Hologram sticker Condition : Excel...
Chanel Patchwork Quilt 2.55 Naked Classic Flap Bag Pink
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel patchwork quilt plastic chain flap bag in excellent condition. Naked plastic (vinyl) pieces with Chanel embossed logo are sewn. The sliding chain makes it a pleasure to carry ...
Chanel Patchwork Quilt 2.55 Naked Classic Flap Bag Blue
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel patchwork quilt plastic chain flap bag in excellent condition. Naked plastic (vinyl) pieces with Chanel embossed logo are sewn. The sliding chain makes it a pleasure to carry ...
Chanel Vintage Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC Maxi
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Vintage Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC Maxi. Odor in interior. Loss of luster, heavy creasing and scuffs on exterior and in interior, wear on base corners and strap leather trim, ...
Chanel Vintage Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Damaged. Repainted exterior and flap edges. Heavy wear and peeling on strap, moderate creasing, scuffs and wear on exterior and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accesso...
Chanel Vintage Naked Flap Bag Quilted PVC Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Loss of luster, heavy creasing and scuffs on exterior and in interior, wear on base corners and strap leather trim, indentations on base. Bubbling ...
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H 9 in W 12.5 in L 3.5 in
Chanel Classic Vintage Naked Flap Quilted PVC with Gold Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Clear quilted PVC Chanel Naked Maxi Flap shoulder bag with gold-tone hardware, gold lambskin leather trim, woven chain-link and leather long shoulder strap and interlocking CC turn-l...
Naked Patchwork Flap Bag PVC Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Scuffs and minor wear on exterior and underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 10.5", Height 7", Width 10", D...
Chanel Patchwork Quilt 2.55 Naked Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel patchwork quilt plastic chain flap bag in excellent condition. Naked plastic (vinyl) pieces with Chanel embossed logo are sewn. The sliding chain makes it a pleasure to carry ...
Chanel Naked Patchwork Flap Bag PVC Medium
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Naked Patchwork Flap Bag PVC Medium, crafted in blue and multicolor PVC, features a chain-link shoulder strap, frontal flap with CC turn-lock closure and matte silver-ton...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
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....
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
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"...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Chanel Shopping Tote Duffle Cc Sport Line Beige Nylon
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Very good. Small marks on base and handles, slight discoloration and wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8-14...
Chanel Rugby Football Ball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rugby Football Ball 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Very good condition
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$1,509Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Quilted Leather Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel Mint Green (pastel light mint green) quilted top handle tote bag, matte gold handle with beautiful pearl stud edges, two separate purse opening slots with pearl pink c...
Dolce and Gabbana 2004 White Beaded Rhinestones Flapper Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 2004 Dolce and Gabbana White Spaghetti Strap Beaded Rhinestones Dress with tassel beads. Flapper Dress. Perfect for Holiday cocktail Party. Measurement: Bust : 34” / Waist 28...
$12,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
Chanel Fuchsia Navy White Shearling Lambskin Emoticon Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Fuchsia Navy White Shearling Lambskin Emoticon Single Flap Bag SKU: 132839 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in ver...
The Rudi Gernreich "monokini" 1964 Topless Bathing Suit RARE!
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer, Rudi Gernreich, was one of the most revolutionary designers of the 20th century. The rare Gernreich 1964 topless bathing suit was one of the most sensational, shocking, ...
$12,500
Chanel SS19 Skateboard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate Your Ride or Decor game with Chanel’s Limited Edition Skateboard. A part of the French house’s SS19 collection, Chanel has released a luxe skateboard for those looking to add...
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.