Chanel 2.55 bag Paris-Salzburg 2015 Limited Edition
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
chain crossbody strap. 2.55 fastening on a double flap. Piece with a serial number and an authenticity
Chanel 2.55 bag Paris-Salzburg 2015 Limited Edition
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
chain crossbody strap. 2.55 fastening on a double flap. Piece with a serial number and an authenticity
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years
Chanel 2010 Paris Shanghai China Doll 2.55 Reissue Jumbo classic Flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel Shanghai Doll Reissue Flap – Limited Edition Collector’s Piece A rare collector’s gem, this
Chanel Pre Fall 2009 Paris Moscow Gold Chanel 2.55 Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
. There is a double flap. It is worn on the shoulder or crossbody. It is Made In France. Limited edition
Unavailable
H 2.8 in W 6.5 in L 10.2 in
Chanel Quilted Paris Two-tone Double Flap 866898 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
CONDITION (8/10 or AB) Includes Serial Seal Sticker A pre-owned .Vintage CHANEL Paris Limited Double Flap
Unavailable
H 2.2 in W 5.9 in L 8.3 in
Vintage Chanel 8" Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Limited Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Authentic Chanel Paris Limited bag in quilted leather bag. It has flap closure with CC twist lock
Limited Edition Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Pink Tweed, MCHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare and beautiful Timeless Medium double flap shoulder bag in pink, grey and silver quilted Tweed
Unavailable
H 7 in W 11 in D 2.36 in
Vintage Chanel black 2.55 double flap chain bag with gold and silver CC. Paris
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Chanel black lamb leather 2.55 classic double flap chain shoulder bag with gold and
Rare Chanel Timeless Ladies First double flap shoulder bag in black&white , SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Ladies First limited edition Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 10.2 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Chanel black 2.55 classic double flap bag with gold and silver CC motif.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
black lambskin classic 2.55 double flap purse from the 90's. This is a Paris limited edition piece that
Chanel Beige 2.55 Jumbo Classic Caviar Double Flap Bag SHW
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Chanel never carried, limited edition (rare), classic jumbo 2.55 double flap handbag in light beige
Chanel Timeless/Classic shoulder bag in Tricolor quilted lambskin , ASHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Iconic "Must Have" Chanel Timeless/Classic Medium 25cm limited edition
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris-Limited Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris-Limited Classic Double Flap Bag Brand- Chanel
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Small Paris-Limited Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Paris-Limited Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Paris-Limited Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris-Limited Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference
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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference
Chanel Limited Paris Two-Tone CC Medium Classic Double Flap 3CC0406
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 0713754 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10.25" Width: 2.5" Height: 7.2" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.25" Handle Drop: 14.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1991 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium
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H 7.09 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Large Paris Limited Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Large Paris Limited Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2017
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1255
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H 7.09 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
1990 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Large Paris Limited Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Large Paris Limited Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3399
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris-Limited Classic Double Flap B
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris-Limited Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number
Chanel Classic Double Flap Lambskin Paris Edition
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of Savineti we offer this rare Chanel Classic Paris Edition: - Brand: Chanel
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB1255
CHANEL Limited Edition Paris Moscow FABERGE EGG Flap Small Handbag NEW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel limited edition faberge egg double flap handbag . From Paris-Moscow collection. Brown
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H 5.5 in D 3 in L 10 in
CHANEL Paris/Byzance Limited Edition Lesage Tweed Jewel Encrusted Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL 2011 Limited Edition Paris/Lesage Tweed Reissue 2.55 Flap Bag With Stones And Chain
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Paris-Limited Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Paris-Limited Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
1993 Chanel White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Limited Edition Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Paris Limited Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1616 Serial
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H 5.52 in W 8.86 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Paris-Limited Small Classic Double FlapBag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Paris-Limited Small Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details
Chanel Two Tone Double Flap Diana Bag Quilted
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
double flap bag featuring a CC closure, Chanel CC turn lock in silver and gold metal opens to a double
CHANEL Limited Edition Paris Shanghai Collection Black Quilted Leather Jumbo 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag With Charms
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Reissue Turnlock Closure. Double Flap With Snap Lock Button. Fabric Interior. Two Exterior Slit Pockets
Chanel Paris-Londres Limited Edition 2.55 Reissue Beaded Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Paris-Londres Limited Edition 2.55 Reissue Beaded Bag From 2008-2009 Paris
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H 11.03 in W 14.97 in D 4.34 in
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Paris-Edinburgh Classic Flap Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Paris-Edinburgh Classic Flap Shoulder Tote Product Details
Limited Chanel 15C Paris-Dubai Strass Crystals EW Clutch Flap Bag 67125
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
treasures by searching closets around the world. This bag is from 2015 Cruise, limited release Chanel
CHANEL "Strass" Paris-Shanghai Jumbo Tweed Single Flap Handbag Mint/New
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition Chanel Jumbo "Strass" single flap handbag from Pre-Fall 2010 Métiers d’Art
Chanel 2013 Paris-Edinburgh Beige Coco Scottish Sporran Flap Bag 66986
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 66986 Limited production from the 2013 Chanel Paris-Edinburgh collection is this coco
CHANEL Paris-Shanghai Red Silk Satin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
This small bag, very elegant double flap, model 2.55 CHANEL is in red duchess satin color, quilted
Chanel Giraffe Pattern Calf Hair Flap Bag Ltd. Ed.
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Giraffe Calf Hair Flap Bag is in pristine condition. The limited-edition
Vintage Chanel Paris Limited Edition 2.55 Double Flap Classic
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel Paris Limited Edition 2.55 Double Flap Classic bag. Limited Edition. Features a double flap
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H 5.9 in W 9.8 in D 2.8 in
Chanel 2.55 10" Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Limited Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold tone on
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H 6.7 in W 11 in D 2.4 in
Vintage Chanel 2.55 11" Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Limited Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold
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H 5.9 in W 9.8 in D 2.8 in
Vintage Chanel 2.55 10" Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Limited Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold tone on
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H 5.9 in W 9.8 in D 2.8 in
Vintage Chanel 2.55 10inch Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Limited Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold tone on
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W 5.9 in D 2.8 in L 10 in
Vintage Chanel 2.55 10" Double Flap Quilted Leather Paris Limited Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold
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H 5.9 in W 9.8 in D 2.8 in
Vintage Chanel 2.55 10" Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Limited Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold tone on
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H 2.4 in W 6.7 in L 11 in
Vintage Chanel 2.55 Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Limited Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold
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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 2.6 in
Chanel 2.55 10" Double Flap Beige Quilted Leather Paris Limited Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold tone on
Chanel Chanel 2.55 Double Flap Classic Limited Edition Rare
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel black lamb skin 2.55 classic flap bag. Made in early 1990's as Paris limited edition. Hard
Chanel Chanel 2.55 Double Flap Classic Limited Edition Rare
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel black lamb skin 2.55 classic flap bag. Made in early 1990's as Paris limited edition. Hard
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H 2.2 in W 5.9 in L 8.3 in
Chanel Vintage 8 in Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Limited Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Chanel Paris Limited bag in quilted leather bag. It has flap closure with CC twist lock in
Vintage Chanel 2.55 Double Flap Classic Limited Edition Rare Navy
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel navy lamb skin 2.55 classic flap bag. Made in early 1990's as Paris limited edition. Hard
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H 2.8 in W 5.9 in L 9.8 in
Vintage Chanel 2.55 10inch Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold tone on
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H 2.8 in W 5.9 in L 9.8 in
Vintage Chanel 2.55 10inch Double Flap Black Quilted Leather Paris Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel black quilted leather bag with double flap. It has CC twist lock in silver x gold tone on
Vintage Chanel beige 2.55 classic flap bag with gold, silver CC. Paris Limited.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
MINT. 1990s. Vintage Chanel beige 2.55 classic flap bag with gold and silver CC and gold chains
Vintage Chanel Paris Limited Eidition 2.55 Classic 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Vintage Chanel black lambskin 2.55 classic shoulder bag. This is the limited edition, rare Chanel
Chanel Yellow 2.55 Jumbo Classic Lambskin Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Chanel new limited edition (rare) classic jumbo 2.55 double flap handbag in lambskin bold yellow
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H 7.29 in D 4.73 in L 13 in
COLLECTOR Limited Edition Chanel Bag Collection Paris Venise / Like new
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
Collector Edition Limited Gorgeous black glossy leather handbag from the Paris-Venice collection
Chanel Bag Beige 2.55 Jumbo Caviar Double Flap GHW Lim Ed Rare
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Chanel never carried, limited edition (rare), classic jumbo 2.55 double flap handbag in light beige
Chanel Timeless Medium double flap shoulder bag in Yellow quilted lambskin , BGHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The iconic «Must Have" Chanel Timeless medium 25 cm shoulder bag limited edition two-tone with
MINT. Vintage Chanel black 2.55 classic double flap purse, gold and silver cc
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
lambskin classic 2.55 double flap purse from the early 90's. This is a Paris limited edition piece that
SO BLACK Chanel Timeless Jumbo double flap shoulder bag in Black Glazed leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Sold Out "SO BLACK" limited edition ! Very Rare Chanel "SO BLACK" limited edition Timeless jumbo
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
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 ...
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...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
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...
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
$6,068
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
MARC BOUWER 1999 Vintage Blue Sequin Midi Dress
By Marc Bouwer
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Marc Bouwer Vintage 1999 Dusty pale light blue with iridescent sequins throughout High neck turtleneck Keyhole cut-out at bust Size USA 6 but fits like an XS/S Great vintage conditio...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.