Chanel Vintage Perforated Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Vintage CC Turnlock Flap Tote featuring Perforated Leather in orange. The bag has several
Chanel Vintage Perforated Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Vintage CC Turnlock Flap Tote featuring Perforated Leather in orange. The bag has several
Chanel Patent CC Perforated Tote Bag , Vintage Orange Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Patent CC Perforated Tote Bag Has a metal CC logo hanging from Chain You can use for Beach
CHANEL Bag in Perforated Navy Blue Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel bag in perforated navy blue patent leather. Palladium silver metal hardware. Worn by hand
Chanel Beige Perforated Leather Classique Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel Classique Flap Bag - unused with original Chanel tissue inside, authenticity card
Chanel Navy Perforated Leather Sports Line Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage sports line perforated flap bag. Really unique design with flap and zipper closure. A fun
Chanel Gold Drill Perforated 2.55 Reissue Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel reissue bag in gold metallic perforated leather. Mix hardware color. Overall still in good
Chanel Black Perforated Leather Expandable Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black Perforated Leather Expandable Classic Flap Shoulder Bag in fair condition. Black
Chanel CC Logo Perforated Sports Messenger Bag 619cas616
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11332909 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 3" Height: 7" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9"-22" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories...
$10,920
H 14 in W 0.75 in L 12 in
Chanel 90s Rare Vintage Black Caviar Perforated Triple CC Tote Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Caviar Perforated CC Black Tote Bag Year: 1998 This is a distinctively structured tote that
Chanel Boy Limited Edition Silver Perforated Calfskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Perforated Flap Shoulder Bag Come ask it! Rare Limited Edition Chanel Perforated bag, Unique Style just for
Chanel Logo Eyelets Bucket Bag Perforated Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Bucket Bag Perforated Calfskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Yellow Interior Material
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Perforated Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Perforated Calfskin Small Exterior
Chanel Taupe Red Perforated Leather Rolled Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Comes with authenticity card. Perforated leather flap bag features rolled colored top straps and
Unavailable
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Paris-Dubai Medals Flap Bag Embellished Quilted Perforated Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
2.5", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Chanel Model: Paris-Dubai Medals Flap Bag Embellished Quilted
Unavailable
H 6 in W 2.5 in D 10.5 in
Chanel Classic Flap ( Rare ) Perforated Drill 215368 Gold Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
. Some discoloration of the hardware. Small marks on the interior. Dust bag included. 5 =New 4= Excellent
Unavailable
H 5 in W 2.25 in L 9.75 in
Chanel Classic Bicolor Perforated Medium Flap 216613 Beige Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
- CONDITION 2.5 = VERY GOOD - Signs of Wear: Exterior shows a light red mark on the lower rear of the bag and
Unavailable
H 6 in W 2 in L 10 in
Chanel Perforated Chain Beach Flap 3cz1107 Black Terry Cloth Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12653803 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 2" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 9" OVERALL EXCLLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Includes Serial Seal ...
Unavailable
H 6 in W 2 in L 10 in
Chanel Classic Flap Lambskin Perforated Medium Single 12ct927 Beige Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 6413791 Length: 10 in Width: 2 in Height: 6 in Drop: 9 in OVERALL VERY GOODCO...
Unavailable
H 6 in W 2.5 in L 9.75 in
Chanel Classic Lambskin Perforated Drill Flap 217517 White Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code:12066281 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.75" Width: 2.5" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 9.15" OVERALL VERY...
CHANEL Gold Perforated Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
This large CHANEL second hand bag is gold grade. It is laser perforated leather. It's a limited
Chanel metallic perforated Flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Limited edition from the 2008 collection this Chanel bag is wonderful... with its Bijoux double
CHANEL White Perforated Caviar Leather CC Perforated Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Perforated Caviar Leather CC Perforated Shoulder Bag Serial Number: 24080735 Age
Chanel White Caviar Perforated Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel White Caviar Perforated Bucket Bag is in pristine condition. Snowy white
Chanel Tricolor Perforated Mini Rectangle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare chanel tricolor perforated mini rectangle bag. Overall still in very good condition with very
Vintage Chanel Black Perforated Pulley Pochette Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel pochette shoulder bag. For everyday casual wear. Series #8. Overall still in very good
2000s Chanel boy red perforated lambskin bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Chanel boy red perforated bag The classic Boy bag has been given a trendy update by
Chanel Black Caviar Perforated Quilted Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Caviar Bowler w/ Perforated Quilted Detailing Made in Italy circa 2000-2002
Chanel White Perforated Leather Shopper Deauville Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel signed bag, made of white perforated leather with silver hardware. Equipped with a double
Chanel Perforated Black Caviar Chain Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel Black Perforated Grained Calfskin Shopping Tote Silver Hardware, 2016-2017 The interior
CHANEL black & orange leather 14K PERFORATED TOTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Black Laser Cut Perforated Leather CC Tote Bag is a stunning collectible
1990's Vintage Chanel Beige & Red Perforated Bow Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 90s beige perforated vintage bag in beige perforated leather and red leather trimming. Front
Chanel Pale Yellow Perforated Leather Baseball Spirit Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Pale Yellow Perforated Leather Baseball Spirit Flap Bag is in excellent plus
Chanel Pale Yellow Perforated Leather Baseball Spirit Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Pale Yellow Perforated Leather Baseball Spirit Flap Bag is in excellent plus
Chanel Circa 2004 Perforated White Leather Pulley Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Y2K Perforated White Leather Pulley Shoulder Bag, circa 2004-2005, is an iconic piece
Chanel Light Gold Perforated Leather New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Light Gold Perforated Leather New Medium Boy Bag, features a quilted pattern, the iconic boy
Chanel Red Patent 3 CC Perforated Tote Bag 7C1021
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6530224 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18 " Width: 4 " Height: 14.5 " Handle Drop: 1.5 " OVERALL FAIR CONDITION ( 6/10 or C ) Includes Serial Seal S...
CHANEL 2015 Hot Pink Perforated Lambskin "O Case" Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 2015 Hot Pink Perforated Lambskin "O Case" Clutch Bag Features quilted leather and gunmetal
Chanel Black Perforated Leather CC Rodeo Drive Hobo Bag 2000s
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
' hobo bag, crafted in black perforated leather with laminated effect. Silver metal hardware. The bag is
CHANEL black leather 2019 PERFORATED LOGO EYELET SMALL SHOPPING Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 Perforated Logo Eyelet Small Shopping Bag in black smooth calfskin
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Perforated Accordion Shopping Bag with Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Perforated Accordion Shopping Bag with Pouch Xupes Reference: HB3431
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H 5.52 in D 1.97 in L 10.24 in
Chanel Quilted Perforated Black Lambskin East West Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel Shoulder Bag By Karl Lagerfeld Neutrals Leather Interlocking CC Logo
Sold
H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Chanel Black CC Perforated Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black CC Perforated Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Bucket Bag Serial Number: 318
Chanel Black Patent Leather Perforated No. 5 CC Logos Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Karl Lagerfeld. This bag effortlessly blends modern sophistication with Chanel's timeless elegance
2000-2002 Chanel Black & White Drill Perforated Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Black & White Drill Perforated Leather Flap Shoulder Bag from 2000 - 2002 Made of drill
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H 5.91 in W 2.37 in L 9.85 in
Chanel Paris-Dubai Medallion Coin Gold Metallic Perforated Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare classic coin embellished gold perforated bag from the Dubai collection. In amazing condition
Chanel Flap Bag Medium Pink Perforated Yellow Patent Leather Strap 2009-10
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Flap Bag Medium Pink Perforated Fabric Yellow Patent Leather Stap 2009-2010 These are
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Perforated Leather and Leather Strap Bag, 2000-2002
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Bi-color Beige Perforated Leather and Red Leather Strap Bag, 2000-2002
CHANEL Double Flap Medium perforated quilted lambskin silver CC logo chain bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Double Flap Medium black perforated quilted lambskin silver CC logo chain bag Reference
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H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
2019 Chanel Black Perforated Calfskin Logo Eyelets Bucket Bag with Tweed Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Perforated Calfskin Leather Logo Eyelets Bucket Bag with Tweed Pouch Xupes Reference
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Bi-color Beige Perforated Leather and Red Strap Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Bi-color Beige Perforated Leather and Red Leather Strap Bag, 2000-2002
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Bi-color Beige Perforated Leather and Red Strap Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Bi-color Beige Perforated Leather and Red Leather Strap Bag, 2000-2002
Chanel Gold Quilted CC Medals Jumbo Perforated Lambskin Jumbo Flap Bag rt.$5, 800
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold CC Medals Jumbo Perforated Flap Bag with RHW Features adjustable shoulder strap and
Black leather bag perforated with double C and zip Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather bag perforated with double C and zip . Numbered: 9579105 Branded fabric lining. Size
Chanel Duoble Flap Tricolor Shoulder Bag 2006-2008
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This is an authentic CHANEL Double Flap Perforated Leather Bag in a stunning white red and blue
CHANEL Bag in Quilted and Perforated Silver Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel bag in quilted and perforated silver semi gloss leather. Pale matt gold metal hardware. Snap
2008 Chanel Black Perforated Leather Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel black perforated leather shoulder tote bag featuring a perforated leather pattern, gold tone
Chanel Up In The Air Perforated CC Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Chanel Up In The Air Perforated CC leather Flap Bag, color black, silver hardware. Measurements
Chanel Ombre Metallic Gold Perforated Hollywood Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Metallic 'Hollywood' Bag C.2006-2008 Made in Italy Metallic gold and pewter ombre with
Sold
H 4.73 in D 2.76 in L 9.45 in
CHANEL 2.55 Double Flap Bag 'Paris Moscou' in Gold Perforated Lambskin Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Collector. This beautiful CHANEL 2.55 double flap bag in perforated leather painted in gold from
CHANEL Blu Navy Perforated Leather Up in the Air Flap Bag Cruise 2015
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
From the Cruise Collection 2015 This gorgeous Chanel Blu Navy Perforated Leather Up In The Air
Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Perforated "CC" Fingerless Leather Glove
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
silver metal and leather chain as a nod to the iconic Timeless Chanel bag. Large perforated "CC" at the
Chanel Saddle Bag Perforated Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Saddle Bag Perforated Caviar, crafted from coral perforated caviar leather, features
Chanel Blue Perforated Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel blue perforated leather flap bag. Silvertone hardware. Excellent condition with no flaws
Chanel CC Perforated Vinyl Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel CC Perforated Vinyl Tote Bag This tote bag features a perforated vinyl body, flat straps
Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin, crafted from yellow perforated calfskin
Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Logo Eyelets Flap Bag Perforated Calfskin, crafted from yellow perforated calfskin
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
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 ...
Chanel Black Leather Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel black patent leather shoulder tote bag featuring a perforated logo pattern, shoulder chain handles, silver tone hardware, an inside detachable pocket by a detachable hook. Ci...
$3,751
Size: N/A - fit as a 36 FR
Chloe Stella McCartney S/S 2000 Embroidered Crochet Halterneck Dress w/ Fringe
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in London, GB
CHLOE BY STELLA MCCARTNEY SPRING / SUMMER 2000 EMBROIDERED HALTERNECK DRESS WITH FRINGE HEM SIZE 36 FR Chloe by Stella McCartney embroidered halter neck dress. Sheer finely knit top...
On Hold|$499
Celine baby blue suede bowling bag
By Celine
Located in Milano, IT
Celine bowling bag Baby blue suede Logo hardware Measurements: 35x18x15 cm drop 11 cm 13.75x7x6 in drop 4.25 in Good condition Darkening on corners Minor signs of use Comes with...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Chanel New Black/White Terry Cloth Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel new black and white terry cloth beach bag with numbers and colors. 2 interior small pockets. Handle drop 7.5”.
Valentino Garavani Bag In Purple Alligator
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Golden jewelry. Zip closure. The interior is in golden leather. Serial number: BSXAB912T In very good condition. Slight wear and tear on one of the flowers and on the border along th...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Birkin 25 is presented here in Rouge Exotique lizard, a softened red tone that balances vibrancy with restraint. The color offers presence while remaining versatile, makin...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
$10,634
Size: 42 I (Vintage)
DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Munich, DE
"You can not beat Dolce & Gabbana early '90s, especially these [crystal-embellished] looks", said Kim Kardashian when presenting the Kim x Dolce & Gabbana collection for Spring/Summe...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
Fendi Baguette Soft Beige Fluffy Fur Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Soft Beige Fluffy Fur Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Fendi Baguette is both a handbag and a plush toy. Its touch...
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.