Chanel Python Clutch Pink SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Python Clutch Pink SHW. Pre loved great condition. Comes with dust bag.
Chanel Python Clutch Pink SHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Python Clutch Pink SHW. Pre loved great condition. Comes with dust bag.
Chanel Vintage Python Abstract Clutch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage black python clutch with abstract grey and white design. Comes with original dust
Chanel Silver Python Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Python clutch by Chanel. The color silver is reflected by the sun and generates distinct hues. This
Chanel Gold Python Crystal Camellia Clutch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Limited edition Chanel golden beige python clutch bag with crystal CC & camellia clasp. Two
Chanel Flap Shoulder Bag Python
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Flap Shoulder Bag Canvas and Python from the brand's 2003-2004 Collection. Crafted from
Chanel Maxi Navy Black Python Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel navy blue maxi stitched python leather maxi flap. Shoulder drop 5.5”. Collection 11. Comes
Long CHANEL Pouch in Matte Copper Gold Python
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel pouch in matte copper gold python. The interior is in burgundy satin duchesse with 3 gussets
Chanel Multicolor Python Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multicolor Python Mini Flap Bag signed, pink brown, and orange skin, with interlaced
Chanel Black Lambskin Python Patchwork Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Lambskin Python Patchwork Shoulder Bag SKU: 151259 Condition: Pre-owned
Paris-Bombay Chanel Runway Python Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare CHANEL Métiers d'art Paris-Bombay clutch bag Condition: very good Country of manufacture
Chanel Pink Matte Python Old Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Pink Matte Python Old Medium Boy Bag SKU: 150916 Condition: Pre-owned
Chanel Iridescent Python Snake Mini Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition iridescent python mini cross body bag. Shoulder strap 23". Comes with
Chanel Python Print Mesh Charm Minaudière Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Clutch 2006-2008 Collection Black Python Interlocking CC Logo & Chain-Link Accent
Rare Chanel Python Fortune Cookie 2012 collection bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Python leather Fortune Cookie 2012 collection bag, it comes with authenticity card and
Chanel Classic Flap Bag in light pink Python leather
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Chanel timeless bag in light pink python leather, silver hardware. Condition: Really good, to
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote Year: 2010 Medium zip around
Chanel Python Print Mesh Charm Minaudière Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
circa 2006-2008 black top clip fastening chain-link shoulder strap logo print to the top main compartment Made in Italy
Chanel Beige Python Leather 226 2.55 Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Python Leather 226 2.55 Reissue Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5869
$9,200
Size: L 25 x H 15 x D 9 Cm
Chanel Silver Python Leather & Black Metallic Goatskin Leather Medium Le Boy
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
This Chanel Medium Le Boy bag exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship with its metallic python
$14,920
H 15 in W 17 in D 3 in
Chanel Modern Thick Chunky Chain Exotic Python Metallic Blue Hobo Slouchy Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel metallic blue exotic python hobo with chunky chain handle. 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver
Chanel Neon Python Handbag
By Chanel
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
You've been poisoned by the potent power of Chanel and this python neon multicolored handbag
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Chanel Olive Green Python Reporter Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
with python details throughout, the iconic interlocking 'CC' logo is set at the edge of the bag, two
Chanel Python & Cotton Mixed Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
The best of both worlds! Take this bag from desk to drinks in no time! Chanel bag is adorned with a
Chanel Urban Spirit Backpack Medium Python Yellow
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
; Adjustable Handles min 82 cm - max 96 cm. BRAND: CHANEL MODEL: Urban Spirit Backpack Medium Yellow color
Chanel Metallic Python Suede Bowler Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Chanel Metallic Python Suede Bowler Tote Bag This is an Authentic Chanel Bicolor Python and suede
Chanel Python Metallic Bronze Clutch With Top Closure
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel metallic bronze clutch incorporates a hidden kisslock closure by two side slit pockets
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Chanel Mini Powder Blue Python Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Castries, FR
Chanel mini powder blue python bag with silver chain strap interlaced with python and CC turnlock
Chanel 2014 Boy Medium Python And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2014 Boy medium python and leather shoulder bag. Made from orange python
Chanel 2014 Boy Medium Python And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2014 Boy medium python and leather shoulder bag. Made from tonal-beige
Chanel 2015 Boy Medium Python And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2015 Boy medium python and leather shoulder bag. Made from pink matte
Chanel 2014 Boy Medium Python And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2014 Boy medium python and leather shoulder bag. Made from orange python and leather with
Chanel Multicolor Python Cc Long Bifold 9617ct15 Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 11283838 Vertical 7.2 inch Side 4.33 inch Gusset 0.59 inch OVERALL GOOD COND...
Vintage Chanel Multicolor Genuine Python 'CC' Front Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Multicolor genuine python bag from Chanel circa 1997-1999. Front flap with a 'CC' logo and two
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 1.125 in L 8.875 in
Chanel Pink Orange Multicolor Python Snakeskin 'CC' Top Handle Flap Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This bag may be small, but packs a bold punch. Luxurious python snakeskin construction. Unique
Limited CHANEL double flap bag Jumbo python leather shoulder bag 2016
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare CHANEL double flap Bag Jumbo made of python leather. The bag is brand new, never
Chanel 2015 Boy Medium Embroidered Python And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2015 Boy medium embroidered python and leather shoulder bag. Made from
Chanel 2014 Boy Wallet On Chain Quilted Python Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2014 Boy Wallet On Chain Quilted Python Shoulder Bag. Black and bronze. Snap button
Unavailable
H 7.25 in W 8.25 in D 3 in
CHANEL - Python Snakeskin Green CC Kiss lock Shoulder Bag / Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Python Snakeskin Green CC Kiss lock Shoulder Bag / Crossbody Width: 8.25 in / 20.955 cm
Chanel Python Flap 219333 White Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 9689594 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.05" Width: 2" Height: 4.33" Shoulder strap drop: 8.75" OVERALL EX...
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H 3.94 in W 1.58 in L 13.39 in
Rare Runway Model Chanel Black Python and CC logo clasp Evening Clutch Art Déco
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
Runway Model Python Evening Clutch Chanel Chanel Made In Italy Style Art Déco Black and CC logo
Unavailable
H 6.29 in W 1.96 in L 9.84 in
Chanel Cambon Python Quilted Ligne Flap 870036 White Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 16 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.96 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 5 cm(approx) S...
Chanel 2019 Mania Camera Case Metallic Python And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2019 Mania Camera Case metallic python and leather shoulder bag. Made from
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H 5.5 in W 2.36 in L 9.84 in
Chanel Boy Quilted Chain Around 223959 Ivory X Blue Python Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
: 5.5" Shoulder strap drop: 10.5"-19.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Includes Chanel Dust
Unavailable
H 8 in W 4.25 in L 13.25 in
Chanel Boy Python Large Retro Donna Bowling 6ccdg8917 Mauve Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 23513840 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.25" Width: 4.25" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 22" Handle dro...
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Grail Mini Python Skin Leather Cross Body Bag CC-B0910P-0001
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
This is it! The Grail piece for your collection! This is the most sought after Chanel bag for the
Chanel Python 2.55 Handbag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The Chanel 2.55 is redefined in this beautifully modern design. Ushered in a python leather that is
Chanel Mini Python Classic Handbag with Stone Handle
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
c.2003-2004 Made in Italy Orange/peach python leather with silvertone hardware. Front flap with
Chanel Blue Python Leather 2.55 Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A stunning reimagining of the iconic Chanel 2.55 handbag. Crafted in rippling, blue python skin – a
Chanel Pink Python Jumbo Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a collector's dream: the Chanel Pink Python Jumbo Double Flap Classic Bag. This
Chanel Python Mini Handbag circa 2000's
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vibrant python mini crossbody Chanel bag is ssssshow sssstoping! In gorgeous magenta, yellow
CHANEL Python Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous! Couture CHANEL pocket square entirely in python whose colors are a gradient from beige to
Chanel Pink Python Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Pink Python Backpack- Pristine, NEVER CARRIED. A fabulous exotic that stands out in a sea of
Chanel Python 2.55 Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Brand new blue 2.55 bag in Python leather. The interior is lined with matching blue leather and
Chanel Metallic Python Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Metallic Python Clutch. Vintage Chanel Clutch with silver hardware. Good condition. Natural
Chanel Small Python Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This pink python skin small embossed clutch from Chanel features a top clasp fastening, a gold-tone
CHANEL Black And Gold Python Long Wallet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black And Gold Python Long Wallet Age: 2009-2010 Materials: Python, Leather Lining Made
Chanel Python Skin Timeless Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel Python Skin Timeless Clutch Bag Dark silver clutch bag crafted from exotic
Chanel Python Etoupe Daytote
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The authentic Chanel python etoupe daytote is in mint condition. The bag is quilted in a taute
Chanel Python Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Python Double Flap Bag. Rare python snake skin. Interior is clean. Light rubbing from the
Chanel Python Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Python Double Flap Bag. Rare python snake skin. Interior is clean. Light rubbing from the
Chanel Black Python Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Fantastic and iconic Chanel bag Year 2006/2008 Real python leather Black color Silver hardware
Chanel Purple Python Flap Bag, 2015
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare and brand new purple python handbag with double strap. Handle drop 1" , shoulder drop
90s Chanel python skin bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
This vintage Chanel python bag features a multicolored python body with the signature CC stitched
Chanel Purple Python Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Purple Python Cross Body Bag- PRISTINE This exquisite exotic is a collectible piece and
Chanel Gold Python Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Gold Metallic Python Flap Bag. Gorgeous gold python leather with gold hardware. Exotic
Chanel Black Python Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Python Medium Boy Bag - Pristine; appears never carried. The updated design is
Chanel Python Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This red python skin flap shoulder bag from Chanel features a fold-over top with twist-lock closure
Chanel Python Exotic Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Exotic Python Jumbo Double Flap Bag. Extremely rare exotic skin leather bag. Chanel has
CHANEL Flap Bag in Beige Python
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL flap bag in beige python. It is closed by a pressed button 'CC' inlaid with pearls. The
Chanel Grey Python Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel grey python single flap with two interior compartments. Black lambskin lining. Shoulder drop
Chanel Black Python Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel collectible python quilted large single flap. Two interior compartments lined in black silk
Chanel Pewter Metallic Python Paris/Bombay Classic Flap Bag $8700
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Silver and Pewter Python Flap Bag c.2012 Made in metallic pewter and bronze Python leather
Chanel Paris-Bombay 2013 Python Clutch with Jewels
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely rare and luxurious, this Chanel clutch is from the 2013 Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art
Chanel Exotic Python Maxi Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Exotic Python Maxi Double Flap Bag. Absolutely stunning rare exotic python largest Chanel
Chanel Silver Lilac Python Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Python Small Flap Bag is exquisite. Pristine and never carried, this exotic Chanel is a
Chanel Python Skin Crystal Embellished Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Python Skin Crystal Embellished Tote Bag Black tote bag crafted in python skin
Chanel Python Mini Multicolor Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Python Mini Evening Bag in pink ,orange, yellow and black. Mint condition like new. All
Hermes Anate Fringe Birkin 35 Black Evergrain Handbag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Birkin 35 Anate Fringe in Black Evergrain Leather is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship, combines the iconic silhouette of the Birkin with a contemporary twist, making ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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 ...
Halston Vintage F/W 1997 Crystal Sequin Beaded Silver Nude Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Halston's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this rare and breathtaking strapless gown was designed by Randolph Duke and originally debuted on the runway worn by Helena Christensen. T...
$2,305Sale Price|25% Off
Valentino Neiman Marcus Mink Lamb mink Bolero jacket
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Neiman Marcus Mink Lamb mink Bolero jacket totally made in italy in size S
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
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 ...
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Unworn Black Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Black Gucci Flap Bag A timeless Gucci piece Signature horsebit detail Luxurious black ostrich skin Fully lined with suede skin One inner pocket Mat-golden hardware Detacha...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Cornely Embroidered runway coat with fur trim
By Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cornely embroidered runway coat made of wool and silk with shearling collar and fox fur hem designed by Phoebe Philo exactly as seen on fall 2015 runway. This coat is the actual piec...
$7,950
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Prada by Miuccia Prada Silk Draped Mini Dress with Chainmail Inserts, FW 2002
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Prada ▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Chainmail ▪ Details: The dress features v-shaped chainmail inserts, a soft orange si...
Roberto Cavalli Long Leather Jacket - '00s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
Discover a vintage treasure with the Roberto Cavalli Long Leather Jacket. Crafted in soft Nappa leather, this stunning white jacket features a classic trench coat style, complete wit...
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Jacket Dramatic Collar
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler SS 1997 black wool jacket with super dramatic beautiful silk collar. With a silhouette sculpted to perfection and a collar that defies gravity and convention, this pie...
$270,493
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 Jeweled Embellished Runway Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 Collection Jeweled Embellished PVC Clutch Brown Satin Underlay and Lining. Kiss-lock Closure. Silver-tone hardware. Measurement: 10 inches x 4.5...
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.