Chanel 2005 Rare Vintage Raffia Woven Black Straw and Leather Basket Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Rare Vintage Raffia Woven Black Straw and Leather Basket Tote 2005 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Brushed gold hardware Woven black raffia straw Classic interwoven chain CC Classic ...
Chanel 2010 Metallic Sequin CC Reversible Large Rare Timeless Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Timeless Metallic Sequin Drawstring CC Reversible Large Rare Silver Tote Year: 2010 Runway {Vintage 14 Years} Silver hardware Leather drawstrings on side with CC mirrored lo...
Rare Chanel Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Charms Cut Out Handle Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Signs of normal wear, minor scratches on hardware, slight wear on chain, clean inside and out over...
Rare Chanel Purple Suede Pagoda Flap Bag with Ruthenium Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Normal signs of use, clean interior, corner wear, scratches on hardware, chain wear. Accessories: ID Card,Dust bag size: Width:20cm,height:13cm Designer: CHANEL Model:...
Vintage Rare 90's CHANEL Mademoiselle Comic Clutch - "JUST A DROP OF NO. 5"
By Chanel
Located in Iba, PH
Iconic and extremely hard-to-find Chanel Mademoiselle Comic Clutch. One of the rarest vintage CHANEL purses that features CHANEL Mademoiselle portrait print saying "𝒥𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝒶 𝒟𝓇�...
RARE Vintage Chanel Diana Bag with Back pocket Series 5
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Vintage CC Diana W/back-pocket RARE! Shoulder bag, black leather. Comes with dust-bag, seal, card and certificate of authenticity. The rare Chanel Diana bag with a back pocket (ofte...
Chanel 1992 Timeless Tote Camera Rare Collector Vintage Houndstooth Canvas Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel houndstooth lambskin tote 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Two hidden front pockets Double interwoven chain with ball hardware detail Double interior magnetic clos...
Chanel 2017 Reissue 2.55 Rare Hangel Aged Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional and Rare Chanel bag, limited edition Reissue 2.55 "Rare Hangel" classic flap in quilted aged blue calf leather. Aged blue calfskin leather, gold metal hardware, aged gol...
Chanel RARE COLLECTORS Black Vintage Quilted Satin Micro Flap Bag Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Vintage Quilted Satin Micro Flap Bag Necklace Made In: France Year of Production: 1990s Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Satin Lining: Leather Closure/Opening...
$3,225Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Rare Chanel Plush Terry Cloth Maxi Weekender Travel Beach Shopper Tote
By Chanel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The ultimate in handbag making luxury craftsmanship. The Iconic House of Chanel always provides us with timeless and classic pieces.
Chanel Rare Limited Edition Cruise Yacht Nautical Beach Black Coated Canvas Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition Cruise Yacht Nautical Beach Black Coated Canvas Tote Year 2008 {VINTAGE 15 Years} This gorgeous rare Chanel Cruise Tote is made of black coated canvas, ...
Chanel 1989 Rare Vintage Octogonal Croc Leather Shoulder Bag Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Octogonal Croc Leather Shoulder Bag Flap Year: 1989 {Vintage 35 Years} 24 K Gold plated hardware Black croc leather Octogonal structured shape Foldover flap to...
Chanel Rare Limited Edition Cruise Yacht Nautical Beach Black Coated Canvas Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition Cruise Yacht Nautical Beach Black Coated Canvas Tote Year 2008 {VINTAGE 14 Years} This gorgeous rare Chanel Cruise Tote is made of black coated canvas, ...
Chanel Rare Spring 1997 Vintage Runway Gold Cage Large Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Spring 1997 Vintage Runway Gold Cage Large Shopping Tote Bag Gold hardware Beaded diamond stitch quilting detail Gold interlocking CC Logo at front Snake-chain shoulder...
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Minaudière Celeste Lucite Beaded Crystal Vintage Rare Blue Green Beads Spring 1997 Green/ blue /white bead design double delicate chains no lining Made in France
RARE CHANEL Black Lambskin Quilted Top Handle Double Turnlock Single Flap GHW
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Year: 1989-1991 Measurements: 6.25 x 9.0 x 2.0 inches (Height x Width x Depth) Drop: 15.5 This ultra rare exquisite Chanel handbag is double the style with its two-turn lock design!
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rare Circa 1995 CHANEL Emily in Paris - Mademoiselle Shopping Tote bag
By Chanel
Located in Iba, PH
Iconic and extremely hard-to-find Vintage - Circa 1995 Chanel Vintage Mademoiselle Shopping Tote. What really sets this bag apart is its rarity. As a vintage item from over 20 years...
Chanel Oreo 80's Vintage Rare Collectors Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Two Tone Black and White Vintage Flap Bag 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Lamsbkin leather Classic back pocket Gold hardware Interwoven classic chain Red lambskin interior lining CC ...
Chanel Rare Black Quilted Lambskin Boston Gold Chain Duffle 38ck311s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Rare Black Quilted Lambskin Boston Gold Chain Duffle 38ck311s Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 6" Height: 6.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL VERY GOOD V...
Chanel 2009 Rare Vintage Limited Edition Taupe Beige Tweed Work Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel taupe and tweed calfskin tote Year: 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Silver hardware Double tweed and ribbon interwoven chain Interior tweed lining Interior flap CC interlocking...
Chanel Lucky Charms 2.55 Reissue Flap Aged Calfskin 225 Ruthenium Rare
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Minor signs of use, scratches on the hardware, wear on the chain, and clean both inside and out. Accessories:Dust bag,ID card size: Width:23cm,height:15cm Designer: Cha...
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 is beautifully crafted of stylish black caviar leather. The bag also features two t...
Chanel Ultra Rare Black Woven Gold Charm Camera Bag 57ck32s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Ultra Rare Black Woven Gold Charm Camera Bag 57ck32s Date Code/Serial Number: 2661008 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 3" Height: 5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20...
Chanel Limited Edition Resort Fringe Mesh Black Leather Large Tote Rare Soldout
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel large fringe resort tote with black mesh 2011 Classic silver hardware interwoven chain Crochet mesh nylon fabric Strap drop 25" 15" H x 16" W x .5" D Made in Italy As seen...
$2,352Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Large East West Shoulder Bag Rare Black Leather and Pony-style Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Large East West Shoulder Bag Rare Black Leather and Pony-style Calfskin These are professional photos of the actual bag. This charming Vintage Chanel East West Leather Shoul...
Chanel 2007 Twin Chain Mini White Over Arm or Handheld Rare Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Twin Chain Mini White Over Arm or Handheld Rare Tote Bag Year: 2007 {Vintage 17 Years} White leather Logo patch to the front Two rear zip-fastening pockets Lobster claw...
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Triple Six CC Logo Crossbody Caviar Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Caviar Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Doub...
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
Chanel Black Iconic Bucket Vintage Rare Collectors Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 90's Black Iconic Bucket Bag Color: black, gold Condition: Very Good; minor fading on hardware. please refer to photos. Dimensions: 9" L x 8.5" W ERA: Contemporary: 1990s Ma...
Chanel 2005 Rare XL CC Cruise Resort Embossed Terry Towel Beach Poolside Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Rare XL CC Cruise Resort Embossed Terry Towel Beach Poolside Bag Resort 2015 Thick terry cloth exterior with CC embossed Terry towel interior Made in Italy Width 17" x...
Rare Chanel 2016 "Hanger" Reissue 2.55 225 Classic Flap Bag GHW 67964
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67964 This Rare Chanel 2016 "Hanger" Reissue 2.55 225 Classic Flap Bag GHW is a collector's piece in the perfect 10-inch size. Single bijoux chain strap, oval mirror on b...
Chanel 2006 Vintage Rare Small Tweed Swarovski Strass Fringe Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Vintage Rare Small Tweed Swarovski Strass Fringe Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 Black iridescent wool tweed Swarovski Strass center detail with fringe Signature interlocki...
Chanel 2014 Rare Runway Pink Ombre Resin Plexiglass Brick Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Pink Ombre Minaudière Resin Plexiglass Brick Clutch Rare Bag Chanel Spring 2014 Silver hardware Pink & orange interwoven leather chain Pink leather lined interior CC logo em...
Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Diamond Quilted Lambskin Fanny Pack Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Diamond Quilted Lambskin Fanny Pack Belt Bag Year: 1991 {Vintage 27 Year} Gold hardware Black quilted lambskin leather Front zip fastening Interior burgun...
Chanel 2007 Rare Slouchy Chunky Chain Soft Lambskin Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Modern Thick Chunky Chain Soft Lamb Classic Flap Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Silver hardware Soft supple lambskin leather Thick chunky chain detail Microfiber lined int...
Chanel 2014 Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Rare Fringe Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2014 Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Rare Fringe Lambskin Leather Bag Year: 2014 Antique Gunmental Hardware CC Logo Feather Charm Classic interwoven micro sized chain Drawst...
Chanel 1991 Multicolor Mini Vintage Tote Bag Rare Pink Orange Black Straw Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Multicolor Mini Vintage 90's Rare Tote Bag Year: 1989-1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware Interwoven straw and canvas exterior Leather lined interior Interior zippered pock...
Chanel Matelasse PNY Rare Chain Flap Black Nylon Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
This shoulder bag features a nylon body, silver-tone chain straps, zip around detail, front flap with interlocking CC twist lock closure, top zip closure, exterior slip pocket and in...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Airplane Rainbow Mixed Media Blue Jean Denim Rare Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Airplane Rainbow Mixed Media Blue Jean Denim Tote Rare 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Silver-gold tone hardware Dark blue denim Pop art logo yellow heart mirror key...
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
Chanel 1994 Binocular Case Rare Vintage Houndstooth Black White Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Binocular Case Rare Vintage Houndstooth Black White Crossbody Bag Black and white houndstooth fabric with black smooth leather trim Lid with magnetic snap closure Gold-...
Chanel Limited Edition PVC Sand Dome Bag – Ultra Rare, Circa 2019
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This exceptional and ultra-rare Chanel PVC Sand Dome Bag is believed to be from the 2019 collection and was likely produced in extremely limited quantities—potentially a one-off made...
Chanel 1999 Vintage Rare Woven Silk Medium Top Handle Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1999 Vintage Rare Woven Silk Medium Top Handle Kelly Bag Year: 1999 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware (24k Plated) CC Turn Lock Closure Black Silk Woven Rope Black Leather In...
Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Black Quilted Patent Vanity Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Black Quilted Patent Vanity Shoulder Crossbody Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware Classic Interwoven top handle Detachable classic interwoven chain ...
Chanel Green Alligator Rare Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Alligator Mini Top Handle "Kelly" Flap with Classic CC Turnlock Closure 1997 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold Hardware Alligator Leather Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin in...
Chanel 2015 Rare Embellished Satin Blue Illuminating Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Quilted Embellished Satin Blue Illuminating Medium Classic Flap Bag From the Cruise 2015 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Blue Interlocking CC Logo Silver-Tone Hardware Chai...
Chanel 2009 Rare Fantasy Cabas Faux Fur Winter XL Cabas Tote Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Fantasy Cabas Faux Fur Winter XL Cabas Tote Shoulder Bag Year 2009-2010 Silver hardware Black/brown Calf leather Diamond quilting Front flap pocket Slip pocket to the rear ...
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin 19 Flap Crossbody 44cz518s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1094346 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2.5" Height: 7" Shoulder Handle Drop: 17.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ )...
Rare and Collectible Chanel 95P Barbie collection Heart Patent Vanity in Black
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Chanel Top Handle Bag From the 1995 95P "Barbie Collection" by Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Black & White Patent Leather Interlocking CC Logo & Quilted Pattern Gold-Tone Hardware C...
Chanel 2009 Rare Vintage Bright Red Quilted Puzzle Piece Patent Tote Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Electric red patent leather puzzle tote with large hanging CC charm Year: 2009 Gold hardware Puzzle stitched design detail Double interwoven patent chain strap Interior magnetic cl...
Chanel Rare 1990 Vintage Small Mini Shoulder Quilted Crossbody Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 1990 Vintage Small Mini Shoulder Quilted Crossbody Camera Bag Circa 1989-1991 {33 Years Vintage} Gold hardware Black quilted leather Featuring an exterior front and ba...
Chanel 2014 Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Rare Fringe Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2014 Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Rare Fringe Lambskin Leather Bag Year: 2014 Antique Gunmental Hardware CC Logo Feather Charm Classic interwoven micro sized chain Drawst...
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...
Chanel Rare 2001 Vintage Cork Chevron Quilted Reissue Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 2001 Vintage Cork Chevron Quilted Reissue Classic Flap Bag Year: 2001 Gold hardware Chevron quilted cork in taupe beige Mademoiselle turn-lock flap closure Classic inte...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Classic Flap Rare Quilted Black Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 1991 Vintage Lambskin Quilted Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 31 Years} Gold hardware CC Turnlock Closure Texturized stud hardware Classic flap back pocket Quilted Leathe...
Chanel Rare Vintage 22 White Quilted Swarovski CharmShoulder Hobo Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 22 White Quilted Swarovski Charm Crossbody Shoulder Hobo Tote Bag Year: 2006-2008 Silver hardware White calfskin diamond quilted leather Leather shoulder stra...
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
Rare Chanel Vintage Tweed Multicolor Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68422
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68422 In Multicolor tweed and 24k gold plated hardware. Measures 10in. W (at base) x 6in. H x 3.7in. D, strap drop is 19.5 inches Comes with Authenticity Card For...
Chanel 1991 Camera Case Vintage Rare Chevron Logo Quilted Fringe Grey Wool Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Grey Chevron Logo Wool Tassel Fringe Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 32 YEARS} Grey Chevron diamond wool print CC stitched logo on exterior Gold hardware Classic interwoven lamb leather c...
Chanel RARE Vintage Classic Maxi 34 Flap Hot Pink Denim Giant CC 24 Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel RARE Vintage Classic Maxi 34 Flap Hot Pink Denim Giant CC 24 Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Experience timeless elegance wit...
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.