Chanel Black Resin Evening Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Chanel evening bag is crafted from polished black resin, giving the compact silhouette a sleek, glossy finish.
Chanel Black Resin Evening Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Chanel evening bag is crafted from polished black resin, giving the compact silhouette a sleek, glossy finish.
Chanel 2002 Pink Resin Padlock Keyring Bag Charm with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Chanel Pink with Silver hardware padlock from 02C collection Great piece to use as a bag charm, a cadena or a key ring.
CHANEL Black Lambskin Quilted Resin Bi-Color Chain Flap Shoulder Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Normal signs of use, worn corners and chain, scratches on hardware, clean interior. Accessories: Dust bag,ID card size: Width:24cm,height:15cm Designer:CHANEL Model: ...
Chanel Pink Resin Icon Bag Charm
Located in 10707, DE
This is an authentic CHANEL Calfskin Metal Resin CC Quilted Flap Bag Charm in Gold, Black and Pink.
Chanel 1994 Jumbo Lambskin Flap Bag with Tortoiseshell CC & Chain
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel Jumbo Tortoise Shell Resin Flap Bag crafted in caramel/camel lambskin leather with oversized tortoise resin CC turn-lock hardware and matching tortoise resin and leath...
Chanel Resin CC Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Minor creasing and scuffs on exterior, small indentations underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 5", Width 6.5", Depth 3" Designer: C...
Chanel Pearl Samba Resin Chain Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Creasing, darkening, wear, small marks, indentations and scuffs on exterior and underneath flap, stains in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card M...
Unavailable
H 5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Chanel Pearl Samba Resin Chain Square Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 1-22", Height 5", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Pearl Samba Resin Chain Square Flap Bag Quil...
NEW ✿*゚Chanel LARGE Black White Plexiglass Resin Hardshell Clutch Handbag Bag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
*** New never used ( 8.5 " x 5.25 x 1.8 " ). **** Since this collection hardshell resin bag is possibly the first Chanel hardshell resin bag collection, therefore you can see the g...
Unavailable
Size: Small
Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Black Resin Chain Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Chanel Vintage Smooth Quilted Lambskin Black Resin Chain CC Small Classic Single Flap Bag THIS BAG IS VERY RARE >> >chunky leather and resin strap >light...
NWT NEW Chanel ✿*゚LARGE Resin Plexiglass Clutch Bag Clutch Tote Case handbag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
SINCE this collection hardshell resin bag is possibly the first Chanel hardshell resin bag collection therefore you can see the glues they chose has turned to deeper in hidden area...
Chanel Tortoise Resin Snake Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Tortoise Resin Snake Chain Evening Bag- Pristine Condition; appears never carried.
Chanel Tortoise Resin Vintage Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Tortoise Resin Evening Bag is in very nice vintage condition from the early 2000’s.
Chanel Black Resin Evening Bag with GHW
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Resin Evening Bag- excellent vintage condition from the late 1980's A rare piece that is a must have for any collector.
Chanel Black Leather and Resin Special Edition Brick Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather and Resin Brick Bag is in pristine condition.
Chanel White patent leather bowler bag with resin chain strap
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel White patent leather bowler bag with resin chain strap.
Chanel Black Leather Crossbody Bag with Resin Tortoise Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather Tortoise Chain Crossbody Bag is in beautiful vintage condition.
CHANEL burgundy red rabbit fur tortoise resin chain link crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL burgundy red rabbit fur tortoise resin chain link crossbody bag Reference: GIYG/A00089 Brand: Chanel Model: Fur crossbody Material: Fur Color: Burgundy Pattern: Solid C...
Chanel Ivory/Black Fur Shoulder Bag With Resin Frame and Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Ivory Fur Shoulder Bag with Black Resin Frame & Chain Age: 2005-2006 Made in Italy Materials: Genuine Fur, Fabric Lining 'CHANEL" and "MADE IN ITALY" Stamped in Silver...
Chanel Boucle Blue Green Resin Silver Evening Shoulder Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Boucle Blue Green Resin Silver Evening Shoulder Bag in Box Bouclé Resin Leather Silver tone and ruthenium hardware Leather lining Turn-lock closure Date code present Made...
Chanel Black and White Striped Resin Patent Leather Boy Brick Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Black structured patent leather flap bag has black and white striped resin front with Lego block design elements.
Chanel Runway Black Resin Satin Crystal Film Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the World's Most Luxurious Chanel Bags. From Chanel's 2016 Runway collection, this stunning resin and crystal encrusted film bag is hailed as of the world's most luxurious Ch...
Chanel Runway Clear Resin Leather Gold Perfume Bottle Chain Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Runway Clear Resin Leather Gold Perfume Bottle Chain Evening Shoulder Bag Resin Leather Gold-tone hardware Push-lock closure Shoulder strap drop 24.5" Measures 4.5" W x 5.7...
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H 8 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Chanel Cruise Collection Ivory Resin Turtle Shell Print Bag with Strap, 2016
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory Turtle Shell Print Bag is from the 2016 Cruise Collection.
Chanel Runway Rare Black Resin Leather Silver Space Ship Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Resin Crystal Leather Metal Silver tone hardware Resin lining Push-lock closure Shoulder strap drop 22" Measures 6.5" W x 9.5" H x 3" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUX...
CHANEL NEW Multi Color Red Resin Crystal Casin Small Evening Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2023 Collection Resin Crystal Gold Hardware Measures 3.5" W x 5.5" H x 1.75" D Shoulder Strap Drop 22" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authenticity Guaranteed
Chanel Elegant Gold Chain Resin Bi-color Single Flap Bag Small Pink
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in very good condition with some signs of use. Light stains on the surface especially the back. Rubbing around the corner...
Chanel Runway Black Resin Pink Strass Flower Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
For Serious Chanel Collectors Only. Combining a sturdy black resin base with intricate Strass crystal, this beautifully maintained Chanel evening bag is a beautiful sight to behold.
CHANEL NEW Multi Color Red Resin Crystal Casin Small Evening Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2023 Collection Resin Crystal Gold Hardware Measures 3.5" W x 5.5" H x 1.75" D Shoulder Strap Drop 22" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authenticity Guaranteed
Chanel Limited Edition Black Resin Gold 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Only Evening Bag You Will Need For Special Events. Exemplifying elegance, style and sophistication, this limited edition Chanel evening bag boasts a sturdy resin exterior accent...
Chanel Tortoise Pattern Resin Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Tortoise Patterned Resin Shoulder Bag- Pristine Condition; appears never carried.
Chanel 2002 Red Resin Quilted Heart Wristlet/Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Also great for the Chanel collector who has everything. Made in Italy circa 2002 Made of red resin exterior with red leather lining Features heart shape with square quilting and...
Chanel NEW Runway Black Resin Satin Crystal Film Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the World's Most Luxurious Chanel Bags. From Chanel's 2016 Runway collection, this stunning resin and crystal encrusted film bag is hailed as of the world's most luxurious Ch...
Chanel Lambskin 2021 Resin Gripoix Gold-Tone Metal Pink CF Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Chanel Pink Mini Classic Flap with Gripoix Chain, crafted in supple quilted leather and finished with the iconic CC turn-lock closure. This piece is the Mini size (approximately 17 c...
Chanel Runway Black Resin Ivory Box 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Runway Black Resin Ivory Lego Box 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Chain Shoulder Bag Resin Ruthenium hardware Leather lining Push-lock closure Made in Italy Shoulder strap drop 25" Me...
Chanel Pink Pony Hair Fur Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel 2005-2006 Pink furry resin frame Bag. - Chanel pink pony hair purse with plastic resin frame, shoulder chain, and No 5 perfume bottle charm
Chanel White Large Flap Bag Gold Chain Shoulder Strap
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
Chanel Large Flap Bag Lambskin,, Resin & gold Metal White Dimensions 6.2 x105 x 2.7 in What a beautiful gift this would make!
Chanel Vintage Resin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Super chic meets mod Chanel resin flap is unlike any Chanel bag in your collection!
Chanel Tortoise Resin Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Tortoise Resin Evening Bag- PRISTINE A rare piece that is a must have for any collector.
Chanel Resin Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Resin Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
Chanel Resin Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Resin Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Medium, crafted from black patent leather, features large woven-in leather resin chain link straps, chain detailing design, stitched Ch...
Chanel Resin Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Resin Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Patent Large showcases an edgy appeal and playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium showcases a playful, sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
Chanel Vintage Resin Bucket Bag Woven Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Resin Bucket Bag Woven Leather Medium, crafted from black woven leather, features leather shoulder strap and gold-tone hardware.
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium showcases a playful, sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium, crafted from black lambskin leather, features a large resin chain link strap and trim details, patent interlocking CC design ...
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium, crafted from black lambskin leather, features large resin chain link strap and trim details, patent interlocking CC design at...
Chanel Resin CC Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin CC Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Bl...
Chanel Resin Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 9", Width 16", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Luxe Ligne Bowler Bag Calfskin Large Exterior Material: Leat...
Chanel Resin Chain Bowler Bag Perforated Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 7", Width 11.5", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Chain Bowler Bag Perforated Caviar Medium Exterior Material: ...
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 9", Width 12", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Leat...
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 8.5", Width 12", Depth 5" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium Exterior Mater...
Authentic Rare Chanel Vintage Tortoise Resin Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Authentic Chanel Vintage Tortoise Resin Top Handle Bag. Bag has front and back compartments.
Chanel Vintage CC Resin Chain Shoulder Bag Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage CC Resin Chain Shoulder Bag Caviar Small, crafted in black caviar leather, features a resin chain handle with shoulder rest, CC stitched logo, and gold-tone hardw...
Chanel Resin Charms Chain Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Creasing on exterior, light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 6.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Charms...
Chanel Vintage CC Resin Chain Shoulder Bag Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage CC Resin Chain Shoulder Bag Caviar Small mixes elegant style with vintage-inspired detailing perfect for everyday looks.
Chanel Vintage Resin Chain Flat Shoulder Bag Fur Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear on exterior, heavy discoloration and scuffs on strap and in interior, scratches and slight tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Heig...
Chanel Resin Pearl Chain Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Creasing on exterior, minor marks and scuffs underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Re...
Chanel Resin Elegant Chain Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear, creasing pilling and fraying on exterior, handle trims, and underneath flap, wear in interior, moderate scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Meas...
Chanel Resin Elegant Chain Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Creasing, darkening, wear, small marks and indentations on exterior and underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 5.5", Width...
Chanel Resin Chain Handle Shoulder Bag Geometric Jacquard Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Chain Handle Shoulder Bag Geometric Jacquard Small Exterior Mate...
Chanel Resin CC Flap Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin CC Flap Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Medium Exterior Material:...
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
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$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...
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
$13,054
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
$56,339
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
$191Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Size 6 Lipstick Red One Shoulder 90s Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s BILL BLASS for Saks 5th Avenue lipstick red one shoulder silk dress! Features a flattering fit with a spaghetti strap on the left shoulder and a cap sleeve on the...
Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model wallet in black leather (Epsom) and silver metal (palladium), 2 large interior compartments separated by a zipped coin purse with pull tab in the Kelly padlock mot...
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.