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 2002 Vintage Dark Orange Terry Sport Line Flap Resin Chain 68957
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68957 This Chanel 2002 Vintage Dark Orange Terry Sport Line Flap Resin Chain is a cult favorite amongst Chanel enthusiasts, as seen on several celebrities.
Chanel Pearl Samba Resin Chain Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Pearl Samba Resin Chain Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Min...
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...
Unavailable
Size: Small
Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Black Resin Chain Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
SHIPPING: will ship same day or next day Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Black Resin Chain Discover the timeless elegance of the Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Black Resin Chain.
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 Black/Yellow Resin And Patent Link Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black/Yellow Resin And Patent Link Chain Belt Age: c. 1994 Made in France Materials: resin, patent leather Hook closure with hanging CC Stamped "CHA...
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 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 burgundy red rabbit fur tortoise resin chain link crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Tortoise brown resin chain link leather shoulder strap. Chanel embossed logo tag.
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 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...
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 Karl Lagerfeld 18P pink white boucle plastic resin chain trim dres
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 18P pink white boucle plastic resin chunky chain trim dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00542 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 18P Material: Cotto...
Chanel Tortoise Pattern Resin Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Tortoise Patterned Resin Shoulder Bag- Pristine Condition; appears never carried. Incredibly stunning and rare, this collectible Chanel is certain to become a favorite piece...
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 Resin Chain CC Flap Bag Quilted Terry Cloth Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Resin Chain CC Flap Bag Quilted Terry Cloth Small, crafted in blue quilted terry cloth, features frontal flap with white CC stitched logo, woven in terry cloth resin chai...
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 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 Modern Chain Tote Leather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Resin Modern Chain Tote Leather showcases a playful, sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Hobo Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Resin Modern Chain Hobo Calfskin showcases a playful, sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
Chanel Vintage Resin Chain Tote Fur Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Resin Chain Tote Fur Large, crafted in dark brown fur, features dual leather and tortoise resin chain handles with shoulder rests and black-tone hardware.
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Hobo Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Resin Modern Chain Hobo Calfskin Large showcases a playful, sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
Chanel Vintage Resin Chain Tote Suede Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 9.5", Width 12", Depth 3.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Resin Chain Tote Suede Small Exterior Material: Suede E...
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Hobo Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 15", Width 17", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Modern Chain Hobo Calfskin Large Exterior Material: Leather ...
Chanel Beach Resin Chain Hobo Terry Cloth Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Beach Resin Chain Hobo Terry Cloth Large, crafted in blue terry cloth, features woven-in fabric resin chain-link strap and CC logo.
Chanel Beach Resin Chain Hobo Terry Cloth Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Beach Resin Chain Hobo Terry Cloth Large, crafted in blue terry cloth, features woven-in fabric resin chain-link strap and CC logo.
Chanel Vintage CC Resin Chain Tote Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage CC Resin Chain Tote Leather Small, crafted in brown leather, features dual leather and tortoise resin chain handles with shoulder rests, CC stitched logo, and bra...
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 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 Tote Calfskin East West
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West showcases a playful sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West 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 authentic Chanel Resin Modern Chain Flap Bag Lambskin Medium showcases a playful, sporty style perfect for avid Chanel lovers.
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 9.5", Width 15.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West Exterior Material: L...
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 Tote Calfskin East West
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 9", Width 15.5", Depth 5" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West Exterior Material: Lea...
Chanel Vintage CC Resin Chain Tote Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 12", Width 13.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Resin Chain Tote Leather Medium Exterior Material: ...
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...
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 9.5", Width 15.5", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West Exterior Material: Le...
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 10", Width 17.5", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West Exterior M...
Chanel Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 10.5", Width 17", Depth 6" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Modern Chain Tote Calfskin East West Exterior Material: L...
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 Vintage Resin Chain Shopping Tote Perforated Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Resin Chain Shopping Tote Perforated Patent Small mixes elegant style with vintage-inspired detailing perfect for everyday looks.
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 Resin Charms Chain Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 6.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Charms Chain Bucket Bag Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leather, ...
Chanel Vintage Resin Chain Flat Shoulder Bag Fur Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 10", Width 10", Depth 1", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Resin Chain Flat Shoulder Bag Fur Small Exterio...
Chanel Resin Pearl Chain Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Pearl Chain Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Chanel Resin Elegant Chain Vanity Case Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 4", Width 6", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Elegant Chain Vanity Case Quilted Lambskin S...
Chanel Resin Elegant Chain Vanity Case Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 4", Width 6", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Elegant Chain Vanity Case Quilted Lambskin S...
Chanel Resin Elegant Chain Vanity Case Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 4", Width 6", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Elegant Chain Vanity Case Quilted Lambskin S...
Chanel Vintage Resin Chain Zip Tote Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 14.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Resin Chain Zip Tote Quilted Lambskin Large Exteri...
Chanel Vintage CC Resin Chain Shoulder Bag Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 7", Width 15", Depth 5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Resin Chain Shoulder Bag Caviar Medium Exterior Mater...
Chanel Vintage Resin Chain Zip Tote Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 8", Width 11", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Resin Chain Zip Tote Quilted Lambskin Medium Exterior Mater...
Chanel Resin Elegant Chain Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Elegant Chain Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small Exte...
Chanel Resin Elegant Chain Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 5.5", Width 10", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Resin Elegant Chain Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large Ext...
Chanel Vintage CC Resin Chain Shoulder Bag Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Resin Chain Shoulder Bag Caviar Medium Exterior Material: ...
Chanel Evening On The Moon Minaudiere Resin with Chain Detail
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Evening On The Moon Minaudiere Resin with Chain Detail, crafted from black resin, features woven-in leather chain strap, CC logo with chain detail and iridescent rainbow ...
Chanel Evening On The Moon Minaudiere Resin with Chain Detail
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Evening On The Moon Minaudiere Resin with Chain Detail, crafted from black resin, features woven-in leather chain strap, CC logo with chain detail and iridescent rainbow ...
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...
Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Flap Small - Color: Baby Blue - Year: 1991-1994 - Condition: Good Vintage C...
Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white satin beaded evening dress. Tulle and acetate petticoat. Boned bustier. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. size 38 (FR) M
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68656 In blue lizard and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in excellent condition with very few signs of normal use. Corners are clean with no rubbing or scuffi...
$3,150Sale Price|25% Off
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a large quilted lambskin bag which can be worn crossbody or shoulder. Vintage from the 80s it has a rare diamond etched CC turn lock fastening; interwoven leather and gold to...
$6,895
Size: Extra Large
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover. ...
$4,319Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in L 13.5 in
Limited Edition Chanel Maxi Grey Rain Jacket Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition grey lambskin quilted maxi flap with silver tone hardware. Special edition with retractable rain jacket. Measurements: 13"L x 3"W x 7"H, shoulder drop, 10"/17"...
$4,680Sale Price|25% Off
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady D-joy Runway pink blue butterfly sequins crossbody bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady D-joy Runway pink blue butterfly sequins crossbody bag Reference: AAWC/A00944 Brand: Dior Model: D-joy Collection: 2022 SS - Runway Material: Leather, Metal ...
Haute A Courroies Hac 50 Red Rouge H Crinoline Buffalo Duffle Travel Bag Vtg
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This bag is absolutely magnififenct
Chanel Sac Pochette Ceinture Classique Silver Star Leather Classic mini bag NIB
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Small Chanel Classic series bag or clutch in silver quilted leather and silver metal, small flap closed by a magnetic snap topped with a large star encrusted with rhinestones and CC ...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Gold Bronze Petite Vanity Bag 24k GHW 68925
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68925 This Chanel 1991 Vintage Gold Bronze Petite Vanity Bag 24k GHW is a whimsical little box vanity with 24k gold plated ornamental CC turnlock (is actually a snap clos...
Chanel Cambon Large Shoulder Bag White Calfskin Leather Black Double Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Named after the Cambon street in Paris the Chanel store is located. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved / preowned Chanel cambon shoulder bag is in very good condition. Rubbing aro...
Chanel Pink Heart Bag SS22
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This luxurious Pink Heart Bag from the Chanel SS22 collection offers a fun and unique design with beautiful leather craftsmanship. Featuring soft & supple diamond quilting, a cha...
$9,920
H 5.9 in W 5.5 in D 5.3 in
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...
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: The...
Vintage Gucci 1995 Metallic Purple Python Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Gucci 1995 purple metallic python clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit gold detailing, python leather skin, Gucci branded magnetic closure and interior ...
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.