CHANEL 22K Small Flap Tweed School Memory black tweed gold crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 22K Small Flap Tweed School Memory black tweed gold crossbody bag Reference: KYCG/A00210
CHANEL 22K Small Flap Tweed School Memory black tweed gold crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 22K Small Flap Tweed School Memory black tweed gold crossbody bag Reference: KYCG/A00210
Branded old school style tennis sneakers in navy cotton and white rubber Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Branded old school style tennis sneakers in navy cotton and white rubber. SHOE SIZE : 38
Leather School Taupe "Chanel-Style" Quilted Lambskin Belt Pouch
Located in New York, NY
Leather School "Chanel-Style" taupe lambskin belt pouch is accented with gold hardware along with a
$1,150
Size: French 42
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
. Reminiscent of the elegance of Inès de La Fressange, this piece captures the true essence of old-school Chanel
Unavailable
Size: EU 38 (Approx. US 8) Regular (M,
Chanel Black (Ultra Rare) Cc Logo High Top Old School Sneakers 232513 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AO 1852 Size: 38 EU" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: stain, scuffs Interior: stain, rubs Sole: scuffs, heavy stai...
SS14 Runway Vintage Graffiti Art School Canvas Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
Chanel Runway Graffiti Art School Canvas Backpack with Ruthenium Hardware. 37/28/15 cm, shoulder
Chanel, Paris Bombay back to school bag
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, Paris Bombay back to school bag. The item is in good condition and comes with box, dustbag
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas is the ultimate street-style chic perfect
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Size: Regular medium
CHANEL bag GRAFFITI art school Runway limited edition gray BACKPACK sold out
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
key chain attachment. Signature CHANEL stamp and serial number inside the bag. Comes with a box
runway CHANEL 06A cream tweed black trim lapel 4 pocket school boy jacket FR46
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL 06A cream tweed black trim lapel 4 pocket school boy jacket FR46 Brand: CHANEL
Chanel Graphic Iconic Inscriptions Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel scarf takes a hint of old-school Chanel patterns while pairing it with the classic
Chanel Bombay Back to School Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel Bombay iridescent calfskin back to school messenger bag dark grey/black base L: 12.5” H
Chanel Art School Large Beige Canvas Graffiti Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
AMAZING LIMITED EDITION Chanel large canvas graffiti art school backpack in very good condition
Chanel "Back to School" Bag - Perfect Edge Collection - Brown Quilted Leather
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Collection: 2014 Leather: Quilted calfskin Color: Brown « Terre de Sienne » Hardware: Antique gold-tone Measurements: Length 15 cm x Height 13.5 cm x Width 6 cm; Shoulder drop: 125 ...
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas is the ultimate street-style chic perfect
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel grey speckled wool school girl dress with white cotton collar and black satin bow trim. Gold
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
de La Fressange, this piece captures the true essence of old-school Chanel glamour. Crafted in
Chanel School Memory Top Handle Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
. Accessories: Luggage Tag, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 2.5" Designer: Chanel Model
Chanel School Memory Top Handle Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: School Memory Top Handle Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini Exterior
Chanel School Memory Top Handle Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
6.5", Width 6.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: School Memory Top Handle Flap Bag
Chanel Small Black Graffiti Art School Backpack
By Chanel
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
This authentic Chanel Black Graffiti Art School Backpack is in pristine unworn condition with the
Chanel Small Black Graffiti Art School Backpack
By Chanel
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
Chanel’s Black Graffiti Art School Backpack is a former store display in pristine unworn condition
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas from the brand's Spring / Summer
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas from the brand's Spring/Summer 2014
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas, crafted from beige graffiti printed and
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas is the ultimate street-style chic
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas is the ultimate street-style chic
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas is the ultimate street-style chic
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Tote Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 16", Width 13", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Art School Oh
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas, crafted from beige graffiti printed and
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas, crafted from beige graffiti printed and
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas is the ultimate street-style
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas is the ultimate street-style
Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Art School Oh My Boy Flap Bag Graffiti Canvas is the ultimate street-style
Chanel Paris-Bombay Back to School Messenger Quilted Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Paris-Bombay Back to School Messenger Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Large is
2014 Chanel Beige Painted Canvas Medium Graffiti Art School Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
Excellent condition. Comes with dustbag and authentication card. 2014 Year
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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
Chanel Paris-Bombay Back to School Crossbody Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfs
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 5.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel
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H 5.5 in D 2 in L 6 in
CHANEL Back To School 2.55 Flap Mini Iridescent Brown Bronze Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Authentic CHANEL Iridescent Calfskin Back To School Mini Crossbody Flap in Brown and Bronze from
Chanel Gold Leather Paris-Bombay Back to School Mini Crossbody Ba
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good preloved condition Chanel Gold Leather Paris-Bombay Back to School Mini Crossbody Bag
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
BNWT Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti Gown, FW 2005
By Gucci
Located in Marlborough, GB
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti gown, FW 2005 A rare example of the brief chapter of Facchinetti’s creative direction in-between Tom Ford and Frida Giannini, worn on the runway by Ge...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Printed Gown, 2005
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Marlborough, GB
Roberto Cavalli silk printed gown, 2005 Full-length gown featuring a trompe l’oeil patchwork print made up of florals, tapestry and animal. Spaghetti straps which crossover at back, ...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
$995
H 3.4 in D 0.5 in L 3.25 in
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...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
$933Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Wallet on Chain Beige Suede Lace Over Effect, 2013-2014
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Wallet on Chain Beige Suede Lace Over Effect, 2013-2014 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: Fair CONDITION This preloved item...
Revillon Sable Fur Coat for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Revillon Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...
$1,049Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 44 IT
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
$17,754
H 2.17 in W 6.3 in L 8.86 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel Made in France Stamp A in square (1997) Made of shiny niloticus crocodile and golden hardware Lined with la...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Amazing center cut alligator bag in deep chestnut brown in an unusual yet modern shape. Dimensional bag has skin covered toggle and padded handles. All hardware is gilded gold with t...
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.