Chanel 1995 “Barbie Pink” Maxi Patent Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare 1995 Chanel “Barbie Pink” Maxi Patent Flap Bag featuring oversized gold-tone CC hardware and signature leather-woven chain trim throughout the entire silhouette. One of Chanel’s...
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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 1995 Vintage Caviar Box Vanity Case w Strap Bag 24k GHW 68869
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68869 For more than 20 years, Boutique Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the most pristine vintage and collectible accessories by searching closets around t...
Chanel 1995 Runway Patent Forest Green Mini Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68730
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68730 From Karl Lagerfeld's 95/96 Fall Runway show is this Chanel 1995 Runway Patent Forest Green Mini Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW. We've never seen one in this pristine cond...
Chanel 1995 Barbie Beige 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL 95P Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...
Vintage CHANEL quilted double flap bag, lambskin leather, medium in pink, 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage CHANEL bag, Modell 2,55 medium, double flap quilted lambskin, ID Code 6437921, great color inside also lined with leather of the same color. Great used condition with slight ...
1995 Chanel black caviar leather vanity two-way shoulder or handle bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel black caviar leather vanity two-way circa 1995 black caviar leather signature quilted interlocking CC logo single flat top handle detachable shoulder strap foldover top signa...
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H 7.49 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Around 1995 Made 3 CC Mark Stitch Fringe Shoulder Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1995 Made 3 Cc Mark Stitch Fringe Shoulder Bag Black Additional information: Measurements: H 19 x W 27 x D 7 cm Shoulder drop: 110 cm This item has been used and may...
1995 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Reference: HB1148 Serial Number: 3459752 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card Authent...
1995 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: HB1148 Serial Number: 3459752 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card A...
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H 7.09 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in
1995 Chanel Forest Green Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Forest Green Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: HB3220 Serial Number: Unreadable Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Au...
CHANEL 1995 Black Lambskin Leather Gold Galaxy Star Moon Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL Pre-Owned 1995 Classic Flap star-embroidered shoulder bag.
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Boston Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Boston Bag This CHANEL Chanel Boston Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Shoulder Strap.
Chanel 1995 “Barbie Pink” Maxi Patent Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare 1995 Chanel “Barbie Pink” Maxi Patent Flap Bag featuring oversized gold-tone CC hardware and signature leather-woven chain trim throughout the entire silhouette. One of Chanel’s...
1995 Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: HB1484 Serial Number: 3716994 Age (Circa): 1995 Gender: Ladies Colour: Black Primary Material: Lambskin Leather Hardware: Gold (24k Plated) Interior: Burgundy Leather Dime...
1994-1995 Chanel Black Chocolate Leather Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black chocolate shopping tote bag featuring an iconic motif embossed to the front, gold-tone hardware with top zip closure, the iconic signature gold-tone m...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2941 Serial Number: 3866684 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sti...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: HB1720 Serial Number: 3001449 Age (Circa): 1995 Gender: Ladies Colour: Black Primary Material: Lambskin Leather Hardware: Gold (24k Plated) Interior: Burgundy Leather Dime...
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H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag Xupes Reference: HB3218 Serial Number: Serial sticker unreadable Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, ...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3033 Serial Number: 3769608 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Car...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Biege Quilted Lambskin Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: HB1333 Serial Number: 3274063 Age (Circa): 1995 Gender: Ladies Colour: Beige Primary Material: Lambskin Leather Hardware: Gold (24k Plated) Interior: Beige Leather Dimensi...
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2783 Serial Number: 5399304 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Ca...
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H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2847 Serial Number: 3777419 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Ca...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Authenticity C...
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H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
1995 Chanel Black Vertical Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Vertical Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo XL Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Care Booklet.
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2783 Serial Number: 5399304 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authentic...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag Reference: HB908 Serial Number: 3378401 Age (Circa): 1995 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in France) Gender: ...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2358 Serial Number: 3740468 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card, Care Booklet Authe...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag Reference: HB908 Serial Number: 3378401 Age (Circa): 1995 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in France) Gender:...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2940 Serial Number: 3404971 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticit...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2933 Serial Number: 5396237 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Det...
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H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2847 Serial Number: 3777419 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authentici...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3036 Serial Number: 3799726 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Protective...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB908 Serial Number: 3378401 Age (Circa): 1995 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in France) Ge...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2958 Serial Number: 3114352 Age (Circa): 1995 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in F...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2955 Serial Number: 3263170 Age (Circa): 1995 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in F...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3396 Serial Number: 3157553 (Card Only, the Serial Sticker is no longer readable) Age (Circa): 1995 ...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB4174 Serial Number: 3272619 Age (Circa): 1996 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card, Care Booklet ...
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H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
1995 Chanel Black Vertical Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Vertical Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag Reference: HB2452 Serial Number: Unreadable Age (Circa): 1995 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in Fr...
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1255 Serial Number: 3806802 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card Authenticity...
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Paris Limited Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB1255 Serial Number: 3806802 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card Authent...
Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68337
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68337 One of one! From Karl Lagerfeld's 95/96 Fall Runway show is this Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW. An "if you know you know" moment -...
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H 4.34 in W 9.06 in L 12.6 in
CHANEL Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag Beige Caviar with Gold Hardware 1995
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag Beige Caviar with Gold Hardware 1995.
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H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Around 1995 Made Big CC Mark Plate Square Shoulder Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1995 Made Big Cc Mark Plate Square Shoulder Bag Black Additional information: Measurements: H 20 x W 24 x D 8 cm Shoulder drop: 106 cm This item has been used and ma...
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Around 1995 Made Caviar Skin 6Cc Mark Plate Drawstring Shoulder Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1995 Made Caviar Skin 6 Cc Mark Plate Drawstring Shoulder Bag Black Additional information: Comes with: Guarantee card, Serial number sticker Accessories: Pouch Year: ...
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
$3,610
H 7 in W 10 in D 3 in
Chanel 19 Small Flap Quilted Lambskin Leather Black Metal Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Houston, US
Brand: Chanel Gender: Ladies Height: 7.00 inches Width: 10.00 inches Depth: 3.00 inches Weight: 790.00 grams Chanel 19 small flap bag. Engraved with "Made in Italy". The "Chane...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$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...
2017 Fendi Python multicoloured macro baguette elaphe waves
By Fendi
Located in Capri, IT
2017 Fendi Python multicoloured macro baguette elaphe waves From the resort 2017 collection, violett, coral, seafoam, ivory and tangerine python colour micro baguette with a single c...
Hermès Birkin 25 Bleu De Prusse Togo Leather With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Hermès' Blue de Prusse is a captivating, deep navy blue hue that made its first appearance in the brand's color palette in 2003. Recognized for its elegance, this color has become a ...
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...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
Tom Ford x Gucci Final Collection FW 2004 Archival Pink Silk Fringe Gown It 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exceptional archival runway gown from Tom Ford’s final collection for Gucci, Fall/Winter 2004. Celebrated as one of the designer’s most important farewell collections, this extrao...
Chanel 2003 Vintage Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68942
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68942 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity and elegance - woven chain double strap that can be worn short or long, turnlock CC...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.