Chanel Vintage Leather Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Black diamond stich leather with 24k gold plated hardware
Chanel Vintage Leather Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Black diamond stich leather with 24k gold plated hardware
Chanel Broche Timeless Chaine Cuir circa 1980 Classic Leather Chain Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch circa 1980, featuring the iconic Timeless or Classique bag strap motif in gold-tone
Gilt Metal
$2,834
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 1.78 in
Chanel Black Suede & Leather Vintage Mini Oval Timeless Fringe Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Suede & Lambskin Leather Vintage Mini Oval Timeless Fringe Shoulder Bag
$2,343
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.38 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Vintage Mini Round Timeless Fringe Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Mini Round Timeless Fringe Shoulder Bag Product
Chanel Sac Classique Noir 1987 Timeless Classique Black Leather Vanity Hand bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classic or Timeless series vanity bag in quilted black leather, burgundy vinyl interior
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC
Chanel “Timeless” brown lambskin bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL – Iconic classic “Timeless” bag in brown quilted lambskin, with its double flap and gilded
Timeless Chanel Mint Green Tweed Wool Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Timeless Chanel Mint Green Tweed Wool Silk Lined Suit
Archival Chanel Haute Couture Black Velvet and Shocking Pink Silk Halter Gown
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel is known to be one of the most luxurious and decadent fashion houses in the world. This
Chanel Timeless bag 1989/1991
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black lamb leather Timeless bag with golden metal elements. Piece
Chanel Timeless bag 1989-1991
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black lamb leather Timeless bag with a golden metal chain handle
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H 4.73 in W 6.7 in D 1.58 in
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Mini Shoulder Pochette
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Mini Shoulder Pochette This CHANEL Timeless Mini
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3976 Serial
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H 11.42 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2409 Serial Number
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin XL Timeless Charm Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin XL Timeless Charm Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2201 Serial Number
1989 Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag Reference: HB2419 Serial Number: 0892769
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Bucket Bag Reference: HB2859 Serial Number
1989 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: HB3409 Serial
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H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3039 Serial
2018 Chanel Timeless Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Year 2018 Caviar leather Beige color Leather and chain handles Large external pocket Double closure 4 Additional pockets (one zipped) Cm 30 x 18,5 x 9,5 (11,8 x 7,28 x 3,74 inches) W...
Chanel CC Lambskin Vintage Timeless Bag
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Timeless Vintage Bag - Year: 1989-1991 - Code: 1106649 - Condition: Good (nice vintage condition
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Black diamond stich leather with 24k gold plated hardware
Chanel Crocodile Leather Timeless Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Tiny evening bag made of red crocodile exotic leather. No serial number
1985 Chanel Timeless Classique XL Shopping Black
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classic or Timeless series bag, Grand Shopping model (vintage, circa 1985) in black leather
Chanel Bag Timeless Classique Leather Black 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel bag, Timeless Classique line, Double Rabat model, 26 cm format, in quilted black leather, CC
1980 Chanel Haute Couture Timeless Black clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel bag from the Timeless or Classic series, probably Haute Couture, clutch style in quilted
Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Timeless Mini Flap Bag is in
1988 Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Pochette
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Pochette Xupes Reference: HB3168 Serial Number
Rare Chanel Vintage Shiny Brown Crocodile Timeless Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
the years 1986-1988. Made in Italy. The bag will be delivered in its Chanel dustbag.
1985 Chanel Haute Couture Timeless Classique Black Tote
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture bag circa 1985 in black quilted leather, large CC logo covered in black
Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Timeless Mini Flap
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder Bag is
CHANEL Timeless Vintage Bag in Black Quilted Lamb Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL Timeless Vintage Bag in Black Quilted Lamb Leather. Gold plated hardware. In very good
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Bag Reference: HB1816 Serial Number: 0834615
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Bag Reference: HB1816 Serial Number
1988 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Wristlet
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Wristlet Xupes Reference: HB3164 Serial
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H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Timeless Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Small
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H 7.88 in W 10.83 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Brand- Chanel Model- Fringe Timeless Single Flap Bag Product Type- Shoulder Serial Number- 15
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H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in
CHANEL Black Lambskin Leather Vintage Round Fringe Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Lambskin Leather Vintage Round Fringe Timeless Shoulder Bag Serial Number: 1064277
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H 5.71 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder
Chanel Vintage Quilted Leather Smooth Trim Timeless Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Vintage Chanel Quilted Double Flap Bag with Two Tone (silver
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Fringe Timeless Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Fringe Timeless Camera Bag Serial Number: 0527905 Age
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H 4.34 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
1988 Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Pochette
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Pochette Reference: HB1948 Serial
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H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in
1986 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2398 Serial Number
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Timeless Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Timeless Camera Bag Xupes Reference: CB735
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H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 2.17 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Small Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Small Timeless Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55 - 25 cm' Quilted Double Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage Red Quilted Timeless Classic Small 2.55 Bag 23 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55' Quilted Double Flap 2.55 Bag in red color. Periord/Era: 1989-1991
Chanel Vintage Red Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
International Fashion Authenticators. The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Chanel 'Timeless
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag This CHANEL Timeless
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Timeless Classic 2.55 Shoulder Bag 25 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55 - 25 cm' Quilted Double Flap Bag
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in
CHANEL Black Quilted & Smooth Lambskin Vintage Small Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted & Smooth Lambskin Vintage Small Timeless Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference
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H 4.73 in W 7.09 in D 2.17 in
Chanel Black Suede & Lambskin Leather Vintage Mini Timeless Fringe Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Suede & Lambskin Leather Vintage Mini Timeless Fringe Camera Bag Product
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
1987 Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag Reference: HB942 Serial
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H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Timeless Fringe Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Timeless Fringe Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference
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H 4.73 in W 7.09 in D 2.56 in
1988 Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Timeless Fringe Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Timeless Fringe Camera Bag Xupes Reference: HB4173
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H 11 in W 17 in D 7 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Pochet
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Pochette Reference: HB2757
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Fringe Timeless Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Fringe Timeless Camera Bag Serial Number
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H 15.16 in W 12.8 in D 4.85 in
Chanel 1980 Sac Shopping PM Timeless Classique Black Leather Tote Bag PM
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless series bag or now Classic Shopping model PM format vintage in quilted black leather
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H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 1.38 in
Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage North-South Mini Oval Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage North-South Mini Oval Timeless Shoulder Bag Product Details
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage 1989 Red Lambskin Leather with 24k Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
interior. Color was professionally touched up. DETAILS Circa 1989-1991 Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap
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H 6.3 in D 2.76 in L 9.85 in
CHANEL Vintage Timeless Classic Red Quilted Double Flap Leather Bag 1985
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Vintage Timeless Classic Red Quilted Double Flap Leather Shoulder Bag 1985 W/Box Wow! an
Chanel Classic Flap Small Vintage Navy Fabric 24k Gold Hardware Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
1989-1991 Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Fabric exterior, leather interior Double flap Navy exterior
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 black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
$5,712
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4485 Brand: Chanel Model: Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Se...
Gucci Diana Mini Black Leather Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
The black leather Gucci Diana Mini Tote features shiny gold detailing. It comes equipped with two decorative straps to help maintain the shape of the handles, as shown in the photo. ...
$1,748Sale Price|20% Off
Dior Saddle Vintage Brown Leather and Silk Interior Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Vintage Brown Leather and Silk Interior Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: Good There are heavy creases on the...
Chanel Mini Vanity Camellia Bag Red BN
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Mini Vanity Case bag in red with embroidered Camellia pattern. This bag is brand new so that the small flowers on the shoulder leather-threaded gold chain (drop 22’) are still...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
$12,920
H 10.5 in W 19 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
$682Sale Price|30% Off
W 2 in Dm 4 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Micro Satin Bamboo Box Clutch Bag Black Mini
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI micro evening box clutch bag is crafted of black satin featuring a massive GG impression on the front and a gold toned bamboo clasp. Top bamboo kiss-clasp closure ...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
$7,199Sale Price|20% Off
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 Chris 1947 Cadillac Denim Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very rare Cadillac denim bag designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall 2001 collection Featured on the runway and in the AD campaign Special piece, produced in a very limit...
Halston Silk Chiffon Jersey Grecian Goddess Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston's iconic ivory cream fine silk jersey two piece Grecian goddess dress. The separate strapless boned bustier bodice of ruched and pleated chiffon jersey. The long skirt loosel...
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.