Chanel Black Caviar Timeless Top Handle Vanity Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
black vanity shoulder bag top zip fastening single top handle detachable shoulder strap embossed logo to the front main compartment
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Chanel Timeless Shoulder Bag
Chanel black leather black and white chain timeless shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel black leather black and white chain timeless shoulder bag measurements: 25 cm * 7 * 16 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Red Lambskin Leather Vintage Micro Fringe Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Lambskin Leather Vintage Micro Fringe Timeless Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6095 Brand: Chanel Model: Micro Fringe Timeless Shoulder Bag Type: Shoulder, Cros...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 2009 Timeless Maxi Jumbo Blush Pink Leather Shoulder Bag Unisex
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel bag from the Timeless line, Maxi Jumbo model, crafted from smooth blush-pink leather with gold-tone hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Dark Brown Timeless Classic Jumbo Shoulder Bag 30 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Indulge in the ultimate in luxury with the Chanel 'Timeless Classic - Jumbo' Quilted Double Flap Bag, a truly exquisite piece from the 2018-2019 collection.
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2010s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
CHANEL black quilted lambskin leather TIMELESS CLASSIC LARGE Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Classic Large Timeless Double Flap shoulder bag in black lambskin featuring silver-tone hardware.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 2002 Sac Timeless Classique Double Flap Beige Jersey Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classique or Timeless medium-sized (25) bag in beige wool jersey, double flap, Turnlock or CC closure, matching beige leather interior with slip pockets, slip pocket on the ba...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Mini Timeless Mini Shoulder Bag In Red Quilted Leather - '90s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mini Chanel Timeless Mini Shoulder Bag In Red Quilted Leather with an iconic leather-interwoven gold-tone chain, a symbol of the French fashion house.
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1990s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Chanel Timeless/Classic leather crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ornate and unmistakably collectible, this Chanel mini flap is conceived as a jewel-like object, where embellishment becomes the defining language of the piece. Rendered in a rich gol...
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Timeless bag 2020 Limited Edition
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black quilted faux-fur Timeless bag with hounstooth-pattern tweed. Golden metal crossbody chain strap interlaced with black leather. Piece with a serial num...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Jumbo Vintage Lambskin Leather Quilted Timeless Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Jumbo Vintage Lambskin Leather Quilted Timeless Bag Black smooth leather, single flap edition with quilted diamond stitching, 24k gold 'CC' twist lock closure and leather/gol...
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1990s Shoulder Bags
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.
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Black quilted fabric Timeless bag CHANEL 2002
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black quilted fabric Timeless bag. Silver metal chain and hardware. SIZE 30cm X 18cm X 5cm Chain lenght = 88cm. Clasp closure middle front. Dust bag provided. Zip closure on the t...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Jumbo Shiny Skin Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Shiny Skin Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag Bright yellow iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Diamond Quilted Lambskin Medium Timeless Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel Diamond Quilted Lambskin Medium Timeless Double Flap Bag Blue iconic handbag crafted in diamond quilted lambskin leather with silver hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Small Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Small Lambskin Leather Bag Black smooth lambskin leather bag detailed with signature quilted diamond stitching.
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1990s Shoulder Bags
2005-2006 Chanel caviar leather shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2005–2006 Chanel Caviar leather shoulder bag A timeless Chanel shoulder bag crafted from durable quilted caviar leather.
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Early 2000s Hobo Bags
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 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6140 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Timeless Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Numb...
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL black quilted leather TIMELESS CLASSIC Clutch Bag VIP Gift
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Timeless Classic Clutch is crafted from smooth black quilted leather, embodying the house’s signature elegance. The sleek silhouette is accented with a dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Timeless Quilted Black Leather Bag, 1996/1997
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Quilted black leather bag with a double flap and golden metal elements. Bag with a serial number. 1996/1997 Collection. Additional information: Condition:...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Timeless Wool and Leather Bag, 2013/2014
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Wool and leather bag, silver metal attributes. Serial number present. Collection 2013/2014. Additional information: Dimensions: Height : 16 cm, Length :...
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Timeless bag by Karl Lagerfeld Pre Fall 2010
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2010 Pre Fall Paris-Shangai Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Black wool classic bag enhanced with rhinestoned cc logos, and a silvery metal chain h...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Navy, Beige Canvas & Black Quilted Lambskin Cruise Timeless Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Navy, Beige Canvas & Black Quilted Lambskin Cruise Timeless Hobo Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1381 Brand: Chanel Model: Timeless Hobo Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number...
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Timeless CC Vanity Bag Black Caviar Leather w Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Vintage Timeless “Vanity Bag” in black caviar leather with gold hardware is defined by its low, rectangular silhouette, where proportion and structure take precedence ove...
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL Timeless CC Soft Tote Bag Navy Blue Leather Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Normal signs of wear, scratches on hardware, worn chain, clean interior. Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:38cm,height:27cm Designer: Chanel Model: Timeless CC ...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
2014 Chanel Fucsia lambskin timeless 2.55 handle shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2014 Chanel Fucsia lambskin timeless 2.55 handle shoulder bag worked as a classic metalassè CC Silver hardware Still with card and original dust bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Lambskin Quilted Camera Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Lambskin Quilted Camera Shoulder Tote Bag 1997 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain straps Quilted soft lambskin leather Zip top c...
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1990s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Timeless Tote Vintage Wood Medium Beige Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Classic Beige Caviar Wood Medium Tote Bag Gold hardware CC logo at front Beige quilted Caviar leather Classic interwoven chain straps concealed magnetic closure at to...
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap shoulder bag in beige , CC Logo, Vintage
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Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap shoulder bag in beige , CC Logo, Vintage
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap shoulder bag in beige quilted lambskin, CC logo, Vintage Chanel Shoulder Bag Pre owned Vintage Comes with original Chanel dust bag and Box Neutral...
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Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap 10" shoulder bag in Black , CC Logo, Vintage
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Comes with Chanel box and 32chanel Dust bag CHANEL Classic Double Flap 10" Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black Pre owned Vintage Black Color Code ID 3412732 Interlocking CC Logo & Qui...
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Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB3921 Brand: Chanel Model: Timeless Camera Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number: 2943780 Age:...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Super Nano 2.7 inches Mini 90s Chanel Green Velvet Crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover this exquisite Chanel nano shoulder bag, a timeless piece crafted in sumptuous green velvet.
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
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By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid & Rare "Must-have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag chevron in metallic silver quilted caviar leather, silver met...
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Chanel Timeless shoulder bag in black chevrons quilted caviar leather , PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid "Must-have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in black quilted caviar leather with chevron pattern, silver-tone meta...
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Chanel Timeless shoulder bag in blue chevrons quilted caviar leather , PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid "Must-have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm shoulder flap bag in blue quilted caviar leather with silver metal trim, intertwined silver m...
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Chanel Timeless shoulder bag in soft synthetic printed tweed black/white, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Very original and atypical Chanel Timeless/Classic single shoulder flap bag in soft synthetic trompe-l'oeil printed tweed black and white, silver metal hardware, a silver metal chain...
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CHANEL Timeless Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Milan, IT
Chanel Classic Bag 23 cm In smooth lambskin red, Hdw gold. Not complete with card internal authenticity code, dust-bag included. Years 1991
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Classic Timeless Double Flap Lambskin 10″ Shoulder Bag
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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Vintage Classic Timeless Double Flap Lambskin 10″ Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Timeless Double Flap Lambskin 10″ Shoulder Bag *192xxxx * Made in France *Comes with the control number card and dustbag *24k Gold Plated Hardware -It is app...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Classic Timeless Double Flap Lambskin 10″ Shoulder Bag
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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Vintage Classic Timeless Double Flap Lambskin 10″ Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Timeless Double Flap Lambskin 10″ Shoulder Bag *261xxxx * Made in France *Comes with the control number card and dustbag *24k Gold Plated Hardware -Approxima...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Timeless/Classic shoulder bag in Tricolor quilted lambskin , ASHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The Iconic "Must Have" Chanel Timeless/Classic Medium 25cm limited edition Paris-Edinburgh Métiers d'Art in tricolor quilted lambskin (plum, purpl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Timeless Wallet on Chain 220688 Charcoal Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
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H 6 in W 2 in L 11 in
Chanel Timeless Wallet on Chain 220688 Charcoal Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7092170 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 2" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 12" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Includes Chanel Du...
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Timeless/Classic single flap shoulder bag in Burgundy Lambskin , GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Chanel Timeless/Classic handbag single flap shoulder bag in quilted burgundy lambskin leather, golden metal trim, a golden metal chain...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Timeless Medium double flap shoulder bag in Pink leather, CHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional "Must-have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25 cm limited edition double flap shoulder bag in pink matted lambskin leather, gold plated cha...
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Chanel Timeless 23cm shoulder bag in Yellow quilted caviar leather , CHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The iconic "Must have" Chanel Timeless 23 cm double flap bag in quilted yellow caviar leather, champagne metal trim, intertwined champagne m...
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Chanel Classic Peach Pink Timeless Double Flap Caviar 10" Shoulder Bag
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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Classic Peach Pink Timeless Double Flap Caviar 10" Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Peach Pink Timeless Double Flap Caviar 10" Shoulder Bag *1444XXXX * Made in France *Comes with the original box, dustbag, tag and control number bar *Silver Hardware ...
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CHANEL: Timeless/Classique Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Milan, IT
Chanel XXL bag in strawberry red caviar leather, excellent condition, cream-colored fabric interior 3 compartments, zip pocket, Hdw silver. Double CC Snap button closure. Double shou...
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
PRISTINE Chanel Rose Pink 25cm Lambskin Medium Flap Sac 'Timeless' Shoulder Bag
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H 5 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
PRISTINE Chanel Rose Pink 25cm Lambskin Medium Flap Sac 'Timeless' Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
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Chanel Timeless/Classic shoulder flap bag in black quilted lambskin , GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Navy Blue Quilted Lambskin, PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful "Must-have"Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap leather handbag Navy blue quilted lamb,silver metal trim, one handlesilver metal chai...
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Chanel Timeless 23 double flap shoulder bag in Black Quilted Lambskin, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The highly sought-after Chanel Timeless 23cm double flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin leather, gold-tone metal trim, a gold-tone met...
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Chanel Mini Timeless flap shoulder bag in chevron grey quilted lambskin, MGHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning and Rare "Must-have" Limited Edition Chanel Timeless/Classic Mini 20 cm Chevron flap shoulder bag in grey quilted lambskin leather, w...
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Chanel Timeless Double flap shoulder bag in White Quilted Lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Beige lambskin Quilted leather, PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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Chanel Timeless Mini shoulder flap bag in denim with braided edging, PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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Chanel Timeless Jumbo double flap shoulder bag in quilted Pink leather , PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in black Caviar quilted leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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Chanel Timeless Jumbo double flap shoulder bag in quilted Pink leather , PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
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Chanel Timeless Shoulder Bag For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel timeless shoulder bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. Finding the perfect chanel timeless shoulder bag may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Chanel Timeless Shoulder Bag?
On average, a chanel timeless shoulder bag on 1stDibs sells for $2,693, while they’re typically $830 on the low end and $22,289 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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.
Finding the Right Shoulder-bags for You
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.
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