Chanel Heart Timeless Medium Pelle Bianca Trapuntata
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, linea Timeless, modello Heart nella misura medium, realizzato in pelle bianca
Chanel Heart Timeless Medium Pelle Bianca Trapuntata
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, linea Timeless, modello Heart nella misura medium, realizzato in pelle bianca
$12,920
H 5 in W 7.5 in L 1.25 in
Chanel Timeless Tweed Iconic Camelia Flower Bicolor Black & White Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel clutch designed with patent leather, lambskin and tweed opens to a three-fold clutch 2000
$10,920
H 6.5 in W 3 in L 10.5 in
Chanel 2016 Timeless Black Green & White Tweed Houndstooth Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Original Chanel Timeless handbag in black, green and white tweed, hardware in silver metal, chain
CHANEL black white CLASSIC MEDIUM TWEED TIMELESS DOBULE FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Classic Medium Timeless Double Flap Bag in black, ivory and beige tweed
$6,749
H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Timeless Classic Small Double Flap White Lambskin Handbag 1994-1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Timeless Classique Small Double Flap, confectionné en cuir
Borsa a Tracolla Chanel Heart Micro Timeless Oro
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, linea Timeless, modello Heart, misura Micro, realizzata in pelle trapuntata
$5,314
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Timeless Classic Small Single Flap Bag White Lambskin 1989–1991
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Timeless Classique Small Single Flap, réalisé en cuir d’agneau
$3,401
H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 3.55 in
Chanel Timeless Classique Soft Single Flap Bag in Black White Tweed Ecru Leather
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL TIMELESS CLASSIQUE SOFT SINGLE FLAP BAG IN BLACK AND WHITE TWEED WITH ECRU LEATHER AND
$14,850
H 0.87 in W 0.5 in
Timeless Elegance: Chanel Set Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold (3.45 Carats)
Located in Wailea, HI
Timeless Elegance: Chanel Set Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold (3.45 Carats Total) Exude
Diamond, White Gold
$2,050
H 6.69 in W 14.56 in
2003/2004 CHANEL Black Canvas & White Leather "Olsen" CC Stitching Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
Chanel's timeless black and white. Modern and classic at the same time. This season release line was known
Chanel, Timeless Vintage Medium in white leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Timeless Vintage Medium - Condition: Good condition. Sign of wear on
CHANEL White Lambskin Quilted Timeless Tote Bag Bijoux Chain
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL White Lambskin Quilted Timeless Tote Bag Bijoux Chain. It is done in
Unavailable
H 6.25 in W 10.25 in D 2 in
Rare Chanel Sac Timeless Decorated with Black, White, Grey Chanel Fabric Motifs
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A super rare Chanel medium 'Sac Timeless' shoulder bag, decorated in black, white & grey, iconic
Chanel Timeless Double flap shoulder bag in White Quilted Lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The "Must-Have" Chanel Timeless 23cm double flap bag in white quilted
Chanel Timeless Double flap shoulder bag in White Quilted Lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful iconic "Must-have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25 cm double flap shoulder
Chanel Timeless Jumbo single flap shoulder bag in White Caviar leather , GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Majestic Chanel Timeless/Classique Jumbo single flap shoulder bag in white
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
Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in off-white quilted lamb leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional "Must-have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm handbag in off-white quilted lambskin leather
Rare Chanel Timeless Ladies First double flap shoulder bag in black&white , SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Ladies First limited edition Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder
2011 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Sample Black & White Beaded Sequin Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra chic, well-documented Chanel black and white fully beaded sequin dress dating back to
Chanel White Caviar Classic Timeless Tote
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This large classic tote is crafted of diamond quilted caviar leather in white. It features polished
2007 White Chanel Timeless Small Caviar Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Timeless Small Amazing Chanel Timeless bag Year 2007 Caviar leather White color Leather and chain
Chanel CC Buttons Timeless Little White Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel ecru tweed jacket with CC logo buttons. - signature braided contract trim - tonal
Chanel Quilted White Leather Timeless Bag, 1986/1988
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Quilted white leather Timeless bag with golden metal elements. Sold with
Chanel White Caviar Leather Timeless Zipper Tote 220467a
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel White Caviar Leather Timeless Zipper Tote 220467a This item will ship out immediately
CHANEL 'Timeless' Flap Bag in White and Black Canvas
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Chanel Timeless flap bag in white and black canvas. Plastic snap closure. The interior is
Couture Timeless CHANEL Vintage Bag in White Lambskin Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Classic and timeless, this vintage CHANEL bag is in white lambskin leather. The jewelry is in gold
Chanel Timeless Little Black Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black and white lace layered dress. CC logo buttons at front Size mark 36 FR
Chanel Black & White Nylon Vintage Large Timeless Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Height- 31cm Width- 40cm Depth- 11cm- Strap Drop- 26cm Interior- Black Textile Closure- Open Top Country of Origin- France Condition Rating Very Good Exterior Condition The exterio...
CHANEL 'Timeless' Double Flap Bag in Quilted White Lamb Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Timeless double flap bag in quilted white lamb leather. Palladium silver hardware. It is
Chanel Timeless Bag in Pink and White, 2007
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Cotton bag printed with animals in shades of pink and white. Champagne
Sold
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
1991 Chanel White Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL White Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2681 Serial Number
Chanel White Quilted Leather Maxi Timeless Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Chanel 'Maxi' Timeless Classic Quilted Single Flap 2.55 Bag
Sold
H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Navy & White Lambskin Vintage Small Timeless Fringe Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Navy & White Lambskin Vintage Small Timeless Fringe Camera Bag Xupes Reference: HB4816
Sold
H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
Chanel Navy & White Woven-Stitched Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Navy & White Woven-Stitched Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag Xupes Reference
Sold
H 6.7 in D 2.76 in L 11.42 in
Chanel Timeless Bag in Transparent Plastic and Piping in White Lamb Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Timeless bag in transparent plastic and piping in white lamb leather. Silver metal hardware
Sold
H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Chain Around Timeless Frame Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Chain Around Timeless Frame Bag Xupes Reference: HB3808
Sold
H 5.91 in D 2.37 in L 10.24 in
Chanel Timeless Tweed and Sequin Bag in Red, Black and White, 2009/2010
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Tweed and sequin bag in shades of red, black and white. Attributes in
Chanel 18k White Gold Bolduc Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
a polished finish and a weight of 16.5 grams. This timeless Chanel 18K White Gold Wide-Band
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel black and white wool tweed drawstring long sweater jacket
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Classic and timeless Chanel black and white wool tweed long sweater jacket from Fall 1994
Chanel 2023 Cruise New Jewel Decor White Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel little white tweed jacket with jewel embellishment ~ from Runway of 2023 Cruise
Chanel White and Black Cotton Pique Strapless Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Vintage Chanel white cotton piquè strapless gown with black lace ribbon trimming. Slightly
2017 Chanel floral tweed classic bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The perfect spring-Summer bag : Chanel medium double flap Timeless chevron bag CHANEL in white
Chanel New 2023 Monte-Carlo Runway Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel little white tweed jacket with jewel embellishment ~ from Runway of 2023 Cruise
Chanel Black & White Nylon Vintage Large Timeless Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Height- 31cm Width- 40cm Depth- 11cm- Strap Drop- 26cm Interior- Black Textile Closure- Open Top Country of Origin- France Condition Rating Very Good Exterior Condition The exterio...
Chanel White Caviar Timeless CC Wallet on Chain WOC Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel White Caviar Timeless CC Wallet on Chain WOC Crossbody Bag Made In: France Year of
Sold
H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Chanel off-white quilted leather TIMELESS CLASSIC FLAP MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel 'Timeless Classic Flap Medium' shoulder bag in off-white quilted leather. Open pocket on the
Chanel Large Rhinestone CC Drop Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
: --- Elevate your accessory game with the timeless elegance of Chanel's White Marble Enamel Large CC Stud
Chanel Timeless White Bag In Caviar Quilted
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless white bag In Cavier Quilted - Good condition, shows slight signs of wear over time
Vintage Chanel Timeless White Leather and Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Timeless handbag in White quilted leather Collection : Timeless Model : Timeless Classic
Vintage Chanel Timeless White Leather and Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Timeless handbag in White quilted leather Collection : Timeless Model : Timeless Classic
CHANEL, Medium Timeless in white leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Timeless Medium - Condition: Very good condition. Slight marks on
CHANEL, Square Timeless in white leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Square timeless - Condition: Good condition. Minor sign of wear on
CHANEL, Medium Timeless Vintage in white leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Medium Timeless Vintage - Condition: Very good condition. Minor sign
CHANEL, Medium Timeless Vintage in white leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: Medium Timeless Vintage - Condition: Very good condition. Minor sign
Chanel White Caviar Leather Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel White Caviar Timeless Clutch- PRISTINE The simple and elegant design imbues any ensemble
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Leather Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
As its name suggests, the Timeless clutch from Chanel is truly timeless and memorable in its design
CHANEL timeless Shoulder bag in White Cotton
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: timeless - Condition: Very good condition. Interior stains, Exterior
Chanel White Caviar Leather Timeless Clutch Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Here we have a fabulous Chanel white caviar leather timeless clutch that has been crafted from
Chanel White Caviar Quilted Leather CC Timeless Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Give your wardrobe an instant elegant boost with this stunning Timeless tote from Chanel. It has
Chanel White Caviar Quilted Leather CC Timeless Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Give your wardrobe an instant elegant boost with this stunning Timeless tote from Chanel. It has
Chanel Petite Timeless Tote Quilted Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Petite Timeless Tote Quilted Caviar, crafted in pink quilted caviar leather, features
Chanel Timeless Perforated Cc 218174 White Calfskin Tote
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code:11181132 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.25" Width: 4.5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL GOO...
Timeless in white leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Marque: CHANEL - Modèle : Timeless - Condition : Très Bonne condition. Quelques signes d'usure
Chanel Timeless vintage handbag in white lambskin, good condition !
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Chanel Timeless vintage bag in white quilted lambskin leather, white stitching, gold
Chanel White Caviar Leather Classic Timeless Flap Clutch 2020
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Chanel clutch bag is made of white caviar leather. The bag features Chanel’s signature turn
Chanel Off White Quilted Caviar Leather Timeless Shopper Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A timeless creation from the house of Chanel, this shopper tote is full of charm. Crafted from
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Jacket
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black cotton with a bit of stretch jacket from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a silver front zipper with Dolce & Gabbana pulls and also on the angled front pockets. ...
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
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
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 ...
Thierry Mugler Green Wrap Dress
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...
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...
$20,131
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪ Double breasted ▪ Center pleat to the back ▪ 65% Angora, 35% Wool ▪ 100% Acetate linin...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$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...
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 ...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
$10,749
Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1933/1934 Paris France A reversible black and iridescent white satin silk Tuxedo skirt and jacket suit. Draped shawl collar, Pagoda wide cuffed sleeves. Sheath skirt with bia...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
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.