Chanel Alligator Faux Tortoise Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare black Alligator faux Tortoise Chain Bag it is from collection 5, 1997/1999.
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Chanel Tortoise Chain
Chanel Tortoise Gold-mesh Multi Strand Chain CC Logo Belt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Add a splash of regal, ultra stylish appeal to your ensemble with this belt! We love the tortoise shell - it really adds such a gorgeous textural feel to the piece! Designer: Chanel...
Category
1990s Italian Belts
Chanel Gold Gold-mesh Multi Strand Chain Tortoise Cc Logo Spring 1997 Belt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Add a splash of regal, ultra stylish appeal to your ensemble with this belt! We love the tortoise shell - it really adds such a gorgeous textural feel to the piece! Designer: Chanel...
Category
1990s Italian Belts
Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of tortoise and black glass links with metal spacers and pave rhinestone rondels.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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1990's Vintage Chanel Faux-Tortoise Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel multi-charm faux-tortoiseshell belt/necklace. Spring '95 collection. Original box included. Missing year tag.
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Chanel Tortoise Resin Snake Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Tortoise Resin Snake Chain Evening Bag- Pristine Condition; appears never carried.
Category
Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Tortoise Chain Tote
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather Tortoise Chain Tote is in excellent vintage condition.
Category
20th Century Tote Bags
CHANEL BROWN CAVIAR BAG WITH TORTOISE CHAIN STRAP
By Chanel
Located in Alford, MA
Chanel unstructured bag in brown caviar leather, the shoulder strap composed of a tortoise chain interwoven with leather.
Category
1990s French Handbags and Purses
Chanel Black Leather Crossbody Bag with Resin Tortoise Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather Tortoise Chain Crossbody Bag is in beautiful vintage condition.
Category
20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
CHANEL brown tortoise PEARL CHAIN OVAL Sunglasses 5424 502/EF
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel oval brown and camel tortoise sunglasses in acetate and brown lenses.
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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses
CHANEL black leather 1997-99 CC TORTOISE CHAIN Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Featuring the iconic CC logo on the front, it is detailed with leather-interwoven tortoise chain straps for a refined yet distinctive touch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL blue 1996-99 CC DENIM TORTOISE CHAIN Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Featuring contrasting orange stitching and the iconic CC logo on the front, it’s detailed with denim-interwoven tortoise chain straps for a distinctive finish. The bag closes with tw...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL burgundy red rabbit fur tortoise resin chain link crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL burgundy red rabbit fur tortoise resin chain link crossbody bag Reference: GIYG/A00089 Brand: Chanel Model: Fur crossbody Material: Fur Color: Burgundy Pattern: Solid C...
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Chartreuse Leather Tote Bag with Faux Tortoise Chain Handles 90s
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This chic tote bag was made by Chanel, most likely in the late 1990s. Made from smooth Chartreuse leather, it features faux tortoise chain straps and fastens with magnetic clasps.
Category
1990s Italian Tote Bags
rare CHANEL Vintage gold CC clover heart brown amber tortoise lucite chain belt
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL Vintage gold CC clover heart brown amber tortoise lucite chain belt Reference: TGAS/D00786 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Circa 1990's Material: Acryl...
Category
1990s French Belts
rare CHANEL Vintage gold CC clover heart brown amber tortoise lucite chain belt
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL Vintage gold CC clover heart brown amber tortoise lucite chain belt Reference: TGAS/D00786 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Circa 1990's Material: Acryl...
Category
1990s French Belts
Vintage CHANEL Logo Lucite Tortoise Maltese Cross Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Lucite Tortoise Maltese Cross Bracelet Measurements: Charm: 1 6/8 inches X 1 6/8 inches Wearable Length: 8 2/8 inches (maximum) Features: - 100% Authentic CHA...
Category
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
rare CHANEL 1990's Vintage gold CC clover heart amber tortoise lucite chain belt
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 1990's Vintage gold CC clover heart brown amber tortoise lucite chain belt Reference: TGAS/D00786 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Circa 1990's Material...
Category
1990s French Belts
Chanel tortoise shell evening box bag with snake chain
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
Incredibly rare and unique Chanel tortoise shell evening box bag. The bag has a gold 'CC' Chanel logo on the top, snap closure and 'Chanel '97' Made in France' engraved inside. These...
Category
1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
CHANEL Vintage 1994 Tortoise Shell Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '94 Tortoise Shell Chain Necklace Features Maltese CC Cross Made in: France Year of Production: 1994 Stamp: 94 CC P Closure: Hook Color: Br...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Chanel Vintage '95 Tortoise & Gold Four Leaf Clover Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '95 Tortoise & Gold Four Leaf Clover Necklace Features goldtone CC design in center of four leaf clover pendant Made In: France Year of Production: 1995 Color: Br...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Chanel Tortoise Pattern Resin Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Tortoise Patterned Resin Shoulder Bag- Pristine Condition; appears never carried. Incredibly stunning and rare, this collectible Chanel is certain to become a favorite piece...
Category
1990s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Green Velvet Quilted Purse With Tortoise Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel dark green velvet quilted purse with tortoise chain and "CC" detail.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Single Flap Jumbo Brown Lambskin Leather Tortoise CC Logo and Chain
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Single Flap Jumbo Brown Lambskin Leather Tortoise CC Logo and Chain These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Category
1990s French Shoulder Bags
Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of tortoise and black glass links with metal spacers and pave rhinestone rondels.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Nut Brown Tortoise Chain Tote
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chanel handbag with chain in brownish tints. Features a pocket on the front with Chanel closure in the material of the chain. Chanel logo is depicted on the backside of the bag. ...
Category
20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel White Lambskin Bucket Bag with Tortoise Chain
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel White Lambskin and Tortoise Chain Small Bucket Bag- Nearly Pristine condition Starkly contrasting colors and textures make this small cross body incredibly unique and col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Chanel Orange Quilted Napa Handbag with Tortoise Chain
By Chanel
Located in US
Plastic tortoise shell looking chain and hardware. Great size and pockets everywhere...front, back and inside.
Category
Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Brown Tortoise Acetate Chain Link CC Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It features a brown tortoise acetate chain with interlocking CC logo detailing, designed to cinch the waist elegantly, making it a statement piece for any outfit.
Category
2010s French Belts
Chanel Beige Tortoise Shell Chain Classic Flap Bag (Circa 1994)
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Chanel shoulder bag is made with tan quilted lambskin leather with tortoiseshell resin hardware. The bag features a single woven leather chain-link shoulder strap, CC turn-lock ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Brown Beaver Fur Tortoise Shell Chain Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1998 this unique tote bag is made from soft brown beaver fur with leather and tortoise shell style chain top handles. Chanel logo tag purse charm accent.
Category
1990s French Tote Bags
Chanel Black Lambskin Small Tote With Leather Interwoven Tortoise Resin Chains
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Chanel Black Lambskin Small Tote With Leather Interwoven Tortoise Resin Chains
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Brass magnetic snap closure reveals black fabric interior with one large open compartment and two zippered pockets with round, brass logo pulls. Leather interwoven tortoise resin ch...
Category
1990s Italian Tote Bags
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Chanel for sale on 1stDibs
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.
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