Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Trim Leather Trapeze Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Chanel crossbody bag in black leather with Quilted leather trim. Structured design. Period/Era: 1989-1991. Flap with CC turn lock closure. Burgundy leather lining. 1 side poc...
Chanel Cream Caviar Leather Vintage Braided Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Cream Caviar Leather Vintage Braided Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1031 Brand: Chanel Model: Braided Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag ...
Chanel Cruise 2005 Trapeze Quilted Black Coco CC Camellia Crest 05C Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This mini trapeze Chanel bag from Cruise 2005 collection is a rare gem and a true classic.
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H 8.08 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Trapeze Single Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.
Chanel Black Caviar Trapeze Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black caviar leather trapeze shoulder bag. 2 interior zipped pockets.
Chanel Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag 1990
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag is a stunning vintage piece that exemplifies classic Chanel elegance with a unique geometric twist.
Chanel Black Caviar Trapeze Shoulder Bag circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple and timeless black Chanel shoulder bag circa late 1990s. This is a great staple piece for anyone on the market for a new every day handbag that will match with every outfit an...
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag with Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Chanel Quilted 'Trapeze' Flap Shoulder Bag in black color from 1990 circa.
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag with Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Chanel Quilted 'Trapeze' Flap Shoulder Bag in black color from 1990 circa.
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H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2370 Serial Number: 1809341 Age (Circa): 1990 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card A...
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2944 Serial Number: 1655938 Age (Circa): 1989 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity D...
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
1990 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Wallet Xupes Reference: HB3441 Serial Number: 1589024 Age (Circa): 1990 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, A...
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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Beige & White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Trapeze Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige & White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Pouch Serial Number: 1521910 Age (Circa): 1990 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity ...
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H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB4081 Serial Number: 1799521 Age (Circa): 1991 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authent...
CHANEL 15K Paris Salzburg turquoise tweed gold chain trapeze flared jacket FR42
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15K Paris Salzburg turquoise tweed gold chain trapeze flared jacket FR42 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 15K Paris Salzburg Material: Wool Color: Turquoise...
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H 15 in W 21 in D 6 in
CHANEL Purple Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: HB4191 Serial Number: 1826683 Age (Circa): 1989 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Authenticity Card, Serial Sticker (Made in F...
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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Pouch Xupes Reference: HB4543 Serial Number: 15836600 Age (Circa): 1990 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust B...
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Wallet Xupes Reference: HB2945 Serial Number: 1654897 Age (Circa): 1989 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card,...
CHANEL black quilted leather VINTAGE TRAPEZE Flap Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel Vintage trapeze shaped flap bag in black quilted leather with a open pocket on the back side.
Chanel Trench
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel, black taffeta, "trapeze" shaped trench with attached belt.
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H 17 in W 19.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Chanel Black Grosgrain Silk & Lambskin Leather Vintage Coco Crest Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Grosgrain Silk & Lambskin Leather Vintage Coco Crest Trapeze Timeless Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1632 Brand: Chanel Model: Trapeze Timeless Mini...
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Wallet Xupes Reference: HB2945 Serial Number: 1654897 Age (Circa): 1989 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card,...
Ultra Rare Chanel Trapeze navy blue shoulder bag and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
CHANEL Trapeze navy blue Leather Shoulder bag Very rare bag.
1980s Chanel Trapeze Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel linen and cotton blend trapeze skirt. High-waisted model, front closure with golden buttons with logo and slit on the back.
Rare Chanel Trapeze bicolor navy blue/red handbag in leather with its wallet
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
CHANEL Trapeze Bicolor navy blue and red quilted leather Shoulder bag Very rare bag.
Rare Chanel Trapeze bicolor white/blue navy handbag in leather with its wallet
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
CHANEL Trapeze Bicolor White and Deep Blue Leather Shoulder bag Very rare bag.
1980s Chanel Blue Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel trapeze midi navy blue cotton skirt, front closure with golden button, belt loops, front slit with golden buttoning.
Chanel Vintage Red Silk Trapeze Coat
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This eyecatching Chanel coat features a beautiful a-line shape for an elegant and feminine fit, and is rendered in a bright carmine red silk twill material. It's light enough to wea...
Chanel Tote Bag with Chain Trim - black leather
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Baarn, NL
Trapeze shaped Chanel bag from the fall collection of 2007.
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H 7.48 in W 7.87 in D 2.56 in
1980s- Early 1990s Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag with Gilt Chain
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL Lovely trapeze shoulder bag composed of black quilted lambskin leather handbag adorned with gilt hardware.
1980s Chanel Blue Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel trapeze midi navy blue cotton skirt, front closure with golden button, belt loops, front slit with golden buttoning.
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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 3 in
RARE FIND Chanel 23cm Black Quilted Lambskin 'Kelly Shaped' Bag / Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
In pristine condition- A Black Chanel Quilted 'Sac Trapeze' , 'Kelly Shaped' Shoulder Bag with GHW, fitted with a signature Chanel 'Turn-lock' Clasp.
$8,495Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.75 in D 2 in L 10 in
Chanel Beige Lambskin Leather 10" Medium Double Flap Classic Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Beige Lambskin Leather 10" Medium Double Flap Classic Bag with Goldtone Hardware Made In: France Color: Light beige, gold Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Lambskin leather, meta...
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Suede Lady Coco Chain Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Suede Lady Coco Chain Flap Bag SKU: 149930 MSRP: 5300.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never goe...
Chanel 1994-1996 Black Quilted Lambskin Flap Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel leather quilted flap camera shoulder bag. This bag is in amazing condition! Features black quilted lambskin leather with 24kt gold plated hardware, a woven chain st...
$4,011
H 7.29 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Quilted Jersey & Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Jersey Fabric & Lambskin Leather Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1701 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Envelope Classic ...
Chanel Cream Caviar Mini Business Affinity Flap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Cream Caviar Mini Business Affinity Flap SKU: 156649 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Good Condition Comments: Good Condition. Exterior scuffing, wrinkl...
Chanel Mini Classic Flap Micro Beige Lambskin Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
This Celebrity Favorite has Diamond Quilting and a Gold Plated CC Turnlock Closure and hardware. Approximate measurements are 5.5" x 4" x 1.5" with a drop of about 22" on the gold ...
$27,140Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL White Caviar Leather Small Diana Gold Hardware Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1994 Collection Caviar Skin Leather 8.75” W x 5.75” H x 2.75” D Strap Drop 20” Includes Dust Bag, Box 100% Authenticity Guaranteed
Chanel Black Shiny Lambskin Quilted Extra Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
LListing Title: Chanel Black Shiny Lambskin Quilted Extra Mini Flap Bag SKU: 155918 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion landscape quite like C...
$4,995
Size: 8.75"L x 3"W x 6.75"H
Chanel 1994-1996 Classic Black Lambskin Leather CC Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel black classic front flap CC logo lambskin leather bag. Features black lambskin leather, this luxurious, runway-ready bag features woven-in felt chain strap, and 24kt...
$7,468
H 6.11 in W 10.04 in D 2.56 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Product Title: Black Quilted Lambski...
CHANEL black quilted leather 16K 2.55 REISSUE MINI HANGER FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2.55 Reissue Hanger Flap Mini shoulder bag in black quilted aged calfskin leather. This rare runway iteration reimagines the house’s iconic silhouette with a st...
$2,195
H 3.5 in D 0.75 in L 4.25 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Pearl Top Handle Clutch Crossbody w/ Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Pearl Top Handle Clutch Crossbody w/ Chain Made In: France Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Lambskin leather Lining: Grosgrain Closu...
Chanel Cambon Small Shoulder Bag Beige Calfskin Leather Double Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Named after the Cambon street in Paris the Chanel store is located. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved / preowned Chanel cambon shoulder bag is in very good condition. Rubbing aro...
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Lambskin Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Vintage shoulder bag is crafted in beige quilted Lambskin leather, 24K gold plated chain intertwined with beige leather. Complete with flap top, interlocking CC logo at front ...
$8,528
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 1998 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 Product Details Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Product Title: Black Quilted Lambskin Vintag...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Box With Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Box With Chain Bag SKU: 155152 MSRP: 5075.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion lands...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
GUCCI black leather & PYTHON NEW BAMBOO Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'The New Bamboo' handbag in black python with bamboo turn-lock and bamboo handle. Has a detachable shoulder strap divided in a regular strap and a woven strap with silver-tone ...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Hermes Birkin 35 Vermillion Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in Vermillion. Unique warm red tone - is lush with gold hardware. Togo leather is scratch resistant. NEW or NEVER WORN. Comes with...
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
$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 ...
$7,290
H 14.56 in W 5.9 in L 20.47 in
Chanel Shopping Top Handle Tote Cotton Beach Black and White Terry Cloth Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping Top Handle Tote Cotton Beach Black and White Terry Cloth Bag Black and White with leather straps in excellent condition. Comes with Chanel towel 20.47"L x 5.9"W x 14...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ethereal One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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...
$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...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
Luxurious Plush Triple Band Mink Shrug c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Luxurious plush triple band mink shrug c 1960 The chic mahogany ranch mink shrug is designed with three rows of soft mink on both ends. The center section is designed with two pa...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel. Rare limited edition. Lined in Rouge H Chèvre (goat skin) with two...
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.