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
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
$3,168Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Mini Gabrielle scaled leather patent trim double CC WOC crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Mini Gabrielle black scaled leather patent trim double CC WOC crossbody bag Reference: YIKK
Chanel Classic Flap Bag Calfskin Leather 2014 Medium Nude Pink with Black Trim
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Bag Calfskin Leather 2014 Medium Nude Pink with Black Trim These are
Chanel Classic Flap Bag Calfskin Leather 2014 Medium Nude Pink with Black Trim
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Bag Calfskin Leather 2014 Medium Nude Pink with Black Trim These are
$1,014Sale Price|35% Off
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag Reference: TGAS
Chanel Shearling Turn-Lock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Suede Shearling Trim shoulder bag in black suede with a contrast shearling mouton trim, CC
Chanel Black Nylon Leather Trim 'CC' Printed Buckled Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
; Details: Black 'CC' printed nylon and leather trim tote bag from Chanel's Travel Line circa 2003. Buckled
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in L 11 in
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Gray Trim "Country Club Bowler" Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Black quilted leather "Country Club Bowler Bag" from Chanel circa 2006-2008. Four silver-tone bag
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 4 in L 13.5 in
Chanel Black Nylon Leather Trim Square Quilted Chain Strap Zip Hobo Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Color: Black, Made In: France Fabric Content: Exterior: Nylon; Interior: Nylon Item Specifics & Details: Circa 2002-2003. Nylon textile construction. Large square quilted stitching. ...
CHANEL White Leather Black Trimmed Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Elegant day CHANEL shoulder bag in white lambskin trimmed with black cotton pique. The hardware is
Chanel Boy Bag Black, Cream, Gold Trim
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Rare Black Chanel Boy Bag with cream and gold trim. Limited gold hardware. Limited Cruise
Chanel Beige Caviar Trimmed Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
hanel beige cavair jumbo novelty flap with darker trim. Comes with hologram, id card, partial
CHANEL Small Elegant Trim Small Double Carry Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin & Pink Tweed Fabric Small Elegant Trim Small Double Carry Flap Bag
Chanel Small Classic Single Flap Bag With White Trim
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag with White Trim Xupes
Chanel Extremely Rare Chain Trim Paris / Byzance Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Extremely rare, collectors Chanel black leather flap bag with chain embellishment from Paris
Chanel Extremely Rare Chain Trim Paris / Byzance Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Extremely rare, collectors Chanel black leather flap bag with chain embellishment from Paris
Chanel Extremely Rare Chain Trim Paris / Byzance Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Extremely rare, collectors Chanel black leather flap bag with chain embellishment from Paris
Chanel Extremely Rare Chain Trim Paris / Byzance Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Extremely rare, collectors Chanel black leather flap bag with chain embellishment from Paris
CHANEL black canvas PATENT TRIM CC FLAP Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Chanel clutch in black patent trimmed canvas with patent CC. Closes with a snap-button
CHANEL brown LEATHER TRIM WOOL JERSEY FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Chanel flap shoulder in dark brown leather trimmed quilted wool jersey. Vintage 1980s
Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: HB3918 Serial
CHANEL Red Satin Quilted Drawstring Crossbody Bag W/Leather Trim
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Red Satin Quilted Drawstring Bag W/Leather Trim Age: c. 1986-1988 Made in Italy
New in Box Chanel PVC Flap With Leather Trim Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new in box rare pvc flap bag with black leather trim. Handle drop 8.5"/14.5". Comes
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
Chanel Black Classic Twist Patent Flap Bag w/ Lambskin Trim
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Classic Twist Patent Leather Flap Bag w/ Lambskin Trim Made In: Italy Year of
1992 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Jumbo Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Jumbo Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2188 Serial Number: 2589776
1992 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Bucket Bag Reference: HB2893 Serial Number: 2896889
1995 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Reference: HB1148 Serial Number
1994 Chanel Plum Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Plum Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Bucket Bag Reference: HB2843 Serial Number: 2946717
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H 7.68 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Serial Number: 4558290 Age
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H 7.68 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Serial Number: 4558290 Age
1995 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: HB1148 Serial Number
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H 5.91 in W 2.37 in L 7.09 in
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Lucite Trim Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage lambskin bag with chain inside lucite trim. Buttery lambskin leather. Minor on
2022 Chanel White Calfskin Quilted Chain Trimmed Flat Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
its original receipt and dust bag. Already chip. Can be worn crossbody.
CHANEL 'Boy' Flap Bag in Multicolored Tweed and Coral Trim Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Limited series. Chanel 'Boy' flap bag in multicolored tweed. Smooth leather coral trim. Silver
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H 7.68 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
Chanel 1996 Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Reference: HB898 Serial Number
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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin & Red Trim Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin & Red Trim Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB5195
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H 11.03 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Bucket Bag with Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Bucket Bag with Pouch Xupes Reference: HB4583 Serial
Chanel Filigree Flap Bag Caviar Leather Small White with Black Trim
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Filigree is a special bag that was released by the brand in 2016. One of the signature
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H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Jumbo Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Logo Trim Jumbo Classic Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
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H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
1997 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: HB3281 Serial
Chanel Filigree Flap Bag Caviar Leather 2017 Small Beige with Black Trim
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Filigree Flap Bag Caviar Leather 2017 Small Beige with Black Trim These are professional
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H 6 in W 2.75 in L 9 in
Chanel Classic Navy Quilted Lambskin Leather Red / Navy Trim Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel classic navy quilted lambskin leather red/navy trim flap shoulder bag. This is
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H 7 in W 5 in L 10 in
Chanel 25K Small Hobo Bag Black Calfskin with White Shearling Trim Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Chanel 25K Small Hobo Bag in Black Calfskin with Shearling Trim is a cozy yet sophisticated
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H 8 in D 3.5 in L 12 in
Chanel 2013 Brown Leather Paris-Edinburgh Quilted Flap Bag with Woven Trim
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
From the Paris/Edinburgh collection Chocolate brown distressed leather with whip stitch trim
Chanel Cuba Color Jumbo Quilted Single Flap Bag Black Leather Multicolor Trim
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD CONDITION This preloved authentic Chanel bag is in very good condition. Light
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H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Logo Trim Bucket Bag with Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Logo Trim Bucket Bag with Pouch Xupes Reference
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H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Logo Trim Bucket Bag with Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Logo Trim Bucket Bag with Pouch Xupes Reference
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H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
CHANEL Bordeaux Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Logo Trim Bucket Bag with Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Bordeaux Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Logo Trim Bucket Bag with Pouch Serial Number
Chanel Classic Flap Bag Calfskin Leather 2014 Medium Nude Pink with Black Trim
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Bag Calfskin Leather 2014 Medium Nude Pink with Black Trim These are
Chanel Classic Flap Bag Calfskin Leather 2014 Medium Nude Pink with Black Trim
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Bag Calfskin Leather 2014 Medium Nude Pink with Black Trim These are
Chanel Cream Jacket w/Black Trim
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a cream jacket with black trim by Chanel, from the 1990's. The jacket has a zipper down the
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag Reference: TGAS
CHANEL 2019 31 clear PVC denim trim beige raffia lined tote bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2019 31 clear PVC denim trim beige raffia lined tote bag Reference: JACG/A00261 Brand
Chanel Navy Blue Blazer With Silver Trim, Circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a navy blue blazer with silver trim detail and silver logo bottle shaped buttons by Chanel
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag Reference: TGAS
Chanel Cream Wool Crepe Jacket w/ Pink Trim, c 2003
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 21" This Chanel Jacket is available to be viewed privately in our Beverly Hills boutique couture
Chanel Red Reissue Cloth & Patent Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Red Reissue cloth and patent-trimmed bag by Chanel. Silver-tone hardware. Chain
Chanel 2pc Black Jacket and Skirt Set W/Silk Trim, Circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black two piece jacket and skirt set with black silk trim detail by Chanel, from the 1990
Chanel bag with clovers 1987
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Quilted black satin bag trimmed with large grains. It is ornamented with two circular
Chanel 2 pc. Slate Grey Denim Crop Jacket & Pants w/ Copper Chain trim
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stylish 2 piece pant and jacket set from Chanel. Both pieces are made of a distressed
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H 8.67 in W 9.26 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Chocolate Brown Caviar Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Chocolate Brown Caviar Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: HB4077
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather White Trim Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Vintage early 90s Chanel beige with white trim shoulder bag features a quilted lambskin
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
John Galliano Red Knitted Maxi Dress with Heart Cut-outs, SS 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Fabric: 60% Viscose, 40% Cotton ▪ Details: Open-knit heart shaped cut-outs ▪ Size: Mediu...
CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Chocolate Bar Medium Flap Bag is crafted from classic blue denim with the signature chocolate bar quilted pattern, offering a modern yet timeless aesthetic...
Prada Green Bag In Fox And Lizard
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
It can be carried by hand in a clutch and on the shoulder with its removable strap in green lizard and ruthenium metal chain. The interior is in pale pink beige lambskin with two sma...
Chanel Coco Beach Ball Minaudière Clutch Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This is a limited edition see-through crossbody minaudière designed in the shape of a beach ball. It's a stunning piece from the Spring/Summer 2019 runway collection. The clutch feat...
$16,823
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Opulent Jeweled Serpent Clasp Evening Bag
Located in University City, MO
Opulent jeweled serpent clasp evening bag The elegant evening bag is designed with a crystal encrusted serpent clasp The embossed chocolate brown vinyl covering emulates re...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
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.