Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Valentine
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Valentine Charms Mini Rectangular Flap Bag is a special piece
Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Valentine
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Valentine Charms Mini Rectangular Flap Bag is a special piece
Chanel Med Valentine Single Flap Bag Tri
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel medium classic single-flap bag is a tri-color bag in Pale Pink, Hot Pink and Red
Chanel Seasonal Flap Medium Red Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Seasonal Flap Medium Red Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms These are professional
$4,995
H 4.75 in D 2.5 in L 7.75 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Valentine Charms Mini Rectangular Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Valentine Charms Mini Rectangular Flap Bag Made In: Italy Year of
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: GOOD This previously owned and used item is in condition with some signs of use. Light scuffs and stains on the inside, and around the corners, edges. Crease lines on the...
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Seasonal Flap Small Red Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in excellent original condition with light signs of use. DETAILS: circa 2010-2011 Series 14 Classic Flap lambskin leath...
Chanel Classic Flap Super Mini Valentine's Special Black Lambskin Nautical Charm
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in very good condition with moderate signs of use. Creases on the leather. Scuffs around the corners, edges of the flap. ...
$3,424Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Seasonal Flap Medium Caramel Tan Brown Leather Valentine Marine Charms
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in excellent original condition with sone signs of use. Light stains on the surface. DETAILS: circa 2010-2011 Series 1...
2008 Chanel Clear Vinyl Valentines 2.55 Flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Rare Clear Chanel Bag Comes with Dust bag Authenticity Card - 127450221 Certificate of
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H 6.75 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Valentine Crystal Charms Medium Single Flap Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Chanel Quilted Lambskin Valentine Crystal Charms Medium Single Flap Black
Unavailable
H 5.91 in D 2.76 in L 10.63 in
Superb Chanel 27 cm bag in leather and Valentine Red Chevron pattern
By Chanel
Located in CANNES, FR
Superb Chanel 27 cm bag in leather and Valentine Red Chevron pattern. Practical with its simple
Chanel White Canvas Heart "Valentine" 2006 Collection Wedge Sandals 39 6
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel White Canvas Heart "Valentine" 2006 Collection Wedge Sandals 39 uk 6 These are chic limited
Chanel Valentine Heart Chain Pink Quilted Leather 10" Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning CHANEL Valentine Pink Lambskin Quilted 10" Classic Flap Bag with Heart Chain is a
Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This beautiful Clutch Chanel is a limited edition bag. Crafted from dark red quilted patent
Chanel Valentine Mini Cross Body Pink Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel collectible Valentine s cross body pink lambskin bag. Dangling heart charms. Shoulder drop
Chanel Valentine's Heart Charm Flap Medium Pink Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in very good original condition with sone signs of use. Light stains on the surface especially the back. Rubbing around t...
Chanel Valentine's Heart Charm Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in very good condition with sone signs of use. Light stains on the surface especially the back. Rubbing around the corner...
Chanel Timeless Classic Valentine Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Timeless Classic Chanel Valentine 2014 Medium Flap handbag. The exterior of this medium Timeless
Chanel Mini Valentine's Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Extra Mini Fuschia Valentine's Bag. Extra small lambskin leather bag in hot pink/red color
Chanel XS Mini Valentine's Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel XS Mini Hot Pink Valentine's Bag. Crossbody Mini with heart charms in gold hardware. Mint
Chanel 2006 Beige Canvas Valentine Flap Bag Mini
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Year: 2006 Material: Canvas Color: Beige Measurements: Length: 17cm Height: 13cm Depth: 6cm Strap Drop: 55cm Inclusions: Dustbag Condition Notes: Fair. Some wear and tear. No ...
Chanel Limited Edition Valentines Rare Heart Charm Pink Classic Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pink Valentine Heart Charm Classic Flap 2004 {VINTAGE 14 Years} Pink
Chanel Seasonal Flap Medium Pink Lambskin Leather Valentine's Heart Charms
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in very good original condition with sone signs of use. Light stains on the surface especially the back. Rubbing around t...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in condition with some signs of use. Light scuffs and stains on the inside, and around the corners, edges. Crease lines o...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: EXCELLENT This previously owned and used item is in excellent original condition with light signs of use. DETAILS: circa 2010-2011 Series 14 Classic Flap lambskin leat...
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H 4.93 in W 2.76 in L 7.88 in
CHANEL Rectangular Mini Valentine Bag Pink Lambskin with Light Gold Hardware 14P
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Rectangular Mini Valentine Charms Bag Pink Lambskin with Light Gold Hardware 2014 – 14P
Chanel 06P Valentine/Precious Symbols Pink Heart Print Tank Top
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel 06P tank covered in hearts featuring 'COCO,' 'No 5,' pearls, ladybugs, handbags, and more
CHANEL Rare Chain Belt from 1st USA Boutique DIVINE!!!!!
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Valentines Day Feb 14,1987, This belt was purchased when the very first CHANEL boutique opened in the
Chanel 2006 Yellow Valentine Precious Symbols T Shirt Top
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel 2006 yellow rib knit tshirt with ruffled cap sleeves features hearts containing iconic
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms These are professional
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H 9.85 in D 2.37 in L 5.91 in
Chanel Multi-Pink Quilted Lambskin Medium Valentine Charm Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Chanel Model Timeless Serial No. 19****** Color Multi-Pink Date Approx. 2014 Metal Silver
Chanel 06P 2006 Valentines heart Charms logo print top Kim Jennie Blackpink
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel 06P 2006 Valentines heart Charms logo print top Kim Jennie Blackpink Chanel by Karl
Chanel Lambskin 2021 Resin Gripoix Gold-Tone Metal Pink CF Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Chanel Pink Mini Classic Flap with Gripoix Chain, crafted in supple quilted leather and finished
Chanel Valentine Tote Printed Canvas Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Valentine Tote Printed Canvas Medium, crafted from pink printed canvas, features dual
Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Small, crafted from red quilted patent
Chanel Valentine Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Extra Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Valentine Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Extra Mini mixes Chanel's classic design
Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Large, crafted from black quilted patent
Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Extra Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Extra Mini, crafted from black quilted
Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium mixes Chanel's classic
Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Large is a limited edition bag
Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Medium is a limited edition bag
Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Medium is a limited edition bag
Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin East West
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin East West, crafted in black quilted lambskin
Chanel Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium mixes Chanel
Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin East West
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin East West mixes Chanel's classic
Chanel Valentine Hearts Cosmetic Case Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Valentine Hearts Cosmetic Case Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin
Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin
Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Valentine Hearts Flap Bag
Chanel Valentine Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Valentine
Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 11", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Medium
Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 7", Width 9", Depth 0.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted
Chanel Valentine Hearts O Case Clutch Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 11", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel
Chanel Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium Exterior Material
Chanel Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium Exterior Material
Chanel Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16.5" Designer: Chanel Model
Chanel Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
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H 3 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
Chanel Valentine Crystal Hearts Phone Holder Crossbody Bag Quilted Lambsk
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: With Strap Measurements: Height 3", Width 5.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model
Chanel Valentine Flap Black Lambskin Leather Gold Metal Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black Material: Lambskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface:Good Corners:Minor Scratches Edges:Minor Scratches Handles/Straps:Minor Scratch...
Chanel Mini Charms Shoulder bag in Blue quilted leather and silver hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Gorgeous and very sought after Chanel Valentine Mini Charms Flap bag in blue turquoise quilted
Chanel Mini Charms Shoulder bag in Red quilted leather and Gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Gorgeous and highly sought after Chanel Valentine Mini Charms Flap bag in red quilted leather, gold
Chanel Mini Lilac Valentine Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company-Chanel Model-Mini Valentine Lilac Handbag Color-Lilac ( purple) Date Code-8839471 Material
Chanel Timeless Charms Valentine Day Pink Lamb skin
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Timeless Charms Valentine Day Pink Lamb skin Gold plated hardware Lamb skin lining
Chanel Tricolor Valentine Crystal Hearts Flap Bag Quilted
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel
Chanel Limited Edition Pink Quilted Valentine Charm Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel pink quilted lambskin leather Valentine flap bag featuring 5 iconic Chanel charms (CC
Hermès Birkin 35 Rose Sheherazade GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Pink - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold-tone hardware - Comes with keys, clochette, lock and CITES - Comes with original dust bag - Condition: Good This pre-owned item is ...
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
$6,953
Hermès bag 'Cordeliere'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - Black Crocodylus Porosus exotic leather 'Cordeliere' bag with a gold-plated cordeliere fastener on a flap, and a tiny mirror and a golden metal pen inside. Condition: Very ...
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Asphalt Swift with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Hermes Model: Kelly Cut Size: 31 × 13 × 3 cm (12.25" × 5" × 1") Material: Swift leather Hardware: Gold Exterior / Interior Color: Gris Asphalt Year / Stamp: A stamp, 201...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$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...
Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Burgundy leather trim - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted heron design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Includes original box (damaged) - Stamp K ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly Sellier bag, size 32, in burgundy box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in matching leather and features two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
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.