Chanel Vintage 90's Tweed Beige Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Tweed Beige Classic Reissue Tote Bag W 10.63 inch, H 7.87 inch, D 3.15 inch Year 1994 Made in France
Chanel Vintage 90's Tweed Beige Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Tweed Beige Classic Reissue Tote Bag W 10.63 inch, H 7.87 inch, D 3.15 inch Year 1994 Made in France
Chanel 2.55 Reissue white flap distressed leather gold hardware shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel 2.55 Reissue white flap distressed leather gold hardware shoulder bag This stylish shoulder bag is crafted of diamond quilted aged calfskin leather and features an aged gold r...
CHANEL grey suede 1997-99 255 REISSUE PATCHWORK FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage patchwork Reissue 1997-1999 shoulder bag in grey suede featuring gunmetal turn-lock and chain strap.
Chanel Jumbo Reissue Silver Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel jumbo reissue double-flap bag. Metallic silver leather and silver metal.
Chanel 1996 Vintage Emily in Paris Purple Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1996 Vintage Emily in Paris Purple Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag Year: 1994-1996 {Vintage 20 Years} Gold hardware Purple Quilted Tweed 11"W x 8"H x 3"D 11" handle drop...
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Classic Flap Boy Mini Beige Bone White Caviar Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Beige Mini Boy Reissue Cross Body Flap Bag 1990's Vintage White bone caviar leather Gold hardware Classic CC Turnlock Made in France
Chanel 1994 Vintage Emily in Paris Pink Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Emily in Paris Pink Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag Year: 1994-1996 {Vintage 20 Years} Gold hardware Pink Quilted Tweed 11"W x 8"H x 3"D 11" handle drop M...
Chanel beige suede 2.55 flap chocolate bar shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel 2.55 reissue flap bag features a mademoiselle turn lock and is made of beige suede leather from 1997 to 1999 collection
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H 7.5 in W 4 in L 12 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue 227 Flap 11cr0522 Metallic Burgundy Quilted Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12466281 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4" Height: 7.5" Shoulder strap drop: 14" Handle drop: 9" OVERALL NEW CONDITION (10/10 or A+) Includ...
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H 6.5 in W 4 in L 12.5 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Bicolor 13cr0606 Pink X Black Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 9552393 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5 " Width: 4" Height: 6.5" Shoulder strap drop: 7.25" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+) Includes ...
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H 8 in W 3.25 in L 12.25 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Metallic 227 Jumbo Flap 3cr0417 Gunmetal Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12296167 Measurements: 12.25" L x 3.25" W x 8" H Exterior Pockets: One rear flat pocket Interior Pockets: One flat pocket, two gusseted pockets, one small zi...
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H 12 in W 6.5 in L 19.75 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue ( Rare ) Extra Large Quilted Duffle 223127Weekend/Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11857715 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 19.75" Width: 6.5" Height: 12" Handle drop: 9" OVERALL EXCELLENT- CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Includes Serial Se...
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H 4.6 in W 1.75 in L 10 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Bicolor Quilted Flap Q219133 Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 12666987 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 1.75" Height: 4.6" Shoulder strap drop: 17.5" OVERALL EX...
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H 7.5 in W 6.75 in L 19.75 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Caviar Duffle 225064 Brown Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11857367 Measurements: Length: 19.75" Width: 6.75" Height: 7.5" Shoulder strap drop: 12 OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Sig...
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H 5.25 in W 1.5 in L 10 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Jumbo Turnlock Flap 2cr0417 Red Quilted Satin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 9075599 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 1.5" Height: 5.25" Handle drop: 8.25" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION (9.5/10 or A+ ) Includes Gift Bag...
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H 8.5 in W 2.75 in L 12.2 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Quilted Chocolate Bar Jumbo Flap 231371 Brown Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6048230 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.2" Width: 2.75" Height: 8.5" Shoulder strap drop: 10.5"- 19.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ )...
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H 10 in W 1 in L 19 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue ( Rare ) Quilted Jumbo Bow Tie Chain 219748 Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 12139237 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 19" Width: 1" Height: 10" Shoul...
CHANEL 1981 Vintage Ruby Crystal Chicklet Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Styling: CHANEL Red Jumbo 2.55 Reissue bag also available on our storefront.
Chanel Multicolour Reissue Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Multicolour Reissue Shoulder Bag with gold tone chain three tone bag Composition:; Textile
Chanel Grey Reissue Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Grey Reissue Shoulder Bag totally made in france still with box dust bag and card 25.5 x 12 cm depth 5
Chanel Vintage Trapezoid Reissue Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish messenger bag is crafted of diamond quilted lambskin leather in black. The bag features an adjustable leather shoulder strap. The front flap has a gold plated Mademoisel...
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Trapezoid Reissue Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful trapezoid vintage shoulder bag in black lambskin leather. Overall in good condition, with faint nail marks and scratches. Minor touch ups has been done to lightly cover the...
Chanel Classic Black Lambskin Chocolate Bar Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel classic black reissue flap bag features a rectangular quilted(chocolate bar) lambskin leather body, silver-tone hardware, a flat chain link shoulder strap, a f...
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H 7.88 in W 12.41 in D 3.94 in
2011 Chanel Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1621 Serial Number: 15444003 Age (Circa): 2011 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card,...
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H 7.88 in W 12.41 in D 3.94 in
2011 Chanel Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Alligator Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1621 Serial Number: 15444003 Age (Circa): 2011 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card,...
Chanel 90's Vintage 1990's Tweed Pink Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Tweed Pink Classic Reissue Tote Bag Gold hardware Pink Quilted Tweed 11"W x 8"H x 3"D 11" handle drop Year: 1994-1996 Made in France Same exact bag as seen in Emil...
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Duffle Caviar 225064 Brown Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11857367 Measurements: Length: 19.75" Width: 6.75" Height: 7.5" Shoulder strap drop: 12" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sti...
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H 5.71 in W 7.88 in D 2.96 in
2017 Chanel Red Quilted Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue 224 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Red Quilted Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue 224 Double Flap Bag This CHANEL 2.55 Reissue 224 Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag...
2013 Chanel Violet Quilted Jersey Fabric 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Violet Quilted Jersey Fabric 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag This CHANEL 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Authenticity Ca...
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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Silver Quilted Metallic Lambskin 2.55 Reissue 225 Double Flap Bag, 2009
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Silver Quilted Metallic Lambskin 2.55 Reissue 225 Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1881 Serial Number: 12600314 Age (Circa): 2009 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Care Booklet ...
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H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Milk-White Quilted Patent Leather 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Milk-White Quilted Patent Leather 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag This CHANEL 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.
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H 11.42 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Chanel Silver Metallic Aged Calfskin 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag, 2009
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Dark Silver Quilted Metallic Aged Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1913 Serial Number: 12321758 Age (Circa): 2009 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust ...
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H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
2007 Chanel Black Metallic Quilted Calfskin 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Metallic Quilted Calfskin 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag This CHANEL 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Authenticity...
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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Red Quilted Wool Fabric Romanov Charms 2.55 Reissue 225 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Red Quilted Wool Fabric Romanov Charms 2.55 Reissue 225 Double Flap Bag This CHANEL 2.55 Reissue 225 Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chane...
Chanel Quilted Chocolate Bar Denim Top Handle Kelly Flap Reissue Bag 862463
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6726383 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.75" Width: 2.2" Height: 8" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Serial ...
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H 7.88 in W 12.41 in D 3.94 in
2009 Chanel Red Metallic Aged Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Dark Red Quilted Metallic Aged Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1912 Serial Number: 12163913 Age (Circa): 2009 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag,...
Chanel Beije Reissue Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Beije Reissue Bag gold tone with nude leather shoulder chain
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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
2008 Chanel Bronze Metallic Aged Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Bronze Metallic Aged Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue 225 Double Flap Bag This CHANEL 2.55 Reissue 225 Double Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by C...
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H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
2011 Chanel Coral Orange Patent Leather 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Coral Orange Quilted Patent Leather 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1178 Serial Number: 14590740 Age (Circa): 2011 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authe...
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H 8 in W 11 in D 3 in
Chanel 90's Vintage 1990's Tweed Chevron Lime Green Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 90's Vintage 1990's Tweed Chevron Lime Green Classic Reissue Tote Bag Year: 1994-1996 Gold hardware Lime Green Chevron Stitched tweed Leather lining Three interior pockets Zi...
Chanel Black Leather Reissue Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Black Leather Reissue Shoulder Bag with leather, gold-tone hardware, interior slip pocket, dual top handle and flap closure. 47244MSCÂ
Chanel 1998 Jumbo Millennium Ivory Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stand out from the crowd with a limited edition jumbo Chanel designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel!! This Chanel Reissue Mademoiselle Jumbo Bag from the Millennium Collection has the...
Chanel Reissue Camera Bag Quilted Grosgrain Small Black, Neutral
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Reissue Camera Bag Quilted Grosgrain Small Black Neutral Grosgrain Condition Details: Odor in interior.
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Classic Flap Caviar Jumbo 72cca3117 Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 17608461 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3.4" Height: 7" Shoulder strap drop: 10" OVERALL VERY G...
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H 9.5 in W 3 in L 10.5 in
Chanel Hobo 2.55 Reissue Jumbo Classic Ccav72 White Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: 8353291 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.2" Width: 1.3" Height: 9" Shoulder Strap Drop: 9.5" GOOD CONDITION (7/...
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Medium Double Flap Bag Jersey 1992 - black
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Baarn, NL
Classic quilted bag by Chanel, this time not crafted in the usual leather.
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H 6 in W 3.25 in L 11.75 in
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Jumbo Bicolor Quilted Flap 902ct4 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 16069422 11.75x3.25x6 Strap drop :11 or doubled at 21.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT m...
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Medium Double Flap Bag Jersey - ivory white 1996/1997
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Baarn, NL
Classic quilted bag by Chanel, this time not crafted in the usual leather.
CHANEL Quilted Metallic Silver Reissue 227 Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered is this rare and stunning peice from Chanel, a 2.55 Reissue in silver metallic skin with pollished silver hardware. The 227 is the largest size currently made, making this i...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
$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...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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 ...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
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...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
DOLCE & GABBANA Brown Fur Tote Bag Handbag HOBO Purse New Never used
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dolce Gabbana Hand Bag with a wide black leather strap. Inside zippered pocket. Animal Print Lining. Authenticity card inside pocket. New old stock Circa late 1980s early 90s, never ...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag presented in classic Black Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, showcas...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.