Chanel Medium Straw Wicker Flap Bag Black Diamond Wild Stitch
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Medium Straw Wicker Flap Bag Black Diamond Wild Stitch These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Medium Straw Wicker Flap Bag Black Diamond Wild Stitch
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Medium Straw Wicker Flap Bag Black Diamond Wild Stitch These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Shoulder Bag Brown Wild Stitch Calfskin leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Shoulder Bag Brown Wild Stitch Calfskin leather with Pouch These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
CHANEL Wild Stitch Surpique brown lambskin leather matelasse bowler bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Wild Stitch Surpique brown lambskin leather matelasse bowler bag Reference: TGAS/F00317 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Wild Stitch Collection: 2002-2003 Materi...
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H 6.25 in W 4.5 in L 10 in
Chanel Black Beige Leather Quilted "Wild Stitch" Small Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Black "Wild Stitch" shoulder bag. Constructed of leather. Contrasting beige quilted stitching. Gold-tone chain link shoulder straps. Top zip closure. Comes with original dust bag. Se...
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H 8.25 in W 3 in L 12 in
Chanel White Leather Quilted Top Handle "Wild Stitch" Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Released circa 2005. The "Wild Stitch" flap bag features a single flat top handle, a flap front, quilt stitch detailing, a flap front with a gold-tone 'CC' twist-lock closure, and an...
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H 8.5 in W 1.5 in L 10.5 in
Chanel Purple Leather Wild Stitch Silver Tone Chain Small Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Retails at $2900. Purple small leather shoulder bag by Chanel. This bag features silver tone hardware throughout, stitched quilted texture, and large front flat pocket. 'CC' dangl...
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H 10.24 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Around 2000 Made Caviar Skin Wild Stitch CC Mark Tote Bag Rose Pink
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 2000 Made Caviar Skin Wild Stitch Cc Mark Tote Bag Rose Pink Additional information: Measurements: H26 x W 28 x D 6 cm Shoulder drop: 67 cm This item has been used a...
Chanel Vintage Wild Stitch Surpique Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Up for sale is a Chanel Wild Stitch Hobo Shoulder Bag from the 2002-2003 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Dark Grey Wild Stitch Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel medium flap bag in wild stitch. Dark grey almost black color.
Chanel 19 Bag 2021 Cream White Wild Stitch
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 19 Bag 2021 Cream White Wild Stitch These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Red Lambskin Wild Stitch "CC" Logo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel red lambskin wild stitch "CC" logo bag.
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Wild Stitch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black quilted beige wild stitch flap bag features a lambskin leather body, exterior back slip pocket, front flap with silver interlocking Cs and twist lock closure,closure, ...
Chanel Black and White Wild Stitch Drawstring Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Chanel black and white wild stitch drawstring shoulder tote bag featuers a leather body, a silver-tone hardware, and an interior zip pocket.
2003 Chanel Black Leather Wild Stitch Surpique Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed in 2003 by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, this small Surpique bowler bag would be a wonderful addition to your collection. Supple black leather with beige quilted top stitching....
Vintage Chanel White Multicolor Wild Stitch Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare vintage Chanel medium flap bag with multicolor stitching detail. Slight dirt marks throughout the leather surface. Minor rubbing on the corners. Series #8. Comes with its holo i...
Chanel Boston Wild Stitch Black Top Handle Zip Opening Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Boston Wild Stitch Black Top Handle Zip Opening Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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H 6.7 in W 12.6 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Wild Stitch Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Wild Stitch Classic Shoulder Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Classic Shoulder Bag Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number- 87***** Age- Circa...
Chanel Black and Beige Wild Stitch Calfskin Chain Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Chanel Surpique black and beige contrast diamond wild stitching features a calfskin leather body, a bronze-tone woven chains, an open top, a front flap with interlocking Cs, ...
Chanel Wild Stitch Medium Black Silk Flap Bag Gold Hardware, 2009
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Wild Stitch Medium Black Silk Flap Bag Gold Hardware, 2009 These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Chanel Classic Flap Small Bag White Lambskin Gold Silver Hardware Wild Stitch
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Small Bag White Lambskin Gold and Silver Hardware Wild Stitch 2020 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
CHANEL Surpique Wild Stitch brown leather gold CC logo shoulder hobo bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Surpique Wild Stitch brown leather gold CC logo shoulder hobo bag Reference: JHDN/A00085 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Surpique Wild Stitch Material: Leather C...
Chanel Wild Stitch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Chanel bag, in green fabric + white leather, silver hardware. Condition: Good. Measurements: Width: 28 cm Height: 16.5 cm Depth: 17.5 cm
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H 11.42 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
Chanel Beige Quilted Calfskin Leather Wild Stitch Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Quilted Calfskin Leather Wild Stitch Timeless Shoulder Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Timeless Shoulder Bag Product Type- Shoulder Serial Number- 8463399 Age- Circa 2003 Colo...
2003 Chanel Terra Cotta Leather Wild Stitch Small Surpique Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed in 2003 by Karl Lagerfeld, this Surpique tote is a great and versatile bag. Terra cotta leather with beige quilted top stitching. Double flat leather handles, interlocking C...
Chanel Wild Stitch Medium Black Calfskin Leather Flap Bag Gold Hardware, 2012
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Circa 2011 Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Wild Stitch Single flap Material: Calfskin leather Color: Black.
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H 7 in W 4 in L 9.5 in
Chanel Blue Caviar Calfskin Leather Wild Stitch Surpique Bowler Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Blue Caviar Calfskin Leather Wild Stitch Surpique Bowler Top Handle Bag, 2004.
Chanel 2002 Vintage Large Brown Wild Stitch Contrast Shopper Tote Bag GHW 65834
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store SKU: 65834 This Chanel 2002 Vintage Large Brown Wild Stitch Contrast Shopper Tote Bag GHW is a unique offering on our site; we've included her because it's so hard to find this...
CHANEL Lambskin Wild Stitch Camera bag
By Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
CHANEL Lambskin Diamond Stitch Camera Bag FEATURES Lambskin Diamond Stitch Exterior Leather Interior Double Chain Straps with Leather, Drop 18” CC Logo Zipper Pull Zip Closure In...
Chanel CC Wild Stitch Tote Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel CC Wild Stitch Tote Tote Bag This tote bag features a lambskin leather body, curb chain straps, an open top, an interior zip compartment, and interior zip and slip pockets.
Chanel Purple Leather Wild Stitch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
High on style, this bag is cut from leather featuring wild stitching throughout the exterior.
Chanel Wild Stitch Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Wild Stitch Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Large, crafted in black quilted caviar leather, features woven-in leather chain straps, front flap with CC turn-lock closure and matte...
Chanel Gold Coated Canvas Wild Stitch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This classy piece, crafted with the coated canvas and detailed with wild stitching all over, is designed to complement your charm.
Chanel Brown Quilted Suede Wild Stitch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel is defined by its exalted craftsmanship, and this shoulder bag is a true testimony of their flair.
Chanel Wild Stitched 2.55 Classic Shoulder Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel wild stitched classic shoulder bag from year 2000.
Chanel Green Leather Wild Stitch Accordion Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Chanel bag has it all! From the green quilted leather exterior to the roomy interior and the CC logo at the front, this bag will definitely redefine what you think of a day bag....
Chanel Red Quilted Leather Vintage Wild Stitch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With this bag, Chanel introduces a stylish piece of accessories for the urbane woman. A red bag like this is hand-picked to make you look your best. It is made from leather and featu...
Chanel Red Quilted Leather Vintage Wild Stitch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With this bag, Chanel introduces a stylish piece of accessories for the urbane woman. A red bag like this is hand-picked to make you look your best. It is made from leather and featu...
Chanel Red Quilted Leather Vintage Wild Stitch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With this bag, Chanel introduces a stylish piece of accessories for the urbane woman. A red bag like this is hand-picked to make you look your best. It is made from leather and featu...
Chanel Light Beige Leather Wild Stitch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The beauty of this bag from Chanel lies in its structured silhouette, refined lines, and understated appeal. It is fashioned out of leather, offset by a silver-tone CC logo on the fr...
Chanel Light Beige Leather Wild Stitch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The beauty of this bag from Chanel lies in its structured silhouette, refined lines, and understated appeal. It is fashioned out of leather, offset by a silver-tone CC logo on the fr...
Chanel Light Blue Leather Vintage Square Wild Stitch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This beautifully-stitched leather bag is by Chanel. With a capacious leather-lined interior, it will house more than your essentials.
Chanel Wild Stitch Flap Shoulder Bag Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Wild Stitch Flap Shoulder Bag Quilted Lambskin Large, crafted in neutral quilted lambskin leather, features a looping leather handle, front flap with CC logo and aged sil...
Chanel Brown Leather Green Canvas Large wild Stitch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
chanel brown leather green canvas large wild stitch bag with caviar leather & quilted pattern, antiqued silver-tone hardware, flat handles, dual exterior pockets, canvas lining & thr...
Chanel Wild Stitch Flap Shoulder Bag Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Wild Stitch Flap Shoulder Bag Quilted Lambskin Large is a timeless bag perfect for your everyday use.
CHANEL Wild Stitch Quilted Lambskin Black Clutch Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic CHANEL Wild Stitch Quilted Lambskin Black Clutch Added Strap to Use as a Crossbody or Shoulder Bag This fits a Max Pro I Phone RATING: A...excellent, only s...
Chanel Pink Wild Stitch Leather Flap Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Chanel creation is simply excellent. Make an impressive appearance with this stylish bag paired along with an equally trendy outfit.
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Large Wild Stitch Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The piece has silver-tone hardware, and a lovely chain-link and leather shoulder strap just so you can easily parade it. This wild-stitched flap bag, with its structured silhouette a...
Chanel White Quilted Leather Wild Stitch Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This beautifully stitched leather bag is by Chanel. With a capacious fabric-lined interior, it will house more than your essentials. Boasting two shoulder handles, the signature diam...
Chanel Black Quilted Wild Stitched Leather Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Trust this Chanel Boy bag to be stylish, durable, and comfortable to carry. It is crafted beautifully using the best materials to be a durable style ally.
Chanel White Quilted Leather Large Wild Stitch Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from quality materials, your wardrobe is missing out on this beautifully made designer bag. Look your fashionable best in any outfit with this stylish bag that promises to el...
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Medium Wild Stitch Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Continuing the grace and divinity of the Chanel classics, this Boy Flap bag comes crafted from black leather and designed with their signature quilt in wild stitch patterns.
Chanel Wild Stitch Quilted Zip Tote Bag - red calf leather
By Chanel
Located in Baarn, NL
This is the Chanel Wild Stitch Quilted Zip Tote Bag in beautifully red calfskin leather.
Chanel Red Quilted Wild Stitch Leather Medium 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship immense style quotient and an air of elegance this Chanel bag has it all Stitched to perfection the handbag is made using only prime quality materials so ...
Chanel Navy Blue Quilted Satin Wild Stitch Classic WOC Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship immense style quotient and an air of elegance this Chanel bag has it all Stitched to perfection the handbag is made using only prime quality materials so ...
Chanel Navy Blue Quilted Wild Stitched Leather Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Trust this Chanel Boy bag to be stylish, durable, and comfortable to carry. It is crafted beautifully using the best materials to be a durable style ally.
Chanel Black Quilted Wild Stitched Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Trust this Chanel Boy bag to be stylish, durable, and comfortable to carry. It is crafted beautifully using the best materials to be a durable style ally. Includes: Original Dustbag...
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Small Wild Stitch Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Boy flap bag is an icon of Chanel's. This here is a version in black quilted velvet. It brings leather trims, the signature label within the fabric interior, and the iconic CC pu...
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Large Wild Stitch Hampton Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Hampton bag from Chanel is brimming with signature details which makes it as iconic as the other styles from the label. It is crafted from black leather and bears the quilted pa...
Chanel Off White Quilted Wild Stitched Leather Expandable Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fashion house’s tradition of excellence, coupled with modern design sensibilities, works to make this bag one of a kind. It's a fabulous accessory for everyday use. Includes: Au...
Chanel Beige Quilted Leather New Medium Wild Stitch Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical and chic are some words that describe this bag! Crafted meticulously, the creation is equipped with a well-spaced interior and an easy-to-carry experience. Carry it to casu...
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
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. The vintage crest patch, most famously known from the iconic Chanel jacket in the same coll...
$6,469
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in L 13.39 in
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code. This structured top-handle bag is cra...
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....
Christian Dior Pink Snakeskin & Suede Vintage Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Pink Snakeskin & Suede Vintage Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1197 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle Bag Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 09BM-0...
$2,300
H 4 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Chanel CC Metal Plate Vanity Case Lambskin Gold-Tone Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Houston, US
Brand: Chanel Gender: Ladies Measurements (W x H x D): 5.50" x 4.00" x 2.50" Weight: 390.00 grams Chanel cc metal plate vanity case. Engraved with "Made In Italy". The "Chanel ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2005 Vintage Silk Runway Mini Dress Coral Leopard
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli SS05 Vintage Runway Leopard and Coral Print Popover style 100% silk Size Small Excellent Vintage Condition, minor feeling of wear FINAL SALE
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1199 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle Bag Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 09BM-005...
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...
$1,524Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Quilted Leather Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel Mint Green (pastel light mint green) quilted top handle tote bag, matte gold handle with beautiful pearl stud edges, two separate purse opening slots with pearl pink c...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
$2,450
Size: IT 42 (US 6 / UK 10 / FR 38)
Gucci By Tom Ford Runway Bodycon Halterneck G Buckle Dress, Spring-Summer 1998
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Geneva, CH
When I sourced this Spring-Summer 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford runway dress, the owner told me how much she loved it. With a big smile, she added that it was now time to let someone else b...
Exceptional Chinchilla Fox Sable Fur Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This greyish coat is made of quality mix fur, sable/ fox / rex chinchilla rabbit fur We offer more luxury fur items, view our front store Details: With 4 closing hooks 2 pockets F...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Chanel Vintage Orient Express Flap Bag Burgundy Leather 2011
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag from the Fall 2011 collection - used once and comes with authenticity card, care leaflet and Chanel dustbag. Made from smooth brownish burgund...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
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.