Chanel Chanel Silver Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Indulge in timeless elegance with this Chanel clutch, meticulously crafted to perfection. Its
Chanel Chanel Silver Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Indulge in timeless elegance with this Chanel clutch, meticulously crafted to perfection. Its
Chanel Silver Python Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Python clutch by Chanel. The color silver is reflected by the sun and generates distinct hues. This
Chanel Metallic Silver Leather Embroidered Timeless CC Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful classic timeless clutch in metallic silver with embroidery details. Matte silver hardware
Chanel Black Leather Silver Charm Gala Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing clutch from Chanel 2007 Runway. Has been seen on many celebs including Penelope Cruz and
Chanel Limited Edition Curved Warped Mirror Silver Metallic Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Curved Warped Mirror Silver Metallic Minaudière Clutch Color Silver
$9,920
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 1 in
Chanel Rare Metallic Silver Data Center Novelty Minaudière Keyboard Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Metallic Silver Data Center Novelty Minaudière Keyboard Clutch From the Spring/Summer
$7,920
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Chanel 2020 Half Circle Wrinkled Metallic Silver Lambskin Quilted Classic Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Half Circle Wrinkled Metallic Silver Lambskin Quilted Classic Flap Clutch Silver hardware
2017 Chanel Silver-Tone Fringe Black Lambskin Leather Clutch With Chain
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 2017, this striking Chanel clutch embodies the brand's timeless elegance with a modern
Chanel Envelope Clutch Shoulder Bag Burgundy Wine Lambskin Leather Silver Hardwa
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Leather creases overall. The color was professionally touched up around the corners. DETAILS Chanel
$10,920
H 5.5 in W 9.5 in L 1 in
Chanel 2008 Runway Limited Edition Laser CC Metallic Silver Bronze Gold Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Runway Limited Edition Laser CC Metallic Silver Bronze Gold Clutch 2008 {VINTAGE 15
$9,920
H 4 in W 9 in D 1 in
Chanel 2008 Iconic Twisted Silver Chain Knotted Lambskin Gala Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Medium Chanel sized soft lambskin leather clutch with magnetic closure and four interior
Unavailable
Chanel Double Circle Silver Black Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
/3.5 cm COLOUR: Black / Silver MATERIAL: Leather / Patent Leather INSIDE COLOUR: Black INSIDE MATERIAL
Chanel Black Timeless Classic Silver CC Satin Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
: Silver Material: Satin Interior lining: Leather Closure: Snap Accompanied by: Chanel authenticity
Chanel Ice Cube Clutch - CC Logo Silver Leather Crossbody Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Ice Cube Clutch with drop in crossbody shoulder strap Color: Silver Material
Chanel Reissue Silver Iridescent Calfskin 10 inch Medium Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
card. # of interior pockets: 1 # of exterior pockets: 1 Hardware: Silver Interior lining: Leather
Unavailable
H 4 in W 0.5 in L 7 in
Chanel Quilted Chocolate Bar Bifold Long Wallet 226494 Silver Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 10557129 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 0.5" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs of Wear: Exte...
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 1.3 in L 11 in
Chanel Clutch Classic Flap Quilted Jumbo Chain 231197 Silver Leather Shoulder Ba
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 19965676 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 1.3" Height: 7.5" Shoulder strap drop: 9" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal ...
Rare Chanel Clutch-Roll 2.55 in silver pearlescent quilted leather, MPHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional ultra-limited edition Clutch-Roll CHANEL 2.55 in quilted champagne
Chanel Cigarette Clutch Minaudie Box Brown Leather Case Silver Chain Wristlet CC
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Cigarette Box Clutch Minaudiere Color: Brown / Silver Material: Leather / Metal
Chanel Lace Crystal Bow Clutch - 2009 Black White Satin CC Logo Silver Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Lace Clutch with Bow & CC Crystal Logo Color: Black / off-White-Cream Material
Chanel Rare 2002s Black Perspex Lucite Minaudiere Clutch / Chain Wristlet
By Chanel
Located in West palm beach, FL
Rare Black Lucite Chanel clutch with matte silver-tone hardware, chain and woven leather handle at
Chanel Silver Quilted Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This beautiful, silver striped clutch bag gives a modern twist on a classic silhouette. Featuring a
Chanel Silver Leather Keyboard Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Silver Leather Keyboard Clutch- Pristine From the 2017 Data Center collection, this
Chanel Silver Leather Camelia Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite small bag or clutch in silver leather, with the iconic camelia design. In very good
Chanel Silver Keyboard Clutch 1C1027
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 24117812 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12 " Width: 1 " Height: 6 " Handle Drop: 1.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exter...
Chanel Silver Metallic Lambskin Quilted Fold Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel metallic silver clutch in lambskin. Roomy for party bag. Slight rubbing and scratches on the
Chanel Silver Leather Roll Handle Reissue Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Silver Leather Rolled Handle Reissue Clutch- very good condition From the 2012 collection
Chanel Silver and Gold Keyboard Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Silver and Gold Keyboard Clutch is an exquisite piece in very good condition
Rare 2017 Chanel Metallic Silver Keyboard Zip Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare keyboard clutch in metallic silver. Very good condition overall, minor rubbing on the corners
Chanel 2012 Metallic Silver Qulited Rolled Handle Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel 2012 Metallic Silver Qulited Rolled Handle Clutch Bag Chanel bag is featured in a
Chanel Black Cassette Clutch Silver Hardware, 2005
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Black Cassette Clutch Silver Hardware, 2005 Includes dustbag Dimensions: 15 w x 9 h x 4 d
Chanel Patchwork Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Patchwork Clutch with Tassel. Silver metallic clutch with strips of leather woven through
Chanel Limited Edition Silver Black Plexiglass Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Stunning and rare, this limited edition Chanel Minaudiere clutch is a true collector's item
Chanel Silver Sequins and Silk Clutch Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel silver sequins and silk clutch handbag. - Silver toned Hardware - Open top and flat
11P Chanel Silver Grey Large Sequin Flap Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Large flap clutch from 2011 collection. Comes with dust bag, holo, card and tags. Still in very
11P Chanel Silver Grey Large Sequin Flap Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Large flap clutch from 2011 collection. Comes with dust bag, holo, card and tags. Still in very
Chanel Black Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel large envelope clutch with silver hardware
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H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Silver Patent Leather Strass Wallet on Chain Clutch Crossbody Bag, 2009.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Silver Patent Leather and Rhinestone Embellishment Strass Wallet on Chain Clutch Crossbody
Chanel Ice Cube Chocolate Bar Clutch Metallic Silver PVC w/ Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Ice Cube Chocolate Bar Clutch Metallic Silver PVC with Leather Shoulder Bag These are
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H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
CHANEL Silver, Yellow & Purple Gradient Quilted Lambskin Classic Wristlet Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Silver, Yellow & Purple Gradient Quilted Metallic Lambskin Classic Wristlet Clutch Xupes
Chanel Metallic Python Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Metallic Python Clutch. Vintage Chanel Clutch with silver hardware. Good condition. Natural
Rare Chanel Ice Cube Minaudière Clear Plexiglass Silver Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
. Inside, the bag is fully lined in smooth silver lambskin leather and soft satin, with a discreet Chanel
Chanel Perspex Lucite Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel lucite clutch features a silver-tone 'CC' clasp closure, optional classic chain handle
CHANEL O-case Paris Salzburg tweed pouch wool silver quilted clutch bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL O-case Paris Salzburg tweed pouch wool silver quilted clutch bag Designer: CHANEL BY KARL
CHANEL Wallet in Silver Quilted Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel wallet/clutch in silver quilted leather. The Interior is lined in canvas with 6 credit card
Chanel Black Patent Leather New Clutch With Chain CWC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Black quilted patent leather Chanel New clutch with silver-tone hardware, drop-in chain-link and
Chanel Silver Python Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Silver Metallic Python Timeless Clutch is in very good condition. It has
Chanel Lion Head Pearl Silver Satin Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This authentic Chanel Leo Lion Clutch Quilted Satin Small presented in the brand's Cruise 2010-2011
Chanel BNIB Studded Black Silver Clutch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel new black fabric clutch with multiple studded cc logos. Collection 27. Comes with hologram
Chanel Red Snakeskin Silver Hardware Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Absolutely stunning Chanel clutch bag, a true collector's item! This exquisite piece was expertly
Chanel Antique Silver and Leather Armor Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
AMAZING Chanel gunmetal and leather clutch in excellent condition. Antiqued silver exterior with
Chanel Rare Limited Edition Ice Cube Minaudière Silver Plexiglass Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel plexiglass minaudière clutch and convertible to a crossbody bag made to look like ice cubes
Chanel CC Silver/Gold Metallic Leather Clutch Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Silver and Gold metallic Chanel CC Mix framed leather clutch with silver-tone hardware, two
Chanel Black Quilted Satin Half Moon Silver Interlocking CC Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chanel Black Quilted Satin Half Moon Silver Interlocking CC Clutch in excellent condition with no
Sold
H 5.5 in W 9.5 in L 1 in
Chanel Laser Etched Multi CC Limited Edition Metallic Silver Bronze Gold Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Laser Etched Multi Metallic Clutch Rare Limited Edition 2008 {VINTAGE 14 Years} Silver
Chanel Quilted Leather O’Case Pouch Clutch Black Silver SHW 24-series
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silhouette makes it ideal as a clutch, organizer, or everyday pouch while maintaining Chanel’s timeless
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld silver CC logo red satin quilted half moon clutch bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld silver CC logo red satin quilted half moon clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C01091
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W 6 in D 1 in L 12 in
Chanel S/S 2017 Data Center Black Silver Robot Cocobot Leather Keyboard Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the most wanted keyboard clutch from Chanel's Spring/Summer 2017 Data Center Collection
Chanel 13A Paris-Edinburgh Silver Ombre Python Clutch on Chain Evening Bag 68467
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68467 Chanel 13A Paris-Edinburgh Dark Silver Ombre Python Clutch on Chain Evening Bag
2006-8 Chanel Chevron Lambskin with Silver Clasp Clutch Never Used
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Gorgeous clutch and so soft to the touch. The lining with one open side pocket is satin, and the
Chanel Silver Swarovski Crystal Camellia Evening Bag Clutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Silver Swarovski Crystal Camellia Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Silver fabric
Chanel clutch in silver leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel clutch in silver leather Good condition, with some signs of wear ( some stripes on the
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Reissue Chain Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted with precision from leather, and touched with a silver shade, this Reissue chain clutch
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Reissue Chain Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel's Flap Bags are iconic and noteworthy in the history of fashion. Hence, this Reissue is a
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Reissue Chain Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel's Flap Bags are iconic and noteworthy in the history of fashion. Hence, this Reissue is a
Chanel Silver Crystal Embellished Paris-Dubai Chain Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This glamorous Paris-Dubai clutch from Chanel is sure to add sparks of luxury to your wardrobe
Chanel Metallic Silver Laser Etched Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Etched clutch is a true joy to witness! It comes meticulously crafted from leather and
Chanel White Leather Perforated Silver Hardware Clutch Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES YOWZA! LOWEST PRICE REDUCTION! Leather Silver hardware Snap closure Made
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
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...
Hermes Birkin 40 Crocodile Shiny Porosus Red Bag with Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 40 Red with Diamonds 18 k white gold. Comes with dust bag, keys,Clochette,locker. Great condition. Original hermes diamonds not aftermarket. No CITES.
Chanel 2014 Boy Brick Barcode Lego Minaudière Clutch Bag Supermarket 67667
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67667 Chanel 2014 Boy Brick Barcode Lego Minaudière Clutch Bag Supermarket All black on one side and a multi-textured striped panel resembling a supermarket item barcode ...
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...
Yves Saint Laurent Zebra Print Waist Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Wide Waist Belt in Zebra Print Pony Skin from the 1980's. Wide curved shape with gunmetal D ring buckles and leather tab. Sits widely on waist over hips. Lined in ...
Halston Vintage F/W 1997 Crystal Sequin Beaded Silver Nude Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Halston's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this rare and breathtaking strapless gown was designed by Randolph Duke and originally debuted on the runway worn by Helena Christensen. T...
$2,323
Size: UK 6-10 (Small to Medium).
1970’s BEN KAHN Shaggy Long Brown White Striped Skunk Coat - Real Fur Jacket
Located in Sheffield, GB
A truly remarkable 1970’s coat by American designer & furrier Ben Kahn. Similar examples can be found in the New York Metropolitan Museum. This superb, plush striped fur coat c...
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Iconic Bamboo Heel Leather Sandals US 9.5 It - 39.5
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Iconic Bamboo High Heel Sandals Spring-Summer 2002 collection US size 9.5 B - Italian 39.5 B Dark brown leather, braided cord that wraps and ties, leather sole & ...
NWT $7380 Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Metallic Gold Painted Velvet Sable Trim Vest 6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Metallic Gold Painted Velvet Sable Trim Vest F/W 2006 Runway Collection Italian size 42 - US 6 ( will fit bigger size). Unique Cavalli Metallic Gold-Leafing Desi...
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Yellow Alligator Serpent Horsebit Small Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci by Tom Ford small shoulder bag from Spring/Summer 2004 is crafted from GG canvas with genuine alligator leather accents in bold yellow and purple tones. Multiple bags and ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Escada 2000s Pink Python Snake Skin Silver Link Evening Shoulder Bag Purse
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s ESCADA pink patchwork python snakeskin evening bag! Various shades of pink python matches anything! Front and back panels feature a slightly darker shades of pi...
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-...
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.
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.
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.