Chanel 1997 Camellia Ivory Linen Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Camellia Embossed Linen Tote – 1997 A rare 1997 Chanel tote crafted in textured linen
Chanel 1997 Camellia Ivory Linen Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Camellia Embossed Linen Tote – 1997 A rare 1997 Chanel tote crafted in textured linen
Chanel Ivory Shiny Quilted Lambskin Maxi Chanel 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Ivory Shiny Quilted Lambskin Maxi Chanel 19 Flap Bag SKU: 134901 MSRP
Chanel Mini Boy Versailles Gold And Ivory Embroidered Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Boy Versailles Gold And Ivory Embroidered Bag. This mini boy comes from magical Château
Chanel Vintage Ivory Lambskin Crossbody Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Chanel crossbody is crafted in soft, supple ivory lambskin, offering a smooth
Chanel Vintage Ivory Patent Leather Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glossy and quietly opulent, this vintage Chanel shoulder bag is rendered in ivory patent leather
$1,383Sale Price|74% Off
H 3.94 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
Chanel Ivory Jersey Evening Bag with Mirrored Pyramid Studs Ice Cube
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This genuine Chanel Ivory Mirrored Fabric Evening Bag is in excellent condition. The combination of
Chanel Small Tweed Flap Bag Black Ivory
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Brampton, ON
Brand New SMALL FLAP BAG Wool Tweed & Gold-Tone Metal Black & Ivory DIMENSIONS 5.9 × 8.6 × 2.3 in
CHANEL Ivory Beige Quilted Leather Suede Shearling Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL Ivory Beige Quilted Leather Suede Shearling Bag. It is done in luscious
Chanel Ivory Lambskin Leather Doctor Chevron Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Chanel bag. It is done in ivory leather with silver-toned hardware. It
Vintage CHANEL ivory white caviar large tote bag, shopper bag with chains.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL ivory white color caviar leather large tote bag, shopper with gold-tone
Chanel Classic Flap Cc Crossbody 211694 Ivory Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
scuffs on the exterior, especially on the bottom of the bag where there is peeling of the material
Chanel Wooden Clam Shell 220711 Ivory Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
" Handle drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker and Gift Bag
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 3 in L 9.5 in
Chanel Quilted Patent Single Flap 220562 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
" Strap drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Chanel Dust Bag and Serial Seal Sticker
Unavailable
H 10 in W 5 in L 15.5 in
Chanel Hobo French Riviera 13cr0228 Ivory Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.5 /10 or A+ ) Includes Chanel Box, Dust Bag, Serial Seal Sticker, Matching Card
Unavailable
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in L 14.25 in
Chanel Quilted Weekender Convertible Flap 222978 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7153624 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.25" Width: 4.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes S...
Unavailable
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in L 12.5 in
Chanel Jumbo Triple Chain Flap 220468 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11273620 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 4.5" Height: 8.25" Shoulder strap drop: 9" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial S...
Unavailable
H 5 in W 3 in L 9.25 in
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Frame 225543 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11153888 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.25" Width: 3" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 8.25"-15.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Includes ...
Chanel Coco Cuba shoulder flap bag in ivory caviar leather, Champagne HW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
shoulder bag in ivory caviar grained leather, champagne metal trim, a chain-handle
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 3 in L 11 in
Chanel Messenger Camera Quilted Caviar 216073 Ivory Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker and Dust Bag Signs of Wear
Unavailable
H 10.25 in W 4.5 in L 13.75 in
Chanel Tweed Chain Tote 223685 Ivory X Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 13124652 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13.75" Width: 4.5" Height: 10.25" Shoulder strap drop: 8.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B ) Include Ser...
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H 5.5 in W 2.36 in L 9.84 in
Chanel Boy Quilted Chain Around 223959 Ivory X Blue Python Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
: 5.5" Shoulder strap drop: 10.5"-19.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Includes Chanel Dust
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 2 in L 7 in
Chanel Classic Gripoix Quilted Half Moon Crescent Flap 215653 Ivory Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
the bag. Some discoloration of the shoulder strap. Some damage on the snap closure, but still works
Unavailable
H 5 in W 1.6 in L 9.5 in
Chanel Quilted Extra Large Jumbo Logo Flap 231338 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Hard to read Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 1.6" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 8.5"- 16" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Signs of We...
Unavailable
Size: 75/30
Chanel Vintage ivory / cream lambskin fanny pack hip bag with golden CC closure
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel ivory/cream lamb leather fanny pack, hip bag/waist purse with golden CC and
Chanel Ivory Calfskin Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Ivory Calfskin Reissue Tote Bag is in excellent plus condition. Neutral
Chanel Medium Ivory Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This Chanel Medium Ivory Double Flap Bag is a timeless piece that will elevate any outfit
Chanel Ivory expandable drawstring bucket bag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory Leather Quilted expandable drawstring bucket handbag. Strap length 15"
Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Flap Bag is in good previously owned condition
CHANEL Ivory Cosmetic Bag with Embossed Camelia
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Ivory Cosmetic Bag with Embossed Camelia Age: 2008-2009 Made In Italy Materials: Leather
1990s Chanel Ivory Camellia Embroidered Mini Canvas Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Chanel mini camellia embroidered mini canvas bag in ivory. Minor yellowing on some part. Munor
CHANEL Ivory Color Sphere Bag with Pearl Strap
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL ivory color sphere bag with pearl strap. It is made with plexiglass, CC set with rhinestones
Chanel Grey x Ivory Biarritz Hobo Bag 50ck224s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11208038 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 5" Height: 6" Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Serial...
Chanel 2021 Ivory/ Gold Large Deauville Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 2021 Ivory/ Gold Large Deauville Shopping Tote Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2021
CHANEL ivory Caviar leather COCO TASSEL CAMERA Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Coco Tassel Camera shoulder bag in quilted ivory Caviar leather and light
CHANEL ivory leather TWEED 2017 GABRIELLE HOBO Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Gabrielle Hobo bag in ivory bouclé tweed and calfskin. Doubel chain shoulder
CHANEL ivory quilted leather MINI SQUARE FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Vintage Square Mini Flap bag in off-white quilted lambskin featuring silver
Chanel 1990s Ivory Lambskin Shoulder Bag with Tonal Embroidered Logo
By Chanel
Located in Kingston, NY
This 1990s Chanel ivory lambskin shoulder bag exemplifies the pared-back elegance of Karl
CHANEL ivory & pink leather 2019 19C LIFESAVER ROUND Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 La Pausa Coco Lifesaver round shoulder bag in ivory and pink calfskin
Chanel White and Ivory Tweed/Leather Flap Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Chanel white and ivory shoulder bag features a tweed cotton body with leather trim, back
CHANEL Cream/ Ivory Caviar Quilted Grommet Embellished Piercing Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CHANEL Cream/ Ivory Caviar Quilted Grommet Embellished Piercing Flap Bag Product details: Features
Chanel Grey x Ivory Paris Biarritz Tote PM Bag 1118c27
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Grey x Ivory Paris Biarritz Tote PM Bag 1118c27 Date Code/Serial Number: 11888727 Made In
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H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Chain Around Timeless Frame Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Chain Around Timeless Frame Bag Xupes Reference: HB3808
2009 Chanel Ivory Lambskin Leather & Black Tweed Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Ivory Lambskin Leather & Black Tweed Classic Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2674 Serial Number
CHANEL Ivory Crochet Floral Runway Flap Bag RT. $4545 c. 2010
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Ivory Crochet Floral Runway Flap Bag RT. $4545 c. 2010 Age: 2010 Made in France Materials
Chanel Ivory/Black Fur Shoulder Bag With Resin Frame and Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Ivory Fur Shoulder Bag with Black Resin Frame & Chain Age: 2005-2006 Made in Italy
Chanel Quilted Weekender Convertible Flap 222978 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7153624 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.25" Width: 4.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) In...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1991 Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB812 Serial
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag Serial Number: 0321169
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB4408
Chanel DIstressed & Quilted Ivory Leather 2.55 'Rita' Bag w. Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
c.2011 Distressed ivory leather with antiqued silvertone hardware. Front flap with concealed
Chanel Pre-Fall 2017 Cosmopolite Ivory Tweed Flower Embellished Gold WOC Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
craftsmanship as well as its classic look. Crafted from luxurious ivory tweed, the bag features gleaming gold
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H 8 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Chanel Cruise Collection Ivory Resin Turtle Shell Print Bag with Strap, 2016
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory Turtle Shell Print Bag is from the 2016 Cruise Collection. It is pristine. Original
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Ivory Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Ivory Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel
Chanel Crumpled Calfskin Small Boy Bag Ivory 2018 Collection A67085 Y83967 10800
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Crumpled Calfskin Small Boy Bag Ivory 2018 Collection A67085 Y83967 10800 Super rare
Chanel Ivory x Green Woven Fabric x Leather Boston Shoulder Bag 1115c7
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Ivory x Green Woven Fabric x Leather Boston Shoulder Bag 1115c7 Date Code/Serial Number
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Ivory & Blue Striped Linen Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory & Blue Striped Linen Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Ivory Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Ivory Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details
2006 Chanel 2.55 Ivory aged leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful 255 Chanel bag in ivory aged leather from 2006 Condition: very good Made in France
Chanel Grained Flap Bag with Top Handle New 2018 Ivory White Calfskin Tote
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Authentic Chanel 2018 White Ivory Flap Bag with Top Handle. Grained calfskin with gold tone metal
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H 5.5 in W 2 in L 8.5 in
Chanel Ivory and Beige Lizard Leather Flap with Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel ivory and beige lizard skin leather shoulder bag with gold chain lizard
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...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
$5,736
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4485 Brand: Chanel Model: Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Se...
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Nano Kelly - Color: Lilac - Year: 2024 - Condition: NEW (unused) - Materials: Shiny...
$923
Size: 40 on tag but fit 38/ M
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
Stunning Snakeskin Patchwork Coat with Sheared Mink Lining and Black Fox Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
The patchwork aesthetic is this fall and winter’s most sought after look, which was proven on the runways during fashion month. Designers created plenty of patchwork pieces for their...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Exceptional Hermès Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse The purse is a vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of silver (crab hallmark) "HERMÈS" and crab hallmark enbraved on one...
$5,922
H 16.15 in Dm 10.83 in L 24.81 in
Hermès Tigre Royal Bucket Bag Chevrons Toile Canvas Barenia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bucket Bag Print: "Tigre Royal" (Royal Tiger) Made in France Stamp N in Square, 2010, Year of the Tiger in the chinese zodiac Made of Toile Ch...
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...
Chanel Cobalt Blue Caviar Leather Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Cobalt Blue Caviar Leather Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Bag Made In: Italy Color: Cobalt blue Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Shiny caviar leather Lining: Leather Closure/Open...
Chanel Sac Epaule Coco Splash 2014 Classic Multicolor Leather PVC Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Coco Splash bag in multicolored leather and PVC, silver-tone hardware, interior with two large PVC pockets and a series of pink quilted leather pockets, CC Turnlock closure, t...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
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.