Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware.
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware.
Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Matte green iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and champagne gold hardware.
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.
Chanel Jumbo Shiny Skin Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Shiny Skin Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag Bright yellow iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware.
Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Jumbo Double Flap Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Jumbo Double Flap Hand Bag Shiny saffron yellow timeless handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware.
Chanel Purple Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
AN EXQUISITE JUMBO CHANEL PURPLE ALLIGATOR CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG WITH GOLD TONE HARDWARE CHANEL. 2013-2014 Year. Crafted with precision using rare alligator leather, and touched wi...
Chanel Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag Pink Alligator w/Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Classic Jumbo Double Flap in Pink Alligator with Silver hardware leans into high-impact texture and scale, where the oversized silhouette gives full room for the exotic skin t...
Chanel Green Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Classic Double Flap in Jumbo size crafted in Seafoam alligator leather, presenting a rare exotic execution of the house’s most iconic flap silhouette. The design preserves the...
Chanel 11.12 Classic / Timeless Jumbo Double Flap Alligator
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: N: In nearly new condition. DUSTBAG: Yes SIZE: 30/20/10 cm; Single Chain 131cm, Double Chain 31cm. COLOUR: Blue MATERIAL: Alligator Skin INSIDE COLOUR: Blue INSIDE MATERIA...
Chanel Green Alligator Jumbo Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare exquisite Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap handbag. The exterior of this Jumbo Classic is in a vivid green shiny alligator leather with gold tone hardware.
Chanel Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Timeless Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Timeless Bag Shiny blue/turquoise exotic skin bag with gold hardware. Iconic strap and 'CC' twist lock closure. This is a very rare bag..... S...
Chanel Jumbo Matte Alligator Skin Timeless Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Investment Piece - Chanel Jumbo Matte Alligator Skin Timeless Flap Bag Matte burgundy iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin with gold hardware.
Chanel Indigo Blue Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Indigo Blue Alligator Jumbo Classic is in pristine condition. The highly coveted Jumbo Classic is elevated to new heights in this rare exotic version. Deep ind...
Chanel Vintage Jumbo Single Flap Black Alligator Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Jumbo Single Flap vintage bag featured in Black alligator skin. Chanel no longer produces exotic skin or single flap bags, and to find one in such superb condition puts it on ...
CHANEL Red Alligator Exotic Leather Silver Hardware Jumbo Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Condition From 2012 Collection Alligator Silver Tone Hardware Measures 11.75" W x 7.75" H x 3.5" D Shoulder Strap Drop 24.5" Includes Authenticity Card, Dust Bag and Box 1...
2011 Chanel Black Shiny Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Shiny Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: CB164 Serial Number: 15434470 Age (Circa): 2011 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Deta...
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in
2013 Chanel Red Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2257 Serial Number: 17576904 Age (Circa): 2013 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, A...
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Black Shiny Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag, 2011
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Shiny Alligator Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: CB131 Serial Number: 15434470 Age (Circa): 2011 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details:...
Chanel 12A Black Alligator Classic Jumbo Gold Hardware Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel 12A rare Black shiny Alligator coveted double flap Jumbo classic. Accentuated with gold toned signature CC turnkey and chain link strap. Strap can be worn...
Chanel Black Alligator Classic 2.55 Jumbo Handbag SHW
By Chanel
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
One of the most fabulous Chanel handbags has made its way into our store and it's about to make its way into your heart. This is quickly becoming an extremely popular and ever stylis...
CHANEL Bordeaux Alligator Jumbo Flap Iconic & Rare Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL Bordeaux Alligator Jumbo Flap Iconic & Rare Bag. Dawning bronze alligator, this Chanel bag features silver hardware, a leather chain link strap, and a fla...
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor scuffs and wear on exterior, strap, underneath flaps and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: H...
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Repainted exterior and interior flap, heavy discoloration on exterior, wear on base corners, flap edges and strap, glue stain on front base corner edge. Creasing underneat...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This item can only be shipped within the United States. Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Creasing, wear and scuffs on exterior, moderate wear and darkening on strap. Creasing, wea...
Chanel Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag has been hand-finished by skilled artisans in the label's workshop. Boasting vibrant red alligator leather exterior, this design is acc...
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor scuffs and wear on exterior, strap, underneath flaps and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: H...
Rare Chanel Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Black
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning shoulder flap bag is superbly crafted of matte luxurious exotic "alligator mississippiensis" leather. Silver chain shoulder strap threaded with black leather. The black...
Chanel Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Alligator Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Wear on exterior corners and strap, moderate scuffs and creasing underneath flap. Wear and scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity ...
Chanel Red Alligator Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nothing is more special than this iconic piece - the classic flap style is so Chanel, the exotic alligator is rare and unique, and the super spacious size looks so stately and substa...
Chanel Navy Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag No. 22259765
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Navy CHANEL Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic handbags in general and Chanel bags in particular!
Chanel Turquoise Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag No. 20173682
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Turquoise CHANEL Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic handbags in general and Chanel bags in particular!
Chanel Burgundy Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag No. 22151348
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Burgundy CHANEL Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic handbags in general and Chanel bags in particular!
Chanel Hot Pink Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag No. 22586821
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Hot Pink CHANEL Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag is a must for any collector of exotic handbags in general and Chanel bags in particular!
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Hand Painted Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag in very good condition. Gucci monogram canvas exterior trimmed with light brown leather, gold h...
1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat
By Bes-Ben
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous and rare 1950s Bes-Ben cream exotic feather and faux pearl medallion hat. Couture-style soft construction with organza lining. With their signature whimsical style, Bes-Be...
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
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
$975Sale Price|23% Off
W 1 in L 41.5 in
Sterling Silver Handmade Turquoise & Coral Artisan Link Belt Circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Sterling silver handmade artisan turquoise & coral stone link belt c 1970s The unique artisan belt is comprised of 15 sterling silver oval-shaped links with subtle impressed designs ...
New in Box Louis Vuitton Denim Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition denim cross body with leather details. Can be worn as a clutch. Comes with booklet, dust cover, original box and ribbon.
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Logo Letters Shopper XL Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL Logo Canvas Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware CC logo hardware details Two large front pockets Interior black lambskin lining Large interior center zippered pocket F...
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote Year: 2010 Medium zip around boating tote Silver hardware Rubberized CC logo Glazed boat rope handle Canvas inte...
$4,961
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
$1,475
Size: 42 ( US 6 / 8 )
1980s Roberto Cavalli for Neiman Marcus Giraffe Print Vintage 80s Jersey Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare vintage mid / late 80s ROBERTO CAVALLI for NEIMAN MARCUS giraffe print belted short sleeve jersey dress! Features timeless giraffe animal print in chocolate brown and i...
1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints throughout. Features a tailored bodice w...
$799Sale Price|55% Off
Size: 42 fits best approximately US 6
UNWORN Missoni Rainbow Metallic Crochet Knit Pants Crop Top Ensemble Set 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
BEAUTIFUL MISSONI ORANGE LABEL KNIT 2PCS ENSEMBLE Stunning Missoni set in rainbow colors Classic MISSONI signature crochet knit Consisting of two pieces, pants and top Simply slips...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
$702Sale Price|30% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Print Skirt Suit Spring/Summer 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage floral print jacket and skirt suit from the Spring/Summer 1992 Collection. JACKET features : - Long sleeves. - Front buttoning with gold toned flower butt...
Hattie Carnegie 1950s Silk Color Block Skirt
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in Water Mill, NY
A colorful silk patchwork skirt in greens, blues, and pinks. The skirt is comprised of row of squares sewn creating a diagonal pattern of same colors. It has a small waistband, a ha...
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.