Chanel Pink Chevron Classic Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Pink Chevron Quilted Lambskin Leather Classic Medium Double Flap Bag features quilted
Chanel Pink Chevron Classic Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Pink Chevron Quilted Lambskin Leather Classic Medium Double Flap Bag features quilted
Chanel 22P Pink Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel 22P Pink Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: Z151400 MSRP
Chanel Pink Quilted Matte Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Pink Quilted Matte Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 146187
Chanel Dark Pink Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Dark Pink Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 137978 Condition
Chanel Lambskin Hot Pink Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301445 Comes With Chanel Box / Dust bag / Authentic card Model CC Collection Serial Number 19
Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag is a quintessential piece of
Chanel Resort 2013 Fuchsia Pink Matte Caviar Medium Double Flap Classic -SHW
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Resort 2013 Fuchsia Pink Matte Caviar Medium Double Flap Classic -SHW This Chanel Medium
Chanel Alligator Beige Pink Double Flap Jumbo Bag SHW bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Classic double flap jumbo Alligator bag. Silver shiny hardware. A collector’s piece since
Chanel 19C Pink Tweed Boucle Medium Classic Double Flap Bag GHW 68176
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68176 This Chanel 19C Pink Tweed Boucle Medium Classic Double Flap Bag GHW is from Karl
$9,402
Size: Centimeter
Vintage CHANEL quilted double flap bag, lambskin leather, medium in pink, 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage CHANEL bag, Modell 2,55 medium, double flap quilted lambskin, ID Code 6437921, great color
$27,500
Size: L 25.5 X H 17 X 7 Cm
Chanel Medium Double Classic Flap Bag Coral Pink Matte Crocodile Leather Silver
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
This Chanel Medium Double Classic Flap Bag is truly a rare gem. This model is no longer produced
CHANEL double flap bag Jumbo pink shoulder bag quilted lambskin 2016
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
CHANEL double flap Bag Jumbo made of pink quilted lambskin. The bag is in a very good condition
Chanel Hot Pink Medium 2.55 Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Chanel Manufactured: France Color: Hot Pink Size: Medium Bag Length: 10" Bag Height
Chanel Timeless Jumbo double flap shoulder bag in quilted Pink leather , PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Majestic Chanel Timeless Jumbo double flap shoulder bag in Pink quilted
Chanel Timeless Jumbo double flap shoulder bag in quilted Pink leather , PHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Majestic Chanel Timeless Jumbo double flap shoulder bag in pink leather
Lucky Charms Chanel double flap shoulder bag in Pink Quilted Lambskin, AGHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
cm double flap shoulder bag in pink quilted lambskin leather , enhanced with
Chanel Pink Patent Quilted "Medium Double Flap" Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Original retail of $4,900. Pink quilted patent leather "Medium Double Flap" shoulder bag
Chanel Classic Double Flap Pink Quilting Calfskin Leather Gold Metal Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Pink Material: Calfskin Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects Surface
Chanel Timeless Medium double flap shoulder bag in Pink leather, CHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional "Must-have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25 cm limited edition double
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Classic Peach Pink Timeless Double Flap Caviar 10" Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Peach Pink Timeless Double Flap Caviar 10" Shoulder Bag *1444XXXX * Made in France
CHANEL Pink Black Tweed Woven Medium Double Flap 2.55 Bag Purse
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL Pink Black Tweed Woven Medium Double Flap 2.55 Bag Purse. Done in soft
Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Pink quilted lambskin leather, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
The iconic "Must Have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25cm double flap shoulder bag in pink quilted
Chanel Classic Double Flap Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Pink Material: Caviar Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects
Limited Edition Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Pink Tweed, MCHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare and beautiful Timeless Medium double flap shoulder bag in pink, grey and silver quilted Tweed
2013 CHANEL Iridescent Caviar 2.55 Double Flap bag Hot Pink
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Westmount, Quebec
This is an authentic CHANEL Iridescent Caviar Jumbo Double Flap in Hot Pink. This is classic Chanel
Unavailable
H 7 in D 3 in L 12 in
Chanel Lilac Quilted Lambskin Leather Gold Hdw Medium Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
classics, this is a double flap style.Durable glorious lilac lambskin leather is quilted in signature
Chanel Pink 2.55 Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your Chanel collection with this amazing bag! Circa 2000-2001, this 2.55 double flap is
Chanel Hot Pink Tweed Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Hot Pink Tweed Double Flap Bag. Beautiful pink tweed exterior with leather interior. Good
Chanel Chevron Pink Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Chic Chanel Chevron Double Flap Handbag. The exterior of this small classic is in pink lambskin
Chanel Medium Pink Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
* Classic double-flap design * From 2013-2014 * Comes with original dust bag * Very Good Condition: This pre
Chanel Hot Pink Caviar Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel jumbo classic double flap. Hot pink caviar leather quilted with silver tone metal hardware
Chanel Hot Pink Medium Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Hot Pink Medium Double Flap Bag. Lambskin hot pink color. Beautiful leather bag in good
Chanel Hot Pink Patent Maxi Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel mint condition hot pink patent leather maxi double flap with silver tone hardware. Shoulder
Chanel Vintage Pink Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
The timeless double flap bag in pink leather features silver CC turnlock and chain, which can be
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Double Flap Pink Jersey Silver Hardware 2014
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
"Chanel Classic Flap Medium Double Flap Pink Jersey Silver Hardware 2014 These are professional
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Double Flap Pink Cotton Fabric Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Circa 2014 Series 19 Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Doutlet flap Material: Cotton Color: Pink Pink
CHANEL 'Timeless' Double Flap Bag in Pink Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel 'Timeless' double flap bag in pink patent leather. Silver metal hardware. Made in France. It
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB5129 Serial Number
Chanel Pink Python Jumbo Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a collector's dream: the Chanel Pink Python Jumbo Double Flap Classic Bag. This
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1400
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Pink Caviar Leather Double Flap Silver Hardware, 2013
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2009 Beige Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are
Chanel Pink Tweed Denim Classic Double Flap Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel Pink Denim Classic Double Flap Medium – 2016 Collection A playful reinterpretation of the
CHANEL Pink Chevron Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Chevron Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB4377
2003 Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2342 Serial Number
2003 Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2342 Serial Number
2020 Chanel Pink Iridescent Medium Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful Chanel medium in seasonal iridescent pink finish. Light gold hardware. Minor rubbing on
Chanel Jumbo Pink Quilted Double Chain Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel jumbo pink quilted double chain flap handbag. GHW. One exterior compartment. Two interior
Chanel Pink Python Jumbo Double Flap Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Pink Python Jumbo Classic is in great condition. No longer in production
Chanel Lambskin Hot Pink Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301445 Comes With Chanel Box / Dust bag / Authentic card Model CC Collection Serial Number 19
Chanel Pink "Coco" Canvas Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel pink "Coco" canvas double flap shoulder bag from year 2002 to 2003. Featuring a
Chanel Pink/Black Knit Pattern Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
to a double flap design with a full leather interior and two slip pockets. This bag is in great
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Sakura Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Sakura Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Small Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
2014 Chanel Pink Quilted Patent Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Pink Quilted Patent Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo Classic Double
1990s Chanel Pink Leather Double Face Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful pastel #1 double face bag. Overall still in great condition with light rubbing due to
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H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 2.17 in
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Double Gusset Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Double Gusset Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference
Chanel Pink Quilted Leather Reissue Medium Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare light pink lambskin medium reissue double flap. Excellent condition. Silver hardware
Chanel soft pink caviar leather double flap bag-medium
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel quilted caviar soft pink leather, double flap medium bag with adjustable length chain
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H 6.3 in D 2.96 in L 9.45 in
Chanel Fuchsia Pink Caviar Medium Chevron Quilted 2.55 Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Chic Chanel 2.55 Reissue Medium Double Flap Handbag. The exterior of this reissue 2.55 is crafted
CHANEL bag Jumbo double flap quilted hot pink Fuchsia sueded caviar NW
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Jumbo quilted hot pink Fuchsia sueded double flap bag with silver hardware. Bag has Signature
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB5129 Serial Number
2014 Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Suede Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Caviar Suede Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2154 Serial
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H 5.91 in D 2.37 in L 9.85 in
1990's Chanel Pink Multi-Tweed & Pink Leather Vintage Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Chanel Double Flap Bag is in excellent pre-owned condition. This Chanel handbag has been fully
1990s Chanel Pink Fabric Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Small Classic Double Flap Bag is primarily made from pink fabric complimented by
2000s Chanel Pink Quilted Tweed Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Tweed Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic Double Flap
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap This CHANEL Small Classic Double
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 1779559 Age
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 1779559 Age
Chanel Medium Double Classic Flap Pink Quilted Patent Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
incl. VAT/$10,200 Model Classic Double Flap Serial Number 14****** Metal patent leather Condition
Christian Lacroix Jeans Vintage Embroidered Heart Denim Jacket & Trousers
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX JEANS vintage grey distressed denim jacket and trousers featuring amazing embroidered hearts. The jacket features : - Grey distressed denim featuring a large embro...
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
$198Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
Italian Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
New & trendy paperclip link chain crafted in 14K White gold. Comes in different MM size, Length and Gold Color. Email for more details. Italian fashion pendants available. Ema...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
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...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
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.