Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2744 Serial
Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2744 Serial
1994 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2805 Serial Number: 3922146
1996 Chanel Black Vertical Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Vertical Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Fringe Camera Bag Reference: HB982 Serial
1990 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Timeless Charm Shoulder Bag Reference: HB1294 Serial
1990 Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Reference: HB956 Serial Number: 1267389 Age
1994 Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2141 Serial Number: 3393727
1996 Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2362 Serial Number
1998 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2411 Serial Number: 5284135
1980 Chanel Black Velvet Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Velvet & Lambskin Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Reference: HB536 Serial Number
1996 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Logo Trim Shoulder Bag Reference: HB898 Serial
1990s Chanel Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Burgundy Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder Bag
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Single Flap Bag, Gold Hardware This CHANEL Single Flap Bag is in
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Frame Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Frame Bag This CHANEL Timeless Frame Bag is
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
1997 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder Bag is
Chanel Black & White Woven Fabric Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black & White Woven Fabric Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag is
1980s Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre
1990s Chanel Tan Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Tan Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Mini Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre
1990's Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Camera Tassel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Chanel Camera Bag is in good pre-owned condition. This Chanel handbag has been fully inspected
Prada Dark Brown Leather Belt Buckle Tote Bag 455pr62
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Dust Bag Signs of Wear
Fendi Black Patent East West Top Handle Bag 41ff115
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Height: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Dust Bag
Balenciaga Black Leather The City 2way Shoulder Bag 12BAL1211
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
) Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Minor Scuffing/Rubbing Interior
Hermes Brown Leather Aline MM Flat Tote Bag 5her1222
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Little to No Staining, Fading Interior: Little to No
1987 Chanel Black Ostrich Leather Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Ostrich Leather Vintage Mini Flap Bag Reference: HB2289 Serial Number: 0579298 Age
Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
shoulder. Made in France. Intact hologram and dust bag included. A415
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Voltaire Shoulder Bag 686lvs621
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Dust Bag Signs
Chanel Gold Leather Kisslock Pouch Crossbody Chain Bag 855cas49
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Sticker, Authentication Card, Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Minor rubs Interior
Louis Vuitton Monogram Totally PM Tote Zip Bag 862831
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Dust Bag Signs of
1990s Lipstick Red Moschino by Redwall Leather Shoulder Bag
By Moschino, Redwall
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Heart of Hearts.. early 1990's Moschino by Redwall shoulder bag. In lipstick red! Great heart
Fendi Brown Suede Mamma Forever Baguette Flap Bag 928ff84
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Height: 8" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Dust Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medallion Tote Bag 830cas30
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
: Authentication Card, Serial Sticker, Care Booklet, Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Minor
Dior Grey Denim Saddle Bag with Pink Trim 830da26
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Dust Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boulogne Zip Hobo Shoulder Bag 7LVS1210
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
: 9" Shoulder Handle Drop: 15" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Dust Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Diagonal Pocket Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Finely crafted of luxurious diamond quilted lambskin leather, this shoulder bag from Chanel
CHANEL Red Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5240 Brand
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Full Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5868 Brand
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Large Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Large Timeless Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Evening Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Chanel Mini CC Logo Flap Evening Bag is in excellent pre-owned condition. Circa 1990's
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Leather Jumbo Maxi Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Jumbo Flap Bag is in good pre-owned condition accompanied by authenticity card
1990s Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Chevron Large Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel large camera bag from the 1990s. Supple black lambskin leather in chevron pattern with
1994-1995 Chanel Black Chocolate Leather Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black chocolate shopping tote bag featuring an iconic motif embossed to
CHANEL Black Vertical Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Vertical Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Serial Number: 3550948 Age (Circa
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag Serial Number: 2070237 Age (Circa
CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag Serial Number: 1484570 Age (Circa
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Bag Serial Number: 2578279 Age
GUCCI grey leather DAILY BAMBOO TOP HANDLE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci 'Daily Bamboo Top Handle' shoulder bag in grey grained calfskin. Opens with a
1994 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3325 Serial Number: 2270865
1991 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3323 Serial Number: 1197183
1991 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3192 Serial Number
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2934 Serial Number: 1361591
1991 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2635 Serial Number: 2032266
1990 Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB956 Serial Number: 1267389
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2941 Serial Number: 3866684
1994 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Camera Bag Xupes Reference: HB3068 Serial Number
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2942 Serial Number: 1167782
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.
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What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.