CHANEL Mini bag vintage velvet
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL Mini Chanel bag in black velvet. Vintage. It shows signs of wear, the chain is slightly discolored and the closure part has come undone.
CHANEL Mini bag vintage velvet
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL Mini Chanel bag in black velvet. Vintage. It shows signs of wear, the chain is slightly discolored and the closure part has come undone.
$3,447Sale Price|30% Off
Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag from year 1997 to 1999.
Haute-Couture black velvet Chanel bag
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Haute-Couture black velvet Chanel bag Measures: - width: 26 cm - height: 21 cm - depth: 5 cm
$2,712Sale Price|44% Off
Chanel 28cm Brown Velvet CC Shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag from year 1997 to 1999.
$4,504Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Brown Velvet Quilted CC Flap Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown velvet quilted belt bag from year 1996 to 1997 collection
Chanel mini square black velvet classic flap shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Super Rare vintage Chanel mini square black velvet classic flap shoulder bag from 1997 to 1999 collection
Chanel CC turn-lock brown velvet quilted flap belt bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown velvet quilted belt bag from year 1996 to 1997 collection
$3,152Sale Price|58% Off
Chanel Brown Quilted Velvet Gold CC Turn-Lock Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown quilted velvet belt bag from year 1996 to 1997
Chanel 1991 Vintage Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1991 Vintage Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware Lambskin lined Adjustable clasp belt with max 40" 4” H x 9” W x 3” ...
Chanel 1988 Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Velvet Vintage 80's Micro Mini Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer Haute Couture Gold Hardware Nylon Trim Quilted velvet Kelly style chain top handle...
Chanel 1996 Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack Bag 1996 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Silver hardware Quilted Navy Blue Velvet Classic CC Turnlock Flap Closure Zippered clos...
Chanel 1988 80s Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer Haute Couture Gold hardware Black velvet Single chain-link top handle Concealed magneti...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Red Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1991 Vintage Red Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare 1991 {VINTAGE 32 Years} Gold hardware Red Quilted Velvet Lambskin lined Adjustable clasp belt with m...
Chanel Ultra Rare Vintage 90s Black Velvet CC Small Medium Tote Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Ultra Rare Vintage 90s Black Velvet CC Small Medium Tote Shoulder Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 31 Years} Black velvet Lined black lambskin leather Gold-tone hardware CC Logo Ball Charm...
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Rope strap CC beaded black logo at front Gold-tone hardware Zip top tass...
Chanel Velvet Double Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Chanel black velvet double Kelly bag. With original CC 'bolt'.
Chanel Blue Navy Quilted Velvet Shoulder Party Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel party shoulder bag in blue navy quilted velvet.
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 3 in L 10 in
Chanel Boy Tweed Quilted Plaid Paris-edinburgh 3ct1115 Red Velvet Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 18251794 Made In: Italy Measurements: 10" L x 3" W x 5.5" H Interior Pockets: One flat pocket Handles: Thick chain link strap with leather comfort pad Handle...
Chanel Black Velvet Mini Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France from luxurious black velvet, this pre-loved, mini shoulder bag by Chanel features a diamond quilted finish, a practical fold-over front flap and the iconic interloc...
Chanel Black Velvet Bag with Leather Handles
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Velvet Bag with Leather Handles Made in Italy Materials: leather, velvet, textile lining Closes with magnetic closures Interior has one zipper pocket Measurements...
Chanel Burgundy Velvet Kiss Lock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel burgundy velvet gold chain shoulder bag. Featuring a gold toned "CC" with a gold hardware kiss lock closure, two open leather interior pockets
1996 Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag Reference: HB1817 Serial Number: 4770214 Age (Circa): 1996 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Bookle...
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.
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: 0427317 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card Au...
Rare Vintage Chanel Black Velvet Mini Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare mini kelly black velvet with gold hardware. Very good condition overall. This is not part of the mini kelly from the twin bag (that one does not come with its own holo stic...
Chanel Velvet Stripe Maxi
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel velvet stripe maxi bag featuring a turn lock closure within the CC logo and woven velvet chain link strap.
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H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
1990s Chanel Black Vertical Quilted Velvet Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Vertical Quilted Velvet Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo XL Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag.
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H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
2013 Chanel Dark Grey Bubble Quilted Velvet Calfskin Small Bubble Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Dark Grey Bubble Quilted Velvet Calfskin Small Bubble Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Bubble Flap Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Aut...
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Medium Kelly Flap Bag Mini Charm Set
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Velvet Vintage Medium Kelly Flap Bag Mini Charm Set Reference: HB1860 Serial Number: 3004481 Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: 2 Chanel Dust Bags, Box Authent...
Chanel Micro Nano Red Quilted Velvet Mini Classic Flap Chain Bag 363ccs225
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1850746 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 2.5" Width: 1" Height: 2.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Accessories:...
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H 7.88 in W 3.94 in L 11.82 in
Rare Vintage Chanel Black Velvet Quilted Jumbo 24K Large CC Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Item shows rubbing marks on the bottom corners area of the bag and light chain pressed mark on the back flat pocket surface. Turn-lock has light creaking noise when being turned. Inn...
Chanel Black Velvet Dress w/Logo Buttons, Circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black velvet dress with cream silk trim and gold logo buttons by Chanel, from the 1990's.
Chanel Black Velvet Jacket With Logo Buttons, Circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Chanel jacket is available to be viewed privately in our Beverly Hills boutique couture salon during business hours. Please telephone us with any questions or if you wish to set...
Chanel Tweed Velvet Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Classic design gets a textured update in this teal and tweed Boy bag. In good condition, this bag has a quilted flap complemented by a classic Chanel press lock.
Chanel Rare Navy Velvet Crossbody Binocular Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted from quilted navy velvet and finished with a gold-toned chain, this rare vintage pre-owned binocular bag from 1989-1991 designed was inspired by the binocular cases often see...
Chanel Red Burgundy Velvet Evening Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
Cherry burgundy velvet and glistening golden Chanel interlocking C clasps make for a very glamorous double sided evening bag.
1993 Chanel Red Quilted Velvet Timeless Frame Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Red Quilted Velvet Vintage Mini Timeless Frame Bag Reference: HB1596 Serial Number: 2102285 (Card Only, Serial Sticker is no longer present) Age (Circa): 1993 Accompanied By...
Chanel Velvet Quilted Top Handle Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Capturing a certain sense of timeless elegance, this ravishing vintage Chanel handbag is crafted from velvet and gold hardware.
Chanel Brown Quilted Velvet Belt Bag sz 80 GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Brown Quilted Velvet Belt Bag Features detachable belt Made In: Italy Color: Brown Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Velvet Lining: Brown leather Closure/Opening: Bag- fl...
Chanel Green Velvet Small Top Handle Evening Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Green Velvet Top Handle Evening Bag Features braided velvet wrapped top handle Made In: Italy Year of Production: 1996-1997 Color: Green Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Velvet ...
Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Evening Bag w/ Goldtone Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Evening Bag Features lizard trim Made in: Italy Year of Production: Unknown - vintage, missing hologram Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials:...
Chanel Vintage 1990s Quilted Micro Mini Purple Velvet Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage 1990s quilted micro mini flap bag featuring purple velvet body with gold toned hardware.
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Mini Classic Flap Chain Bag Silver 3C927
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 21490002 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 2.5" Height: 4.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 22.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Acc...
CHANEL Rare Black Quilted Velvet Evening Bag w/ Gold Dragon Handle & Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chain can be tucked into bag when not in use. -Made in: France -Color: Black -Hardware: Brushed goldtone -Materials: Velvet, leather, metal -Lining: Burgundy leather -Closure...
Chanel Velvet Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chanel, Ready to Wear Collection, CIRCA 1985 Small evening bag with flap, chenille velvet and leather lamb green fir.
Chanel Vintage Micro Velvet Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Vintage Chanel Medaillon Micro velvet Bag with golden chain.
Rare CHANEL Quilted Velvet Binocular Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful quilted velvet binocular bag by CHANEL in amazing condition.
Chanel 8inch Black Quilted Velvet Leather Party Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel party bag in Black quilted velvet leather.
Chanel Black Velvet Gold Acrylic Kiss Lock Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Velvet Gold Acrylic Kiss Lock Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Velvet Gold tone hardware Leather lining Acrylic Date code present Measures 15.5" W x 5" H x 1" D
CHANEL Brown Chocolate Brown Velvet Gold Small Mini Evening Wristlet Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1996 Collection Velvet Gold Tone Hardware Measures 6" W x 5.5" H x 3" D Handle Drop 7" Includes Authenticity Card, Dust Bag and Box 100% Authentic...
Chanel Black Velvet Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Velvet Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag Velvet Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Turnlock closure Handle drop 3" M...
Chanel Black Velvet Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Velvet Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag Velvet Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Turnlock closure Handle drop 3" M...
Chanel Red Velvet Gold Small Micro Mini Party Crossbody Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Velvet Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Snap closure Made in France Shoulder strap drop 19" Measures 2.75" W x 2.5" H x 1" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY ...
Chanel Vintage Velvet Pearl Gripoix Crossbody Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this one of a kind Chanel velvet evening bag. This bag features black velvet throughout, pearl & rhinestone detail at front of the bag, snap closure, pearl beaded...
Chanel Velvet Camellia Mini Flap Bag - black velvet/gold 1991/1994
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Baarn, NL
Vintage candy in black velvet; the Chanel Velvet Camellia Mini Flap Bag.
Chanel Vintage mini 2.55 burgundy velevet bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Collectors item. Vintage Chanel Burgundy velvet 2.55 quilted evening bag. . very good condition.
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Chanel dusty rose velvet bag with long leather and chain strap,two interior pockets,original dust bag and wonderful clasp.
$6,500
Size: One-Size-Fits-All
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag
By Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag: Valentino-Attributed, unmarked custom-made for couture client, this shade of luxurious lavender is seamles...
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
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...
Chanel 2023 Coco Masters White Mini Tennis Cloth Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2023 Coco Masters White Mini Tennis Cloth Crossbody Bag is a whimsical yet refined statement piece that captures the essence of sporty luxury. Crafted from high-quality cl...
Chanel Cruise 2005 Trapeze Quilted Black Coco CC Camellia Crest 05C Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This mini trapeze Chanel bag from Cruise 2005 collection is a rare gem and a true classic. The vintage crest patch, most famously known from the iconic Chanel jacket in the same coll...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$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 ...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$869
H 1.19 in W 0.28 in L 1.07 in
Hermès Curiosity Kelly Bag Charm Pendant Necklace Guilloche Permabrass
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Pendant In shape of a "Kelly" Bag The smallest version ever of the Iconic Kelly Bag It even has the padlock and clochette-tirette ! Made in France Made...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
FRED Paris Circa 1990 Montre Force 10 Vintage Golden Metal Wrist Watch Lady
By Fred Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Fred Force 10 watch in gold-plated metal, quartz movement, white dial with Roman numerals, original rice-grain mesh bracelet with invisible clasp. Diameter 2.5 cm (excluding ...
Gilt Metal
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
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. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-lock clos...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
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.