Chanel Caviar Vintage Black Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Caviar Backpack Vintage 2 Pocket Ball Charm CC Logo Chanel Black Caviar Backpack with golden ball charms.
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Chanel 1999 Vintage Diamond Quilted Graphic Stitched Black Nylon Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Nylon Chanel backpack with hook closure 1999 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Aged silver hardware Interior burgundy nylon lining Adjustable canvas straps Additional large nylon storage pouch 13"...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Black Caviar Backpack Vintage 2 Pocket Ball Charm CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Caviar Backpack Vintage 2 Pocket Ball Charm CC Logo Chanel Black Caviar Backpack with golden ball charms.
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Backpak Velour Bordeaux Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel backpack, Vintage model, year of production 94/96, made of burgundy velvet with golden hardware.
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1990s Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1991 Vintage Ultra Rare XL Jumbo Red Caviar Duma Travel Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Extra Large XL Jumbo Rare Vintage Red Caviar Backpack Year: 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware Classic CC turn lock closure Two main interior zippered pockets 11.5 W x 14...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1995s Karl Lagerfeld black quilted PVC backpack lined inside with leather
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very nice and well-preserved CHANEL backpack in quilted black PVC, very easy to care for and robust!
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Gold Lambskin Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1991-1994. Vintage Chanel quilted leather backpack features gold tone hardware, dual leather and interwoven chain straps, front patch pocket, front flap with a CC turn lock clo...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1997 Black CC Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare collector's piece from Chanel's 1997 collection, this backpack is a must-have for any Chanel lover or fashion enthusiast.
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1994 Diamond Quilted Drawstring Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Diamond Quilted Drawstring Backpack Featuring gold-tone hardware, a diamond quilted finish, an internal logo stamp, adjustable shoulder straps, an internal zipped pocket...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1994 Backpack Ultra Rare Duma Vintage Red Lambskin Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra rare Chanel red vintage quilted lambskin backpack with interwoven chain straps 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold hardware Double CC turnlock closure Small front pocket Interior red...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel CC Quilted Lambskin Drawstring Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Chanel vintage black quilted lambskin leather backpack.
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin CC Mark Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rooted in Chanel’s more understated vintage era, this black lambskin CC Mark backpack captures a balance between practicality and quiet luxury.
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1990s Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Navy Blue Velvet Medium Quilted Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1996 Vintage Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack 1996 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Silver hardware Quilted Navy Blue Velvet Classic CC Turnlock Flap Closure Zip...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1995 Vintage Caviar Drawstring Pocket Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Chanel caviar black backpack with front pocket and classic CC closure 1995 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold hardware Drawstring closure Interior lambskin lining Interior caviar zippe...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Double Pocket Duma Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Caviar Black Leather Drawstring Double Pocket Duma Backpack 1994-1996 interlocking CC flap backpack 24k gold plated hardware Black caviar leather Flap closure w...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Beige Cream Caviar Triple CC Duma Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90’s Beige Cream Triple CC Duma Caviar Beige Backpack Rucksack Year: 1992 Gold hardware Ivory cream beige caviar leather Signature interlocking CC logo Removable in...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Quilted Golden Lamb Leather Backpack, 1991-1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Quilted golden lamb leather backpack with golden metal elements.
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Black Duma Backpack Matelasse Medium Quilted Lambskin leather
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A defining silhouette of 1990s Chanel, the Duma backpack captures the era’s effortless blend of practicality and understated glamour.
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1990s Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Drawstring Backpack Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous rare Chanel vintage beige with gold hardware rare caviar backpack.
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Black Duma Leather Quilted Micro Mini Rucksack Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Quilted Lambskin Duma Micro Mini Backpack Rucksack Production Year: 1994, {Vintage 30 Years} Black quilted lambskin leather One small exterior flap pocket with g...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Rare Vintage Chanel Black Velvet Quilted Small Duma Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Chanel small duma backpack in black velvet with gold hardware.
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1990s Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1994 Vintage Forest Green Leather Duma Backpack Unisex Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1994 Chanel forest green leather Duma backpack Totally made in italy in forest green lamb leather and gold tone hardware the Backpack is still in excellent conditions for its age mea...
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1990s Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Drawstring Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous rare Chanel vintage beige with gold hardware rare caviar backpack.
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1990s Vintage Rare Rucksack Gold Lambskin Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1991-1994. Vintage Chanel quilted leather backpack features gold tone hardware, dual leather and interwoven chain straps, front patch pocket, front flap with a CC turn lock clo...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1990s Duma Vintage Leather Women's Backpack with CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL Vintage backpack model Duma. Very rare and highly sought after.
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Vintage 1990s Chanel Beige Lambskin Quilted Medium Zip Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel lambskin backpack in a classic medium flap shape with both zipper and flap closure.
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1990s Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Vintage 1992 Drawstring CC Rucksack Black Caviar Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Caviar 1990s CC Drawstring Rucksack The backpack features gold Chanel CC logos along the bottom trim, gold hardware and two lengthy leather shoulder straps.
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1994 Vintage Diamond Quilted Drawstring Bucket Backpack Rucksack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Diamond Quilted Drawstring Backpack Featuring gold-tone hardware, a diamond quilted finish, an internal logo stamp, adjustable shoulder straps, an internal zipped pocket...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1994 Lambskin Duma Quilted Medium 90's Vintage Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black quilted lambskin backpack with interwoven chain straps 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold hardware Double CC turnlock closure Small front pocket Interior black lambskin linin...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1994 Vintage Caviar Black Leather Double Pocket Duma Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Caviar Black Leather Drawstring Double Pocket Duma Backpack 1994-1996 interlocking CC flap backpack 24k gold plated hardware Black caviar leather Flap closure w...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Quilted Wool Leather Large CC Gold Logo Jumbo Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Quilted Chanel jumbo wool leather backpack with large CC hardware 1995 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold hardware Patent leather strap with interwoven chain detail Interlocking CC closure Int...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Quilted Vintage 1994 Micro Mini Rucksack Black Duma Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Quilted Lambskin Duma Micro Mini Backpack Rucksack Production Year: 1994, {Vintage 28 Years} Black quilted lambskin leather One small exterior flap pocket with g...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Duma Cc Logo Beige Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gold hardware Beige diamond quilted lambskin Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening Two leather and chain-link shoulder straps Front flap closure Drawstring fastening Front fl...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Black White Nylon Faux Tweed Illusion Printed Medium Duma Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2014 Faux Tweed Illusion Printed Medium Black White Nylon Duma Backpack Year: 2014 Black and white printed nylon, features leather top handle, woven-in leather chain link st...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Rare 90s Vintage Natural Rattan Raffia Rare Black Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 90s Vintage Natural Rattan Raffia Rare Black Leather Backpack Chanel's black leather and natural rattan backpack is both chic and practical for everyday use and travel!
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1994 Vintage Rare Tweed Quilted Lambskin Duma CC Logo Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Rare Tweed Quilted Lambskin Duma CC Logo Backpack 1994 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold hardware Double CC turnlock closure Small front pocket Interior black lambskin lin...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Jumbo Two Tone Leather & Canvas Vintage 1993 Rucksack Backpack Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Jumbo Two Tone Leather & Canvas Vintage 1993 Rucksack Backpack Rare Year: 1993 {Vintage 29 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zippered pocket Dimensions 11.25" H x 11.5" W x 3" D ...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Vintage Duma Black Lambskin Leather Quilted 24K Gold Backpack
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A true vintage Chanel icon: the Duma backpack, dating to the mid-1990s (c. 1994–1996), crafted in supple black quilted lambskin and finished with rich 24k gold-plated hardware—the w...
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1990s Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1990's Vintage Quilted Lambskin Duma Cc Logo Beige Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1990's Vintage Quilted Lambskin Duma CC Logo Beige Leather Backpack Gold hardware Beige lambskin diamond quilting Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening Two leather an...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Vintage 1992 Beige Cream Triple CC Duma Caviar Beige Backpack Rucksack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90’s Beige Cream Triple CC Duma Caviar Beige Backpack Rucksack Year: 1992 Gold hardware Ivory cream beige caviar leather Signature interlocking CC logo Removable in...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
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...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1994 Vintage Rare Metallic Gold Quilted Lambskin Duma CC Logo Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Gold quilted lambskin backpack with interwoven chain straps 1994 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold hardware Double CC turnlock closure Small front pocket Interior gold lambskin lining ...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1996 Vintage Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1996 Vintage Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack 1996 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Silver hardware Quilted Navy Blue Velvet Classic CC Turnlock Flap Closure Zip...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 2014 Faux Tweed Illusion Printed Medium Black White Nylon Duma Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2014 Faux Tweed Illusion Printed Medium Black White Nylon Duma Backpack Year: 2014 Black and white printed nylon, features leather top handle, woven-in leather chain link st...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Black CC Logo Sports Lin Backpack Convertible Tote Bag 5cas928
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11775209 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 4" Height: 14" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9"-19" Handle Drop: 2.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( ...
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20th Century Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1991 Vintage Ultra Rare XL Jumbo Black Caviar Duma Travel Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Extra Large XL Jumbo Rare Vintage Black Caviar Backpack Year: 1991 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Gold hardware Classic CC turn lock closure Two main interior zippered pockets 11.5 W x ...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1990's Vintage Quilted Lambskin Duma Cc Logo Lime Green Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Lime Quilted quilted small lambskin backpack with interwoven chain straps 1990's Gold hardware Lime green lambskin Diamond quilting Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fast...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1995 Jumbo Flap Quilted Wool Leather Backpack Large VIntage CC Gold Logo
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Quilted Chanel jumbo wool leather backpack with large CC hardware 1995 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold hardware Patent leather strap with interwoven chain detail Interlocking CC closure Int...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel 1996 Quilted Rubber PVC Bucket XL Carry On Travel Weekend Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Quilted Rubber PVC Drawstring Bucket XL Carry On Travel Weekend Tote Bag Year: 1996-1997 This is the very rare and extremely hard to find jumbo drawstring bucket. This is b...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel black leather textile shoulder bag / backpack
$3,364Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel black leather textile shoulder bag / backpack
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel black leather textile shoulder bag / backpack silver tone hardware CC logo
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Vintage Chanel Backpack Caviar Leather with gold hardware
Unavailable|$4,131
Vintage Chanel Backpack Caviar Leather with gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Backpack Caviar Leather with gold-colored hardware.
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Vintage Chanel backpack in grey felt with black leather
Unavailable|$3,895
Vintage Chanel backpack in grey felt with black leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel backpack in grey felt with black leather details and handle and gold-colored hardware.
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Vintage Chanel Backpack
Unavailable|$2,500
Vintage Chanel Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Black calfskin backpack with gold hardware. Features drawstring closure and turn CC lock on front flap. Front pocket features CC lock as well. Leather and gold chain woven adjustable...
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20th Century Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Backpack Cc 216074 Pink Nylon Backpack
Unavailable|$484
Chanel Backpack Cc 216074 Pink Nylon Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: 6669252 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 4" Height: 8.5" Handle Drop: 24.5" Can convert to a shoulder bag...
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20th Century Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Vintage Duma Backpack
Unavailable|$4,557
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Vintage Duma Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your style with this Chanel backpack. Crafted with precision and passion, this chic accessory seamlessly blends fashion and function, offering an elegant solution for the mod...
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Vintage Duma Backpack
Unavailable|$4,305
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Vintage Duma Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your style with this Chanel backpack. Crafted with precision and passion, this chic accessory seamlessly blends fashion and function, offering an elegant solution for the mod...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Vintage Duma Backpack
Unavailable|$4,557
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Vintage Duma Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your style with this Chanel backpack. Crafted with precision and passion, this chic accessory seamlessly blends fashion and function, offering an elegant solution for the mod...
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Backpack
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Vintage Chanel Backpack For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage chanel backpack for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Gray and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage chanel backpack among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Chanel Backpack?
The price for a vintage chanel backpack starts at $484 and tops out at $34,920, and on average, selling for $3,589.
Chanel for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Backpacks for You
Vintage and designer backpacks do more than carry our books, notebooks, electronic devices and other possessions to and fro. They are also a reflection of personal taste and style. Whether it’s an understated solid color — black backpacks will remain forever timeless — or it’s emblazoned with a dazzling graphic pattern or an iconic fashion house’s logo, a backpack makes a statement.
In 1908, decades before the JanSports and Eastpaks of the world materialized, Norwegian Ole Bergan crafted the first backpack, whittling and shaping a juniper branch to support a robust canvas rucksack on his back. Twenty-five years later, the patent on Bergan’s wildly convenient and functional accessory expired, and backpacks became popular with hikers, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts as other designers and companies scrambled to develop their own iterations. During the late 1930s, the first zippered backpack appeared — for students, it was a significant improvement over carrying their books with a leather belt.
Some designer backpacks are sleek and sporty, while others attract attention with flashy brass hardware and a textured exterior flap. While the innumerable handbag lovers of our modern times continue to gravitate toward iconic labels — classic bags still rule — today’s shoppers are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Backpacks designed by universally renowned brands such as Gucci, Dior and Burberry are similarly alluring when it comes to finding the perfect carryall.
Heavy-duty nylon backpacks or those made with polyester are likely the most common, but many alternatives can be found in canvas, leather and suede. The best backpack for you might be one that is modest in size and discreet, and thus ideal for carrying a few items. If that sounds like what you need, explore crossbody bags and messenger bags, as they’re a bit easier to access and you don’t have to remove the bag to get to its contents. Others may seek a bag that is spacious enough to fit all of the supplies for an overnight hike, in which case, a sturdy, structured backpack might be a better fit.
Whether it is for fashion, function or both, there is a backpack suited to every individual. Find yours in the extensive collection of vintage and designer backpacks on 1stDibs.
Questions About Chanel
- Do Chanel bags go up in value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Chanel make bedding?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.
The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.
A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.
A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.
Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Chanel purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
- Why is Chanel so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
- When was Chanel founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Where are Chanel bags made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Who is Chanel owned by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Are Chanel earrings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
- Are Chanel pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
- How much is a Chanel tote?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- Who is the founder of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- What is Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What does Chanel 5 smell like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
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