Chanel 1997 Camellia Ivory Linen Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Camellia Embossed Linen Tote – 1997 A rare 1997 Chanel tote crafted in textured linen featuring an all-over raised camellia motif. The neutral tone paired with classic gold-t...
Chanel Vintage Ivory Lambskin Crossbody Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Chanel crossbody is crafted in soft, supple ivory lambskin, offering a smooth, luxurious texture that holds its shape while inviting touch.
Chanel Vintage Ivory Patent Leather Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glossy and quietly opulent, this vintage Chanel shoulder bag is rendered in ivory patent leather that captures light with a mirror-like sheen.
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Chanel Ivory Jersey Evening Bag with Mirrored Pyramid Studs Ice Cube
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This genuine Chanel Ivory Mirrored Fabric Evening Bag is in excellent condition.
Chanel Small Tweed Flap Bag Black Ivory
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Brampton, ON
Brand New SMALL FLAP BAG Wool Tweed & Gold-Tone Metal Black & Ivory DIMENSIONS 5.9 × 8.6 × 2.3 in Never been used with full set and copy of original receipt.
Vintage CHANEL ivory white caviar large tote bag, shopper bag with chains.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL ivory white color caviar leather large tote bag, shopper with gold-tone chains and large CC stitch mark.
Chanel Classic Flap Cc Crossbody 211694 Ivory Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 12228415 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width:2.7" Height:9" Shoulder strap drop: 16"-22"" Signs of W...
Chanel Wooden Clam Shell 220711 Ivory Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 9100324 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3.5" Height: 7" Handle drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Stic...
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H 4.5 in W 3 in L 9.5 in
Chanel Quilted Patent Single Flap 220562 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12278743 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 3" Height: 4.5" Strap drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Chanel Dust Bag and Se...
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H 10 in W 5 in L 15.5 in
Chanel Hobo French Riviera 13cr0228 Ivory Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 18090289 Made In: France Measurements: 15.5" L x 5" W x 10" H Interior Pockets: One zip pocket Handles: Chain and suede shoulder strap Handle Drop: 11" Closu...
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H 9.5 in W 4.5 in L 14.25 in
Chanel Quilted Weekender Convertible Flap 222978 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7153624 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.25" Width: 4.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes S...
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H 8.25 in W 4.5 in L 12.5 in
Chanel Jumbo Triple Chain Flap 220468 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11273620 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 4.5" Height: 8.25" Shoulder strap drop: 9" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial S...
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H 5 in W 3 in L 9.25 in
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Frame 225543 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11153888 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.25" Width: 3" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 8.25"-15.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Includes ...
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H 10.25 in W 4.5 in L 13.75 in
Chanel Tweed Chain Tote 223685 Ivory X Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 13124652 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13.75" Width: 4.5" Height: 10.25" Shoulder strap drop: 8.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B ) Include Ser...
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H 5.5 in W 2.36 in L 9.84 in
Chanel Boy Quilted Chain Around 223959 Ivory X Blue Python Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 17736121 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.84" Width: 2.36" Height: 5.5" Shoulder strap drop: 10.5"-19.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Inc...
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H 5.5 in W 2 in L 7 in
Chanel Classic Gripoix Quilted Half Moon Crescent Flap 215653 Ivory Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code:0508542 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 2" Height: 5.5" Shoulder strap drop: 19" OVERALL GOOD COND...
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H 5 in W 1.6 in L 9.5 in
Chanel Quilted Extra Large Jumbo Logo Flap 231338 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Hard to read Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 1.6" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 8.5"- 16" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Signs of We...
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Size: 75/30
Chanel Vintage ivory / cream lambskin fanny pack hip bag with golden CC closure
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel ivory/cream lamb leather fanny pack, hip bag/waist purse with golden CC and belt.
Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Flap Bag is in good previously owned condition.
Chanel Pink & Ivory Tweed Mini Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A charming and highly collectible Chanel mini chain bag, crafted in signature pink and ivory tweed, embodying the timeless elegance of the house.
1990s Chanel Ivory Camellia Embroidered Mini Canvas Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Chanel mini camellia embroidered mini canvas bag in ivory.
CHANEL ivory quilted leather MINI SQUARE FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Vintage Square Mini Flap bag in off-white quilted lambskin featuring silver-tone hardware. Opens with a CC turn-lock and is lined in off-white leather and grosg...
Chanel 1990s Ivory Lambskin Shoulder Bag with Tonal Embroidered Logo
By Chanel
Located in Kingston, NY
This 1990s Chanel ivory lambskin shoulder bag exemplifies the pared-back elegance of Karl Lagerfeld’s vision for the Maison during the decade.
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H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Chain Around Timeless Frame Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Chain Around Timeless Frame Bag Xupes Reference: HB3808 Serial Number: 3838967 Age (Circa): 1996 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authen...
Chanel Quilted Weekender Convertible Flap 222978 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7153624 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.25" Width: 4.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) In...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, A...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Aut...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Aut...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1991 Chanel Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB812 Serial Number: 2050763 Age (Circa): 1991 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Au...
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag Serial Number: 0321169 Age (Circa): 1986 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity De...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB4408 Serial Number: 2053863 Age (Circa): 1992 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenti...
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Ivory Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Ivory Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Num...
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1990s Chanel Ivory & Blue Striped Linen Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Ivory & Blue Striped Linen Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Ivory Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Ivory Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1220 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shou...
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H 5.5 in W 2 in L 8.5 in
Chanel Ivory and Beige Lizard Leather Flap with Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel ivory and beige lizard skin leather shoulder bag with gold chain lizard leather strap
Chanel Vintage White Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage White Crocodile Kelly Handbag Chanel medium top handle bag in ivory crocodile.
Chanel Ivory Leather and Bamboo Bastet Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel ivory leather and bamboo basket flap shoulder bag.
CHANEL Vintage Ivory QUILTED Leather CC Stitch CAMERA BAG w/ Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
- Vintage Chanel Classic Camera bag with CC - CHANEL logo front stitching - Period/Era: 1986 to 1988 - Ivory quilted lambskin leather - Upper zip closure - Chanel chain - Tassel ...
Vintage Ivory Caviar Leather Chanel Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel large hobo style bag from the late 1980's early 1990's. This is a larger bag that closes with a leather draw string and slide. The lining is a beige leather. There is ...
Chanel 1998 Jumbo Millennium Ivory Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stand out from the crowd with a limited edition jumbo Chanel designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel!! This Chanel Reissue Mademoiselle Jumbo Bag from the Millennium Collection has the...
CHANEL Ivory Lambskin Classic 2.55 Double Flap Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
CHANEL vintage classic 10" 2.55 double flap bag in ivory lambskin from the 1990s.
Chanel Ivory Caviar Leather and Gold Hardware Flap Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Luxurious ivory Chanel shoulder bag like none you have seen before.
Chanel Around 1998 Made Turn-Lock Mini Chain Handle Bag Ivory
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1998 Made Turn-Lock Mini Chain Handle Bag Ivory Additional information: Measurements: 18 W x 7 D x 16 H cm Handle 51cm Condition: Good This item has been used and may ...
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H 7.5 in W 8.9 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Black Ivory Colorblock Leather Gold Flap Envelope Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES There are two kinds of Chanel afficionados in this world: Those who wish they had this vintage classic. And you. Leather Gold hardware Turnlock closure Made ...
Vintage CHANEL ivory white lambskin 2.55 chain shoulder bag with gold CC motif.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL ivory white lambskin 2.55 chain shoulder bag with large golden CC motif and oval flap.
CHANEL Ivory Cream Caviar Leather CC Gold Evening Medium Shoulder Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1996 Collection Caviar Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 9.75" W x 6" H x 2.75" D Shoulder Strap Drop 20" Includes Authenticity Card...
CHANEL Ivory Cream Off White Canvas Gold Camilla Small Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1997 Collection Canvas Gold Hardware W 9.1 x H 5.5 x D 2.8 " Strap Drop 15.75" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed
Vintage CHANEL jumbo large ivory 2.55 shoulder bag with pink and red lip pattern
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL jumbo large ivory white 2.55 shoulder bag with pink and red lip pattern allover and golden CC closure.
Chanel Cc Beach Tote 226493 Black X Ivory X Gray Nylon Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 9126024 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 7.75" Handle drop: 5.25" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes...
CHANEL Quilted Bag 1990
By Chanel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Chanel quilted shoulder bag. Authentic ivory leather item with threaded chain shoulder straps & tassel pull.
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Medium Double Flap Bag Jersey - ivory white 1996/1997
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Baarn, NL
Though it's still a real beauty! This is the Chanel 2.55 Medium Double Flap Bag in ivory white coloured jersey.
Chanel Vintage Double Flap Bag - ivory white
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Baarn, NL
This one is really old, rare and a collector's item! A vintage Chanel Double Flap Bag that's about 33 years of age.
Chanel Iridescent Micro Flap Bag - ivory/sequins/gold
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Baarn, NL
This one is as sweet as candy! Micro Chanel bag full of sequins. Magnificent ivory colored evening bag made of quilted silk and covered with white sequins with an iridescent finish.
Sold|$841
H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
Butler & Wilson 1980s Crystal Minaudiere Evening Purse for Women
By Butler & Wilson
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A glamorous vintage Butler & Wilson crystal evening purse, reflecting the brand’s reputation for bold, theatrical glamour. Founded in London in 1972, Butler & Wilson became s...
Hermes Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Birkin 25cm Sellier Black Collectors Dream Bag Very rare to find Box Leather especially in a Birkin 25 Sellier Highly Sought after by Hermes Collectors Gold Hardware Understa...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
$13,062
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Stunning Snakeskin Patchwork Coat with Sheared Mink Lining and Black Fox Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
The patchwork aesthetic is this fall and winter’s most sought after look, which was proven on the runways during fashion month. Designers created plenty of patchwork pieces for their...
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel 'Creme de la Creme'! Small classic flap crafted from lizard skin with exquisite 24 carat gold-plated hardware. Series 1, produced between 1989 and 1991. In light of Ch...
$5,639
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4485 Brand: Chanel Model: Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Se...
$55,838
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Chanel 2007 Modern Thick Chunky Chain Soft Lamb Hobo Slouchy Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel soft lambskin leather hobo with chunky chain handle. 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Soft supple lambskin leather Thick chunky chain detail 17" L x 15" H x 3" D Handl...
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
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...
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.