Chanel Medium Classic Embellished Silver “Dot” Flap Bag with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
light. A tactile reinterpretation of an icon, this Chanel Medium Classic Flap is distinguished by its
Chanel Medium Classic Embellished Silver “Dot” Flap Bag with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
light. A tactile reinterpretation of an icon, this Chanel Medium Classic Flap is distinguished by its
$8,490
H 4.5 in W 5.5 in L 2 in
Chanel Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Quilted Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag
Chanel Jumbo Reissue Silver Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel jumbo reissue double-flap bag. Metallic silver leather and silver metal. Can be worn cross
$9,920
H 3.75 in W 1.75 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Silver Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Silver Quilted Classic Flap Bag
$8,490
H 4.5 in W 5.5 in L 2 in
Chanel Classic Flap Rare Quilted Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag
$8,924
H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Classic Medium Double Flap bag Black Lambskin Silver hardware
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Timeless Classique Medium Double Flap, réalisé en cuir d’agneau
$2,282
H 15.75 in W 3.55 in L 11.42 in
Chanel Black Patent Leather Quilted Silver "CC" Turnlock Flap Shoulder Bag via
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black patent leather quilted flap shoulder/hand bag. - Silver "CC" hardware
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Coco Handle Black Flap Bag Fabric Silver Hardwar
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. The serial number is broken. DETAILS: 1996-1997 Series 4 CHANEL Kelly style top handle and flap bag
Chanel Classic Flap 226268 Silver Sequins Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 15621192 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.25" Width: 1.5" Height: 4" Shoulder strap drop: 23.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.75/10 or AB ) Includes ...
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in L 11.75 in
Chanel Quilted Metallic Jumbo Flap 13ct927 Silver Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 12442836 Length: 11.75 in Width: 2.50 in Height: 7.50 in APPX Drop: 12.50 OVE...
Unavailable
H 8 in W 3.25 in L 11.5 in
Chanel (Rare) Metallic Classic Double Flap 226586 Silver Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12008578 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 3.25" Height: 8" Strap drop: 13" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (8/10 or AB) Includes Serial...
BRAND NEW CHANEL 99P ✿*゚Runway Shimmering Silver Mesh Beaded Belt Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
This cute mini mesh flap waist pouch bag is a major runway piece from 99 Spring . Fully handmade
BRAND NEW CHANEL 99P ✿*゚Runway Shimmering Silver Mesh Beaded Belt Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
This cute mini mesh flap waist pouch bag is a major runway piece from 99 Spring . Fully handmade
Unavailable
H 4.25 in W 2 in L 6 in
Chanel Quilted Chevron Mini Flap 03cz0717 Silver Metallic Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2" Height: 4.25" Shoulder strap drop: 20.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: light scratche...
Unavailable
H 6.75 in W 2.5 in L 10 in
Chanel Classic Flap Silver Quilted 232361 Pink Jersey Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5946644 Made In: 18.5 Measurements: Length: " Width: " Height: " Shoulder strap drop: 18.5" OVERALL GOOD- CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Includes Serial Seal Sti...
Unavailable
H 7 in W 11 in D 2.36 in
Vintage Chanel black 2.55 double flap chain bag with gold and silver CC. Paris
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Chanel black lamb leather 2.55 classic double flap chain shoulder bag with gold and
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 10.2 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Chanel black 2.55 classic double flap bag with gold and silver CC motif.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel black 2.55 classic double flap bag with gold and silver CC motif and chains
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 2.85 in L 10 in
Chanel Cc Logo Sequin Flap 2cr0522 Silver X Black Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 12224240 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 2.85" Height: 5.5" Shoulder strap drop: 9" - 16" OVERALL NEW WITH TAGS CONDITION ( 10/10 or NWT) Re...
Chanel Silver Metallic Quilted Lambskin Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Silver Metallic Quilted Lambskin Rectangular Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Rectangular Mini
Vintage 1990s Chanel Silver Multi Chain Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
creasing and scratches on the bag. The silver metallic has slightly yellowed on the bottom area. Series #3
Vintage 1990s Chanel Extra Mini Silver Metallic Flap Bag.
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare vintage extra mini flap bag in silver with gold hardware. Slight creasing and rubbing
Sold
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Silver Metallic Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Silver Metallic Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo Classic
Chanel Chain Around Flap 227432 Silver Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.25" Width: 2.5" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 16" Handle drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: lig...
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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Silver Quilted Metallic Lambskin 2.55 Reissue 225 Double Flap Bag, 2009
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Silver Quilted Metallic Lambskin 2.55 Reissue 225 Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1881
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H 11.42 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Chanel Silver Metallic Aged Calfskin 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag, 2009
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Dark Silver Quilted Metallic Aged Calfskin Leather 2.55 Reissue 227 Double Flap Bag
Chanel Classic Pastel Tweed Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Pastel tweed Chanel classic flap bag featuring silver tone hardware, inside ivory lining in perfect
Chanel Red Patent Mini Classic Flap Silver Chain Bag 1ccs1228
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6081825 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 1.2" Height: 3.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessorie...
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Flap Silver Chain Bag 413cas528
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 14664861 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 3" Height: 9" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9"/17" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Acc...
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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 1.19 in
CHANEL 1990's Vintage silver nylon logo strap CC buckle square flap waist bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 1990's Vintage silver nylon logo strap CC buckle square flap waist bag Reference: ANWU
Vintage CHANEL Flap Bag in Black Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel flap bag in black patent leather. Silver palladium hardware. Snap closure. The interior is
Chanel Black x SIlver Patent CC Logo Chain Flap Chain Bag 644cks317
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" or 17" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Dust Bag
CHANEL 1990's Vintage silver nylon logo strap CC buckle square flap waist bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 1990's Vintage silver nylon logo strap CC buckle square flap waist bag Reference: ANWU
CHANEL Vintage Naked Patchwork Flap PVC red topstitch CC turnlock flap bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: Turnlock Extra Details: PVC patchwork Chanel Naked Flap Bag with silver-tone hardware, adjustable chain
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel silver soft quilted lambskin leather small flap bag with gold chain. - Long: 19cm I
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Mini Classic Flap Chain Bag Silver 3C927
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
, Dust Bag, Serial Sticker, Flower Signs of Wear: Exterior: Excellent Interior: Very Minor Markings
Sold
H 5.5 in D 2.5 in L 9.5 in
CHANEL Green & Grey Checkered Suede Flap Bag W. Brushed Silver Hardware c. 1998
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Green & Grey Checkered Suede Flap Bag W. Brushed Silver Hardware c. 1998 Age: 1998 Made in
Chanel Silver Ice Cube Quilted Vinyl CC Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Crafted from silver quilted vinyl, Chanel CC Medium Flap Bag features a unique ice cube design
Chanel Metallic Silver Quilted Lambskin Leather Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Metallic light bronze Lambskin leather Chanel Jumbo Flap shoulder bag with silver-tone hardware
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H 4.1 in W 5.1 in D 1.2 in
Vintage Chanel Flap Silver Metallic Quilted Leather Fringe Mini Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel mini shoulder flap shoulder bag in silver metallic quilted leather. It has flap with
Chanel Black Sequin Silver Small Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Sequin Leather Silver tone hardware Satin lining Date code present Made in Italy Shoulder strap
Chanel Black Silver ID Top Handle Satchel Evening Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Black Silver ID Top Handle Satchel Evening Flap Bag available Newfound
Chanel Nude Caviar Silver Kelly Style Satchel Flap Bag W/Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Nude Caviar Silver Evening Kelly Style Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag in Box Caviar leather
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H 8 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Chanel Black Fabric Cross Stitch Classic Silver Chain Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Black Fabric Cross Stitch Classic Silver Chain Shoulder Flap Bag Fabric
Charismatic Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin 2.55 Flap Bag with Silver & Gold CC
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel vintage 1980's lambskin quilted small single flap bag is exquisitely crafted of soft
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H 6.5 in W 2.5 in L 10 in
Chanel Black Silver-tone Sequin Leather Summer Night Single Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Black and silver-tone sequined satin Chanel Summer Night Flap bag with silver-tone hardware
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H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
Chanel Authentic Black Perforated Leather Drill Flap Bag With Silver Tone Chain
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel black perforated leather drill flap bag. This shoulder bag features a perforated leather
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H 9.4 in W 11.8 in D 4.3 in
Chanel 12" Kelly Style Black Quilted Leather Silver Hardware Flap Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel Kelly handbag in black lambskin leather. It has silver tone CC twist lock closure on the
Chanel Black Canvas Leather CC Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Black canvas Chanel CC Flap shoulder bag with dark silver-tone hardware, an interlocking CC logo
Vintage Chanel beige 2.55 classic flap bag with gold, silver CC. Paris Limited.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
MINT. 1990s. Vintage Chanel beige 2.55 classic flap bag with gold and silver CC and gold chains
Vintage Chanel black 2.55 classic double flap bag with gold and silver CC motif
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Chanel black 2.55 classic double flap bag with gold and silver CC motif and chains
Chanel Classic Black Quilted Patent Leather Maxi Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Black quilted patent leather Chanel Maxi Flap shoulder bag with silver-tone hardware, interlocking
Chanel 1997 Classic Flap Single with Black Leather Beige Raffia Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West palm beach, FL
Chanel Classic single flap bag with silver tone hardware, black leather trim, single chain link shoulder
Chanel White Satin Sport Line Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
White quilted satin Chanel Sport Line Flap Bag with silver-tone hardware, dual chain-link and satin
CHANEL Quilted Metallic Silver Reissue 227 Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered is this rare and stunning peice from Chanel, a 2.55 Reissue in silver metallic skin with
1990's Chanel Metallic-Silver Quilted Leather Mini Flap Shoulder Bag Purse
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Single flap style with logo twist-closure that opens up to a matching silver leather interior. Age
Vintage Chanel black 2.55 oval flap bag with gold and silver cc. Paris limited.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Chanel black 2.55 classic oval stitch design flap bag with gold and silver CC motif and
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Gold Hardware RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Ultra coveted and ultra rare combination- classic Hermes Orange has been out of production for many years! Brand New in Box in Store Fr...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Chanel Black Mini Logo Satin Silk Texturized Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Satin Silk Texturized Mini Vintage Logo Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware CC turn-lock top closure Gold metallic interior Internal slip pocket 6.5" H x 6.7" W...
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
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...
Chanel Top Handle Bag Vintage RARE
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Top Handle Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Top Handle Bag - Color: Pink/ Peach - Year: 1994-1996 - Serial number: 32...
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Oroton Chainmail Lace Mini Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible acid green and purple Oroton Gianni Versace Couture mini dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this dress debuted as L...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
On Hold|$38,486
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
New Alexander McQueen Oyster Shell Embellished Wedge Sandals Shoes It 39 - US 9
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Alexander McQueen Oyster Shell Embellished Wedge Sandals S/S 2012 Collection Italian size 39 ( US 9 ) For the Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 collection, Sarah Burton drew inspirat...
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly 20 mini in black and matte alligator leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases a rich brown base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including constel...
Chanel Vintage Gold Mini CrossBody Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel gold lambskin mini quilted Flap Bag and a gold chain link threaded shoulder strap and CC turn lock. Interior has one Zipper pockets and patch pockets. Shoulder drop 21". C...
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.