Chanel Vintage Pink Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Alligator Top Handle Flap Bag Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Alligator Color: Salmon Pink Hardware: Gold-Tone Series: 5-Series (1997–1999) Dimen...
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1345 Brand: Chanel Model: Classic Kelly Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 6375790 Age: 2002 A...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Kelly Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5863 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Classic Kelly Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 4371886 Age: 1...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Vanity Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Top Handle Kelly Frame Vanity Box Bag Introduced by Gabrielle Chanel to guarantee the quality and durability of leather bags, diamond quilting has become one of Chanel...
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Shoulder Bag Brown Wild Stitch Calfskin leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Unleash your inner icon with this exquisite Vintage Chanel Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag, the predecessor of coco handle.
Chanel 1997 Vintage Classic Kelly Beige Caviar Leather Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5531 Brand: Chanel Model: Classic Kelly Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 5577780 Age: 1997 Accompanie...
Chanel Vintage Kelly Style Black Leather Shoulder Bag Diamond Stitch Medium
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Style Black Leather Shoulder Bag Diamond Stitch Medium These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag Year: 2001 {Vintage 22 Years} Square embossed lambskin Interlocking CC logo clasp Off white lacquer frame M...
Chanel 1999 Vintage Rare Woven Silk Medium Top Handle Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1999 Vintage Rare Woven Silk Medium Top Handle Kelly Bag Year: 1999 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware (24k Plated) CC Turn Lock Closure Black Silk Woven Rope Black Leather In...
Chanel Vintage Rare Black Caviar Top Handle Classic Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Rare Black Caviar Top Handle Classic Kelly Flap Bag Structured Leather Top Handle CC Turnlock Closure Interior Zip And Slip Pockets Caviar Leather Leather Lining Gold...
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 Vintage 1997 Woven Silk Kelly Flap Bag with Rope Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shoulder Bag Circa 1997-1999 Gold hardware Black woven silk Interlocking CC gold turnlock Leather interior Single shoulder strap Leather interior lining & dual interior zip...
Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Mini Kelly
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A true '90s icon, this minimalist mini is a must-have in any Chanel collectors collection. Crafted from black lambskin quilted leather, this rare and versatile pre-owned vintage Mini...
Chanel Vintage Double Sided Kelly Light Brown Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag 1996
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Double Sided Kelly Light Brown Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag 1996-1997 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
Chanel Vintage Kelly Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware, 1996-1997
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware, 1996-1997 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel 1997 Rare Vintage Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Chanel Vintage 90's Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5” H x ...
Chanel 1996 Rare Vintage Top Handle Quilted Lambskin Small Vanity Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Top Handle Quilted Lambskin Small Vanity Kelly Bag Year: 1996-1997 {Vintage 18 Years} Silver Hardware Slide over lock clasp Engraved metal frame with hinged fla...
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Wild Stitch Burgundy Calfskin Leather Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This authentic preloved Chanel handbag is in very good condition with some signs of use. There are some crease lines around the corners, and light scratches to ...
Chanel 1994 Vintage Rare Black Caviar Top Handle Classic Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage black caviar top handle Kelly flap 1994 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold hardware Large CC clasp closure Black lambskin interior lining Large center zippered pocket Additional...
Chanel 1992 Vintage Black Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag 1992 {Vintage 32 Years} Gold hardware Caviar chevron stitched pattern Interlocking CC logo detail at center...
Chanel 1992 Vintage Beige Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beige Caviar Chevron Tassel Fringe Tote Satchel Kelly Bag 1992 {Vintage 36 Years} Gold hardware Caviar chevron stitched pattern Interlocking CC logo detail at center...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Patent Leather Vanity Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Patent Leather Vanity Box Bag Silver hardware Black patent diamond quilted leather CC structured design box tote features a shoulder str...
Chanel Vintage Beige Velvet COCO Classic Flap Bag Kelly Top Handle Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beige Velvet COCO Classic Flap Bag Kelly Top Handle Satchel Year 2000-2001 Champagne Gold hardware Iconic CC Turnlock closure Velvet beige and brown with COCO written...
Chanel Vintage 1998 Kelly Pink Nude Lambskin 24K Gold Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This 1998 Chanel Kelly top handle bag is a rare gem in a soft nude pink hue, a delicate blend of pink with a hint of beige. Crafted from buttery soft lambskin leather, the bag is ado...
Chanel Vintage 2001 Caviar Quilted Satchel Classic Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 2001 Caviar Diamond Quilted Satchel Classic Top Handle Flap Bag circa 2001 black caviar leather diamond quilting single rounded top handle fold-over top signature in...
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Coco Handle Black Flap Bag Fabric Silver Hardwar
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS: 1996-1997 Series 4 CHANEL Kelly style top handle and flap bag, coco handle vintage Fabric Color: Black Hardware: Silver Size: Medium Dimensions: W25.5 x H17.5 (without hand...
$3,180Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Brown Cannage Lambskin Leather, 1997-99
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Chocolate Brown Cannage Lambskin Leather, 1997-1999 These are professional photos of the actual bag.
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 Vintage White Parent Child Mommy Daughter Kelly Bag Set 24k GHW 68349
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68349 In white lambskin leather and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in great condition with few signs of normal use. Corners show light rubbing at some corner...
Chanel vintage 1997-1999 Green limon caviar top handle Kelly bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1997-1999 (5 series) lemon green (Citron vert) caviar leather Kelly Top Handle bag, no more serial number inside but it comes with the original authenticity card and book...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
Chanel 1997 Kelly Classic Flap Top Handle Rare Vintage Black Canvas Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Woven Silk Rope Vintage Mini Classic Kelly Year: 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware (24k Plated) CC Turn Lock Closure Black Silk Woven Rope Black Leather Interior...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Chanel 2001 Jumbo Vintage Caviar Quilted Satchel Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Gold
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 Vintage Caviar Quilted Satchel Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Gold Hardware circa 2001 Gold hardware black quilted caviar leather single rounded top handle fold-over top sig...
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Bag Yellow Caviar Leather 24k Gold Hardware 1997-1999
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This authentic vintage Chanel bag is in very good condition with light to moderate signs of use throughout. Scratches to the leather on the exterior interior, a...
Chanel Rare Vintage 1997 Floral Turquoise Quilted Logo CC Classic Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 1997 Floral Turquoise Quilted Logo CC Classic Flap Bag Year 1997 Patent leather CC Logo Silver Cuban Link Chain Nameplate Handle Dual Interior Pockets Magnetic ...
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Barbie Soft Pink Clutch Wood Top Handle Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel pink quilted caviar leather with wooden top handle clutch tote 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior li...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Kelly Top Handle Beige Quilted Caviar Classic Flap Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Kelly Top Handle Beige Quilted Caviar Classic Flap Bag Gold hardware Leather Top Handle Quilted Caviar Leather CC Turnlock Closure Interior Zip And Slip Po...
Chanel Ultra Rare 1994 White Mink Top Handle Kelly Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Bag — 1994 Extremely rare 1994 Chanel top handle Kelly, a piece that is virtually never seen on the market.
HERMÉS KELLY 20cm bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag
By Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Very beautiful Mini Hermès Sellier shoulder bag, bordeaux , Box calf, M in circle - 1983 Features: - Inside Pocket 1 - Size " Width 7,9 inches x H 5,7 inches x 3.7 inches - Si...
Chanel Vintage Brown Caviar Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Audrey Hepburn meets Jackie Kennedy sums up this chic bag! Bag featured in gorgeous light brown caviar leather throughout, top handle, gold tone hardware, interlocking 'CC' detail at...
CHANEL Vintage Large Quilted CC Caviar Kelly Flap Bag Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Excellent - Vintage Large Kelly Caviar Top Handle Flap CC - Black - Handbag Description Early 1980s vintage- no date stamps were made in this time period.
Unavailable
H 15 in L 10 in
1990s Chanel vintage beige nude linen quilted kelly top handle shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1999 with original tags attached. Never used. 24k gold plated hardware Flat bottom opens to a large interior zipper closure. Lambskin interior lining. exterior large back poc...
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Black Patent Leather 24k Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Chanel Kelly reissued in 2023 is the IT bag of the year, and this vintage model lets you own the style with a steal of a price.
Chanel Vintage RARE Black Lambskin Quilted Kelly Box Evening Shoulder Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Vintage RARE Black Lambskin Quilted Kelly Box Evening Shoulder Bag in Box Incredible and well preserved vintage Chanel Kelly box shoulder bag featuring ric...
Chanel Brown Silk Rope Classic mini Kelly handbag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted from brown silk rope, this 90's vintage Chanel Kelly handbag features dual looping top handles and front flap closure with the brand's signature gold-tone CC turn-lock fasten...
Chanel Vintage Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Vintage Black Kelly Bag. Mint condition. Gold hardware.
Vintage Black Chanel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Rare vintage kelly bag by Chanel. Interior clean. Light wear throughout.
Chanel Vintage Black Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Vintage Kelly Bag. Rare collector's bag.
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Mini Kelly
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An incredibly rare vintage piece crafted from luxurious crocodile leather, this Chanel Mini Kelly is an exceptional collector’s item.
Chanel Vintage Crocodile Mini Kelly
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An incredibly rare vintage piece crafted from luxurious crocodile leather, this Chanel Mini Kelly is an exceptional collector's item.
Vintage chanel denim Kelly series 4
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
This is definitely a premium denim piece from Chanel. If you’re a Chanel collector, you definitely want to add one of the vintage bags to your collection and if you’re gonna add one ...
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 Beige Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Brand- Chanel Model- Classic Kelly Product Type- Top Handle Serial Number- 55***** Age- Circa 1997 Accompanied By- Authenticity Car...
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Kelly Xupes Reference: HB4778 Serial Number: Unreadable Age (Circa): 1990 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial...
CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Kelly Xupes Reference: HB4349 Serial Number: 3343810 Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet...
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Kelly Serial Number: 4798358 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in France) Ge...
Chanel Vintage Golden Woven Kelly – Small Size (23cm)
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
• Condition: Overall 8/10 • Exterior: Light corner wear and subtle discoloration visible upon close inspection • Interior: Some staining present • Details: Signature woven leath...
Chanel Brown Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Brown Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Kelly Brand- Chanel Model- Medium Classic Kelly Product Type- Top Handle Serial Number- 29***** Age- Circa 1991 Accompanied By- ...
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Brand- Chanel Model- Classic Kelly Product Type- Top Handle Serial Number- 68***** Age- Circa 2000 Accompanied By- Chanel D...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Kelly Brand- Chanel Model- Mini Classic Kelly Product Type- Top Handle Serial Number- 19***** Age- Circa 1989 Accompanied By- Chan...
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Brand- Chanel Model- Classic Kelly Product Type- Top Handle Serial Number- 77***** Age- Circa 2003 Accompanied By- Chanel D...
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Kelly This CHANEL Timeless Kelly is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card.
1994 Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Kelly Reference: HB2768 Serial Number: 3456083 Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker, A...
CHANEL Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Xupes Reference: HB4373 Serial Number: 6374435 Age (Circa): 2000 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care B...
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Serial Number: 7781068 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Authenticity Card Authenticity Deta...
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Xupes Reference: HB4409 Serial Number: 68699598 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authen...
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Kelly Xupes Reference: HB5239 Serial Number: 3004783 Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care ...
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.