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Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Medium Boy Bag

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H 6.3 in W 3.55 in L 9.85 in

Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Medium Boy Bag ( 2012 ) - 100% authentic Chanel - Yellow quilted

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Yellow Boy Bag
Chanel Yellow Boy Bag

Chanel Yellow Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Athens, GA

Chanel Yellow Boy Bag. Medium size. Gold hardware. Brand new condition. Beautiful yellow color

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Yellow Leather Boy Bag Medium
Chanel Yellow Leather Boy Bag Medium

Chanel Yellow Leather Boy Bag Medium

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H 6 in W 3.5 in L 10 in

Chanel Yellow Leather Boy Bag Medium

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel medium boy bag in yellow leather with ruthenium hardware. Shoulder drop, 11"/20"L. Comes

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Chanel Yellow Quilted Velvet Boy Bag
Chanel Yellow Quilted Velvet Boy Bag

Chanel Yellow Quilted Velvet Boy Bag

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H 5 in W 2 in L 8 in

Chanel Yellow Quilted Velvet Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel yellow Boy bag is made of gorgeous quilted yellow velvet. Shoulder ruthenium chain-link

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CHANEL Yellow Quilted Velvet Small Le Boy
CHANEL Yellow Quilted Velvet Small Le Boy

CHANEL Yellow Quilted Velvet Small Le Boy

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H 4.73 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in

CHANEL Yellow Quilted Velvet Small Le Boy

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Yellow Quilted Velvet Small Le Boy Xupes Reference: CB763 Serial Number: 17118009 Age

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Chanel Yellow Leather  Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Yellow Leather  Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Yellow Leather Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel medium boy bag in yellow leather with ruthenium hardware. Height: 6 in (15.24 cm) Width

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Chanel Yellow Quilted Lambskin Small Boy Flap Bag A67085Y25569
Chanel Yellow Quilted Lambskin Small Boy Flap Bag A67085Y25569

Chanel Yellow Quilted Lambskin Small Boy Flap Bag A67085Y25569

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small is every woman's dream. Crafted from yellow quilted

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Chanel Yellow Velvet Quilted Small Boy Bag SHW
Chanel Yellow Velvet Quilted Small Boy Bag SHW

Chanel Yellow Velvet Quilted Small Boy Bag SHW

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Yellow Velvet Small Boy Bag Features shoulder strap that can be worn doubled, or singled as

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

2014 Chanel Yellow Metallic Quilted Patent Leather Medium Le Boy
2014 Chanel Yellow Metallic Quilted Patent Leather Medium Le Boy

2014 Chanel Yellow Metallic Quilted Patent Leather Medium Le Boy

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Yellow Metallic Quilted Patent Leather Medium Le Boy Reference: HB2828 Serial Number

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Chanel Yellow Lambskin Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Flap Ruthenium Hardware
Chanel Yellow Lambskin Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Flap Ruthenium Hardware

Chanel Yellow Lambskin Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Flap Ruthenium Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

with a patch pocket. Everyone in the fashion world knows about the iconic Chanel Boy Bag. The two most

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CHANEL Fluo Boy O-Case quilted grey neon pink yellow nylon clutch bag
CHANEL Fluo Boy O-Case quilted grey neon pink yellow nylon clutch bag

CHANEL Fluo Boy O-Case quilted grey neon pink yellow nylon clutch bag

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL Fluo Boy O-Case quilted grey neon pink yellow nylon clutch bag Reference: TGAS/F00007 Brand

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Chanel Boy Small Yellow Shagreen Flap Bag
Chanel Boy Small Yellow Shagreen Flap Bag

Chanel Boy Small Yellow Shagreen Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Yellow-tone leather Chanel Mini Boy Bag with Shagreen (stingray) panel at front flap, gunmetal

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Chanel Mustard Yellow Small Boy Bag 20cm
Chanel Mustard Yellow Small Boy Bag 20cm

Chanel Mustard Yellow Small Boy Bag 20cm

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Boy Bag Mustard Yellow. - Adjustable shoulder strap - Gold tone hardware - Chanel CC

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Chanel Small Yellow Galuchat Stingray Lambskin Boy Bag
Chanel Small Yellow Galuchat Stingray Lambskin Boy Bag

Chanel Small Yellow Galuchat Stingray Lambskin Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Good Preloved Condition Chanel Small Yellow Galuchat Stingray Lambskin Boy Bag This limited

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Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Large Boy Flap Bag
Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Large Boy Flap Bag

Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Large Boy Flap Bag

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H 8.67 in W 2.76 in L 11.82 in

Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Large Boy Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Every Chanel creation deserves to be etched with honor like this stunner Boy flap bag that has been

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Chanel Yellow Chevron Leather Small Boy Flap Bag
Chanel Yellow Chevron Leather Small Boy Flap Bag

Chanel Yellow Chevron Leather Small Boy Flap Bag

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H 4.73 in W 2.76 in L 7.88 in

Chanel Yellow Chevron Leather Small Boy Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Boy Flap bag is an icon of Chanel's. This here is a version in chevron leather. It brings the

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Chanel Yellow Lambskin Medium Boy Shoulder Bag
Chanel Yellow Lambskin Medium Boy Shoulder Bag

Chanel Yellow Lambskin Medium Boy Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Medium Boy bag of yellow lambskin leather with light gold tone hardware. This bag

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Chanel Yellow Chevron New Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Yellow Chevron New Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Yellow Chevron New Medium Boy Bag

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H 7 in D 3.5 in L 11 in

Chanel Yellow Chevron New Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

This New Medium Chevron Boy bag marries rich yellow lambskin leather with aged ruthenium hardware

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Chanel Metallic Yellow Patent Small Boy Bag
Chanel Metallic Yellow Patent Small Boy Bag

Chanel Metallic Yellow Patent Small Boy Bag

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H 4.7 in D 2.4 in L 7.9 in

Chanel Metallic Yellow Patent Small Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel metallic yellow quilted patent leather Small Boy Bag with ruthenium hardware, metallic

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Chanel Yellow Chevron Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Yellow Chevron Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Yellow Chevron Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel New Medium Boy bag of yellow chevron lambskin leather with silver tone hardware. This bag

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Chanel Yellow Quilted Velvet Mini Boy Flap Bag
Chanel Yellow Quilted Velvet Mini Boy Flap Bag

Chanel Yellow Quilted Velvet Mini Boy Flap Bag

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H 3.55 in W 2.37 in L 5.91 in

Chanel Yellow Quilted Velvet Mini Boy Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Introduced as a part of the Chanel Fall/Winter collection of 2011, the Boy flap bag is alluring and

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar

Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar

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Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar

Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar

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H 5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in

Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 24" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar Exterior Material: Leather

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Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar

Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Wallet on Chain Quilted Caviar Exterior Material

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Chanel Yellow Quilted Tweed and Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag
Chanel Yellow Quilted Tweed and Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag

Chanel Yellow Quilted Tweed and Leather Medium Boy Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Introduced as a part of the Chanel Fall/Winter collection of 2011 the Boy flap bag is alluring and

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Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin New Medium
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin New Medium

Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin New Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin New Medium, crafted from yellow quilted calfskin leather

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Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin New Medium
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin New Medium

Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin New Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin New Medium, crafted from yellow quilted calfskin leather

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Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Old Medium
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Old Medium

Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Old Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

yellow goatskin, this enviable Boy bag features Chanel's signature diamond quilting, chunky chain link

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Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Old Medium
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Old Medium

Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Goatskin Old Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

yellow goatskin, this enviable Boy bag features Chanel's signature diamond quilting, chunky chain link

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Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Gold HDW Medium 2015 Boy Shoulder Bag
Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Gold HDW Medium 2015 Boy Shoulder Bag

Chanel Yellow Quilted Leather Gold HDW Medium 2015 Boy Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Medium Boy in a exquisite yellow calfskin with gold metal. The bag is of quilted leather trimmed in

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Chanel Coco Boy Flap Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Medium
Chanel Coco Boy Flap Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Medium

Chanel Coco Boy Flap Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Boy Flap Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Yellow Interior

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Chanel Yellow Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Yellow Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Yellow Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag

Located in New York, NY

full front flap with Boy Chanel signature CC push lock closure and ruthenium chain link and yellow

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Limited Chanel Python Yellow New Medium Boy Bag
Limited Chanel Python Yellow New Medium Boy Bag

Limited Chanel Python Yellow New Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chanel Python New Medium Boy Bag in a vibrant Yellow color. Chanel surprised us when they

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Yellow Boy Chanel For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary yellow boy chanel you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in white and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in more. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Yellow Boy Chanel?

The price for a yellow boy chanel starts at $4,750 and tops out at $9,784, and on average, selling for $5,975.

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 Shoulder-bags for You

Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.

While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.

The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.

A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.

Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.