CHANEL White Quilted Caviar Double Flap 10" Classic Bag
View Similar Items
CHANEL White Quilted Caviar Double Flap 10" Classic Bag
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 100-73841stDibs: LU204355892
Chanel
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, she 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 introduced in 1955 with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. Chanel's collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes.
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. 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.
- Chanel 2020 Blue/White/Black Nylon Maxi Scarf Chanel 19 Flap BagBy ChanelLocated in New York, NYChanel Blue/White/Black Nylon Maxi Scarf Chanel 19 Flap Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2020 Color: Blue, white, black, pink Hardware: Goldtone, silvertone, ruthenium Materi...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
$4,400 Sale Price20% Off - Celine Chalk Smooth Calfskin Large Coulisse Cabas Drawstring Tote Bag rt. $2, 350By CelineLocated in New York, NYCeline Chalk Smooth Calfskin Large Coulisse Cabas Drawstring Tote Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2016 Color: Cream Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Calfskin leather Lining: ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
$795 Sale Price27% Off - Chanel So Black Calfskin Leather Quilted 2.55 Reissue 226 Classic Flap BagBy ChanelLocated in New York, NYChanel So Black Calfskin Quilted Large 2.55 Reissue 226 Double Flap Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2018 Color: Black Hardware: Black Materials: Aged calfskin Lining: Burgund...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
- Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Large 19 Flap BagBy ChanelLocated in New York, NYChanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Large 19 Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 2020 Color: Black Hardware: Antiqued goldtone, ruthenium, and dark silver Materials: Leather, ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
- Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Pochette Metis Messenger BagBy Louis VuittonLocated in New York, NYLouis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Pochette Metis Messenger Bag Color: Brown, tan, black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Coate...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
- Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Single Flap Maxi BagBy ChanelLocated in New York, NYChanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Single Flap Maxi Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2009-2010 Color: Black Hardware: Silvertone Material...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
- Tory Burch Yellow Leather Fleming Shoulder BagLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...Category
2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
- Chanel Green Quilted Leather Medium Boy Flap BagBy ChanelLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Marked by flawless craftsmanship and enduring appeal, this authentic Chanel Boy flap bag is bound to be a versatile and durable accessory. It has a compact size. Includes: Original ...Category
2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
- Dior Beige Cannage Leather Le Trente Shoulder BagBy Christian DiorLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2For a look that is complete with style, taste, and a touch of luxe, this designer bag is the perfect addition. Flaunt this beauty on your shoulder and revel in the taste of luxury it...Category
2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
- Bottega Veneta White Intrecciato Leather Point Shoulder BagBy Bottega VenetaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...Category
2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
- Gucci Coral Red Leather Medium Emily Shoulder BagBy GucciLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Ensure your day's essentials are in order and your outfit is complete with this Gucci shoulder bag. Crafted using the best materials, the bag carries the maison's signature of artful...Category
2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
- Bottega Veneta Beige Intrecciato Leather Mini Jodie HoboBy Bottega VenetaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2This Bottega Veneta Jodie hobo is crafted from leather using their signature Intrecciato weaving technique, flaunting a seamless silhouette. This bag, personifying elegance and subtl...Category
2010s Italian Hobo Bags
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
With a Wink, Karl Lagerfeld Sent This Egg-Carton-Shaped Chanel Bag Down the Runway
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
This Vintage Chanel Fur Muff Is Après-Ski Chic
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.