Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006-08 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel 2006 Chocolate Bar Lambskin Bicolor Kiss-Lock Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the 2006 Cruise Collection; Chanel Chocolate Bar Quilted Lambskin Bicolor Kiss-Lock Flap.
Chanel Vintage 2006 Naked PVC Transparent Gold Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel rare vintage transparent “Naked” Classic Flap bag, a highly collectible novelty piece from the 2006–2008 era.
Chanel 2006 Vintage Cruise Patent Classic Double Flap Square Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Cruise Patent Classic Double Flap Square Shoulder Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Years} Silver hardware Quilted patent leather Classic Interlocking CC Turn-lock Flap Interwove...
Chanel 2006 Vintage Rare Small Tweed Swarovski Strass Fringe Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Vintage Rare Small Tweed Swarovski Strass Fringe Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 Black iridescent wool tweed Swarovski Strass center detail with fringe Signature interlocki...
Chanel 2006 Large Classic Flap Patent Kiss-lock Multi Compartment Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Classic Flap Patent Kiss-lock Multi Compartment Tote Bag 2006 {Vintage 19 Years} Silver Hardware Classic Flap with Interlocking CC Logo at front Quilted Pattern & ...
Chanel 2006 Vintage Classic Flap Two Tone Limited Edition Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Two Tone Black and White Flap Bag Rare Limited Edition 2006 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Gold tone hardware Resin shoulder chain Mademoiselle re-issue oversized turnlock Lambskin quil...
Chanel 2006 Patent Vinyl Quilted CC Stitched Extra Large Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Patent Vinyl Quilted CC Stitched Extra Large Shoulder Flap Bag Circa: 2006-2008 Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain handle Flap top with interior magnetic snap Inter...
Chanel 2006 Rare Vintage Transparent Clear Naked Ombre PVC Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel ombre smoke effect faded black and clear transparent vinyl flap with lamb leather.
Chanel 2006 Vintage Tweed Rare Limited Edition Patchwork Small Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Tweed Rare Limited Edition Patchwork Small Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Denim and cotton stitched patchwork CC eyelet and floral patch details Gold...
Chanel 2006 Vintage Print CC Small Logo Print Silk Satin Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Vintage Print CC Small Logo Print Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 Silver hardware White/ multicolour Silk satin All-over logo print Chain-link shoulder strap Signature int...
Chanel 2006 Small Patent Flap Bag Kiss lock Multi Compartment Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Small Patent Flap Bag Kiss lock Multi Compartment Shoulder Tote Bag Silver Hardware Classic Flap with Interlocking CC Logo at front Quilted Pattern & Chain-Link Acce...
Chanel 2006 Rare Neon Red Coral Soft Lambskin Stitched Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Neon Red Coral Soft Lambskin Stitched Medium Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Years} Dark silver hardware Bijoux chain can be worn single or double strap Quilted...
Chanel 2006 Lagerfeld Black Leather 2.55 Reissue Lucky Charm Double Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Chanel 2006-2008 black 2.55 Reissue Lucky Charms Double Flap bag featuring quilted leather body with multicolour signature motif charm embellishments throughout, Ruthenium ...
Chanel 2006 Distressed Gold Single Flap Bag with Ruthenium Hardware
By Chanel
Located in West palm beach, FL
Chanel 2016 Distressed Gold Single Flap Bag with ruthenium hardware 2006 .Top to button 7 inches, left to right 12 inches and height 2 inches.
2006 Chanel Jumbo Single Flap Black Caviar Bag, Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna
This is a Chanel jumbo strap black bag, in very good conditions, gently used and still in very good conditions. The bag comes with dustbag and box, no card.
2006 Chanel 2.55 Double Flap Bag in Golden Aged Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Nice classical 2.55 Chanel bag in aged Golden leather and rose golden hardware. Style of aged leather Signs of wear in corners and flap of normal use. Hologram inside Size 28x18
Chanel Duoble Flap Tricolor Shoulder Bag 2006-2008
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This is an authentic CHANEL Double Flap Perforated Leather Bag in a stunning white red and blue color. This beautiful piece of luxury is made from a quilted perforated leather exteri...
Chanel 2006 Beige Canvas Valentine Flap Bag Mini
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Year: 2006 Material: Canvas Color: Beige Measurements: Length: 17cm Height: 13cm Depth: 6cm Strap Drop: 55cm Inclusions: Dustbag Condition Notes: Fair. Some wear and tear. No ...
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006-08 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006-08 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006-08
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006-08 These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Chanel Red Patent Lipstick Flap Handbag - SHW - Circa 2006
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Red Patent Lipstick Flap Handbag - SHW - Circa 2006 The chanel symbol on the front of the bag is a resin material.
2006 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: CB180 Serial Number: 10839726 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Se...
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Beige Caviar Leather Silver Hardware, 2005-2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Beige Caviar Leather Silver Hardware, 2005-2006 These are professional photos of the actual bag .
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Beige Caviar Leather Silver Hardware, 2005-2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Beige Caviar Leather Silver Hardware, 2005-2006 These are professional photos of the actual bag .
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Beige Caviar Leather Silver Hardware, 2005-2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Beige Caviar Leather Silver Hardware, 2005-2006 These are professional photos of the actual bag .
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather Silver Hardware, 2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The color was professionally touched up around the corners, edges, and strap. DETAILS Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Circa 2006-2008 Series 11 Lambskin leather Double flap Black e...
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather Silver Hardware, 2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The color was professionally touched up around the corners, edges, and strap. DETAILS Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Circa 2006-2008 Series 11 Lambskin leather Double flap Black e...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Beige Canvas Leather Silver Hardware 2006-2008
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Color was professionally touched up on the leather parts. DETAILS Circa 2006-2008 Series 11 Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Canvas and leather Double flap Beige exterior Silver ton...
Chanel Baguette Flap Black Velvet Double Strap Silver Hardware 2005-2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Rubbing and light stains on the inside and outside. Light tear at the flap edge. DETAILS Circa 2005-2006 Chanel Color: Black Material: velvet Silver chain Medium Width: 25cm x He...
2006 Chanel Khaki Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Khaki Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3438 Serial Number: 11884474 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity D...
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H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 1.97 in
2006 Chanel Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3221 Serial Number: 11084887 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authentici...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
2006 Chanel Khaki Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Khaki Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3438 Serial Number: 11884474 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity D...
Chanel Bronze Metallic Lambskin Reissue 226 Double Flap SHW Bag, Circa 2006
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Bronze Metallic Lambskin 2.55 Double Flap - SHW - 226 size This beautiful reissue bag has the mademoiselle lock and chain in SHW.
Chanel Flap Pocket Accordion Camera Bag 2005-2006 Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Flap Pocket Accordion Camera Bag 2005-2006 Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag.
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
2006 Chanel Pale Grey Aged Quilted Calfskin Leather Medium Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pale Grey Aged Quilted Calfskin Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: CB360 Serial Number: 10493362 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authen...
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Beige Caviar Leather Silver Hardware 2005
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The corners, edges and the strap have been professionally touched up. DETAILS Circa 2005-2006 Series 10xxxxxx Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Caviar leather Double flap Beige exter...
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather 24k Gold Plated HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Black Lambskin Leather 24k Gold Plated Hardware 2006-2008 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Camellia Flap Bag Pink Floral Printed Satin Medium, 2005-2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Camellia Flap Bag Pink Floral Printed Satin Medium, 2005-2006 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Baguette Flap Black Velvet Double Strap Silver Hardware 2005-2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Rubbing and light stains on the inside and outside. Light tear at the flap edge. DETAILS Circa 2005-2006 Chanel Color: Black Material: velvet Silver chain Medium Width: 25cm x He...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
2006 Chanel Khaki Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Khaki Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3438 Serial Number: 11884474 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity D...
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H 6.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.75 in
Chanel 2006 Small Patent Flap Bag Kiss lock Multi Compartment Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Small Patent Flap Bag Kiss lock Multi Compartment Shoulder Tote Bag Silver Hardware Classic Flap with Interlocking CC Logo at front Quilted Pattern & Chain-Link Accent C...
Chanel 2006 Ritz Quilted Patent Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, this beautiful 2006 Chanel ‘Ritz' flap shoulder bag has been made from black patent-leather exterior, this piece is decorated with Chanel's ruthenium twist-lock CC log...
2006 Chanel 2.55 Medium Classic Single Flap Bag - camel/silver
By Chanel
Located in Baarn, NL
Classic bag by Chanel in camel coloured leather, this is a fantastic piece!
Chanel 2005-2006 Classic Double Flap Small White Ostrich Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Classic Double Flap Small Shoulder Bag White Ostrich Additional information: Material : Ostrich Leather Color: White Pocket : Outside: Pocket*1, Inside: Pocket*5 Comes with :...
Chanel Soho Tassel Single Flap Python Medium Bag, Autumn - Winter 2006
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Chanel Soho tassel single flap python medium bag with antiqued silver-tone hardware, curb-chain shoulder strap, tassel charm at side, brown leather interior, two interior wall pocket...
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Medium Double Flap Bag, Spring - Summer 2006
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Chanel, Spring-Summer 2006, white quilted caviar medium leather classic double flap bag with silver-tone hardware, dual chain-link and leather shoulder straps, single exterior pocket...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
Chanel Beige Mademoiselle East-West Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Go glam with this gorgeous Chanel Mademoiselle East-West Flap, crafted in beige diamond-quilted lambskin leather with contrast stitching, featuring a silver-tone chain link shoulder ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$1,977
H 6.69 in W 14.56 in
2003/2004 CHANEL Black Canvas & White Leather "Olsen" CC Stitching Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
“Women think of all colours except the absence of colour. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.” ― Coco Chanel This auth...
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
$2,791Sale Price|35% Off
$4295 New Gucci Python Bamboo Medium Daily Bag Cruise 2015
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New with Tags Cruise 2015 Gucci $4295 Neutral Python Silver-Tone Hardware Bamboo & Leather Trim Single Adjustable Shoulder Strap Tassel Accents Leather Lining & Four Interior P...
CHANEL black leather CAMELLIA CHOCOLATE BAR MINI FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Camellia Chocolate Bar Mini Flap Bag is crafted from luxurious black leather and features the iconic "chocolate bar" quilted pattern. A delicate camellia f...
$5,741
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
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.
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.
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.