White and Black Chanel Gabrielle Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The White and Black Chanel Gabrielle Bucket Bag is a modern, edgy yet feminine handbag from Chanel’s Gabrielle line, which was introduced by Karl Lagerfeld in 2017 as a tribute to Ga...
Chanel Gabrielle Bucket Bag Aged Calfskin Black Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: ID card,Dust bag size: Width:22cm,height:23cm Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Bucket Bag Aged Calfskin Black Shoulder Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Colo...
Chanel Black and Tan Leather Gabrielle Bucket Shoulder Bag Rare Color
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black and Tan Leather Gabrielle Bucket Bag in excellent condition.
CHANEL Gabrielle Small Backpack Black Aged Calfskin Quilted Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: ID card,Dust bag size: Width:22cm,height:23cm Designer: Chanel Model: Gabrielle Bucket Bag Aged Calfskin Black Shoulder Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Col...
Chanel Beige Black Quilted Leather Gabrielle Large Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the world of timeless luxury with the Chanel Gabrielle Large Shoulder Bag, a piece that beautifully bridges the gap between heritage and modern flair. Launched as a tribute...
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Gabrielle Large Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag crafted in black quilted leather. Period/Era: 2017. The bag is inspired by vintage binocular cases that men wear at the racecourse. Unisex model. It i...
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Gabrielle Large Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag crafted in black quilted leather. Period/Era: 2017. The bag is inspired by vintage binocular cases that men wear at the racecourse. Unisex model. It i...
Chanel Beige Black Quilted Leather Gabrielle Large Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful Bag will come with a certificate of authenticity provided by third party authenticators. The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Chanel Gabrielle Large sh...
2018 Chanel Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather Gabrielle Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Aged Calfskin Leather Gabrielle Hobo Bag Reference: HB2347 Serial Number: 25046330 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card, Ca...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bucket Bag Medium Dark Green Calfskin Leather Silver
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: EXCELLENT Rubbing around the corners, opening and strap. Scratches to the hardware. Possible stains on the inside. Color was professionally touched up around the corners....
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Small Gabrielle Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add a glamorous touch to your everyday casuals with this Gabrielle leather bucket bag. Lined with fabric and designed with a CC drawstring and a woven chain strap, this piece will be...
Chanel White/Black Quilted Leather Gabrielle Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add a glamorous touch to your everyday casual dressing with this quilted leather Gabrielle bucket bag. Lined with canvas and designed with a CC drawstring and a woven chain strap, th...
Chanel Gabrielle Purse Bag Quilted Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Wear, scuffs and creasing on exterior, creasing on shoulder pad, minor wear on strap. Heavy wear and marks in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Acce...
Chanel Gabrielle Purse Bag Quilted Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Wear, scuffs and creasing on exterior, creasing on shoulder pad, minor wear on strap. Heavy wear and marks in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Acce...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small,
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small, crafted in blue and black quilted calfskin leather, features a woven-in leather chain strap with leather pad, drawstring ...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small, crafted in white and black quilted calfskin leather, features woven-in leather chain strap with leather pad, drawstring w...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small, crafted in black and white calfskin leather, features a woven-in leather chain strap with a leather pad, drawstring with ...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small, crafted in black quilted calfskin leather, features woven-in leather chain strap with leather pad, drawstring with CC log...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small, crafted in black quilted calfskin leather, features woven-in leather chain strap with leather pad, drawstring with CC log...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small, crafted in black quilted calfskin leather, features woven-in leather chain strap with leather pad, drawstring with CC log...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Darkening, wear and creasing on exterior and underneath base trims, heavy wear and darkening on drawstring and strap. Wear in interior, scratches a...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Slight creasing, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 9", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 25" Designe...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Heavy wear and darkening on exterior edges, drawstring and strap, creasing on exterior. Wear in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: No Ac...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Heavy wear and darkening on exterior edges, drawstring and strap, creasing on exterior. Wear in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: No Ac...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Minor wear on exterior and in interior, slight discoloration along opening, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 8", De...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Minor wear on exterior and in interior, slight discoloration along opening, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 8", De...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Calfskin and Python Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Odor in interior, Creasing, wear and scuffs on exterior and in interior, moderate wear and lifting of scales on base trims. Moderate wear on strap, drawstring and op...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin and Tweed Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin and Tweed Small, crafted in black, orange and multicolor quilted calfskin and tweed, features woven-in leather chain strap with ...
Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin and Tweed Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Gabrielle Drawstring Bag Quilted Calfskin and Tweed Small, crafted in black quilted calfskin and black and orange tweed, features woven-in leather chain strap with a leat...
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Small Gabrielle Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add a glamorous touch to your everyday casuals with this Gabrielle leather bucket bag. Lined with fabric and designed with a CC drawstring and a woven chain strap, this piece will be...
Chanel Silver Quilted Leather Small Gabrielle Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add a glamorous touch to your everyday casuals with this Gabrielle leather bucket bag. Lined with fabric and designed with a CC drawstring and a woven chain strap, this piece will be...
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...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler, Richard Tyler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$905
Size: 40 on tag but fit 38/ M
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
$975Sale Price|23% Off
H 4.25 in D 1.25 in L 7 in
Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent amethyst sliced inlay clutch is framed with a textured gilt metal clasp frame Carried with a string of purple color resin beads that is detachable By detaching the purple res...
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Caviar XXL Supermodel Weekender Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel xxl supermodel weekender bag in black caviar with gold tone hardware. Shoulder drop, 15"L. Hologram ( partially scratched) and original dust cover. Collection 3. Minor s...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Chanel SS 2015 Pastel Boucle Tweed Shift Dress with Fringe
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet as can be Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 midi dress. Classic and playful Lagerfeld Chanel, this delightful boucle tweed dress gets a fresh twist with the fringed hem. Preppy shades ...
Gucci Vintage Burgundy Alligator Leather Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Gold Hardware
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Vintage Burgundy Alligator Leather Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Gold-tone Hardware Handbag Exceptional Gucci handbag of the 60s. The best quality of Burgundy shiny alligator leath...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
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...
Moschino Couture Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...
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.