Chanel KissLock Coral Orange Velvet Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel KissLock Coral Orange Velvet Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Chanel KissLock Coral Orange Velvet Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel KissLock Coral Orange Velvet Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Chanel Classic n Black Leather CC French Kisslock Long Wallet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Retail Price: $1,325.00 Gently used but in good condition 7"L x 1"W x 4"H Chanel Leather French Kisslock Wallet CC-9863503 # 5084(04/05) 17589588 This Chanel Black Leather CC Lo...
Chanel Black Quilted CC Kisslock Bag Lambskin Leather w Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A refined nod to vintage evening silhouettes, this Chanel quilted CC Kisslock bag brings together classic house codes with a distinctly ladylike closure.
Chanel 15a CC Embellished Crystal Kisslock Minaudiere Crossbody Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 21399658 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 1.5" Height: 4" Shoulder Handle Drop: 25.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: ...
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Cc-w0128p-0003 French Kisslock Wallet with BOX
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Retail Price: $1,325.00 Gently used but looks like new 7"L x 1"W x 4"H Chanel Caviar Leather French Kisslock Wallet CC-W0128P-0003 This Chanel Black Leather CC Long French Purse...
CHANEL 2005 Mademoiselle Ligne black lambskin kisslock clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2005 Mademoiselle Ligne black vertical quilting lambskin kisslock clutch bag Reference: JHDN/A00119 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Mademoiselle Ligne Collectio...
Chanel Black Quilted Jersey Reissue Frame Bag Cotton Chain Strap Kisslock Pouch
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Black Quilted Jersey Reissue Frame Bag Cotton Chain Strap Red Kisslock Pouch These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Chanel Black Quilted Jersey Reissue Frame Bag Cotton Chain Strap Red Kisslock Po
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved / preowned Chanel pouch is in very good condition. There may be light stains or scratches to the fabric or hardware. Rubbing around the corners. ...
Chanel Caviar Leather French Kisslock Wallet CC-W0128P-0003
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
Chanel Caviar Leather French Kisslock Wallet CC-W0128P-0003 This Chanel Black Leather CC Long French Purse Wallet is perfect if you are seeking something chic and luxurious to organ...
Unavailable
H 7.25 in W 11 in D 2.75 in
Chanel Tabatiere Kisslock Fold Over Bag Tweed with Quilted Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 7.25", Width 11", Depth 2.75", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Chanel Model: Tabatiere Kisslock Fold Over Bag ...
CHANEL Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Leather Tortoise Kisslock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1997 Collection Lambskin Leather Plastic Tortoise Measures 7" W x 4.75" H x 2.5" D Handle Drop 6.25" Leather Lining 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by ...
Chanel Caviar Leather CC Monogram French Kisslock Wallet CC-W0539P-0008
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
With everything all in one, you will certainly adore this Chanel piece. The exterior leather is visible scratched throughout.
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H 7 in W 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Quilted Kisslock Flap Tote 8cj017 Black X Silver Patent Leather Shoulder
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 10952836 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 4" Height: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+) Includes Chanel Dust Bag, Booklet, Envelo...
CHANEL black quilted leather KISSLOCK FRAME Clutch / Wallet on Chain WOC Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel kisslock frame clutch on chain in black lambskin leather featuring gold-tone metal hardware.
Chanel Tabatière Kisslock Fold Over Houndstooth Tweed Bag
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Great Chanel wool clutch from the Fall/Winter 2015 Collection. Its design features a XL purse carried as a crossbody bag and/or a shoulder bag. The clutch features a thick gold-tone...
CHANEL White Caviar Leather "Kisslock" Clutch Discontinued Model Mint
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Comes with hologram inside,matching authenticity card, chanel little booklet and dust bag. This particular model called "kisslock" has been discontinued and not produced at momen...
Chanel Gold Leather Kisslock Pouch Crossbody Chain Bag 855cas49
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 0159024 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 2" Height: 5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+...
CHANEL grey smooth leather CC crystal logo silver kisslock small pouch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL grey smooth leather CC crystal logo silver kisslock small pouch Reference: AAWC/A00999 Brand: Chanel Material: Leather Color: Silver, Grey Pattern: Crystals Closure: Kiss Lock...
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Cc-w0128p-0003 French Kisslock Wallet with BOX
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Retail Price: $1,325.00 Gently used but looks like new 7"L x 1"W x 4"H Chanel Caviar Leather French Kisslock Wallet CC-W0128P-0003 This Chanel Black Leather CC Long French Purse...
Chanel White x Black Quilted Lambskin Bicolor Kisslock Flap SHW 1CJ0427
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 10510758 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 3" Height: 6" Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: S...
Chanel Classic n Black Caviar Leather Cc-w0128p-0003 French Kisslock Wallet long
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Retail Price: $1,325.00 Gently used but looks like new 7"L x 1"W x 4"H Chanel Caviar Leather French Kisslock Wallet CC-W0128P-0003 This Chanel Black Leather CC Long French Purse...
Chanel Black Leather Crystal Ball Kiss lock Clutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black Leather Crystal Ball Kisslock Clutch in excellent condition.
Chanel Kisslock Chain Frame Shoulder Bag Glazed Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Kisslock Chain Frame Shoulder Bag Glazed Calfskin Large, crafted in black glazed calfskin leather, features a chain-link strap with leather shoulder pad, top frame, and a...
Chanel Kisslock Square Bag (Karl Lagerfeld)
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Handbag Vintage Made in 1996 - 1997 Made in France Brown lambskin Classic Chanel quilted stitching Square framed handbag Two exterior open pockets Po...
Chanel Kisslock Frame Crossbody Bag Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4", Width 6", Depth 3", Strap Drop 24" Designer: Chanel Model: Kisslock Frame Crossbody Bag Quilted Lambskin Exterior Material: Leat...
Chanel Kisslock Frame Crossbody Bag Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4", Width 6", Depth 3", Strap Drop 24" Designer: Chanel Model: Kisslock Frame Crossbody Bag Quilted Lambskin Exterior Material: Leat...
Vintage Chanel Black Jersey Quilted Kisslock Purse
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic vintage chanel kisslock purse in black jersey with gold hardware.
Chanel Vintage CC Kisslock Bag Suede Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 6", Width 6.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Kisslock Bag Suede Small Exterior Material: Suede Exterio...
Chanel Vintage CC Kisslock Chain Bag Suede Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage CC Kisslock Chain Bag Suede Small, crafted from purple suede, this bag features woven-in leather chain shoulder strap, framed top, and black-tone hardware.
Chanel Vintage Kisslock Frame Tote Quilted Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 8.5", Width 12", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Kisslock Frame Tote Quilted Caviar Large Ext...
Chanel Logo Kisslock Frame Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 8.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 17.5-18.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Logo Kisslock Frame Bag Quilted Calfskin Sma...
Chanel Red Lambskin Quilted Leather Kisslock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect for an evening out! Chanel deep red shoulder bag is adorned with red quilted detail throughout, lambskin leather, gold tone interlocking CC at closure, gold chain shoulder ba...
Chanel Vintage Chocolate Bar Kisslock Shoulder Bag Corduroy Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Chocolate Bar Kisslock Shoulder Bag Corduroy Medium, crafted in brown corduroy, features dual tall shoulder strap, metal framing, CC stitched logo at the front an...
Chanel Double Kisslock Fold Over Clutch Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Double Kisslock Fold Over Clutch Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from red quilted leather, features two folded flap with oval top metal frame and aged silver-tone hardware.
Chanel Double Kisslock Fold Over Clutch Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Double Kisslock Fold Over Clutch Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from red quilted leather, features two folded flap with oval top metal frame and aged silver-tone hardware.
Chanel Black Chocolate Bar Patent Leather Kisslock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted in black patent leather this vintage piece from Chanel is sure to make a standout addition to your collection.
Chanel Black Chocolate Bar Patent Leather Kisslock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted in black patent leather this vintage piece from Chanel is sure to make a standout addition to your collection.
Chanel Vintage Kisslock Frame Shoulder Bag Printed Canvas Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 10.5", Width 14.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Kisslock Frame Shoulder Bag Printed Canvas Large E...
Chanel Vintage Kisslock Frame Shoulder Bag Printed Canvas Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 10.5", Width 14.5", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Kisslock Frame Shoulder Bag Printed Canvas Large E...
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H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.5 in
Chanel Vintage Chocolate Bar Kisslock Shoulder Bag Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Chocolate Bar Kisslock Shoulder Bag Quilted Patent Medium is a unique and timeless piece that is sure to turn heads.
Chanel Tabatiere Kisslock Quilted Aged Calfskin Large Fold Over Bag
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Tabatiere Kisslock Fold Over Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Large is a vintage-inspired bag.
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H 5.71 in W 3.55 in L 11.62 in
Chanel Black Patent Leather Vintage Chocolate Bar Kisslock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted in black-hued patent leather, this must-have vintage piece from Chanel is sure to make a standout addition to your collection.
Chanel Tabatiere Kisslock Fold Over Bag Quilted Aged Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 13", Height 7.5", Width 11", Depth 7", Strap Drop 12-21" Designer: Chanel Model: Tabatiere Kisslock Fold Over Bag Quilted Aged Calfski...
Chanel Black Leather Gold Kisslock Matching Pouch Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Leather Gold Kisslock Matching Pouch Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Kisslock closure Date code present Made in Italy Shoulder strap drop 9"...
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H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Gold Charm Kisslock Evening Pouch Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Gold Charm Kisslock Evening Pouch Clutch Bag Lambskin leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Kisslock closure Made in Italy Date ...
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H 10 in W 14 in D 1 in
Chanel Black Leather Gold Kisslock Matching Pouch Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Gold tone hardware Kisslock closure Date code 7962412 Made in Italy Shoulder strap drop 9" Measures 14" W x 10" H x 1" D Includes original Chanel p...
Chanel Black Patent Leather Small Mini Kisslock Shoulder Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Patent Leather Small Mini Evening Kisslock Shoulder Top Handle Bag Patent leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Handle drop 6" Measures 9" W x 6.7...
Chanel Black Satin Gold Kisslock Evening Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Satin Gold tone hardware Kiss lock closure Leather lining Date code present Made in Italy Handle drop 6" Measures 9.5" W x 7.25" H x 3" D
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H 5 in W 8.75 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Black Suede KissLock Party 2 in 1 Clutch Evening Shoulder Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Suede KissLock Party 2 in 1 Clutch Evening Top Handle Shoulder Bag in Box Suede Leather trim Gold tone hardware Plastic kisslock closure Leather lining Date code prese...
CHANEL Vintage Black Python Snakeskin Kisslock Evening Pochette
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL Vintage Black Python Snakeskin Kisslock Evening Pochette Clutch Bag.
Chanel Vintage Brown Lambskin Kisslock Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare! Chanel brown lambskin leather kisslock bag features quintessential diamond pattern throughout, kisslock closure, brown leather and tortoise strap detail, iconic Chane...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Bag Blue Colvert Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut featured in smoky Bleu Colvert Niloticus Crocodile. Richly complimented with Gold hardware. The perfect pop of soft colour for an...
$104,601
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in honey and shiny crocodile porosus leather with gold hardware. The bag is in very good condition, has a small mark on one corner as pictured. Comes as full set...
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Borsa a Tracolla Chanel Timeless 2.55 Patchwork Fucsia
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, linea Timeless, modello 2.55 Patchwork, realizzata in tweed e pelle rosa con hardware argentati. Dotata di una patta con chisura a girello logo CC, internamente...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Blanc Casse lizard. Exquisite pale buttery cream perfectly complimented by lush Gold hardware. This ...
Rare Chanel Vintage Tweed Multicolor Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68422
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68422 In Multicolor tweed and 24k gold plated hardware. Measures 10in. W (at base) x 6in. H x 3.7in. D, strap drop is 19.5 inches Comes with Authenticity Card For...
THE ROW Cypress green leather EW MARGAUX Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row EW Margaux shopper in Cyprus leather, showcasing the brand’s signature understated elegance and refined craftsmanship. The structured silhouette is accented wi...
$31,380
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Sellier Veau Madame Vert Verone Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin sellier 30 in vert verone and veau madame leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt. Stamp Z (2021)
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Dewdrop Roses One of a Kind Poussiere Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes Birkin 35 HSS bag featured in unicorn Poussiere. Exquisite neutral no longer produced Poussiere porosus crocodile appliqued w...
Hermès NIB Shoulder Birkin Light 29
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès authentic brand new in box birkin shoulder light 29 in black evercolor leather and sits comfortably on the shoulder. Black evercolor leather, tonal stitching, multicolor stipe...
Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Matte green iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and champagne gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn...
Chanel Limited Edition Curved Warped Mirror Silver Metallic Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Curved Warped Mirror Silver Metallic Minaudière Clutch Color Silver Metallic Material Stainless Steel, Leather Year 2013 Made in France
Hermes Birkin Special Order 35 Bag Rose Indien and Fuchsia Porosus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin HSS 35 bag featured in exquisite unicorn rare Rose Indien and Fuschia Porosus Crocodile. Utterly extraordinary, this beautiful rare bag is a superb...
Chanel Leather Bag Entirely Sewn with Sequins, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Leather bag entirely sewn with sequins, and with silvery metal elements. Spring-Summer 2018 Collection. Sold with its serial number and certificate of authen...
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.