Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, famously known as Coco, began her career in fashion at the age of 18 when she took a job with a local tailor in France. Chanel was taught at an early age to sew when she would vacation with relatives. She soon took up design as a hobby and began with hats. In 1913 she opened her first shop in Paris selling raincoats and jackets. After this shop went out of business, Chanel opened other shops in France expanding her collection to women’s sportswear and soon her designs were worn by French celebrities and American aristocrats. Retiring in 1939 and moving away, Chanel returned to Paris in 1954 and re-established herself in fashion and grew her empire. In 1955 she introduced the famous quilted leather handbag.

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All Chanel Handbags

Eva Longoria stepped out for the premiere of Joyful Noise in Hollywood and looked fabulous carrying the ever coveted Chanel Classic Flap bag. ... Read More

Posted on Mon, 01/23/2012

Invest in this Chanel Vintage Satin Tassel evening bag to have in your closet and use as a timeless evening bag over and over again. The lovely ev... Read More

Posted on Tue, 08/30/2011

Chanel handbags never go out of style and each one is a great investment piece. One shoulder bag to collect now is the Chanel Vintage Quilted Xl... Read More

Posted on Fri, 08/05/2011

Stepping out for a Super Saturday fundraiser event in New York, Rachel Zoe looked fashionable in a kaftan and carried the Chanel Classic Fabri... Read More

Posted on Wed, 08/03/2011

If you are looking for a timeless tote handbag then look no further as the Chanel Vintage Suede Quilted tote is a classic that you will want to in... Read More

Posted on Sun, 07/03/2011

Looking for a more modern looking vintage handbag? Then check out the Chanel Vintage Leather Quilted satchel. While being modernly vintage may sou... Read More

Posted on Thu, 06/30/2011

Heidi Klum stepped out in New York to spend some quality time with her oldest daughter, and she looked stylish taking with her the Chanel Luxe... Read More

Posted on Wed, 06/29/2011

The Chanel Vintage 2.55 Classic Flap bag is a timeless piece and one that everyone should collect in the closet. This black handbag will never go ... Read More

Posted on Mon, 06/06/2011

Rachel Bilson is seen house hunting in Los Angeles with her boyfriend and while she searches for a new house she carries with her the Chanel 2... Read More

Posted on Thu, 05/26/2011

Rachel Bilson was spotted at Los Angeles International airport waiting for a departing flight and looked cozy carrying a Chanel 2.55 flap bag.... Read More

Posted on Fri, 03/25/2011