
Vintage Chanel Classic Handbags including the 2.55 Classic Flap Bag
There’s something about a Chanel handbag. Whether its the soft quilting, the lambskin leather, the luxurious chain strap or the eye catching double C logo, the Chanel Handbag is a statement bag carried by stars and royalty alike.
Chanel 2.55 Classic Flap Bag
The Chanel 2.55 Classic Flap Bag, pictured top left, is one of the most classic bags in the history of fashion. Made from soft lambskin leather, the bag has goldtone hardware throughout and features a flap over top with the signature double C logo fastening. The bag has a leather and chain strap and a red leather lined pocket on the reverse. It is also fully lined in red leather.
Inside, the bag has three pockets, one with a flap top and one with a zip top, and it is presented with a dustbag and a certificate of authenticity.

Gucci Horse Bit Suede Duffel Bag
The Gucci Horse Bit Suede Duffel Bag, pictured right, features Gucci’s signature equestrian hardware. Made from black suede, this drawstring bag is also lined in leather and has an interior zipped pocket. It comes with a dust bag.

Gucci Bamboo Handle Suede Shoulder Bag
The Gucci Bamboo Handle Suede Shoulder Bag, pictured below left, is a mini bag, made from navy suede, which features two structured bamboo style handles and a long blue leather shoulder strap.
Inside, the bag has a navy lining and a zip fastening pocket. The bag is embellished with chunky golden hardware throughout. It is presented with a dust bag.
Inside, the bag has a navy lining and a zip fastening pocket. The bag is embellished with chunky golden hardware throughout. It is presented with a dust bag.

Chanel Denim Duffle Bag
The Chanel Denim Duffle Bag, pictured below right, is a quilted navy denim duffle bag with contrast red leather trim and shiny gold coloured hardware. The chain and leather strap gathers the top of the bag together through metal rings. The strap has a leather shoulder rest which features a stitched interlocking double C logo.
Inside, the bag is lined in red leather and there are two internal zip pockets whose zip pulls also feature the double C logo.
Perhaps you have always dreamed of owning a classic handbag (haven’t we all?!) but have no idea where to find one. Well, it’s time to introduce Vintage Heirloom, who specialise in bringing one off hand sourced vintage designer items to the market place via my-wardrobe.com. Vintage Heirloom have extensive experience in the authentication of designs, and the brand was launched after family and friends started to request such designs after the accidental and fortuitous discovery of a classic Chanel bag from the 1960s at a vintage fair in London.
The range of vintage items available changes rapidly, and the items pictured on this page are just a snapshot in time, although they were all available at the time of writing.
In addition to Chanel and Gucci bags, there are also from time to time classic pieces of jewellery from Chanel and Celine.


Gucci 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag
The Gucci 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag is an evening bag from Gucci that is available in five colours, the centre piece being the fabulous gold python version pictured above. The other versions are made from leather and are available in pink, purple, black and beige.

All the bags feature antique polished gold metal hardware. The chain shoulder strap is a chunky curb chain with generous proportions and the bags are lined in leather or suede, depending on the colour.

Made in Italy, the bag is a flapover style with a concealed magnetic fastening on the front. The double G polished logo takes pride of place on the flap.
Inside, the bag has a slip pocket and a golden plaque telling you that the bag is “Europe Exclusive”.
Material: python or leather

Gucci handbags are hand made in Italy by craftsmen, and chosen by style mavens who appreciate both the quality of the bag and it’s modern, up to date look.The Gucci 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag is a mini bag ideal for evening use. The luxurious chain strap adds a touch of opulence and the array of colours will leave you spoilt for choice.

LK Bennett Emeline Small Shoulder Bag in Black, Pale Pink, Tan or Grey
The LK Bennett Emeline Small Shoulder Bag is the dimunitive version of the LK Bennett Emma Shoulder Bag and both are new season bags from LK Bennett.
Like its big sister, the Emeline is madefrom leather, and it’s a structured style with two top shoulder straps (which are the samewith buckle detail and double strap belted detail to the front and back. It’s a flap over style bag with a concealed magnetic fastening at the front. The outside of the flap has buckle embellishment and the brand is embossed on the front flap.
Inside, the bag has a concertina effect and it is lined in a quality satin fabric and has a zip pocket and leather brand label.
All the metal hardware on the bag is silver in colour. Internal strap detail allows you to alter the size of the bag.
Emeline is presented with an LK Bennett dust bag.
Material: leather
Dimensions: 22cm / 8.6″ x 30.5cm / 12″ x 19cm / 7.4″; handle drop 22cm / 8.6″ (all measurements are approximate)
Perfect for girls who like to carry a smaller bag, and also fabulous for occasions such as weddings and Bar Mitzvahs when you want to carry something diminutive in size but large in style. In a range of neutral colours they go with everything, and would team well with the signature collection nude Sledge Courts.
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LK Bennett Emma Shoulder Bag in Black, Pale Pink, Tan, Grey or Snakeskin
The LK Bennett Emma Leather Shoulder Bag is a new season bag from LK Bennett.
Constructed from leather, it’s a structured style with two top shoulder straps and a flap over front which has a concealed magnetic fastening. The outside of the flap has buckle detail although this is not used to secure the bag.
Features include double belt detail on the two handles on the front and back; on the front of the bag, the LK Bennett logo is embossed.
Inside, the bag has a concertina effect and it is lined in a quality satin fabric and has a zip pocket and leather brand label.
All the metal hardware on the bag is silver in colour.
It is presented with an LK Bennett dust bag.
Material: leather
Dimensions: 25cm / 9.8″ x 36cm / 14.1″ x 24cm / 9.4″; handle drop 22cm / 8.6″ (all measurements are approximate)
Ladylike and sleek, this carry anywhere bag is a classic style that you will be carrying for a lot longer than one season. The timeless quality and structured style will make it your go to bag any day of the week, and it goes really well with the LK Bennett Cayenne round toe tall boots which are perfect over the cold season.
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Zadig & Voltaire Handbags
Zadig & VOltaire is a French brand which was founded by Thierry Gillier in 1997. Thierry Gillier is the grandson of Andre Gillier, one of the co founders of Lacoste. Originally a brand which concentrated on jeans, boots and leather jackets, this season sees a range of quality designer leather handbags.
Zadig & Voltaire Sunny City Bag
The Zadig and Voltaire Sunny City Bag is a leather bowling bag with two top handles, a top zip fastening and a removable cross body strap. It also features rivets to the base

of the handles and two wrap around vertical zip pockets. The bag is lined in cotton logo print fabric and there is a large zip pocket and brand label inside. All the metal hardware is gold in colour.
Zadig & Voltaire Bis Stamp Shopping Tote
The Zadig & Voltaire Bis Stamp Shopping Bag, available in green, blue or black, is a soft leather tote bag with two top handles. It features a large external zip pocket on the front, a smaller external pocket on the back and one on each side.
Made from soft grained calfskin leather, the tote has the Zadig & Voltaire logo in strassed metal on the front.
Inside, the bag is lined in cotton logo fabric and there is a zip pocket and a removable zip pouch.

Zadig & Voltaire Rock Deluxe Quilted Clutch
The Zadig & Voltaire Rock Deluxe Quilted Clutch is a quilted calfksin leather clutch which can be carried either as an evening bag or as a small day bag. It has two woven leather and chain removable shoulder straps, one long and one short.
The bag is a foldover style with a concealed magnetic fastening. The bag has a double zip fastening and it is lined in black cotton. It has two pockets.
Zadig & Voltaire is create handbags for girls who are perhaps a little wild, a little rebellious and enjoy rock chic. Never shy or retiring, this is a brand for girls who are very much on the go.
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LK Bennett Nina Leather Box Clutch in Natural Snake or Purple
The LK Bennett Nina Leather Box Clutch is a snakeskin textured leather clutch with a silver metal frame. The clutch has a push lock clasp a the top and comes with a detachable silver chain strap. Inside, the clutch has gusseted sides and a slip pocket, on which is a silver tone brand plaque. The bag is fully lined.
This bag is presented with an LK Bennett dust bag.
Material: leather
Dimensions:10cm / 3.9″ x 15cm / 5.9″ x 3cm / 1.2″; (all measurements are approximate)
This style is similar to the LK Bennett Natalie Clutch, and it’s a small yet high quality box clutch with a snake skin covering which makes it ideal for evening wear. It’s currently available in brown and bordeaux snakeskin and will also soon be available in gold textured leather. Complete the look with LK Bennett’s Harper Platform Snake Print Courts.
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DKNY Burgundy Zip Side Leather Tote Bag
The DKNY Burgundy Zip Side Leather Tote Bag is made from cow’s Saffiano leather and features gold tone metal hardware throughout. The bag has a concealed magnetic fastening at the top and zip detail to each side which allows the bag to be increased or decreased in size. The bag has two top handles, a branded designer key fob in the shape of the letter D, which can be removed, and studs on the base to protect it from scratches. There is also a DKNY logo plaque on the front top of the bag.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in a brown suede fabric.
Material: leather
Measurements: 20cm / 8″ x 32cm / 12.5″ x 19cm / 7.4″ (all measurements are approximate)
This bag is a great shape and size, with useful and attractive side zips which make it customisable. The bag is a shopper shape, not oversized, and perfect for a classic day wear look.
UK based, worldwide delivery is available.

DKNY Quilted Leather Tote Bag in Black
The DKNY Quilted Leather Tote Bag is a black quilted leather tote bag with all over diamond quilting. It has a leather and chain woven shoulder strap, with leather insert shoulder rest. The strap threads through chunky silver tone eyelets on the front of the bag; the double length strap is long enough to go over your shoulder, but you can pull the handle all the way through to created a single strap which is long enough to wear cross body. All the metal hardware on the bag is silver in colour. The bag has a zip top fastening and a detachable DKNY key fob. There is a DKNY branded faux twist lock fastening on the front of the bag.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in logo fabric and there are four internal pockets, two slip and two zip fastening.
Material: leather
Measurements: 37cm / 14.5″ x 25cm / 9.8″ x 15cm / 5.9″ (all measurements are approximate)
The quilted leather bag is a design classic, as Chanel have demonstrated over the years, followed by Marc Jacobs. Now it’s time to welcome the DKNY version of the quilted leather bag, a luxuriously made tote fashioned from nappa leather. It will go with anything – stripes, heels, pumps and jeans and works as well on duty as it does off duty.
UK based, worldwide delivery is available.