Chanel · Tier 1
Vanity Case
By Arielle · Catalogued July 2026
The Chanel Vanity Case is a small structured top-handle bag descended from the boxy cosmetic and travel cases Gabrielle Chanel carried decades ago, reissued in various quilted leather forms across modern collections. It has a firm rounded or rectangular body, a top handle or chain, and often a mirror inside, blending a beauty-case shape with everyday carry. Versions range from tiny round vanities to larger vertical cases, most in the house's signature quilted lambskin or caviar. It appears as both a recurring named style and seasonal variants.
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Permanent finishes are offered year-round; seasonal ones rotate and retire. A finish being listed here doesn’t mean we have one for sale right now.
The Chanel Vanity Case Mini is a Patent bag.
What it's worth
Best listed right now: $1,935 on The RealReal, well below the typical price (median $2,995).
Demand is light and prices are soft, so there's little pressure to move fast.
Discontinued: no longer in production, so resale is the only way to buy it.
Estimated from recorded resale prices · not an appraisal. As of 2026-07-08.
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of 333 styles in the LC Index
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Guides for this bag
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Resale price history
-11%
$3,095 → $2,750 across 17 recorded sales
2026-06 – 2026-07
Estimated from recorded resale prices · not an appraisal or investment forecast. Values can go down as well as up.
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Care for it
Patent: Patent stays glossy with almost nothing: a soft wipe, and no solvents or conditioner.
Patent care
Cleans the glossy coating and helps lift the color transfer patent picks up.
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