CHANEL Minaudière Trunk Vanity Black Lucite Gold Hardware
CHANEL Minaudière Trunk Vanity Black Lucite Gold Hardware
Structured lucite minaudière in black with gold-tone metal hardware. Rigid box construction ; the body is a near-cube of high-gloss black lucite with a gold-tone metal band bisecting the front face horizontally. The CC interlocking logo sits centered on the band and functions as the clasp. A rounded black lucite top handle is fixed to the lid. The lid hinges open from the gold band.
A large passementerie tassel hangs from the base of the box. The tassel is constructed in two tiers ; an upper section of looped black beads gathered over a sculpted knot, transitioning to a lower section of loose silk thread fringe. The tassel adds approximately 8 inches to the overall length of the piece. The bag carries as a top-handle evening minaudière ; there is no shoulder strap or chain.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Color: Black
Material: Lucite (Plexiglass)
Hardware: Gold-Tone Metal
Closure: CC Clasp at Gold Band
Handle: Fixed Lucite Top Handle
Dimensions: 4" L × 4" W × 3" H | Tassel 8"
JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
Chanel lucite minaudières were produced exclusively for runway presentations and VIP boutique clients during Karl Lagerfeld's tenure. They were never part of general seasonal production ; quantities were extremely small, and allocation was handled directly through boutique relationships. The trunk-vanity format references the house's origins in travel goods and vanity cases. The passementerie tassel is a couture-grade embellishment ; the beadwork and silk fringe are hand-assembled, not machine-produced. This type of decorative tassel construction is associated with Chanel's Paraffection subsidiary ateliers, which preserve traditional French artisan techniques including passementerie, embroidery, and pleating.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
Lucite minaudières from the Lagerfeld era (1983–2019) are collected as sculptural objects rather than functional handbags. The interior capacity is minimal ; these are evening pieces designed to hold a lipstick, card, and key at most. Resale value is driven by condition of the lucite surface (scratches and cloudiness are irreversible), completeness of the tassel (bead loss or fringe damage cannot be repaired to original standard), and provenance documentation. Black lucite with gold hardware is the most frequently produced colorway in this format, but production numbers across all colorways remain very low.
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Hand-knotted semi-precious stone crossbody chain, designed as a crossbody strap for Hermès bags or worn independently as a necklace. Crafted using up to 60 varieties of semi-precious stones including amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone, and tourmaline. Each stone is individually knotted. Lobster clasp hardware at both ends for attachment to bag hardware. Each piece varies slightly due to the natural uniqueness of the stones.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Recommended For: 25 cm bags and smaller
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (specify at order)
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
Production: Made to order, 7-10 business days
Note: Each chain is unique. Stones fall within the selected color range but exact composition varies.
Styling: Attach to bag hardware for crossbody or shoulder wear. Double the chain for a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry. Works as a standalone necklace without a bag. The full JaneFinds accessory chain collection includes coordinating options in specific color palettes.
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Cuban link crossbody chain for Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags. Converts top-handle carry to crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link pattern provides a flat, close-laying chain that sits flush against the body. Lobster clasp at one end, spring ring at the other. Available in Gold and Palladium to match Hermès hardware finishes.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Hardware: Gold or Palladium
Link Style: Cuban
Production: Made to order
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Standard Clip: Kelly 25, 28, 32, 35
Small Clip: Mini Kelly II 20, Vintage Kelly, Mini Bolide
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Condition Rank
Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
