The term "minaudière" is French, and is often used today as a word to describe an ornamental clutch bag. Often, they are made with special materials, plexiglass, crystals and other unique materials, often these have chains, or straps, and they often are hard-sided. We've collected 18 of Chanel's most iconic minaudières, spanning from 1997 to 2023, most of which document Karl Lagerfeld's legacy over time.