Nicole Richie Raids Mom's Closet for Vintage Chanel Bags

In October 2025, fashion designer Nicole Richie attended the Fashionphile flagship store opening in Los Angeles as an ambassador for the luxury resale platform. Richie, who is the founder of the House of Harlow brand, revealed that she has been borrowing vintage Chanel bags from her mother Brenda Harvey-Richie's closet since she was just 5 years old.

Richie, who is the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie, said her mother has been telling her since childhood that the '80s Chanel bags belong to her. Richie's open closet policy with her mother extends to her own daughter, Harlow, as well. The 17-year-old and Richie's 16-year-old son, Sparrow, are also free to borrow items from each other's wardrobes.

Richie, who was holding a navy Birkin bag purchased from Fashionphile at the event, said her mother is "very loose" with her designer items and encourages her to take what she wants. Richie, in turn, allows Harlow to borrow her "Balenciagas and Goyards," as well as other pieces from her extensive collection.