CHRISTIAN DIOR turquoise canvas 2019 LARGE BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Book Tote Large in turquoise, yellow, black and red embroidered
CHRISTIAN DIOR turquoise canvas 2019 LARGE BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Book Tote Large in turquoise, yellow, black and red embroidered
$2,495
H 8.5 in D 5.5 in L 10.5 in
Christian Dior Denim Blue Macrocannage Calfskin Leather Small Dior Book Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Denim Blue Macrocannage Calfskin Leather Small Dior Book Tote Bag w/ Strap Made In
CHRISTIAN DIOR nude suede 2019 KALEIDIORSCOPIC LARGE BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Large Book Tote in nude suede is a bold expression of the
CHRISTIAN DIOR navy blue Oblique canvas LARGE BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Book Tote Large in navy and ecru Oblique embroiderey canvas. Brand
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR Book Tote navy cream Toile de Jouy canvas bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Book Tote navy cream Toile de Jouy canvas bag Reference: KYCG/A00179 Brand: Dior
CHRISTIAN DIOR cognac leather 2023 CRONELY EMBROIDERED LARGE BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Large Book Tote in brown lambskin leather is a stunning tribute
CHRISTIAN DIOR pink 2019 DIORIVIERA SAINT TROPEZ LARGE BOOK Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior 2019 Dioriviera Saint Tropez Large Book Tote in blush pink and off
Christian Dior Natural Cannage Raffia Medium Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of Christian Dior. Pre-owned our medium Book Tote is crafted in natural
CHRISTIAN DIOR blue gradient Toile de Jouy 2021 LARGE BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Large Book Tote is finely crafted from embroidered canvas
$2,895
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in L 17 in
Dior Large Book Tote Bag Black Logo Woven Semi Sheer Mesh Canvas Laptop
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
- Large Dior Book Tote - Black Mesh Exterior - Dior spell out logo at front - Comes with dust bag
Dior Rose Leather Medium Book Bag "Stephanie" Customization
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Dior medium book bag made of leather in a rose tone. The bag has the name Stephanie engraved on one
Dior New Alps Large Book Bag
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in West Hollywood, CA
DIOR brand new large Alps book tote in navy blue with a white star in the center written Christian
Dior New Medium Book Tote Dark Old Rose
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brand new Dior Book Tote has become a staple of the Dior aesthetic. Designed to hold all the daily
Dior Book Tote Large Sheepskin Cannage Ecru
By Christian Dior
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
. L’articolo si presenta in ottime condizioni. -------- Dior Book Tote bag in a large size, crafted from
Dior Book Tote Large Jacquard Oblique Blu
By Christian Dior
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
si presenta in buone condizioni. ------ Dior Tote Book bag in a large size, crafted from Dior Oblique
Christian Dior Embroidered Shoulder Strap
By Christian Dior
Located in Amman, JO
Compatible with Lady Dior, Saddle Bag, Book Tote & more Ideal for customizing and elevating classic handbags
Christian Dior Book Tote Oblique Canvas Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Drop 6.5", Height 13.5", Width 16.5", Depth 7" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Book Tote Oblique Canvas
Christian Dior Book Tote Embroidered Canvas Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
", Height 8.5", Width 11", Depth 5.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Book Tote Embroidered Canvas Small
Christian Dior Book Tote Mizza Embroidered Canvas Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Book Tote Mizza Embroidered Canvas Large Exterior Material
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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
Christian Dior Book Tote Bayadere Stripe Embroidered Canvas Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
14", Depth 6.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Book Tote Bayadere Stripe Embroidered Canvas Small
Christian Dior Book Embroidered Canvas Medium Stars and Signs Black Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Christian Dior Book Embroidered Canvas Medium Stars and Signs Black Tote
Dior Grey Oblique Canvas Large Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri the Dior Book Tote is a travel accessory for people with style
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H 13.78 in W 7.29 in L 16.54 in
Dior Black/White Checkered Embroidered Canvas Large Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Dior Book Tote is a travel accessory for people with style
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H 13.78 in W 7.29 in L 16.54 in
Dior Black/White Checkered Embroidered Canvas Large Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Dior Book Tote is a travel accessory for people with style
Dior Navy Blue Oblique Embroidered Canvas Medium Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry
Dior Black/White Embroidered Macro Houndstooth Canvas Medium Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri the Dior Book Tote is a travel accessory for people with style. The
Dior Red Striped Embroidered Large Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dior Red Striped Embroidered Large Book Tote Bag This is an Authentic Dior Book Tote in size Large
New Dior Medium Book Tote bag in white and blue Toile de Jouy
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, IDF
The Dior Medium Book Tote, an original creation by Maria Grazia Chiuri
Christian Dior Book Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
. Instantly popular among handbag lovers, this pre-owned Christian Dior Book Tote Bag is functional for
Christian Dior Large Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Multicolored canvas - Embroidered with zodiac & astrological motif - Front Christian Dior Paris
Christian Dior Dusty Pink Leather Medium Book Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost An icon of modern luxury, the Dior Book Tote brings together
CHRISTIAN DIOR black & white HOUNDSTOOTH MEDIUM BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Book Tote Medium in black and white houndstooth canvas. Has been
Christian Dior Blue Denim Oblique Medium Book Tote Bag Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Iconic Christian Dior blue Oblique denim canvas 'Book Tote' from the 2019 Fall/Winter collection
Christian Dior Blue Oblique Canvas Small Book Tote Bag Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Iconic Christian Dior blue Oblique canvas 'Book Tote'. This
Christian Dior Blue Oblique Canvas Medium Book Tote Bag Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Iconic Christian Dior blue Oblique canvas 'Book Tote'. This
Christian Dior Blue Oblique Canvas Medium Book Tote Bag Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Iconic Christian Dior blue Oblique canvas 'Book Tote'. This
Christian Dior Blue Oblique Canvas Small Book Tote Bag Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Iconic Christian Dior blue Oblique canvas 'Book Tote'. This
CHRISTIAN DIOR natural raffia 2023 FLORAL SMALL BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Small Book Tote in natural raffia is a testament to the House’s
CHRISTIAN DIOR beige pink 2021 FLORAL LARGE BOOK Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Book Tote Large in beige, brown, pink and midnight blue floral
Christian Dior Houndstooth Embroidered Large Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Amman, JO
Christian Dior Black/Beige Canvas Houndstooth Embroidered Large Book Tote, Features embroidered in
CHRISTIAN DIOR beige LEOPARD MIZZA canvas MINI BOOK Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Mini Book tote in beige and black leopard mizza embroidered canvas
Christian Dior Medium Gray Oblique Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the 2020 Collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri. The Dior Book Tote has become a staple of the Dior
CHRISTIAN DIOR pink Toile de Jouy 2021 MEDIUM BOOK Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Book Tote in raspberry pink and ecru Toile De Jouy Reverse
Christian Dior Grey Toile De Jouy Medium Book Tote Bag Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Iconic Christian Dior grey jacquard Toile de jouy 'Book Tote
Christian Dior Military Green Toile De Jouy Medium Book Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Iconic Christian Dior military green jacquard Toile de jouy
Christian Dior Zodiac Embroidered Canvas Medium Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Christian Dior Zodiac Embroidered Canvas Medium Book Tote This sought-after piece is
Christian Dior Floral Print Signature Medium Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Amman, JO
Christian Dior floral print canvas medium book tote bag, with red and orange accents, 'CHRISTIAN
Christian Dior Latte Cupidon Embroidered Medium Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior Embroidered Canvas Cupidon Medium Book Tote- Pristine; appears never carried. Part
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H 13.39 in W 16.54 in D 5.52 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR L'amour Surrealisme white calfskin leather Large Book tote bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR L'amour Surrealisme white calfskin leather Large Book tote bag Reference: LNKO
CHRISTIAN DIOR navy blue TOILE DU JOUY REVERSE MEDIUM BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Book Tote Medium in navy and white Toile du Jouy Reverse. Has been
CHRISTIAN DIOR gold & cream 2021 TOILE DE JOUY MEDIUM BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Book Tote is crafted in gold and white Toile de Jouy
Christian Dior Navy Oblique Monogram Canvas Book Tote, 2018
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Oblique Monogram Canvas Book Tote Reference: HB1914 Serial Number: 50-MA
2018 Christian Dior Blue Oblique Monogram Canvas Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue Oblique Monogram Canvas Book Tote Reference: HB2314 Serial Number: 05-MA-0168
Dior Red Canvas Large Oblique Book Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Model: Book Tote Red Large tote bag Dior logo pattern
CHRISTIAN DIOR pink 2022 TOILE DE JOUY ZOOM POP LARGE BOOK Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior 2022 Large Book Tote Toile de Jouy Zoom Pop in hot pink, black, white
Dior Navy Canvas Large Oblique Book Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
item. Please note that this bag has been personalised. Details Model: Book Tote Navy
2018 Christian Dior Black Oblique Embossed Calfskin Leather Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Oblique Embossed Calfskin Leather Book Tote Reference: HB2458 Serial Number
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
2019 Christian Dior Burgundy Oblique Monogram Canvas Mini Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Burgundy Oblique Monogram Canvas Mini Book Tote Xupes Reference: HB3264 Serial
2019 Christian Dior Blue Oblique Monogram Canvas Mini Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue Oblique Monogram Canvas Mini Book Tote Xupes Reference: HB3263 Serial Number
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
2019 Christian Dior Burgundy Oblique Monogram Canvas Mini Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Burgundy Oblique Monogram Canvas Mini Book Tote Xupes Reference: HB3891 Serial
Dior Medium Cupidon Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Dior Medium Cupidon Book Tote is pristine; appearing never carried. The unique
Christian Dior Book Tote Large Blue Calfskin Leather Oblique Embossed Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Christian Dior Book Tote Large Blue Calfskin Leather Oblique Embossed Handbag These are
Dior Blue Mini Vertical Dior Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
item. Details Model: Book Tote Vertical Blue Cloth textile Mini crossbody bag
2019 Christian Dior Red, White & Blue Canvas Union Jack Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Red, White & Blue Canvas Union Jack Book Tote Xupes Reference: CB332 Serial Number
Dior Pink Monogram Trotter Book Tote Shopper Bag 108da6
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 06RU 0074 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 4.5" Height: 12" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) ...
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H 13 in W 6 in L 16.5 in
Christian Dior Large Book Tote Embroidered Toile de Jouy Jungle Canvas 1D0413C
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Christian Dior Large Book Tote Embroidered Toile de Jouy Jungle Canvas 1D0413C Date Code/Serial
Dior Rasta Monogram Trotter Book Tote Bag Jamaican Motif 255da56
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11-MA-0034 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 4" Height: 11.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Sign...
Dior Oblique Canvas Large Book Tote - '20s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing the iconic Dior Book Tote, designed by Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri. This
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Size: 14.5"L x 6.5"W x 11.0"H
Christian Dior Signature Medium Book Top Handle Tote In Blue Oblique Canvas Blue
By Christian Dior
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Christian Dior Signature Medium Book Tote In Blue Oblique Canvas Make a bold style
Dior Book Tote Ecru and Blue Toile de Jouy Embroidery Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Krakow, PL
Dust bag is included.
Dior Blue Denim Medium Oblique Logo Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
two negligible frayed thread ends on this used Dior designer resale item. Details Book tote Blue
Dior Toile de Jouy Canvas Medium Book Tote - '20s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
Experience Dior's iconic style with the Toile de Jouy Canvas Medium Book Tote. Designed by Maria
Dior D-Royaume d’Amour Canvas Book Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Created by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Creative Director of Christian Dior, the Dior Book Tote is a
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Chantilly Lace Cape With Pleated Satin Collar
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Original Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Lace Cape with Satin Collar This is an authentic Victorian-era cape, made from ...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Lady Dior Large Red Python Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Christian Dior Python large Lady Dior bag in red. The handle drop is 4" and the shoulder strap drop 17". The bag has single zipper and one zip pocket. This item does not ship to Cali...
$4,729
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
$792Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO metallic gold leather RUFFLED Evening Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino evening bag in metallic light-gold ruffeld calfskin featuring coral stones and crystal embellished frame and closure. Lined in black satin. Has been carried ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
$5,576Sale Price|40% Off
Christian Dior Black Lady Dior Bag Cannage Braided Leather Limited Edition
By Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
Amazing work of art of Macramé style at the Dior House for this Limited Edition and New Lady Dior bag with its shoulder strap. It is crafted in braided black lambskin leather strips ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
$12,920
H 10.5 in W 19 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
CHRISTIAN DIOR black yellow grey 2015 BE DIOR SMALL Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Be Dior Small flap bag in black and yellow smooth calfskin featuring silver-tone hardware, grey top handle and covered metal DIOR charms. Bag comes with...
Chanel Grand Sac Boy 2015 Black Leather Golden HDW Chanel Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chanel Boy bag in aged quilted black leather and gold metal, wide front flap with double-press Boy clasp, black canvas interior with a large pocket closed by a zip with a logo ...
GUCCI black grained leather SOHO DISCO Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Soho Disco camera bag in black pebbled leather is a modern classic with a laid-back, luxurious edge. Embossed with the iconic interlocking GG logo on the fr...
When Christian Dior launched his couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast, in 1905. His prosperous haute bourgeois parents wanted him to become a diplomat despite his interest in art and architecture. However, they agreed to bankroll an art gallery, which Dior opened in 1928 in Paris with a friend.
This was the start of Dior’s rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. After seven years as an art dealer, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Just two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning, comme tout Paris, for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. They needed to dream anew.
And Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. “It’s quite a revolution, dear Christian!” exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, famously proclaiming, “Your dresses have such a new look.” The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. “God help those who bought before they saw Dior,” said Snow. “This changes everything.”
Dior’s collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in. His skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Rather than rationing, his ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred. The debut got a standing ovation.
In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. With the luxuriously full skirts of his New Look, suits and his drop-dead gorgeous couture dresses and ball gowns worthy of any princess, Dior gave women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of war.
On 1stDibs, find an exquisite range of vintage Christian Dior clothing, jewelry, handbags and other items.
From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.
Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.
Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.
In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis.
Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.