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Christian Dior Chapeaux Hat

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Matte Gold Sequin Beret
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Matte Gold Sequin Beret

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Matte Gold Sequin Beret

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Fabulous Christian Dior beret from the 1960s. The hat is completely embellished with hand sewn

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1960s French Hats

Christian Dior Chapeaux Paris 1970's Fall Tweed
Christian Dior Chapeaux Paris 1970's Fall Tweed

Christian Dior Chapeaux Paris 1970's Fall Tweed

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic Fall Tweed 'Afternoon' hat, woven wool with a Ochre Suede Ribbon and bow.

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1970s French Hats

Christian Dior Chapeaux Silk Turbin With Rhinestone Accents
Christian Dior Chapeaux Silk Turbin With Rhinestone Accents

Christian Dior Chapeaux Silk Turbin With Rhinestone Accents

By Christian Dior

Located in Redding, CT

Christian Dior Chapeaux silk turban with rhinestone accents. Label printed Paris-New York. The

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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Hat Racks and Stands

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Christian Dior Chapeaux-Fine Straw Hat with Shasta Daisies
Christian Dior Chapeaux-Fine Straw Hat with Shasta Daisies

Christian Dior Chapeaux-Fine Straw Hat with Shasta Daisies

By Christian Dior

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely springtime Christian Dior Chapeaux made of fine natural straw with a wide brim

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1960s Hats

Rare 1960s Christian Dior Black Leathery Silk Chapeaux
Rare 1960s Christian Dior Black Leathery Silk Chapeaux

Rare 1960s Christian Dior Black Leathery Silk Chapeaux

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Houston, TX

Rare, Uniquely designed and executed, this captivating hat from the house of Dior was created

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1960s French Hats

1960s Christian Dior Bouclé and Painted Feather Chapeaux
1960s Christian Dior Bouclé and Painted Feather Chapeaux

1960s Christian Dior Bouclé and Painted Feather Chapeaux

By Marc Bohan

Located in Houston, TX

Classic 1960s Christian Dior turbin for fall. Made of large looped wool bouclé and painted

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1960s French Hats

Christian Dior Chapeaux Straw Hat with Colored Ribbons
Christian Dior Chapeaux Straw Hat with Colored Ribbons

Christian Dior Chapeaux Straw Hat with Colored Ribbons

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a classic straw hat by Christian Dior Chapeaux. The hat has pink, yellow, orange, and light

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hats

Christian Dior Chapeaux Woven Checkerboard Pillbox Hat, 1960s
Christian Dior Chapeaux Woven Checkerboard Pillbox Hat, 1960s

Christian Dior Chapeaux Woven Checkerboard Pillbox Hat, 1960s

By Christian Dior

Located in Tucson, AZ

height: 4” label: Christian Dior Chapeaux (Made in England) / Stanley Korshak (Chicago) size: no

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1960s French Hats

Mod C.1970 Christian Dior Chapeaux Faux Fur Hat
Mod C.1970 Christian Dior Chapeaux Faux Fur Hat

Mod C.1970 Christian Dior Chapeaux Faux Fur Hat

By Christian Dior

Located in Atlanta, GA

An unusual bohemian hat for Christian Dior in the form of a mod psychedelic colorful floral printed

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1970s French Hats

Christian Dior Floral Chapeaux
Christian Dior Floral Chapeaux

Christian Dior Floral Chapeaux

By Christian Dior

Located in Sharon, CT

Trimmed with yellow and white lily of the valley organza silk flowers and leaves attached to a pinkish/white fine woven mesh fabric support. Circumference 22". Size approximately me...

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1950s French Hats

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Red Woven Wrap Hat
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Red Woven Wrap Hat

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Red Woven Wrap Hat

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a vintage Dior woven hat in red. This piece was designed in the 1960s while

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1960s American Hats

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Pillbox Woven Multicolor Blue Hat
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Pillbox Woven Multicolor Blue Hat

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Pillbox Woven Multicolor Blue Hat

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a vintage Dior woven tricolor hat. This piece was designed in the 1960s while

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1960s Hats

Christian Dior Chapeaux Feathered Turban, 1960s
Christian Dior Chapeaux Feathered Turban, 1960s

Christian Dior Chapeaux Feathered Turban, 1960s

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

......Christian Dior!! This Turban is in Fabulous shape, and there are no holes in the netting. I noticed a few of

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1960s French Hats

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Feathered Turban
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Feathered Turban

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Feathered Turban

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

......Christian Dior!! This Turban is in Fabulous shape, and there are no holes in the netting. I noticed a few of

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1960s French Hats

CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux Vintage Black and Cream Feather Cloche Hat
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux Vintage Black and Cream Feather Cloche Hat

CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux Vintage Black and Cream Feather Cloche Hat

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Christian Dior hat is composed of a wonderful blend of black and cream feathers. Features a

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20th Century French Cloche Hats

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Pink & Orange Paisley Scarf Wrap Hat
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Pink & Orange Paisley Scarf Wrap Hat

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Pink & Orange Paisley Scarf Wrap Hat

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a vintage Dior wrapped scarf hat in orange and pink paisley. This piece was

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1960s Hats

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Rhinestone Off-White Woven Satin Wrap Hat
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Rhinestone Off-White Woven Satin Wrap Hat

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Rhinestone Off-White Woven Satin Wrap Hat

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: an off-white vintage Dior wrapped satin hat. This piece was designed in the

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1960s Hats

1960s Christian Dior Velvet Multicolored Chapeaux
1960s Christian Dior Velvet Multicolored Chapeaux

1960s Christian Dior Velvet Multicolored Chapeaux

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic 1960s multicolored velvet Christian Dior Chapeaux by Marc Bohan. The stylish turban-like

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1960s French Hats

60'S Christian Dior Paris Velvet Ribbon and Feather Chapeaux
60'S Christian Dior Paris Velvet Ribbon and Feather Chapeaux

60'S Christian Dior Paris Velvet Ribbon and Feather Chapeaux

By Christian Dior

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

-Century colored velvet ribbons in orange, chartreuse, forest and avocado green. Original Christian Dior

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20th Century French Hats

Christian Dior 1950's Straw Saucer Chapeaux with Velvet Bow
Christian Dior 1950's Straw Saucer Chapeaux with Velvet Bow

Christian Dior 1950's Straw Saucer Chapeaux with Velvet Bow

By Christian Dior

Located in Bath, GB

Christian Dior 1950's Fine Straw Saucer Shape Hat No size 7 inch diameter inner brim 13 inch

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1950s French Hats

1960s Christian Dior Chinchilla Fur Hat
1960s Christian Dior Chinchilla Fur Hat

1960s Christian Dior Chinchilla Fur Hat

By Christian Dior

Located in Long Island City, NY

1960s Christian Dior Chinchilla Fur Hat, Chapeaux, Paris New York

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1960s French Hats

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Velvet and Snakeskin Trim Mod Bonnet
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Velvet and Snakeskin Trim Mod Bonnet

1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Velvet and Snakeskin Trim Mod Bonnet

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Houston, TX

Striking mod hat by Christian Dior for Mc Curdys of Rochester! This velvet cloche - bonnet hat

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1960s French Hats

1960s Christian Dior Hand Painted Pheasant Feather Chapeaux
1960s Christian Dior Hand Painted Pheasant Feather Chapeaux

1960s Christian Dior Hand Painted Pheasant Feather Chapeaux

By Marc Bohan

Located in Houston, TX

Remarkable 1960's Christian Dior pheasant feather chapeaux. Feathers are hand painted with and

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1960s French Hats

Dior Mink Chapeau Fur Hat, 1950s
Dior Mink Chapeau Fur Hat, 1950s

Dior Mink Chapeau Fur Hat, 1950s

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Size: 22" - Medium

Dior Mink Chapeau Fur Hat, 1950s

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful dark espresso brown hat by Christian Dior Chapeaux. This mink hat has a rounded crown

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1950s French Hats

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Christian Dior Chapeaux Hat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary christian dior chapeaux hat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a christian dior chapeaux hat may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior and Marc Bohan — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Christian Dior Chapeaux Hat?

On average, a christian dior chapeaux hat on 1stDibs sells for $651, while they’re typically $238 on the low end and $2,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Christian Dior for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Hats for You

The right vintage or designer hat can transform a look. This humble accessory is your reliable pièce de résistance, boosting confidence and lending an air of sophistication to any ensemble.

Functional and a widely renowned, versatile finishing touch when heading out for a night on the town, hats have long been a part of the history of fashion. Wealthy Egyptians, for example, wore hats to keep them cool in the blazing sun.

In the early 1800s, the wide-brimmed bonnets that women wore became increasingly elaborate. The brims broadened and many were embellished with colorful floral decorations. Legendary fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s career began in millinery, a term that stems from Milan, Italy, as it was the city best known for producing quality hats during the 16th century. That was before she would set the fashion world alight with comfortable and practical jackets and skirts, encouraging women to leave extravagant clothes behind. Halston, who defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era, was the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman when he first moved to New York City. He had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed.

From fascinators at a prestigious derby to a baseball cap for a walk in the park, there’s a hat for every occasion. When shopping for the right hat, you’ll want to pick one you feel confident in. Think about size too — you don’t want a wide-brimmed headpiece that will hog the spotlight on every occasion (or maybe you do). If you’ve got a petite face, an oversize hat might be too overbearing.

On 1stDibs find an expansive assortment of vintage and designer hats today. You can search for hats by style, designer or color.

Questions About Christian Dior
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can wear a Dior Mitzah in many ways. Wrap the long, narrow strip of fabric around your neck and tie it in a bow like a scarf, or coil it around the handles of your Dior handbag. The dimensions of the scarf also allow it to function as a headband or a wrist wrap. Shop a large selection of Dior scarves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Dior is a publicly traded company. Its full name is Christian Dior SE. The stock trades on the Euronext 100 market under the initials "CDI." The largest shareholder and primary owner of the company is the French corporation LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. You’ll find a large selection of Dior on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, the Dior saddle bag is generally not considered a classic bag. It debuted in 1999 in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection designed by John Galliano. Because of its introduction year, the saddle bag isn't a vintage style and is usually thought of as a modern design. Shop a range of Dior saddle bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After seven years as an art dealer, Christian Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for French fashion designer Robert Piguet. In 1941, following a year of military service, Dior joined the fashion house of Lucien Lelong. Five years later, he was able to open a fashion house of his own at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. At 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern Christian Dior clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024
    Yes, Christian Dior and Dior are the same. The French couturier Christian Dior founded his eponymous house in 1946. The brand is commonly known as simply Dior.

    After seven years as an art dealer in Paris, the Granville-born 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.

    Dior's New Look — the silhouette introduced by the couturier with his first namesake collection in 1947 — featured gowns characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. Dior’s work definitively declared that opulence was in, and his return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a direct reaction to years of wartime austerity. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    As of 2021, Dior eyewear is manufactured by Thélios, an Italian company owned by Dior’s parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton. The change happened after the 23-year long license deal with the eyewear company Safilo expired in 2020. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Dior eyewear from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The last four digits on a Lady Dior date code indicate the month and year. The first and third digits represent the month, while the second and fourth digits represent the year. For example, if your date code ends with 1128, that would mean the time of manufacture was December 2018. This is the same code system used by Louis Vuitton.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The location of manufacture for Dior products varies depending on the product. For example, Dior’s leather goods are made in Italy, their timepieces are crafted in Switzerland, and jeans are produced in Japan. For information on specific products, consult the brand’s website. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell a vintage Dior, check to see if the bag has a date code tag inside. Dior introduced its date coding system in the late 1990s, so if your bag lacks a date code, it is possibly vintage. Earlier-dated bags will have their codes in XX-YYYY. The first and third "Y" characters indicate the month of production, and the second and fourth correspond to the production year. For example, 0917 would indicate a production date of January 1997. On more recent bags, the date code will be in an XX-XX-YYYY format, but you can still find the date in the last four characters using the same method. If your bag is at least 20 years old, it is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dior bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior is a luxury French fashion house that celebrates opulence, extravagance and femininity in fashion. It was founded in 1946 by French fashion designer Christian Dior and gained fame for revolutionizing women’s fashion after World War II. Find a collection of authentic Christian Dior clothing, jewelry and other stunning items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christian Dior, born in Granville, France in 1905, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. His “New Look,” which featured a sensuous silhouette complete with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist and a full skirt, revived extravagance in women’s fashion after the poverty of World War II. Find an opulent collection of Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The current designer for Dior is Maria Grazia Chiuri as of December 2021. She became the first woman to lead creative designs at the brand when she took on the role in 2016. Previous chief designers for Dior include founder Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and Gianfranco Ferré. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Dior garments, jewelry and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christian Dior was influenced by his years working as an art dealer and fashion illustrator before finally opening a fashion house of his own. He was initially interested in art and architecture. Prior to his work in fashion design, Dior ran an art gallery with a friend, where he showed the work of Max Ernst, Picasso, Joan Miró and others. In 1946, Dior opened his fashion house and strove to deliver bright fashions for a new era, discarding the sexless utilitarian garbs that had been forced upon people during the war. Three very talented women who worked in Dior’s studio — Madame Raymonde Zehnacker, Marguerite Carré and Mitzah Bricard — are also said to have inspired him. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To correctly pronounce the first word in Dior Homme, say "dee-OAR." The second word sounds like the word "home" but without the letter H. Dior is the French last name of the brand's founder, Christian Dior. "Homme" is the French word for man. Find a selection of Dior Homme on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The company Christian Dior was originally founded in 1946 at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France. From there, Dior strove to deliver fashion for an optimistic post-war future, leading to the great success of his company. Shop a collection of designer Christian Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Dior is a luxury brand.

    Legendary French designer Christian Dior launched his haute couture house in 1946. He would go on to alter 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.

    A luxury brand is typically recognized for its heritage and its dedication to uncompromising quality standards (luxury brands are synonymous with a history of excellence in service and craftsmanship). Exclusivity plays an enormous role with respect to luxury brands, and while all luxury fashion brands are not necessarily haute couture houses, what could be more exclusive than a dress that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish?

    Only a select group of fashion houses are legally permitted to operate with the haute couture title, and Dior, a universally revered luxury brand, is one of them.

    Find vintage Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior boutiques often have sales at the end of the season on select items. The best way to find out is to ask your nearest location or keep an eye on the inventory. For physical store locations, consult the brand’s website. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2024
    Dior bags are made of a variety of materials. Some of the bags created by the acclaimed French luxury house come in fabrics, including cotton canvas, jacquard, satin, blue denim and velvet. Other bags hand-crafted in Dior’s leatherworking ateliers have included those made with grained calfskin, durable bull calf leather and goatskin. Patent lambskin bags are also part of the brand's offerings as well as bags made with wicker, python leather and crocodile leather.

    Some of the best known Dior bags include the Lady Dior, the Saddle and the Book tote.

    You’ll find a large selection of Dior shoulder bags, totes and other handbags for sale on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    No, Dior doesn’t have Black Friday sales. Founded by Christian Dior in 1946, the legendary French couture house is known for its clothing, jewelry, bags and accessories. The brand has established more than 220 boutiques around the world, and the locations of its stores can be found on its official website. Some of Dior’s new offerings may only be available on its website, while other items may be exclusive to its boutiques.

    And you don’t need to book an appointment to visit a Dior boutique.

    Find vintage Dior dresses and gowns, shoulder bags and other items for sale on 1stDibs.