Dior Vintage Embroidered Diorissimo Bowler Bag Top White Monogram
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Vintage Embroidered Diorissimo Bowler Bag Top White Monogram These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Dior Vintage Embroidered Diorissimo Bowler Bag Top White Monogram
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: GOOD preloved/ preowned My Dior bag is in good condition with light signs of use. Light creases and scuffs to the Piping. Scratches on hardware. Light stains and yellowin...
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Dior Vintage Burgundy Boston Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
COLOR: Burgundy MATERIAL: Canvas MEASURES: H 7” x W 10” x D 6” DROP: 5” CONDITION: Very good - faint hairline marks, darkening to rolled leather handles, bag was refurbished and dyed...
Dior Patchwork Bowler 232608 Blue Denim Satchel
By Christian Dior
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: BO B 0071 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.75" Width: 3" Height: 6.75" Handle drop: 3" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: l...
Dior Coated Canvas Argyle Print Bowler Top Handle Bag (2004)
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Dior top handle bag is from the spring/summer 2004 collection by John Galliano. The bag is made with durable coated canvas and features the Dior's argyle print, silver-tone hard...
Christian Dior Bowler Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic bowler style hat with a black on black lace overlay.
Christian Dior Ivory Monogram Diorissimo Floral Bowler
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Christian Dior Ivory Monogram Diorissimo Bowler is in pristine condition.
Christian Dior Gambler Dice Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
Christian Dior Gambler Dice Bowler Bag. Yellow, green and multicolored printed canvas.
2000s Dior Rasta Diorissimo Monogram Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rock a piece from the original era with our adorable Dior Rasta printed bowler bag! Made during Galliano's period at Dior.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Mini Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Christian Dior Double Saddle Bowler Bag was made in Italy and it is finely crafted of a black calfskin leather exterior with gold-tone hardware features such as protective studs...
Vintage Christian Dior Rasta Bowler Bag 2004
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano "Rasta" collection logo bowler bag with red leather handles.
Christian Dior Fall 2004 Gambler Dice Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Christian Dior Fall 2004 Gambler Dice Bowler Bag, a stunning creation by John Galliano for Christian Dior that exudes luxury and statement style.
Christian Dior by Galliano 2004 Dice Bowler Multicolor Velvet Mini Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful Bag will come with a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Entrupy. The certificate will be provided at no further cost. This vintage bowler style bag is from the 20...
Galliano for Christian Dior Leopard Gambler Dice Bowler Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
How wild is this Christian Dior handbag?! This stunning Galliano for Christian Dior handbag from 2004 Fall runway is made from pony hair and complete with luxe deep red velvet/ velou...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano Saddle Bowler nylon D logo top handle tote bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano Saddle Bowler black nylon gold D logo top handle tote bag Reference: TGAS/D00222 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Model: Saddle Bowler Ma...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano Saddle Bowler nylon D logo top handle tote bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano Saddle Bowler black nylon gold D logo top handle tote bag Reference: TGAS/D00222 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Model: Saddle Bowler Ma...
Christian Dior Limited Edition Raffia Flower Bowler Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR limited edition natural raffia bowler handbag embellished with multicolour embroidered raffia flowers.
Dior Bordeaux Monogram Trotter Dome Bowler Bag 257da720
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: BO B 0062 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 7.5" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Ext...
Christian Dior Limited Edition Ostrich Olive Green Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Dior House. This classic bowler style bag is beautifully crafted of fine ostrich leather with dual rolled leather top ha...
Christian Dior Black Leather Piercing Satchel Bowler Bag Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
CHRISTIAN DIOR 'Piercing' handbag crafted in black leather. Bowling style. Silver metal hardware. Upper zipper closure. Black monogram lining. 1 side zip pocket inside. 'CHRISTIAN DI...
Rare Christian Dior 2004 Gambler Dice Bowler Style Handbag LG Size
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare runway Dior bowling bag as seen in the f/w 2004 Dior Poiret Collection. There were 2 sizes available and this is the largest size. Orig retail at $6,800. Bag is seen featu...
Dior Black Leather Gambler Dice Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flawless craftsmanship and timeless design aesthetics combine to make this Dior Bowler bag perfect from workday to the weekend.
Dior Black Leather Gambler Dice Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flawless craftsmanship and timeless design aesthetics combine to make this Dior Bowler bag perfect from workday to the weekend.
Dior Mulitcolor Diorissimo Canvas and Leather Rasta Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Part of the Rasta collection, this Dior bowler bag is cute with a pop of color. Its Diorissimo canvas exterior is designed with leather trims of the Rasta colors—red, yellow, and gre...
Dior Oblique Double Saddle Bowler Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Dior Oblique Double Saddle Bowler Handbag - Good condition.
Dior Purple Leather Diorissimo Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Dior Purple Leather Diorissimo Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Dior Brown Leather Double Saddle Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From the house of Dior, this Double Saddle bag is an excellent blend of elegance and style.
Dior Black Leather Gambler Dice Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Spacious and captivating, this Gambler Dice Bowling bag is from Dior. It has been crafted from black leather and designed with dangling DIOR metal dices and two handles. The spacious...
Christian Dior Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium, crafted from blue diorissimo canvas, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, cross-over strap wit...
Christian Dior Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium, crafted from green diorissimo canvas, features dual rolled leather handles, cross-over strap with Dior clasp, and gold...
Christian Dior Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium, crafted from purple diorissimo canvas, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, cross-over strap w...
Dior Multicolor Oblique Canvas Rasta Trotter Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Head to your next social event carrying this chic Rasta Trotter bowler bag from Dior. Designed in the signature oblique canvas, this bag is finished with silver-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Nylon Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 12.5", Width 20.5", Depth 6" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Nylon Large Exterior Materi...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Leather Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 16", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather...
Christian Dior Vintage Bowler Bag Embroidered Denim Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 6", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Bowler Bag Embroidered Denim Medium Exterior Materia...
Christian Dior Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 9.5", Width 16", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium Exterior Mater...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Denim Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Keys Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 16", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Denim Medium Exterior Material: Deni...
Christian Dior Vintage Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 6", Width 7.5", Depth 6.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small Exterior Mate...
Dior Vintage Leopard Print Gambler Dice Bowler Bag Mini
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DIOR VINTAGE LEOPARD PRINT GAMBLER DICE BOWLER BAG MINI This vintage bowler style bag is from the 2004 Collection by John Galliano.
Dior Mulitcolor Trotter Canvas And Leather Rasta Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Rasta bowler bag from Dior will add a fashionable edge to your everyday style.
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9.5", Width 16", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium Exterio...
Dior Diorissimo Canvas and Leather Double Saddle Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From the house of Dior, this Double Saddle bag is an excellent blend of elegance and style.
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Printed Nylon Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9.5", Width 16", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Printed Nylon Medium Exterior Mat...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9.5", Width 15.5", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium Exterio...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 9", Width 15.5", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Medium Exterior Materia...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7", Width 10.5", Depth 3.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small Exter...
Dior Vintage Pink Trotter Bowler PVC Bag 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Dior pink Trotter bowler bag features an exterior of Dior monogram Canvas, transparent PVC, leather finishes, dual large looping handles, top zip closure and gold tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Girly Bowler Bag Diorissimo Terry Cloth Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Girly Bowler Bag Diorissimo Terry Cloth Small Exterior Material: Fabr...
Christian Dior Vintage Girly Bowler Bag Diorissimo Terry Cloth Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Girly Bowler Bag Diorissimo Terry Cloth Small Exterior Material: Fabr...
Christian Dior Vintage CD Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas East West
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7", Width 13.5", Depth 6" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage CD Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas East West Exterior ...
Christian Dior Vintage Rasta Bowler Bag Diorissimo Coated Canvas East West
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 9", Width 14", Depth 8" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Rasta Bowler Bag Diorissimo Coated Canvas East West Exterio...
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H 9.5 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Christian Dior Vintage Double Pocket Bowler Bag Canvas with Python Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 9.5", Width 15", Depth 6.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Pocket Bowler Bag Canvas with Python Mediu...
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H 9.5 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Christian Dior Vintage Double Pocket Bowler Bag Canvas with Python Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 9.5", Width 15", Depth 6.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Pocket Bowler Bag Canvas with Python Mediu...
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H 9.5 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Christian Dior Vintage Double Pocket Bowler Bag Canvas with Python Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 9.5", Width 15", Depth 6.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Pocket Bowler Bag Canvas with Python Mediu...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Pocket Bowler Bag Canvas with Python Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 9", Width 15", Depth 4" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Pocket Bowler Bag Canvas with Python Medium Ex...
Christian Dior Leopard Print Gambler Dice Bowler Bag Mini
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
CHRISTIAN DIOR LEOPARD PRINT GAMBLER DICE BOWLER BAG MINI This vintage bowler style bag is from the 2004 Collection by John Galliano.
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H 7.88 in W 5.52 in L 13.39 in
Dior White/Gold Perforated Oblique Leather and Rubber Medium Vibe Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Vibe Bowler bag is built to hold your essentials most fashionably! Easy to style, well-made using the best materials, and coming from a coveted brand, the bag will add immense s...
Christian Dior Brown Wool Felt Bowler Hat, c. 2000's, US Hat Size 8
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Beautiful chocolate brown bowler from Christian Dior -Made of 100% wool, bowler features brown ribbon around the crown -Hat can be indented (as seen in pictures) or smoothed out t...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Bustier Silk Lace Up Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
For a cheaper price please message me. Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Bustier Silk Lace Up Top This classic corset top features a structured silhouett...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
$4,890
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
$645
Size: XS but can fit Small to Medium
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 2002 Vintage Mesh Tank Top JPG Tee T-Shirt Eyelash
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 2002 Sheer ivory white mesh 3D eyelash print Pullover Size XS but can fit up to a Medium New Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Matrix Collection Men Skirt Automne Hiver 1999-2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Unique waxed cotton and leather "skirt" by John Galliano for Christian Dior Haute Couture. The collection from which this "skirt" derives from was presented at Versailles. Guests we...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.