Dior Columbus mini bag in silk
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Dior columbus / street chic in silk and patent leather color blu, silver hardware.
Dior Columbus mini bag in silk
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Dior columbus / street chic in silk and patent leather color blu, silver hardware.
Dior Columbus mini bag in silk
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Dior columbus / street chic in silk and patent leather color blu, silver hardware.
Dior Limited Edition Rare Columnbus Dior Strict Chic Brown Multicolor Velvet Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Expertly crafted with stunning multicolor velvet, the Dior Limited Edition Rare Columbus bag is a must-have for fashion-forward individuals.
Christian Dior Brown Leather street chic Columbus Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
A definitive piece from John Galliano’s era at Christian Dior, this black leather Columbus Street Chic shoulder bag captures the house’s early-2000s obsession with utilitarian glamou...
Christian Dior Green Canvas Street Chic Columbus Shoulder Bag
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
2002 Christian Dior canvas and leather Columbus bag from the 'Street Chic' collection.
Leather and canvas Street Chic Columbus bag CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leather and canvas Street Chic Columbus bag with detachable pocket. Gold metal hardware. Snap closure under the flap. One inside pocket with zip closure. Branded studs underneath. Da...
S/S 2003 “Columbus" Street Chic Leather Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A definitive piece from John Galliano’s era at Christian Dior, this black leather Columbus Street Chic shoulder bag captures the house’s early-2000s obsession with utilitarian glamou...
Christian Dior Denim Navy Diorissimo Street Chic Columbus Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Dior bag from the 2002 street chic collection, designed by John Galliano, is crafted in navy canvas with jacquard diorissimo monogram stitch. It features a structured shape, cow...
Christian Dior in Denim and Brown Leather Street Chic handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Super nice Christian Dior by John Galliano Columbus Handbag Good condition some light signs of use.
Christian Dior 2002 Columbus Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Vintage Christian Dior Columbus handbag, designed by John Galliano.
Dior Limited Edition Rare Columnbus Dior Strict Chic White Rhinestones Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Expertly crafted with stunning white fabric and rhinestone embellishments, the Dior Limited Edition Rare Columbus bag is a must-have for fashion-forward individuals.
Christian Dior Vintage 2003 Columbus Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2003 Columbus monogram handbag.
Christian Dior Vintage 2003 Columbus Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is very excited to present this incredible Christian Dior by John Galliano 2003 Columbus monogram handbag.
2003 Christian Dior White Calfskin Leather Columbus
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR White Calfskin Leather Columbus Xupes Reference: CB297 Serial Number: 05-MA-0033 Age (Circa): 2003 Accompanied By: Christian Dior Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Bo...
Christian Dior “Victim” Street Chic Columbus Bag – '00s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An iconic and highly collectible piece from John Galliano’s Dior era, the “Victim” Street Chic Columbus Bag captures the irreverent energy and creative freedom of the early 2000s.
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H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Monogram Canvas & Gold Calfskin Leather Columbus Wristlet
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Monogram Canvas & Gold Calfskin Leather Vintage Columbus Wristlet Xupes Reference: CB693 Serial Number: 15-MA-1012 Age (Circa): 2002 Authenticity Details: Date S...
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H 5.12 in D 4.34 in L 12.21 in
Christian Dior Vintage 2003 Victim Street Chic Columbus Multicolor Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, AE
The Dior Limited Edition Vintage 0592 Victims Street Chic Multicolor Fabric & Leather Shoulder Bag is a rare collector’s piece from the iconic John Galliano era. Crafted from multico...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Y2K Columbus / Street Chic Leopard Printed
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Rare Y2K Columbus / Street Chic in leopard pony hair calfskin and brown leather, gold hardware.
Dior Brown Monogram Trotter Columbus Shoulder Bag 5DD1220K
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 13BM1025 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 7 " Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accesso...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Denim Street Chic Columbus Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage denim Street Chic Columbus bag. Designed under the creative direction of John Galliano, the Street Chic line perfectly captures the spirit of Christian Dior i...
Christian Dior Street Chic Columbus Avenue Multipocket Shoulder Hand Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Street Chic Columbus Avenue bag in brown leather and blue monogram canvas.
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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
Christian Dior Black Oblique Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Columbus
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Black Oblique Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Columbus Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1599 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Columbus Type: Top Handl...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Limited Edition Columbus / Street Chic
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Christian Dior by John Galliano Limited Edition Columbus / Street Chic embellished bag in canvas and leather color red, silver hardware, three crystal embellished broches.
Christian Dior Columbus Canvas And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Columbus canvas and leather shoulder bag. Khaki and tan.
Christian Dior in Canvas and Brown Leather Street Chic handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Super nice Christian Dior Columbus by John Galliano Handbag Really good condition hardly used Size 30x15
Dior Brown Leather & Printed Canvas Street Chic Columbus Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Irvine, CA
Dior Brown Leather & Printed Canvas Street Chic Columbus Shoulder Bag 80900MSC
Dior Vintage Beige Diorissimo Street Chic Columbus Bag 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is from Dior’s 2003 Street Chic collection and is made of brown canvas with Diorissimo monogram print. Featuring a very structured shape, a belt with snap closure on a cowhi...
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H 5.12 in W 1.58 in L 11.82 in
Dior Multicolor Canvas and Leather Limited Edition Street Chic Columbus Shoulder
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Limited Edition Street Chic Columbus shoulder bag from the House of Dior will be your favorite accessory in no time.
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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
Christian Dior Vintage Multi-Pocket Street Chic Columbus Bag Canvas with
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Extra Bag Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 12", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 8-12.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Multi-Pocket Street Chic Columbus Bag Ca...
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H 5.5 in W 12.2 in D 2 in
Christian Dior Street Chic Columbus Brown Leather x Monogram Shoulder Hand Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Christian Dior Street Chic Columbus bag in brown leather x monogram canvas.
Christian Dior Street Chic Columbus Canvas and Leather Shoulder Bag
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Street Chic Columbus in Canvas and Leather in black boasts of a classic silhouette with subtle metal detailing.
Christian Dior in brown Leather Street Chic handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Super nice Christian Dior by John Galliano Columbus Handbag., in brown leather.
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H 5.52 in W 2.37 in L 12.21 in
DIOR Columbus Bag Vintage from 2002, Christian Dior Blue Jean Leather Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Vintage DIOR Columbus Bag from 2002. Dark brown Leather and Blue Jean Fabric with gold Harware.
Dior by John Galliano Spring 2002 Columbus Street Chic Denim Runway Handbag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
We are introducing the exquisite Dior Columbus Street Chic Handbag from Spring 2002 Ad Campaign.
Dior Spring 2003 Limited Edition Columbus Street Chic Victim Handbag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
Introducing the exquisite Limited Edition Dior Columbus Street Chic Handbag from Spring 2003 Runway.
Dior Street Chic Columbus Shoulder Bag Canvas Beige
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Beige Material: Canvas with leather details Date code: 11-MA-0013 Year: 2003 Measures: Height 7” x Length 12” x Depth 2” Drop: 9” Comes with: Clip on pouch Condition: Excellen...
Dior Vintage Black Diorissimo Street Chic Columbus Bag 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is from Dior’s 2003 Street Chic collection and is made of grey canvas with black Diorissimo monogram print. Featuring a very structured shape, a front flap with a superior b...
Christian Dior in Canvas and Brown Leather Street Chic handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Super nice Christian Dior by John Galliano Columbus Handbag Good condition some light signs of use.
$2,856Sale Price|35% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Brand: Christian Dior by John Galliano Product Name: Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag Product Description: Introducing the Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag...
Dior New Alps Large Book Bag
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
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 over it. The piece comes with the original dustcover. The handles are 6.25 inc...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
Christian Dior bag by John Gallino 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A Collection from 2000, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Red velvet bag embroidered with silvery glass pearls and crystals, and with a pearled double handle. M...
F/W 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Abstract Nylon Saddle Bag Pochette
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a rare variation of the iconic saddle pochette bag designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior, constructed of brown watercolor-printed nylon with patent leather trim. The s...
$887Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Christian Dior Camel Leather Week End Top Handles Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Camel leather Week-End top handles bag featuring top round leather handles, a top zipper closure, light beige suede leather parts, front “Dior” pitted, logo lining, in...
Dior Vintage Gaucho Large Brown Suede Leather Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Vintage Gaucho Large Brown Suede Leather Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved authentic Dior bag...
2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Genuine Snakeskin Brown Shoulder Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by John Galliano in 2002, this sleek dark brown Christian Dior bag is crafted from python skin with leather accents. The shoulder bag has a flap design with a buckle closure...
DIOR Lady Dior Soft Limited Edition brown Cannage scaled leather east west bag
By Raf Simons, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Lady Dior Soft Limited Edition brown Cannage scaled leather east west bag Reference: TGAS/F00553 Brand: Dior Designer: Raf Simons Model: Dior Soft Shopping Bag Collection: Limit...
$2,872Sale Price|20% Off
Dior Saddle 2020 Shoulder Bag Shearling Brown and While
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle 2020 Shoulder Bag Shearling Brown and While These are professional photos of the actual bag. Add a wild touch to your style with this Dior Saddle bag. Unleash your inne...
$1,748
Size: 20" x 5" x 14"
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent, luxury 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR suitcase with art deco 'CD' detail buckle. A sturdy, yet elegantly constructed Christian Dior case made from rich, Smooth Chocolate brown lea...
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior Unisex Box Calfskin Medium Bobby Flap Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Christian Dior Box Calfskin Bobby Flap Crossbody in light brown. Features smooth brown leather, front flap with CD logo magnetic snap closure, rear slip pocket, adjustable ...
Christian Dior bag 'Maris Pearl' by John Galliano circa 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - a ready-to-wear Collection circa 2000 under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Garnet-red satin bag. Handle ornamented with resin pearls, and a silvery metal plate engr...
Christian Dior Dark Brown Leather Hobo Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Amman, JO
Christian Dior Dark Brown Leather Hobo Bag Elevate your everyday style with this authentic Christian Dior hobo bag. Crafted from supple dark brown leather, this elegant design featu...
$3,087Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano Saddle Bag in Denim
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Christian Dior by John Galliano Saddle bag in denim color blue and beige leather, gold hardware. Condition: Excellent. Packing/accessories: Box, dustbag and authenticity card. Mea...
Christian Dior Brown Diorissimo Trotter Boston "Weekender" Bag, 1999.
By Christian Dior
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Christian Dior Brown Diorissimo Trotter Boston "Weekender" Bag, 1999. Introduced in 1967 by then creative director Marc Bohan, the Dior oblique pattern was named "Diorissimo" or Fren...
$3,891Sale Price|25% Off
H 5.12 in W 12.21 in
CHANEL Long Boy in Petrol Green Quilted Leather with Logo on the Back
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic Chanel Boy Bag in Large version, made of petrol green quilted leather with decorative exposed stitching and ruthenium hardware. The model is embellished with the rare embosse...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black suede shearling jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection features a fitted silhouette trimmed with plush black fur along the collar, cuffs, and hem. Ornat...
$915Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Wang x Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Green 3-Way Small Bag
By Bulgari
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A striking limited-edition piece from the Alexander Wang x Bvlgari collaboration, this small Serpenti bag reinterprets Bvlgari’s iconic snake motif with Alexander Wang’s contemporary...
$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...
$2,889
W 2.17 in L 3.55 in
Hermès 20th Century Silver Chainmail Coin Purse Spurs Shaped Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage Item from Mid-20th Century Made of silver flowing meshes (crab hallmark) Spurs shaped clasp "HERMÈS" and crab hallma...
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...
Exceptional Hermès Gold Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of yellow gold and silver "HERMES PARIS", serial number, craftman's hallmark and 75...
$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...
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
$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...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
Sold|$17,647
H 7.75 in W 16.5 in D 7.75 in
Hermes Birkin Shoulder 42 Blue Sapphire Clemence Leather PHW - Preowned
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermes Birkin Shoulder 42 Blue Sapphire Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware - Preowned An extraordinary celebration of architectural silhouette and deep color, this rare Shoulder Bi...
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.