Dior Rasta Trotter Double Saddle Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Discover the sophistication and elegance of Dior with the Rasta Trotter Double Saddle Shoulder Bag in stunning red.
Dior Rasta Trotter Double Saddle Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Discover the sophistication and elegance of Dior with the Rasta Trotter Double Saddle Shoulder Bag in stunning red.
Christian Dior Green Double Saddle Trotter Top Handle Bag circa 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Dior Green Double Saddle Trotter Top Handle Bag circa 2001 is a stunning vintage accessory that exemplifies timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship.
Dior Vintage Double Saddle Printed Nylon Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Vintage Double Saddle Printed Nylon Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Dior Vintage Double Saddle Green Leather Gold Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: VERY GOOD This preloved/ preowned Dior double saddle bag is in very good condition with very light signs of use.
Dior Vintage Double Saddle Green Leather Gold Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: VERY GOOD This preloved/ preowned Dior double saddle bag is in very good condition with very light signs of use.
Dior Vintage Double Saddle Green Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Vintage Double Saddle Green Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Dior Vintage Double Saddle Burgundy Oblique Monogram Canvas Gold Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Vintage Double Saddle Burgundy Oblique Monogram Canvas Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Dior Rasta Trotter Double Saddle Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Rasta Trotter Double Saddle Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Christian Dior Vintage 2001 Double Denim Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 double speedway saddle bag.
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...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Double Saddle Crossbody Bag Unisex
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Double Saddle Crossbody Bag Unisex Material: Jacquard/leather Color: Navy Origin: Italy Measurements: 10.5”x6”x2.25” Strap drop: 14” adjustable to 21” S...
2002 Christian Dior Black Monogram Canvas Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Monogram Canvas Double Saddle Bag Reference: HB2097 Serial Number: RU1002 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Christian Dior Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date S...
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
2002 Christian Dior Brown Calfskin Leather Double Baudrier Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Calfskin Leather Double Baudrier Saddle Bag Reference: HB2247 Serial Number: RU 0092 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Christian Dior Dust Bag Authenticity De...
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H 9.85 in W 14.97 in D 2.76 in
Christian Dior Brown Aged Calfskin Leather Gaucho Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Aged Calfskin Leather Gaucho Double Saddle Bag Xupes Reference: CB408 Serial Number: 06-MA-0096 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Dior Dust Bag, Care Booklet A...
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H 7.49 in W 11.42 in D 1.78 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Double Saddle Bag Serial Number: RU 1011 Age (Circa): 2001 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in Italy) Gender: L...
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H 7.49 in W 11.42 in D 1.78 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Monogram Canvas & Leather Vintage Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Double Saddle Bag Xupes Reference: HB4363 Serial Number: RU 1011 Age (Circa): 2001 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (...
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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Christian Dior Bordeaux Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Bordeaux Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Double Saddle Bag Xupes Reference: HB4129 Serial Number: RU0012 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Authenticity Card, Care ...
S/S 2006 Dior Double Gaucho Teal Blue Leather Saddle bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christian Dior Spring / Summer 2006 "Gaucho" teal blue and tan leather double saddle bag.
2006 Christian Dior Brown Aged Calfskin Leather Gaucho Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Aged Calfskin Leather Gaucho Double Saddle Bag Xupes Reference: CB408 Serial Number: 06-MA-0096 Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Dior Dust Bag, Care Booklet Au...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage Double Saddle Trotter red monogram bag
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage Double Saddle Trotter red monogram bag Reference: TGAS/D00802 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Model: Double Saddle Material: Canvas, Leather Color...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage Double Saddle Trotter red monogram bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage Double Saddle Trotter red monogram bag Reference: TGAS/D00802 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Model: Double Saddle Material: Canvas, Lea...
F/W 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Watercolor Double Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous earth-tone tie-dye Christian Dior double saddle bag, designed by John Galliano.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Dior Saddle bag with polished gold-tone hardware, single flat top handle with logo charm accents, single pocket with magnetic snap closure at back, tonal grosgrain lining, ...
Christian Dior Blue Leather Gaucho Double Saddle Large Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Christian Dior 'Gaucho' Double Saddle bag Crafted in blue antiquated leather with tan leather trim.
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H 7.49 in W 11.42 in D 1.78 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Double Saddle Bag Xupes Reference: HB4288 Serial Number: 01RU 0034 Age (Circa): 2004 Accompanied By: Protective Pouch, Authen...
Christian Dior "Gaucho" Black and Tan Leather Double Saddle Bag Purse, S/S 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Thiensville, WI
Christian Dior Spring / Summer 2006 "Gaucho" black and tan leather double saddle bag.
Christian Dior Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior Double Saddle Bag has become one of the most recognizable shapes and highly coveted designs by fashionable women around the world!
Christian Dior Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Double Saddle Bag Leather, crafted from black leather, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Gaucho Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Lisbon, PT
Christian Dior Gaucho double saddle bag in black pony skin with distressed gold leather.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather, crafted from black leather, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and aged gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Nylon
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Nylon, crafted from black nylon, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and silver-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather, crafted from brown leather, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and aged gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather, crafted from brown leather, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and aged gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather, crafted from brown leather, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and aged gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Ostrich
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Ostrich, crafted from genuine green ostrich, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' hardware and gold-tone hardware.
Dior Burgundy Leather Double Saddle Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From the house of Dior comes this Double Saddle bag which is an excellent blend of elegance and style.
Dior Burgundy Leather Double Saddle Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From the house of Dior comes this Double Saddle bag which is an excellent blend of elegance and style.
Dior Blue Oblique Canvas Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A recognized collection from the House of Dior, the Double Saddle bag is an iconic style that etches its way to your heart easily.
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.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Moderate creasing and darkening on exterior, cracking on handle wax edges, discoloration underneath flap, wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements:...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Denim
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 11.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 7" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Saddle Bag Denim Exterior Material: Denim Ext...
Dior White Leather Gaucho Double Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A style that has made a sensation all around the world, the Saddle bag from Dior is a coveted creation which has seen its share of fame with celebs likes of Katie Holmes, Beyonce and...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7.5", Width 11", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leathe...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7", Width 11.5", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leathe...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7", Width 11.5", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leathe...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7", Width 11.5", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Saddle Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leathe...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Nylon
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7", Width 11", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Saddle Bag Nylon Exterior Material: Nylon Ex...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas, crafted from gray diorissimo canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing, leather trim, and gold-...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Printed Nylon
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Printed Nylon, crafted from printed brown nylon, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas, crafted from green diorissimo canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas, crafted from black diorissimo canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and silver-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas, crafted from blue diorissimo canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas, crafted from blue diorissimo canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas, crafted from blue diorissimo canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas, crafted from blue diorissimo canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas, crafted from blue diorissimo canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and gold-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Diorissimo Canvas, crafted from blue diorissimo canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing and gold-tone hardware.
Dior Olive Green Leather Double Saddle Shoulder 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 Olive Green Leather Double Saddle Shoulder 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.
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet 8"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet Metal: 18K gold Length: 8" Weight: 36.50 grams Hallmark: ©1994 TIFFANY&Co. 750 Condition: Excellent condition, like n...
18k Gold
Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this rare Hermès Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline—an extraordinary and rare piece that epitomizes luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. The generous 50...
Roberto Cavalli Summer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer top by Roberto Cavalli. The top has a v neckline, frill sleaves , adn is a blue and yellow print with gathering at the bust.
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
$4,357
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring-Summer 1991
$560Sale Price|43% Off
CHLOE white leather MILK SALLY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
Chloé 'Sally Medium' shoulder bag in Milk (cream) grained calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Opens with a turn lock and has highlighted borders in gold-tone hardware. Intertwined...
$3,810
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier black wool dress with tasseled and sequin sleeves, fw 1985
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier black ribbed wool turtle neck maxi dress with velvet, sequin and tasseled sleeves. Fall-Winter 1985
Chanel Pair of Chain decorated Cuffs
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary pair of Chanel chain decorated biker cuffs from the 1980's. Designed by Victoire de Castellane under Karl Lagerfeld, this is the period where all of Chanel's iconograph...
Bronze
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Fully Beaded Pants + Matching Beaded Bag It. 42 US 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Women's Evening Pants with Matching Beaded Shoulder Bag S/S 2000 Collection Designer size 42 - US 6 100% Silk, Zebra Design, Fully Beaded in Black, Gr...
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Vintage Black Denim Iconic Corset Style Jacket Size 48
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Junior vintage black denim iconic corset style jacket. This jacket features : - Distressed black denim. - Classic collar. - Front button down fastening. - Front l...
$10,920
H 13 in W 15 in L 3.5 in
Chanel In The Classic Flap Vintage Large Business Shoulder Briefcase Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Vintage Caviar Large Business Travel Bag Year: 1991 {VINTAGE 31 Years} Gold hardware CC turn lock logo at front Crossbody Strap Leather black interior Two main inte...
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...
Chanel Classic Flap Resort Blue and White Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Off white and navy Chanel blue flap with turnlock cc clasp closure Year: 2008 Gold hardware Two interior pockets Navy blue lambskin lined interior Gold bijoux chain 5.5" H x 10" W x...
$8,920
H 5 in W 6.75 in D 2.25 in
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag Year: 1991-1994 {Vintage 20+ Years} Gold hardware Bijoux chain link strap Diamond quilted lambskin l...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.