Dior Saddle Carry On Bag
$3,200
Dior Saddle Carry On Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing Dior mens shoulder bag with a black leather saddle style closure!
$3,200
Dior Saddle Carry On Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing Dior mens shoulder bag with a black leather saddle style closure!
Christian Dior Denim Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Christian Dior by John Galliano Saddle bag in denim color blue and beige leather, gold hardware.
Christian Dior Navy Oblique Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Christian Dior Navy Oblique Mini Saddle Bag SKU: 150861 MSRP: 3250.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Designed by John Galliano in 1999, Dior's saddle...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle bag vintage oblique monogram
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
Saddle bag Dior. Oblique monogram patterns. In a very good condition.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Gray Canvas Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This iconic Christian Dior Saddle Bag is crafted of canvas and laminated canvas in gray featuring silver toned hardware.
Christian Dior Black Grained Calfskin Medium Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Christian Dior Black Grained Calfskin Medium Saddle Bag SKU: 152682 MSRP: 4600.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Designed by John Galliano in 1999, D...
Christian Dior Blue Oblique Embroidered Medium Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Christian Dior Blue Oblique Embroidered Medium Saddle Bag SKU: 153780 MSRP: 3950.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Designed by John Galliano in 1999,...
Christian Dior Black Ultramatte Woven Calfskin Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Christian Dior Black Ultramatte Woven Calfskin Saddle Bag SKU: 153481 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Designed by John Galliano in 1999, Dior's saddle bag...
Christian Dior Navy Oblique Canvas Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Christian Dior Navy Oblique Canvas Mini Saddle Bag SKU: 153221 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Designed by John Galliano in 1999, Dior's saddle bag made i...
Christian Dior Black Grained Calfskin Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Christian Dior Black Grained Calfskin Mini Saddle Bag SKU: 153049 MSRP: 3250.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Designed by John Galliano in 1999, Dio...
Christian Dior Blue Oblique Canvas Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Christian Dior Blue Oblique Canvas Mini Saddle Bag SKU: 149609 MSRP: 4100.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Designed by John Galliano in 1999, Dior's...
Christian Dior 2022 Denim Jardin Magique Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your collection with a whimsical take on a fashion icon. This 2022 Christian Dior Saddle Bag features the enchanting "Jardin Magique" (Magic Garden) motif, blending Dior’s he...
$2,043Sale Price|35% Off
Dior Saddle bag white grain leather mini size
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle bag white grain leather mini size These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Christian Dior 2000 Blue Diorissimo Jacquard Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Dior Saddle Bag, designed by John Galliano in 2000, stands out with its unique saddle shape and iconic Dior monogram pattern.
Christian Dior Blue Dior Oblique Jacquard Canvas Mini Saddle Bag with Gold Hardw
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Christian Dior Monogram Saddle 2WAY Shoulder bag Crossbody small handbag Italy,The hardware has scra...
Christian Dior Oblique Jacquard Galaxy Black Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Christian Dior Oblique Jacquard Galaxy Black Saddle Bag. Made from calfskin and nylon, this designer bag exudes sophistication and exclusivity.
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 Saddle 2020 Medium Grained Calfskin Leather Bag Black
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle 2020 Medium Grained Calfskin Leather Bag Black These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Christian Dior Navy Blue Oblique Jacquard Monogram Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Dior Navy Blue Oblique Jacquard Monogram Saddle Bag is a sophisticated and versatile accessory that embodies the timeless elegance of the Dior brand.
$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.
Dior Rasta Trotter Saddle Crossbody Bag Multicolor Canvas Strap
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Rasta Trotter Saddle Crossbody Bag Multicolor Canvas Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag.
$1,596Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Dior Rabbit Fur Saddle Hobo Bag (Limited Edition)
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Dior by John Galliano early 2000s single leather strap with metal balls on each end of the strap. - Front clasp button closure. - Front is covered with super soft & luxurious r...
Dior by John Galliano Saddle Bag Rasta collection
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Dior by John Galliano rare rasta saddle bag. Condition: Excellent.
Christian Dior Oblique Saddle Navy Beige Canvas Shoulder Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, US
Brand: Christian Dior Gender: Ladies Length: 10.00 inches Height: 8.00 inches Width: 2.50 inches Weight: 880.00 grams Christian Dior Saddle Bag.
Limited edition Dior Mini Saddle Bag embroidered Black & white beaded bag $7800
By Christian Dior
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Limited edition Dior Mini Saddle Bag embroidered Black & white beaded bag Retail $7800 An icon never goes out of style!
$1,748Sale Price|20% Off
Dior Saddle Vintage Brown Leather and Silk Interior Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Vintage Brown Leather and Silk Interior Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Christian Dior Metallic Black Snakeskin Leather Vintage Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Metallic Black Snakeskin & Gold Calfskin Leather Vintage Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1198 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle Bag Type: Top Han...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Rasta Saddle bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Christian Dior by John Galliano Rasta Saddle bag. Condition: Excellent.
$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 Saddle Vintage Shoulder Bag Medium Shearling and Ostrich Leather Pink
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Vintage Shoulder Bag Medium Shearling and Ostrich Leather Pink Add a wild touch to your style with this Dior Saddle bag.
$3,912Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
Dior Saddle 2019 Mini Satin Icy Blue Grey Crystal Embellished Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This Dior Saddle Bag is a stunning mini crafted in a luxurious icy grayish blue satin.
Christian Dior Saddle Oblique Gris Tourterelle Belt Bag / Chest Pouch
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: ID card size: Width:28cm long and 18cm high Designer: Christian Dior Model:Saddle Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Dove Grey
Christian Dior Mini Saddle Yellow Ultra-Matte Leather Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: ID card,Dust bag size: Width:18cm long and 15cm high Designer: Christian Dior Model:Mini Saddle Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Yellow Interior Mat...
Dior Saddle 2022 Medium Tan Brown Grained Calfskin Leather Bag with Strap
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle 2022 Medium Tan Brown Grained Calfskin Leather Bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Dior Saddle 2022 Medium Tan Brown Grained Calfskin Leather Bag with Strap
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle 2022 Medium Tan Brown Grained Calfskin Leather Bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Dior Saddle Small Vintage Shoulder Bag Dark Green Oblique Print Patent Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Small Vintage Shoulder Bag Dark Green Oblique Print Patent Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Dior ERL Venice Saddle Bag Brown Shearling Fur Chain Crossbody Shoulder Strap
By Christian Dior, Dior Homme
Located in Miami, FL
- Brown exterior - Magnetic closure - Gold colored hardware - Comes with dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements...
Rare Dior by John Galliano limited edition 2005 Peccary leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Dior by John Galliano Limited edition 2005 collection (0008/1000 in the world) Peccary leather Saddle bag and sea green hardware.
Christian Dior x Shawn Stussy Navy Beaded Grained Calfskin Saddle Belt Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Christian Dior x Shawn Stussy Navy Beaded Grained Calfskin Saddle Belt Bag is a striking fusion of high fashion and streetwear artistry.
Limited Edition Christian Dior by John Galliano Victim Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2003 "Victim" Saddle bag.
Christian Dior Limited Edition Beige Soldout Saddle Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Dior Waist Belt Bag Saddle Fanny Pack Limited Edition Hardware in aged gold-tone metal Blush powder calfskin leather Tone-on-tone suede lining Large inner compartment 1 fl...
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 Sacai Mens Saddle Messenger Bag Olive Green Navy Blue Nylon Leather Travel
By Christian Dior, Dior Homme
Located in Miami, FL
- Olive exterior - Navy blue accents - Multiple pockets Condition: The bag is brand new with tags & Dust Bag ( The string for the dust bag has come out but will be included ) ...
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.
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, 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...
2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Leather Classic Saddle Shoulder Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Leather Classic Saddle Bag, crafted in a black glossy leather with Chrome 'CD' Hardware, oblique Dior Trotter lining and the classic v...
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2004 Rasta Trotter mini saddle belt bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2004 Rasta Trotter brown canvas monogram mini saddle belt bag Reference: TGAS/F00962 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Model: Rasta Trotter Collec...
Christian Dior By Galliano "Miss Diorella" Denim Print Mini Saddle Bag, FW2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Geneva, CH
LThe iconic Saddle bag created by John Galliano in its mini version is of the perfect size for your keys, most-used cards and phone.
F/W 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Abstract Nylon Saddle Bag Pochette
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The saddle bag debuted in 1999 for Dior's Spring/Summer 2000 runway collection and almost immediately became the "it" bag of the early 2000s.
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 Chris 1947 Cadillac Denim Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very rare Cadillac denim bag designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall 2001 collection Featured on the runway and in the AD campaign Special piece, produced in a very limit...
NEW Christian Dior Y2K John Galliano Cashmere Saddle Print Cardigan Twin Set 36
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous twin set by John Galliano for Christian Dior A stunning ensemble consisting of top and cardigan Softest cashmere silk blend knit Beautiful print with Dior saddle bag, horse ...
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Dior Saddle Bag Ultramatte
By Christian Dior
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: A: Excellent condition with few signs of use; carefully kept. PACKAGE: Shoulder strap SIZE: 26/20.5/6 cm; Shoulder Strap - 97 cm Black color MATERIAL: Calfskin COLOR OF IN...
Christian Dior Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
For full item selection and more information regarding pricing, buyers protection, authenticity guarantee and more, please check out our website. Blue denim Christian Dior Mini Sad...
Dior Black Nylon Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Christian Dior Shoulder Bag. From the 2002 Collection by John Galliano. Vintage. Black Nylon. Gunmetal/ruthenium Hardware. Single Shoulder Strap. Leather Trim Embellishment & Single ...
Dior Monochrome Ultramatte Black Calfskin Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag features Dior's classic saddle bag shape and is made of black leather.
Christian Dior Saddle Rectangular Belt Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 4", Width 6.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 10.5-15" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Rectangular Belt Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leat...
Christian Dior Victim Embellished Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Dior saddle bag by John Galliano is made of canvas with “victim” embellished detailing throughout.
Rare Vintage 2002 Christian Dior Brown Saddle Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Unique interpretation of Dior saddle bag in the form of a tote. Visible marks and scratches throughout the leather.
Dior Beige Navy Canvas Oblique Saddle Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Beige and navy Material: canvas with calfskin leather finishes Date code: 06-RU-0036 Year: 2006 Comes with: generic dust bag Condition: Good. Vintage. Light marks, discolourat...
Dior Beige/Brown Shearling and Leather Saddle 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 Beige/Brown Shearling and Leather Saddle 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 ...
Christian Dior Canvas Black CD Classic Saddle Bag Pochette
By Christian Dior
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Dior Saddle Bag Purse. The bag is done in black and beige logo canvas with gunmetal-toned hardware.
Christian Dior Flight Crossbody Saddle Bag, AW05
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Christian Dior denim saddle bag from Autumn / Winter 2005 -Can be worn as a crossbody by lengthening the strap -Has Dior tag (that can be detached) and giant D tag on the zipper -C...
Dior Saddle shoulder bag in black monogram oblique canvas, PHW
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, IDF
Timeless Dior Saddle shoulder bag in black monogram oblique canvas and black leather, with silver metal trim, single black leather handle fo...
Dior Saddle Bag
By Andrea Hasler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior White Canvas Floral Print Mini Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Limited Edition Dior mini saddle bag is made of white canvas with a multicoloured floral print.
Christian Dior Pink Calfskin Embroidered Floral Romantic Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Limited Edition saddle bag is made of luxurious pink leather flower embroidery.
Dior Saddle Bag Medium Raspberry Toile de Jouy Reverse Jacquard
By Christian Dior
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: N: Excellent condition; carefully kept. PACKAGE: Dust bag, Authentication card SIZE: 25/20.5/6 cm COLOUR: Red / White MATERIAL: Fabric COLOR OF INNER CONE: Beige INSIDE MA...
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H 8 in W 2 in L 10.25 in
Dior Diorissimo Oblique Saddle Flap 20cdz1012 Blue Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RU 0060 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.25" Width: 2" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Ex...
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H 10.75 in D 1.75 in L 8 in
Dior X Daniel Arsham Grained Calfskin White Newspaper Print Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DIOR X DANIEL ARSHAM GRAINED CALFSKIN WHITE NEWSPAPER PRINT SADDLE BAG Color: White Material: Grained calfskin Date Code: 06-BO-0210 Measures: H 8” x L 10.75” x D X1.75 Drop: X15 Co...
Dior Beige/White Oblique Canvas and Leather Floral Embroidered Saddle Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
An example of timeless style and great design ideas Diors Saddle bag is sought after for all the right reasons.
Christian Dior Galliano Black Nylon Floral Beaded Saddle Bag Mini
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This limited edition Dior mini Saddle bag is hand beaded and designed by John Galliano.
Gorgeous Christian Dior Saddle shoulder bag in navy blue monogram canvas, SHW
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, IDF
Lovely Dior Saddle shoulder bag in navy blue monogram oblique canvas, silver-plated metal trim, a fine navy leather handle for shoulder support.
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H 7.5 in W 2 in L 10 in
Dior Orange Signature Oblique Trotter Saddle 12cdz1019 Blue Denim Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 01 RU 1005 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 2" Height: 7.5" Handle drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterio...
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
WOW ! Christian Dior Aubergine 'Saddle' Bag in Ostrich with Gold Logo Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
An Absolutely stunning, top of the range, Handbag by Christian Dior. Finished in exotic Ostrich-skin with a beautifully crafted Gold-tone 'C.D.' logo handle, the combination of the A...
Christian Dior Black Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Athens, GA
Christian Dior Black Saddle Bag in leather with silver hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Iconic Vintage bag from Christian Dior, the Saddle Bag.
Christian Dior Sheepskin Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Athens, GA
Christian Dior Sheepskin Saddle Bag. Mint condition like new.
Christian Dior Camouflage Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Dior saddle bags are back in a big way! Here's your chance to nab yourself a saddle bag in the rare camouflage color-way!
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.