Dior by John Galliano Saddle Bag Rasta collection
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Dior by John Galliano rare rasta saddle bag. Condition: Excellent. Packing/accessories: Box and
Dior by John Galliano Saddle Bag Rasta collection
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Dior by John Galliano rare rasta saddle bag. Condition: Excellent. Packing/accessories: Box and
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
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Rasta Saddle bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Christian Dior by John Galliano Rasta Saddle bag. Condition: Excellent. Packing/accessories: Box
$2,856Sale Price|35% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Brand: Christian Dior by John Galliano Product Name: Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag Product
$11,567Sale Price|20% Off
Limited Edition Christian Dior by John Galliano Victim Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2003 "Victim" Saddle bag. Condition: Good / Really
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
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 lizard embossed patent saddle bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 collection Brown gold lizard embossed leather patent
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
Christian Dior Denim Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, 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
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: FR 36 US 4
NEW Christian Dior John Galliano Cashmere Saddle Bag Print Cardigan Twin Set 36
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
print with Dior saddle bag, horse and logo "Christian Dior" ribbon Made in France Dry Clean Only Size
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
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
Dior bag 'Saddle Surf' Spring 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR -(Made in Italy) Blue cotton 'Saddle Surf' bag printed with white and with matching leather
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
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
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. The bag
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
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
Christian Dior Flight Crossbody Saddle Bag, AW05
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Christian Dior denim saddle bag from Autumn / Winter 2005 -Can be worn as a crossbody by
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 John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Limited Edition saddle bag is made of luxurious pink leather flower embroidery. The bag
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
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
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black leather Saddle Gaucho bag
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black leather « Saddle Gaucho” shoulder bag featuring a snap
Christian Dior Saddle Bag by John Galliano
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Iconic Dior Saddle Bag in rich cognac leather from the early 2000s, designed by John Galliano
Christian Dior Saddle Cadillac bag by John Galliano Fall 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2001 Fall ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Golden
Christian Dior by Galliano 2004 Rasta Saddle Belt Bag size 85
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Ruder Than The Rest presents: Very rare Christian Dior by Galliano 2004 Rasta collection belt bag
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage Saddle D canvas leather belt bag pouch
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage Saddle D beige canvas leather belt bag pouch Reference: TGAS
Christian Dior by John Galliano oversized fur saddle bag, fw 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior oversized saddle bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Cream and yellow patchwork
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage Saddle D charm canvas leather mini belt bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage Saddle D charm beige canvas brown leather mini belt bag
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
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
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
Dior Saddle Bag by Jhon Galliano.
Located in Carnate, IT
Saddle Dior bag created and designed by Jhon Galliano. Brown, brass hardware and iconic shoulder
dior gaucho saddle bag 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Eivissa, ES
Christian Dior Gaucho Saddle Bag – Circa 2005 An iconic piece from the John Galliano era at Dior
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H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in
F/W 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Mink Eel Distressed Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
mink fur designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 2004 collection. The saddle bag
Christian Dior by J Galliano Ivory Silk Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior by John Galliano ivory silk Mini "Saddle" handbag featuring leather and chain-link
Christian Dior Hardcore Piercings Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Rare vintage Christian Dior saddle bag, limited 'Hardcore' edition designed by John Galliano. As
Dior by John Galliano 2005 limited edition Paris 50’s motif print Saddle bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Dior by John Galliano limited edition (0267/1000) 2005 collection Saddle bag, Paris 50’s motif
Christian Dior Hardcore Piercings Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Rare vintage Christian Dior saddle bag, limited 'Hardcore' edition designed by John Galliano. As
Limited Edition John Galliano era Dior Saddle bag with pompom and bead
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Limited Edition John Galliano era Dior Saddle bag with pompom and bead These are professional
Christian Dior Limited Edition Adiorable Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Vintage limited edition Christian Dior by John Galliano 'Adiorable' saddle bag, identical to one
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage Saddle beige canvas leather belt bag pouch
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage Saddle D beige canvas leather belt bag pouch Reference: TGAS
Christian Dior Monogram Rasta Trotter Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This Saddle's iconic Dior bag from the "Rasta" collection from 2004. The bag is made of branded
Christian Dior Butterfly Embroidered and Swarovski Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Rare vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano saddle bag. In blue denim with multicoloured butterfly
Christian Dior 2001 Monogram Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Snag yourself a Galliano Dior saddle bag! Circa 2001, this Dior saddle bag is crafted from
Dior Saddle Oblique Blue
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior bag, Saddle model (by John Galliano) in blue Oblique canvas, navy blue leather and
Dior Saddle Oblique Blue
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior bag, Saddle model (by John Galliano) in blue Oblique canvas, navy blue leather and
Christian Dior 2000s Pony Hair Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Snag yourself a Galliano DIoR saddle bag! Circa late 1990s/early 2000s, this Dior saddle bag is
Dior Saddle Mini Vintage Shoulder Bag Burgundy Patent Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Mini Vintage Shoulder Bag Burgundy Patent Leather These are professional photos of the
Christian Dior Vintage Sex And The City Pink Saddle Chain Satin Print Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally rare and highly collectible Christian Dior Saddle Bag, designed by John Galliano
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle blue denim jean pocket beige patent shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
/A00005 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Model: Saddle bag Material: Denim Color: Blue
1990s Christian Dior Galliano Era Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Who doesn't love a little Galliano era Dior? We sure do! This amazing saddle bag comes straight to
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Saddle Bag
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
100% Authentic Christian Dior cotton floral saddle bag with black patent leather and silk chiffon
Christian Dior By John Galliano Mini Saddle Bag
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
The iconic Saddle bag by John Galliano in its mini version is of the perfect size for your keys
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2000s Camouflage Saddle bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2000s Camouflage Saddle bag, in laminated leather, gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano Saddle Belt Bag, Spring-Summer 2002
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
recognizable "object" John Galliano created for Dior. The prolific whimsical designer has declined this bag in
Limited Edition Christian Dior by John Galliano Victim Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2003 "Victim" Saddle bag. Packing/accessories: XXL
1990's Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Logo 'Saddle' Bag
By John Galliano
Located in Toronto, Ontario
By John Galliano, 1990's iconic Christian Dior blue logo canvas saddle bag with matching blue
Rare Christian Dior By John Galliano Camouflage Saddle Bag, Spring-Summer 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Geneva, CH
Scaled-down to medium proportions, this version of the iconic Saddle bag by John Galliano is made
LIMITED EDITION Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidery 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
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H 5.12 in W 8.66 in D 1.18 in
Christian Dior By Galliano "Miss Diorella" Denim Print Mini Saddle Bag, FW2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Geneva, CH
The iconic Saddle bag by John Galliano in its mini version is of the perfect size for your keys
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2004 Piercing Hardcore Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Baar, CH
Ultra Rare Dior Hardcore Saddle Bag designed by John Galliano and manufactured for the Spring
Christian Dior by John Galliano Khaki Camouflage Printed Leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
This iconic saddle bag from the house of Christian Dior was designed by John Galliano. It is pre
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Hardcore Saddle bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Hardcore Saddle bag. Condition: Really good
2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Paris Motif Limited Edition Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
basilica. Made complete with black leather accents, this Dior by Galliano saddle bag is the perfect
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie & Dye Orange Print Leather Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
This iconic saddle bag from the house of Christian Dior was designed by John Galliano. It is pre
Early Limited Edition John Galliano for Christian Dior Python Saddle Bag / SALE
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Miami, FL
bag designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior in the early 80's. To note... Christian Dior never
Christian Dior by John Galliano Hardcore Piercing Punk Star Saddle Bag Vintage
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Extremely rare, limited edition Christian Dior Hardcore Saddle Feature Material: Leather Color
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
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H 7.5 in W 11 in D 2.5 in L 16 in
S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Hardcore Limited Edition Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
collection. The saddle bag first debuted in 1999 for Dior's Spring/Summer 2000 runway collection and almost
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H 7.5 in W 11 in D 2.5 in L 16 in
F/W 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Limited Edition Floral Print Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
collection. The saddle bag first debuted in 1999 for Dior's Spring/Summer 2000 runway collection and almost
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
2000s Emanuel Ungaro Linen Cream JAcket with fringes
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Emanuel Ungaro Linen Cream JAcket with fringes Composition: 87% linen 13% polyammide Italian size range 42 Dry clean only no lining inside
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Prada Green Bag In Fox And Lizard
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
It can be carried by hand in a clutch and on the shoulder with its removable strap in green lizard and ruthenium metal chain. The interior is in pale pink beige lambskin with two sma...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes w...
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...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
$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 ...
$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 ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
UNWORN Black Versace 2003 Bodycon Corset Zip Evening Cocktail Dress 40
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous black VERSACE bodycon corset top dress From the famous FW 2003 collection Flattering skirt part The top is as a corset tight on the body Zip details with silver hardware, d...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
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.