Christian Dior Vintage Speedway Denim Print Double Saddle Bowler Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Signs of normal use, scratches on the hardware, minor splits on a small part of the leather, and the interior is clean. For details, please refer to the pictures. Accesso...
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.
Christian Dior By Galliano "Miss Diorella" Denim Print Mini Saddle Bag, FW2001
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
Seen in the Christian Dior AD campaign of the same year (see picture 2), this top-handle bag is made from printed cotton and black calfskin leather with matching trim and features si...
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.
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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 2004 Rasta Print Monogram Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Dior 2004 Rasta Print Monogram Saddle Bag This bag is a collectors item featuring a brown monogram ‘Dior’ canvas and leather with silver hardware.
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.
CHRISTIAN DIOR Coated Canvas Diamond Printed Mens Saddle Bag Brown
By Christian Dior
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Christian Dior Coated Canvas Diamond Printed Mens Saddle Bag in Brown.
Christian Fall 2001 Dior Blue Denim Printed Double Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, ON
Christian Dior Blue Denim Printed Double Saddle Bag. Limited Edition blue printed denim pattern saddle bag with CD letter drops from John Galliano’s fall 2001 runway collection.
Dior Saddle Vintage Brown Leather Printed Velvet Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Add a pop of color to your wardrobe with this rare Dior Saddle Bag. Crafted from luxurious brown leather and printed velvet, this vintage bag is sure to make a statement.
Rare Christian Dior 2024 Newspaper Print White Black Calfskin Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the most coveted Dior handbag of the season—super limited and sold out worldwide! This 2024 remake of the iconic John Galliano vintage newspaper saddle bag is a stunning ...
Rare Christian Dior 2024 Newspaper Print White Black Calfskin Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the most coveted Dior handbag of the season—super limited and sold out worldwide! This 2024 remake of the iconic John Galliano vintage newspaper saddle bag is a stunning ...
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 in the early 2000s.
Dior by John Galliano 2005 limited edition Paris 50’s motif print Saddle bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Dior by John Galliano limited edition (0267/1000) 2005 collection Saddle bag, Paris 50’s motif print, canvas and black leather, excellent condition no wear, it comes with the card
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W 3 in D 8 in L 10.5 in
Iconic Christian Dior Leopard Print Saddle Bag with Gold-tone Logo Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in Tustin, CA
Bold and whimsical leopard print fabric saddle bag with oversized gold-tone logo "CD" hardware and green, ostrich embossed leather. strap and trim.
Christian Dior by John Galliano Khaki Camouflage Printed 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-owned but in perfect condition. It is crafted of shimmering pixelated camouflage lea...
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.
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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 John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
Seen in the Dior AD campaign of the same year (see picture 3), this top-handle bag is made from printed cotton and black calfskin leather with matching trim and features silver hardw...
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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
TheRealList presents: a rare, limited edition saddle bag constructed of printed canvas, brown calfskin, and silverplated hardware designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Fall/...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Leather Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Leather Medium, crafted from white printed leather, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing, bright floral print, saddl...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Leather Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Leather Medium, crafted from white printed leather, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing, bright floral print, saddl...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Leather Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Leather Medium, crafted from white printed leather, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing, bright floral print, saddl...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium, crafted from black multicolor printed canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing, floral print, sad...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium, crafted from black multicolor printed canvas, features a top handle adorned with metal 'CD' finishing, floral print, sad...
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.
Dior Vintage Leopard Print Pony Hair Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Dior Vintage Leopard Print Pony Hair Saddle Bag -Leopard print saddle bag -Red trim and strap -Gold toned hardware -Zip closure -One interior pocket Please note, these items are pr...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Denim Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Scuffs, wear, cracking and minor creasing on handle, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 8", Width 10", Depth 2.5" Designer: Christian D...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Denim Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Scuffs, wear, cracking and minor creasing on handle, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 8", Width 10", Depth 2.5" Designer: Christian D...
Christian Dior Camouflage-Print Saddle Bag one size
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Dior Camouflage Dior Saddle This saddle bag features a coated canvas body with patent leather trim, a flat leather strap, a front flap with a magnetic closure, and an interior zip p...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Nylon Mini
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 6", Width 8", Depth 1.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Nylon Mini Exterior Material: Nyl...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Satin Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 1" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Satin Medium Exterior Material:...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 1" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium Exterior Material: ...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium Exterior Material:...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium Exterior Material:...
Christian Dior Vintage Double Saddle Bag Printed Nylon
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 7", Width 11", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Double Saddle Bag Printed Nylon Exterior Material: ...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Denim Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7", Width 10", Depth 3" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Denim Medium Exterior Material: De...
Christian Dior Saddle Bag Tie Dye Printed Denim Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7.5", Width 9", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Bag Tie Dye Printed Denim Medium Exterior Material: D...
Christian Dior Shawn Stussy Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear, marks and scuffs on rear, creasing on strap and underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 8", Width 10.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 1...
Christian Dior Daniel Arsham Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 10.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 18-22" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Daniel Arsham Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather Ext...
Christian Dior Shawn Stussy Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 10.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 16-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Shawn Stussy Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather Exteri...
Christian Dior Shawn Stussy Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 10.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 13-23" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Shawn Stussy Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather Exteri...
Christian Dior Shawn Stussy Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 10.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 13-23" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Shawn Stussy Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather Exteri...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Printed Nylon Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9.5", Width 16", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bowler Bag Printed Nylon Medium Exterior Mat...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Pony Hair Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 8.5", Width 9.5", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Pony Hair Medium Exterior Ma...
Christian Dior Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Pony Hair Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 8.5", Width 9.5", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Pony Hair Medium Exterior Mat...
Limited edition Dior whtie floral print cava saddle bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Aurora, IL
Limited edition Dior saddle bag White canvas with floral print, rare and special Overall is in good condition No stains or flaws Shape has relaxed due to wear Minor scratches on the ...
Dior Multicolor Printed Silk Limited Edition 0459 Koi Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed by John Galliano, the Dior Saddle bag is an investment-worthy creation and an icon in the world of handbags.
Christian Dior Alex Foxton Floral Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 10", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 13-21" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Alex Foxton Floral Saddle Crossbody Bag Printed Leather...
Dior Black Canvas And Leather Vintage Floral Print Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Dior Saddle made a huge comeback in 2018 and it has gone on to remain in style.
Dior Black Canvas And Leather Vintage Floral Print Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Dior Saddle made a huge comeback in 2018 and it has gone on to remain in style.
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H 8 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Limited Edition Printed Oblique Canva
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 10.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 15-21" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Limited Edition Printed Oblique C...
Christian Dior Peter Doig Saddle Soft Bag Jacquard Printed Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Small marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 11", Width 14", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17-19" Designer: Christian Dior Model:...
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H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Limited Edition Printed Oblique Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 10.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 14-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Limited Edition Printed Oblique...
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H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Limited Edition Printed Oblique Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 10.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 15-21" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Limited Edition Printed Oblique...
Christian Dior Kenny Scharf Saddle Soft Bag Jacquard Printed Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Extra Strap, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Kenny Scharf Saddle Soft Bag Jac...
Dior White And Black Calfskin Newspaper Print Saddle Bag
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Maria Grazia Chiuri brings a fresh update to the iconic Saddle bag. Constructed in calfskin, it showcases the white and black Newspaper motif inspired by House archives. The legendar...
Dior Dark Pink/White Printed Canvas and Patent Leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A reflection of timeless style and great design, this Dior Saddle bag is sought after for all the right reasons.
A 1990s Vintage Christian Dior Animal Printed Pony Hair Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A fabulous 1990s Christian Dior animal printed pony hair saddle bag with a pink leather strap, gold hardware, and a small pink leather plate.
Vintage Saddle Bag Printed Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Minimal wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Saddle ...
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H 7.09 in W 1.97 in L 10.24 in
Dior Pink/Green Printed Satin and Glazed Leather Limited Edition 0705 Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed by John Galliano, the Dior Saddle bag is an investment-worthy creation and an icon in the world of handbags.
Dior Vintage Leopard Print Pony Hair Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Dior Vintage Leopard Print Pony Hair Saddle Bag -Leopard print saddle bag -Red trim and strap -Gold toned hardware -Zip closure -One interior pocket Please note, these items are pr...
Dior White And Black Calfskin Newspaper Print Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Maria Grazia Chiuri brings a fresh update to the iconic Saddle bag. Constructed in calfskin, it showcases the white and black Newspaper motif inspired by House archives. The legendar...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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 ...
$1,666Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Baguette Pink Zucchino Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Pink Zucchino Monogram Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Fendi Baguette in classic Zucchino Monogram print comes in...
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Fully Mink Lined Wood Beaded Snakeskin Bag W Tags
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Conroe, TX
Ferragamo Brand New with Tags * Absolutely Stunning! This Rare bag is Fully Lined in Mink Fur Three Sections of Unique Wood Beading Mink "Poof" Dangle Charm Karung Snake Handles Sil...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Black & Silver Micro Mini Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Black, silver, and grey tones Dark silver gunmetal hardware Unique ornate chain Stunning beadwork, fringe, and embellishing On one side the finish is coming o...
Fendi Baguette Classic Zucca Print Fendi Monogram
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Classic Zucca Print Fendi Monogram These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Introducing the Fendi Baguette, a classic icon featuring the bel...
2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Genuine Snakeskin Brown Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for 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...
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Green Geometric Print Lace up Sides Silk Dress 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adj...
1990s Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre Leopard Genuine Snakeskin Shoulder Bag
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gianfranco Ferre designed this incredibly chic Christian Dior leopard print snakeskin shoulder bag in the early 1990s. This small shoulder bag features a long shape and flap closure....
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag in Noir is the epitome of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in structured Epsom leather, this mini version of...
Early 2000s Diorissimo Saddle Pochette in Green Monogram
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christian Dior monogram "Diorissimo" Saddle Pochette in green with tan leather trim. From the 2001 John Galliano collection for Dior. Green monogrammed fabric body with tan leather t...
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. Dior Saddle bag, crafted in scratch resistant grained ...
$1,183
H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 4.34 in L 23.63 in
2000s Christian Dior Oblique Monogram Navy Blue Crossbody Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic vintage Christian Dior crossbody bag is a standout piece from the iconic Galliano era, featuring the timeless Dior Oblique monogram in navy blue canvas. The sporty des...
$13,200
H 4.73 in D 1.38 in L 8.08 in
Hermès 2010s Colvert Alligator Leather Constance Wallet with H Buckle
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Colvert Alligator Mississipiensis leather Enamel H buckle on palladium hardware Interior card slot panel on each side and zipper Comes with original box. Condition: Very Good This pr...
Louis Vuitton Mini Lin Limited Edition “Mushroom” Marc Jacobs Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
A rare and sought-after Louis Vuitton clutch from the famous creative collections of the Marc Jacobs era, featuring the unmistakable three-dimensional mushroom-shaped appliqué that m...
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.