Dior New Black Calfskin Saddle Crossbody
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Dior brand new unisex black grained calfskin cross body bag. Adjustable strap. Original ta, booklet
Dior New Black Calfskin Saddle Crossbody
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Dior brand new unisex black grained calfskin cross body bag. Adjustable strap. Original ta, booklet
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
Dior ERL Venice Saddle Bag Brown Shearling Fur Chain Crossbody Shoulder Strap
By Dior Homme, Christian Dior
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...
Dior Homme Ombre Saddle Pouch - Unused
By Dior Homme
Located in Glasgow, GB
The Saddle Bag is the iconic staple of the Dior fashion house. Making its runway debut in 2000 in
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. Just the color a little faded
Christian Dior Black Oblique Jacquard Canvas Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Christian Dior Black Oblique Jacquard Canvas Saddle Bag SKU: 152547 MSRP: 3600.00
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
$4,920
H 7.9 in W 6.7 in D 0.8 in
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
$3,264
H 11 in L 14.5 in
Dior Sacai Mens Saddle Messenger Bag Olive Green Navy Blue Nylon Leather Travel
By Dior Homme, Christian Dior
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 ) ...
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
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 Saddle Handbag Oblique Canvas Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Dior Model: Saddle Handbag Oblique Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Color: Blue
Unavailable
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
CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Leather Large Crossbody Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic CHRISTIAN DIOR large crossbody saddle bag in deep brown black leather with contrast
Christian Dior White Leather Saddle Messenger Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Christian Dior White Leather Saddle Messenger Crossbody Bag. Features great
CHRISTIAN DIOR blue leather TRIPLE ZIP SADDLE Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Triple Zip Saddle crossbody bag in denim blue textured calfskin
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H 7.5 in W 9 in D 2 in L 24.5 in
1980s Christian Dior Rare Honeycomb B Canvas and Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Hope, ON
This Christian Dior Honeycomb B Canvas Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag is rare and from the 1980s. The
CHRISTIAN DIOR X Peter Doig Denim Soft Camouflage Saddle Mens Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Christian Dior X Peter Doig Denim Soft Camouflage Saddle Mens Crossbody Bag. Features
Dior Oblique Jacquard Saddle Bag - '20s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Dior Oblique Jacquard Saddle Bag. This iconic bag boasts a magnetic flap with
Dior Oblique Canvas Saddle Messenger Pouch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
zip and top internal seam and creasing on the internal leather on this used Dior designer resale item
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H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Christian Dior Christian Dior Black Oblique Monogram Denim Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Oblique Monogram Denim Saddle Bag Xupes Reference: CB421 Serial Number: 02
Dior Long Saddle Wallet with Chain Blue
By Christian Dior
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Dior Blue long Saddle wallet on a chain. The long Saddle wallet features blue
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
Dior Long Saddle Wallet with Chain Black
By Christian Dior
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Christian Dior Long Saddle Wallet with Chain. Features black ultramatte
Christian Dior Smooth Red Leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Hope, ON
This stylish and iconic Dior saddle bag has a handle, as well as a crossbody strap. Silver hardware
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Saddle Shape Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Dior Messenger Bag consists of leather material in brown color tone. Designed in saddle
2004 Christian Dior Brown Monogram Canvas Rasta Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Monogram Canvas Rasta Saddle Bag Reference: HB2084 Serial Number: 02RU 1014
2002 Christian Dior White Calfskin Leather Saddle Belt Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR White Calfskin Leather Saddle Belt Bag Reference: HB2456 Serial Number: 06BM-1022
Dior Top Handle Saddle Bag Cognac Tan Brown Calfskin Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Discover the sophistication and elegance of Dior with the Rasta Trotter Double Saddle Shoulder Bag
Dior Top Handle Saddle Bag Black Smooth Shiny Calfskin Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Discover the sophistication and elegance of Dior with the Rasta Trotter Double Saddle Shoulder 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. Features Dior
Christian Dior Saddle Cadillac bag by John Galliano Fall 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2001 Fall ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Golden
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H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Dior Saddle Vintage Burgundy Purple Wine Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This vintage authentic Dior saddle bag is in good condition with light scuffs
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H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Dior Saddle Vintage Burgundy Purple Wine Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: Excellent This vintage authentic Dior saddle bag is in good condition with light scuffs
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H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Dior Saddle Vintage Burgundy Purple Wine Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: Excellent This vintage authentic Dior saddle bag is in good condition with light scuffs
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H 7.88 in W 10.04 in D 2.56 in
Christian Dior White, Lilac, Red, Orange Beaded Saddle Bag with Shoulder Strap
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior White, Lilac, Red, Orange Beaded & Black Calfskin Leather Saddle Bag with Shoulder
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
Christian Dior by Galliano 2004 Rasta Saddle Belt Bag size 85
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Ruder Than The Rest presents: Very rare Christian Dior by Galliano 2004 Rasta collection belt bag
Dior Black Lambskin Embroidered with Studs Saddle 19D82S
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 05-RU-0252 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 2.75" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16.5" Handle Drop: 7.75" OVERALL LIKE NEW CONDITION ...
Dior Navy Oblique Trotter Saddle Long Wallet on Chain 57d725s
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 43-MA-0250 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: .75" Height: 4.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 23" OVERALL EXCELLENT minus CONDITION ( 8.75/10 or...
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
2002 Christian Dior Black Mesh Fabric Crossbody Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Mesh Fabric Crossbody Saddle Bag Reference: HB2249 Serial Number: RU 0012 Age
Christian Dior Khaki Grained Calfskin Leather Soft Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Brand: Christian Dior Model: Soft Saddle Bag Type: Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number: 29-BO-1200 Age
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H 7.88 in W 10.04 in D 2.56 in
Christian Dior Navy Grained Calfskin Leather Saddle Bag with Shoulder Strap
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: CB1365 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody, Top Handle Serial
Dior New Black Calfskin Saddle Crossbody
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Dior brand new unisex black grained calfskin cross body bag. Adjustable strap. Original ta, booklet
Christian Dior Black Aged Calfskin Leather Gaucho Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Black Aged Calfskin Leather Gaucho Saddle Bag Brand- Christian Dior Model- Gaucho
Christian Dior Black Smooth Leather Saddle Pouch Belt Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Black Leather Saddle Pouch Belt Bag. Features detachable belt and two hooks to add
2004 Christian Dior Brown Monogram Canvas Rasta Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Monogram Canvas Rasta Saddle Bag Xupes Reference: HB2102 Serial Number: 08RU
Christian Dior Blue Jacquard Oblique Canvas WOC Small Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Gorgeous CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle WOC Wallet on chain, made of
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H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Dior Saddle Vintage Tan Brown Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This vintage authentic Dior saddle bag is in good condition with light scuffs
Christian Dior Vintage Belt Saddle Bag Bum Bag Waist Fanny Pack
By Christian Dior
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Dior Waist Christian Saddle Fanny Pack Vintage Rare Off White Leather Cross Body Bag Crafted from
Christian Dior Medium Gaucho Crossbody Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Christian Dior Medium Gaucho Crossbody Saddle Bag was made in Italy and it is finely crafted
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H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
2004 Christian Dior Brown Monogram Canvas Rasta Crossbody Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Monogram Canvas & Yellow Calfskin Leather Rasta Crossbody Double Saddle Bag
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H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
2004 Christian Dior Brown Monogram Canvas & Calfskin Leather Crossbody Saddle
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Monogram Canvas & Yellow Calfskin Leather Rasta Crossbody Double Saddle Bag
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
", Width 10", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 15-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
15-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
15-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
15-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
15-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
15-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
15-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 8", Width 11", Depth 2", Strap Drop 14-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Fabric
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Fabric
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2", Strap Drop 15-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior
Christian Dior Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
15-20" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
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.
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Russian sable coat. Double breasted 7/8 sable coat with fold over cuff and a cape collar that can be worn closed around the neck or lower around the bust line. Labeled "Elan Furs"...
Chanel Rugby Football Ball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rugby Football Ball 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Very good condition
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
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...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Dolce & Gabbana navy feathered pant suit, fw 1990
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana navy cotton spandex pant suit comprising: wide cut button up blouse with fitted sleeves and feathered collar, and fitted high waisted pants. Fall-Winter 1990
$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. ...
$3,306
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
$5,235
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
Vivienne Westwood grey sheepskin topless trapper hat, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood grey sheepskin topless trapper hat Fall-Winter 1994
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.
Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.
Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.
Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.
Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.
For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes on 1stDibs.