Christian Dior Black Mini Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Black Mini clutch bag featuring an all-over Monogram signature oblique canvas pattern, a gold-tone front “Dior” medal detail with snap fastening under the flap, black ...
Christian Dior Monogram Clasp Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Monogram clasp clutch bag featuring an all-over Monogram motive signature oblique canvas pattern, a gold-tone top claps fastening, gold-tone hardware, black leather l...
Christian Dior Black Leather Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior black leather clutch bag featuring a gold-tone front “CD”, a claps top opening, a top zip opening, an inside logo stamp.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Large Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag Navy
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR large clutch bag is crafted of Dior’s Trotter jacquard in navy trimmed with navy smooth leather.
1990s Iconic Continuous Logo Christian Dior Hand Bag also Usable as a Clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Its versatile design allows it to be carried as a chic shoulder bag or tucked under the arm as a statement clutch, making it the perfect accessory for both day and night.
Vintage Dior Monogram Clutch Bag 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Christian Dior Trotter wristlet clutch bag, in good pre-loved condition.
Vintage Christian Dior brown leather double flap clutch bag, pouch. Unisex bag.
By Christian Dior
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Christian Dior brown genuine nappa leather double flap clutch bag, pouch, makeup purse etc...
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 13.19 in D 1.19 in
Christian Dior Vintage Navy Clutch Bag Chrome, Late 60s – 70s
By Christian Dior
Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne
So unique, elegant and stylish Christian Dior vintage long clutch/bag. Navy blue box leather, chrome, snake shoulder strap.
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 9.25 in
Vintage Christian Dior black logo jacquard shoulder bag, clutch with gold motif.
By Christian Dior
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Christian Dior black logo jacquard shoulder bag, clutch bag with a large golden CD motif.
1980s CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Gray Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag (Modified)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s CHRISTIAN DIOR Clutch Bag in silver gray trotter jacquard.
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H 6.5 in W 1.75 in L 10.25 in
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Large Clutch Bag (Altered)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Clutch Bag in navy Trotter jacquard with leather interior.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag (Altered)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR clutch bag is crafted of Dior signature trotter jacquard in navy trimmed with navy leather.
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Medium Clutch Bag (Altered)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Clutch bag in navy Trotter jacquard with leather interior.
Christian Dior Bag/Clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - gold metal bag / clutch with black passementerie strap.
Dior Leather Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Leather clutch bag with golden metal attributes.
Christian Dior bag / clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Golden monogrammed canvas clutch with golden chain handle. Condition: Decent condition Dimensions: Length: 25 cm - Height: 16 cm - Depth: 1 cm - Handle leng...
Christian Dior Black Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Black clutch and attributes in silver metal, rhinestones and resin. Presence of small defects on the canvas. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 19 cm, Height: 14 c...
1970s Christian Dior Trotter Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
1970s Christian Dior "Trotter" Clutch Bag featuring a navy leather finishing, a tarnish front gold-tone logo detail, a tarnish gold-tone claps opening, a canvas Trotter logo pattern,...
Dior Mini Clutch Bag with Silver Hardware
By Dior Homme
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Mini clutch bag by Dior Homme, made of black leather with silver hardware.
1970s Christian Dior Brown Leather Suede Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
FREE UK and WORLDWIDE DELIVERY Christian Dior dark brown envelope clutch bag, gold tone metal ware, suede detailing, Dior logo printed on front top clutch closure, Made in France Co...
1970's Christian Dior Navy logo clutch bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Christian Dior canvas navy logo bag that can be used as a shoulder bag, or as a clutch with the gold tone metal chain strap tucked in.
Christian Dior Vintage Dark Blue Oblique Monogram Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
There's a certain understated elegance that only vintage Dior can offer, and this clutch is a beautiful example of that legacy.
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag (Large)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR large clutch bag in navy Trotter jacquard with leather trimmings.
Christian Dior Black Silk Bow Evening Clutch Bag, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Munich, DE
This envelope style clutch bag is made from black duchesse silk. It features a fold-over front flap decorated with a small bow and fastens with a snap.
Christian Dior Vintage Burgundy Monogram Oblique Canvas Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
This Christian Dior Vintage Burgundy Monogram Oblique Canvas Clutch exemplifies the house's attention to detail and timeless craftsmanship.
Christian Dior Vintage Red Canvas Clutch Purse Pochette Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
No Measurements BAG HEIGHT: 7 inches - 17.78 cm BAG LENGTH: 8.5 inches - 21.59 cm BAG DEPTH: 1 inch - 2.54 cm STRAP DROP: n.a.
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Oblique Canvas Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
No Measurements BAG HEIGHT: 7.5 inches - 19 cm BAG LENGTH: 11 inches - 27,9 cm BAG DEPTH: n.a.
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Oblique Monogram Canvas Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
No Measurements BAG HEIGHT: 5 inches - 12.7 cm BAG LENGTH: 11 inches - 27,9 cm BAG DEPTH: 1 inch - 2.54 cm STRAP DROP: n.a.
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Oblique Monogram Canvas Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
No Measurements BAG HEIGHT: 5 inches - 12.7 cm BAG LENGTH: 11 inches - 27,9 cm BAG DEPTH: 1 inch - 2.54 cm STRAP DROP: n.a.
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Oblique Monogram Canvas Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
No Measurements BAG HEIGHT: 5 inches - 12.7 cm BAG LENGTH: 11 inches - 27,9 cm BAG DEPTH: 1 inch - 2.54 cm STRAP DROP: n.a.
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Diorissimo Canvas Clutch Bag Purse
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
A cherished echo of Dior's enduring elegance, this vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Diorissimo bag in classic blue monogram canvas is a portrait of refined nostalgia.
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Monogram Canvas Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
No Measurements BAG HEIGHT: 6.5 inches - 16,5 cm BAG LENGTH: 9 inches - 22.86 cm BAG DEPTH: n.a.
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Oblique Monogram Canvas Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
A true gem from the golden age of Dior, this vintage Diorissimo bag is a tribute to the timeless elegance of the house's storied heritage.
1990s Christian Dior Top Handle Houndstooth Box Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
One of a kind Christian Dior Black and White Houndstooth patterned leather handbag with beautiful Red trim and Gold hardware, told handle, top clutch closure, inside zip pocket, red ...
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Canvas Foldable Tote Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Christian Dior Vintage foldable clutch bag. Crafted in brown oblique logo tapestry canvas with brown leather trim.
Christian Dior Vintage Red Logo Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch Purse
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage cosmetic bag by Christian Dior. Red color. Crafted in canvas with genuine leather trim.
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Logo Canvas Foldable Tote Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Christian Dior Vintage foldable clutch bag. Crafted in blue oblique logo canvas with blue leather trim.
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Logo Tapestry Canvas Clutch Bag Purse
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Blue leather lining. 'Christian Dior - made in France ' embossed inside. Details MATERIAL: Canvas COLOR: Blue MODEL: - GENDER: Women COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: France SIZE: Small...
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Logo Canvas Small Clutch Bag Purse
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR blue logo canvas with leather trim. gold metal Dior logo on the front.
Christian Dior Navy-blue Leather Clutch and Monogrammed Canvas Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -(Made in France) Navy-blue leather and monogrammed canvas bag with a golden metal chain strap. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 21 cm - He...
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H 6 in W 1.5 in L 8.75 in
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Two-Way Crossbody Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s Christian Dior 2-way crossbody clutch bag in navy trotter jacquard and leather featuring an interior zip pocket.
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H 6 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 50s Black Satin EVENING BAG Clutch RHINESTONES w/Gloves
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
- Vintage evening bag by CHISTIAN DIOR from the 1950s - Flap with button closure on the front - Black celluloid closure embellished by rhinestones - 1 flat pocket on the b...
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Tapestry Canvas Clutch Purse
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Christian Dior Vintage foldable clutch bag. Crafted in brown oblique logo tapestry canvas with brown leather trim.
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Oblique Canvas Clutch Purse
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Christian Dior 'Diorissimo' Brown Monogram Canvas Clutch Bag A timeless classic from the house of Dior, this vintage 'Diorissimo' clutch showcases the iconic brown oblique mo...
1980s Gucci Blondie Unicorn Ivory Cream Leather Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Top Handle Houndstooth Box Clutch Bag Gucci Blondie Unicorn ivory cream leather clutch bag, Gold Gucci front logo, weighted closure, small internal pocket, leather a...
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag (Modified)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Clutch Bag in navy Trotter jacquard with leather interior.
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H 6 in W 1.75 in L 9.5 in
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Medium Clutch Bag (Altered)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Clutch bag in navy Trotter jacquard with leather interior.
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H 6 in W 1.75 in L 9.25 in
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Medium Clutch Bag (Altered)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Clutch bag in navy Trotter jacquard with leather interior.
Dior Raffia Clutch Bag in Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Raffia clutch bag with leather interior.
Christian Dior Nude Canvas Envelope Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior nude canvas envelope clutch bag featuring an envelope shape, a front snap opening, bordeaux leather details, a back zip pocket and an inside logo stamp.
1960s/1970s Christian Dior Boho Hippie Paisley Clutch Bamboo Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Rare Christian Dior Boho Hippie paisley clutch bag, multi-colour silk, bamboo edges, hook & loop leather and wood closure, linen lining, inside pocket, 100% silk, Dior Paris New Yor...
Vintage Christian Dior Black Coated Canvas Cosmetic Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Christian Dior Vintage Coated Canvas Cosmetic Pouch Bag Clutch.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Foldable Envelope Leather Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Foldable Hand Bag/ Envelope Clutch. - Signature gold metal CD logo at the front. - Beige leather. - Minor surface scratches (photos #9 an...
1970s Christian Dior Red Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag/Clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christian Dior logo rectangular cosmetic bag/clutch from the 1970s.
Christian Dior Vintage Black Leather Clutch Bag Evening Purse
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR black leather clutch bag. Gold metal Dior logo tab on the front.
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag (Modified)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag with leather interior.
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag (Modified)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag. Third party non-Dior parts are added on each side to secure a jumbo gold toned chain.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Burgundy Trotter Jacquard Clutch Bag (Large)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR large clutch bag in burgundy Trotter jacquard with leather trimmings.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Envelope Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR envelope clutch bag is crafted of Dior signature trotter jacquard in navy trimmed with navy leather.
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Oblique Monogram Canvas Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
No Measurements BAG HEIGHT: 5 inches - 12.7 cm BAG LENGTH: 11 inches - 27,9 cm BAG DEPTH: 1 inch - 2.54 cm STRAP DROP: n.a.
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Canvas Foldable Clutch Bag Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Christian Dior Vintage foldable clutch bag. Crafted in brown logo tapestry canvas with brown leather trim.
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Logo Tapestry Canvas Clutch Bag Purse
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR blue 'Diorissimo' tapestry monogram canvas clutch bag.
Christian Dior Vintage Red Logo Canvas Clutch Bag Purse Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
'Christian Dior - made in France' embossed inside. Details MATERIAL: Canvas COLOR: Burgundy MODEL: - GENDER: Women COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: France SIZE: Small STYLE: Clutch C...
1980s Christian Dior Black Lizard Two Way Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage Christian Dior Two Way Clutch Shoulder Bag in black lizard skin featuring gold toned CD handles.
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Trotter Jacquard Small Clutch Bag (Altered)
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR small clutch bag in brown Trotter jacquard with leather trimmings.
$6,464
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in L 13.39 in
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code. This structured top-handle bag is cra...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
$7,920
H 6.9 in W 3.9 in L 9 in
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
$7,290
H 14.56 in W 5.9 in L 20.47 in
Chanel Shopping Top Handle Tote Cotton Beach Black and White Terry Cloth Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping Top Handle Tote Cotton Beach Black and White Terry Cloth Bag Black and White with leather straps in excellent condition. Comes with Chanel towel 20.47"L x 5.9"W x 14...
Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Chocolare Bar Quilted Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Step into the turn-of-the-millennium era of luxury with this exquisite vintage Chanel clutch. A quintessential piece from the iconic Chocolate Bar collection, this bag is a rare find...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather CONSTANCE 23 Bag w Gold VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Constance 23 shoulder bag in Rouge H Veau Box leather featuring gold-plated hardware. Vintage from 1976. Lined in burgundy lambskin with one zipper pocket again...
Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Nano Kelly - Color: Lilac - Year: 2024 - Condition: NEW (unused) - Materials: Shiny...
$12,920
H 10.5 in W 19 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
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...
$8,246Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag Brown Lambskin Brushed Gold Hardware Furry Coco
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
CHANEL This Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag is of dark brown lambskin leather and beige shearling with brushed gold Hardware, featuring a mixture of signature diamond quilted lambskin...
$2,075Sale Price|46% Off
H 8 in D 2 in L 12 in
New Fendi Bronze Metallic Foil Chef Baguette Bag Fully Lined in Shearling
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Shearling Chef Baguette Brand New * Shearling Lined & Shearling Accents * Foil Leather (Finished with a Film of Metal) * Fendi Gold Hardware * Detachable Fendi Dangle Charm * M...
Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1984 collection Gold Plated The belt is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 35” Comes with box IMPORTA...
$819Sale Price|51% Off
H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
Christian Dior Black Quilted Nylon LARGE Lady Di Bag 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This large authentic Christian Dior Lady Nylon Tote Bag from 1995 is a remarkable piece that embodies the fashion trends of the 1990s, combining practicality with luxury. Its stunnin...
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.