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Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Dior Black Box Calf Leather Flap Chain Bag 827da9
Dior Black Box Calf Leather Flap Chain Bag 827da9

Dior Black Box Calf Leather Flap Chain Bag 827da9

By Christian Dior

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 1" Height: 6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" and 15" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: M...

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20th Century Vintage Dior Flap Bag

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Dior Diorissimo Oblique Saddle Flap 20cdz1012 Blue Canvas Shoulder Bag
Dior Diorissimo Oblique Saddle Flap 20cdz1012 Blue Canvas Shoulder Bag

Dior Diorissimo Oblique Saddle Flap 20cdz1012 Blue Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: RU 0060 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.25" Width: 2" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Ex...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Dior Signature Oblique Trotter Chain Flap 870303 Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
Dior Signature Oblique Trotter Chain Flap 870303 Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

Dior Signature Oblique Trotter Chain Flap 870303 Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 16 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.18 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 3 cm(approx) S...

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20th Century French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Dior Monogram Trotter Chain Flap 4dr0625 Brown Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag
Dior Monogram Trotter Chain Flap 4dr0625 Brown Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag

Dior Monogram Trotter Chain Flap 4dr0625 Brown Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.25" Width: 1.75" Height: 7.5" Shoulder strap drop: 21" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+) Signs of Wear: Exterior: great use...

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20th Century French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

1980s CHANEL Gripoix and silk Flap bag
1980s CHANEL Gripoix and silk Flap bag

1980s CHANEL Gripoix and silk Flap bag

By Chanel

Located in Westmount, Quebec

STUNNING to Die for Vintage Chanel flap bag with Gripoix Stone on front setting Minor Scratches on silk on the front of the bag comes with duster and authentication by My Pou...

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1980s Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Dior Pewter Silver Chain Flap Crossbody Bag 292da513
Dior Pewter Silver Chain Flap Crossbody Bag 292da513

Dior Pewter Silver Chain Flap Crossbody Bag 292da513

By Christian Dior

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 03-MA-0156 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: .5" Height: 6.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 22" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) THE...

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20th Century Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Navy Blue Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior Vintage Navy Blue Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Navy Blue Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Elegant and unmistakably classic, this vintage Christian Dior navy blue leather shoulder bag captures the quiet luxury of the House of Dior.

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1980s French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Red Leather Flap Box Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior Vintage Red Leather Flap Box Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Red Leather Flap Box Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR structured shoulder bag crafted in red leather.

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1990s French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Navy Blue Logo Canvas Flap Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior Vintage Navy Blue Logo Canvas Flap Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Navy Blue Logo Canvas Flap Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Transport yourself back to the sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite Christian Dior Vintage Navy Blue Logo Canvas Flap Shoulder Bag.

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1980s French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Black Oblique Monogram Flap Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior Vintage Black Oblique Monogram Flap Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Black Oblique Monogram Flap Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag crafted in black monogram oblique canvas with black genuine leather trim.

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1970s French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Military Green Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior Vintage Military Green Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Military Green Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

A refined nod to utilitarian chic, this vintage Christian Dior crossbody bag is a rare treasure in military green leather, effortlessly blending structure with elegance.

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Christian Dior Vintage Black and Beige Canvas Flap Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior Vintage Black and Beige Canvas Flap Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Black and Beige Canvas Flap Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

A timeless piece from the house of Dior, this vintage Christian Dior shoulder bag is a refined blend of Parisian elegance and understated luxury.

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1980s French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Black Logo Canvas Small Flap Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior Vintage Black Logo Canvas Small Flap Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Black Logo Canvas Small Flap Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Christian Dior blak logo canvas small messenger bag with black leather trim and shoulder strap.

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1980s French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Dior Black x Brown Honeycomb Monogram Trotter Crossbody Flap Bag  863267
Dior Black x Brown Honeycomb Monogram Trotter Crossbody Flap Bag  863267

Dior Black x Brown Honeycomb Monogram Trotter Crossbody Flap Bag 863267

By Christian Dior

Located in Dix hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Noticeable scratch on the leather parts (Outside) Noticeable stain on the leather parts (Shoulder) Minor spot on a part of shoulder strap (Ou...

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20th Century Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Dior Monogram Trotter Flap Black 860052 Brown Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag
Dior Monogram Trotter Flap Black 860052 Brown Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag

Dior Monogram Trotter Flap Black 860052 Brown Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Dix hills, NY

Width (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.36 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 6 cm(app...

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20th Century Vintage Dior Flap Bag

1980s Christian Dior Black Leather Shoulder Bag
1980s Christian Dior Black Leather Shoulder Bag

1980s Christian Dior Black Leather Shoulder Bag

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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 1.5 in L 19 in

1980s Christian Dior Black Leather Shoulder Bag

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Port Hope, ON

It is amazing that a 40 odd year bag is still in sch good condition. This black leather Christian Dior shoulder bag is a classic Dior flap bag.

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1980s French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Red Calfskin Leather J'adior Chain Flap Bag
Christian Dior Red Calfskin Leather J'adior Chain Flap Bag

Christian Dior Red Calfskin Leather J'adior Chain Flap Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Irvine, CA

Red smooth Calfskin Christian Dior J'aDior flap bag with gold-tone hardware, chain-link shoulder strap, single handle at front with logo detail, tonal suede and leather lining, four ...

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20th Century Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Leather Kelly Style Top Handle Satchel Evening Flap Bag
Christian Dior Black Leather Kelly Style Top Handle Satchel Evening Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Leather Kelly Style Top Handle Satchel Evening Flap Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Christian Dior Black Leather Kelly Style Top Handle Satchel Evening Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Made in Italy Handle drop 4" Measures 11" W x 8.75" H x 3.5" D...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Cognac Leather Gold Charm Top Handle Satchel Flap Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior Cognac Leather Gold Charm Top Handle Satchel Flap Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior Cognac Leather Gold Charm Top Handle Satchel Flap Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Christian Dior Cognac Leather Gold Charm Top Handle Satchel Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Woven lining Date code present Made in Italy Handle drop 4" Removable shoul...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Leather Gold Charm Top Handle 'CD' Shoulder Flap Bag
Christian Dior Black Leather Gold Charm Top Handle 'CD' Shoulder Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Leather Gold Charm Top Handle 'CD' Shoulder Flap Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Christian Dior Black Exotic Leather Gold Charm Top Handle 'CD' Shoulder Flap Bag Ostrich leather Gold tone hardware Woven lining Shoulder strap drop 6.25" Measures 10.25" H x 8" H ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Dark Brown Gold Charm Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Flap Bag
Christian Dior Dark Brown Gold Charm Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Flap Bag

Christian Dior Dark Brown Gold Charm Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Flap Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Christian Dior Dark Brown Gold Charm Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Snap closure Gold tone hardware Woven lining Handle drop 7" Measures 10" W x 8" H x 3" D Includes o...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Leather Silver Saddle Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Flap Bag
Christian Dior Black Leather Silver Saddle Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Leather Silver Saddle Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Flap Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Leather Silver tone hardware Woven lining Snap closure Made in Italy Shoulder strap drop 9" Measures 14" W x 6.5" H x 1" D Includes authenticity card and dust bag 100% authenticity...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior 'CD" Charm Gold Leather 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
Christian Dior 'CD" Charm Gold Leather 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

Christian Dior 'CD" Charm Gold Leather 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Christian Dior 'CD" Charm Gold Leather 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Gold hardware Woven lining Made in France Shoulder single strap drop 21.5" Shoulder double...

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Leather Gold Emblem Logo 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
Christian Dior Black Leather Gold Emblem Logo 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Leather Gold Emblem Logo 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Christian Dior Black Leather Gold Emblem Logo 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Metal Gold tone Leather lining Chain shoulder strap 15.5" Measures 9" W x 6" H x 1.5" D Incl...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Leather Gold 2 in 1 Small Top Handle Satchel Flap Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior Leather Gold 2 in 1 Small Top Handle Satchel Flap Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior Leather Gold 2 in 1 Small Top Handle Satchel Flap Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Christian Dior Leather Gold 2 in 1 Small Top Handle Satchel Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Suede lining Turnlock closure Adjustable shoulder strap 18-20" Measures 7.25...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Chanel Vintage Lizard Skin Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage Lizard Skin Flap Bag

Chanel Vintage Lizard Skin Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

Keep it chic in this to die for Chanel vintage lizard flap bag! This flap features hunter green lizard detail throughout with interlocking 'CC' detail at the front, gold tone hardware.

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Patent Leather Gold Charm Top Handle 'CD' Shoulder Flap Bag
Christian Dior Black Patent Leather Gold Charm Top Handle 'CD' Shoulder Flap Bag

Christian Dior Black Patent Leather Gold Charm Top Handle 'CD' Shoulder Flap Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Christian Dior Black Patent Leather Gold Charm 'CD' Saddle Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Flap Bag Patent leather Gold tone hardware Woven lining Shoulder strap drop 6.25" Measures 10...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

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Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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$7,201

H 5.71 in W 2.76 in L 10.24 in

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By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Top Handle Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Top Handle Bag - Color: Pink/ Peach - Year: 1994-1996 - Serial number: 32...

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Located in Leonardo, NJ

Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...

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Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Vintage Chanel 'Creme de la Creme'! Small classic flap crafted from lizard skin with exquisite 24 carat gold-plated hardware. Series 1, produced between 1989 and 1991. In light of Ch...

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1990s French Vintage Dior Flap Bag

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By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci 1955 metallic purple lizard clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit detailing, lizard leather skin, detachable chain strap with Gucci branded magnetic closure an...

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1950s Italian Vintage Dior Flap Bag

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By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...

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Mini Alligator Structured Shoulder Bag

Located in New York, NY

Charming Mini Alligator Structured Shoulder Bag with long gilt chain and center cut front skin. Great size which allows chain to be doubled. Faille lined, 6.75" x 5.5" high x 3". Cha...

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H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in

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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...

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By Tom Ford

Located in Zürich, CH

Tom Ford 'Natalia' crossbody bag in black calfskin featuring flap top with oversized gold-tone turn-lock closure. Slit pocket on the back side. Lined in black microfibre with one zip...

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Lady Dior Mini 2018 Embroidered White Calfskin Leather Gold Beads Crossbody Bag

Lady Dior Mini 2018 Embroidered White Calfskin Leather Gold Beads Crossbody Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Limimted Edition 2018 Dior  CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved handbag is in very good condition with light signs of wear. There may be some scratches to the hardware, light scuffs...

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Christian Dior Denim Saddle Bag

Christian Dior Denim Saddle Bag

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige

Christian Dior by John Galliano Saddle bag in denim color blue and beige leather, gold hardware. Condition: Excellent. Packing/accessories: Box, dustbag and authenticity card. ...

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Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 6" Height: 9.5" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Minor Markings, Minor Fa...

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By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

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Limited edition Christian Dior  hobo bag

Limited edition Christian Dior hobo bag

$1,980

H 5.12 in W 1.97 in L 9.85 in

Limited edition Christian Dior hobo bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Limited edition from Fall 2000 Dior by John Galliano single leather strap hobo bag. - Front clasp button closure. - Front is covered with super soft & luxurious rabbit fur ...

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Vintage Dior Flap Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage dior flap bag for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find beige, gray and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect vintage dior flap bag may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior and Chanel are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Dior Flap Bag?

The price for a vintage dior flap bag starts at $252 and tops out at $5,500, and on average, selling for $1,489.

Christian Dior for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.”

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