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Lady Dior Matte Black Bag

Christian Dior Black & Red Check Embellished Lambskin Leather Mini Lady Dior
Christian Dior Black & Red Check Embellished Lambskin Leather Mini Lady Dior

Christian Dior Black & Red Check Embellished Lambskin Leather Mini Lady Dior

By Christian Dior

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Christian Dior Black & Red Check Embellished Lambskin Leather Mini Lady Dior Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1647 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Lady Dior Type: Shoulder, Crossbody...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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Dior Black Leather Lady Bag
Dior Black Leather Lady Bag

Dior Black Leather Lady Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Dior Lady model super bag made of black matte leather with black hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior Bag Lady Dior Large Navy Matte Navy Alligator New w/Tag
Christian Dior Bag Lady Dior Large Navy Matte Navy Alligator New w/Tag

Christian Dior Bag Lady Dior Large Navy Matte Navy Alligator New w/Tag

By Christian Dior

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag featured in rich Navy matte Alligator. Logo charms are matte brass hardware. Top flap. Interior is lined in Blue Suede. One zip pocke...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Christian Dior Matt Black Lady Dior Mini
Christian Dior Matt Black Lady Dior Mini

Christian Dior Matt Black Lady Dior Mini

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H 6.7 in W 7.68 in D 2.37 in

Christian Dior Matt Black Lady Dior Mini

By Christian Dior

Located in Amman, JO

Iconic and timeless, this Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag in black lambskin is a true symbol of elegance and craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 10.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21.5-19.5" Designer: Ch...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Moderate wear, scuffs, small marks and indentations on exterior, handles and strap, wear underneath flap and in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: Dust B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Balding on interior base, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 3.5" Designer: Chris...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Moderate wear, scuffs, small marks and indentations on exterior, handles and strap, wear underneath flap and in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: Dust B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambskin Medium
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambskin Medium

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambskin Medium

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Christian Dio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Marks underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 20-22" Des...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt C...

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Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Large

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt...

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Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfski...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Dior Black Cannage Matte Leather Small Lady Dior Tote
Dior Black Cannage Matte Leather Small Lady Dior Tote

Dior Black Cannage Matte Leather Small Lady Dior Tote

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry and fashionably designed, the tote is cut with skill and sewn into a great shape. It ...

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Mini
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Mini

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Mini

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Minimal wear on base corners, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 6", Width 6.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chr...

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Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Mini
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Mini

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Mini

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 5.5", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Ultra Matte Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Qui...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambskin Medium
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambskin Medium

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambskin Medium

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7.5", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambsk...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Calfskin Medium

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Minor marks on handles, exterior and interior opening trims, creasing on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8",...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior  Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambskin Mini
Christian Dior  Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambskin Mini

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Bag Cannage Studded Lambskin Mini

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Cracking on opening corner wax edges, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5.5", Width 6.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Wallet on Chain Pouch Cannage Quilt
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Wallet on Chain Pouch Cannage Quilt

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Wallet on Chain Pouch Cannage Quilt

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Charms, Pochette, Insert, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Ultra Matte Lady Dior Wallet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Wallet on Chain Pouch Cannage Quilt
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Wallet on Chain Pouch Cannage Quilt

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady Dior Wallet on Chain Pouch Cannage Quilt

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Insert, Charms, Pochette, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Ultra Matte Lady Dior Wall...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady D-Joy Bag Diamond Motif Cannage Calfskin Medium
Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady D-Joy Bag Diamond Motif Cannage Calfskin Medium

Christian Dior Ultra Matte Lady D-Joy Bag Diamond Motif Cannage Calfskin Medium

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, Extra Strap, With Strap Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 10", Depth 2" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Ultr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Christian Dior Supple Lady Dior Bag Studded Cannage Embossed Calfskin Medium
Christian Dior Supple Lady Dior Bag Studded Cannage Embossed Calfskin Medium

Christian Dior Supple Lady Dior Bag Studded Cannage Embossed Calfskin Medium

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

This Christian Dior Supple Lady Dior Bag Studded Cannage Embossed Calfskin Medium, crafted in black cannage embossed leather, features short dual handles with Dior charms, stud detai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Christian Dior Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Studded Calfskin Mini
Christian Dior Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Studded Calfskin Mini

Christian Dior Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Studded Calfskin Mini

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5.5", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Lady Dior Chain Bag Cannage Studded Calfskin M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Limited Edition Joel Andrianomearisoa Mille Feuille
Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Limited Edition Joel Andrianomearisoa Mille Feuille

Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Limited Edition Joel Andrianomearisoa Mille Feuille

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5.5", Width 6.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Lady Dior Bag Limited Edition Joel Andri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Limited Edition Lady Dior (GM) strap in Ultamatte black calf
Limited Edition Lady Dior (GM) strap in Ultamatte black calf

Limited Edition Lady Dior (GM) strap in Ultamatte black calf

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, IDF

Very chic shoulder bag Dior Lady Dior grand model (GM) in black Ultramatte calf leather with black cannage seams, matte black metal hardware, double black leather handle, removable s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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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.

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