CHRISTIAN DIOR hot pink leather 2013 OPEN BAR SMALL TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christina Dior Small Open Bar Bag in grained pink and orange calfskin.
CHRISTIAN DIOR hot pink leather 2013 OPEN BAR SMALL TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christina Dior Small Open Bar Bag in grained pink and orange calfskin.
Christian Dior Green Open Bar Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Athens, GA
Christian Dior Green Open Bar Tote Bag with gold hardware. Small pen mark in the front near the left side of the handle.
Christian Dior Bag Open Bar Vivid Blue Bi-Color Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Christian Dior Blue Open Bar tote bag. Rich vivid blue with contrasting light blue interior.
Christian Dior Pink Calfskin 'Open Bar' Large Convertible Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This beautiful Christian Dior pink supple grained calfskin with polished silvertone hardware. Open top with optional clasp tab detail. Featuring Clip removable and buckle adjustabl...
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Small, crafted in pink leather, features dual rolled handles, protective base studs, and silver-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Small, crafted in white leather, features dual rolled handles, Dior charms and silver-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Small, crafted in white leather, features dual rolled handles, Dior charms and silver-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large, crafted in purple leather, features dual rolled handles, Dior charms and silver-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Dior Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Dior Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Dior Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Dior Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large takes inspiration from the brand's iconic Bar jacket.
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Clochette, Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 7.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Open Bar Bag Leather Large Exterior Material: Leathe...
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Clochette, Charms, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10.5", Width 12.5", Depth 8", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Open Bar B...
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 10.5", Width 12.5", Depth 8", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Open Bar Bag Leather L...
Christian Dior Open Bar Bag Leather Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 10.5", Width 12.5", Depth 8", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Open Bar Bag Leather L...
Dior Blue Grained Leather Large Open Bar Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stunning Open Bar bag is high on appeal and style. Dazzling in a classy blue, the bag is crafted from grained leather and features two rolled handles and a shoulder strap.
Dior Blue Grained Leather Large Open Bar Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stunning Open Bar bag is high on appeal and style. Dazzling in a classy blue, the bag is crafted from grained leather and features two rolled handles and a shoulder strap.
Dior Blue Grained Leather Large Open Bar Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stunning Open Bar bag is high on appeal and style. Dazzling in a classy blue, the bag is crafted from grained leather and features two rolled handles and a shoulder strap.
Christian Dior Open Bar Saddle Grained Leather SHW Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company: Christian Dior Handles: Saddle Colored Grained Calfskin Rolled Handles, Drop: 4.5" Long Adjustable Removable Shoulder Strap: Drop: 14" Measurements: 12.5" x 7.5" x 10.6" ...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Avant Garde Brutalist Mixed Metal Artisan Handbag ca 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Avant garde brutalist mixed metal artisan handbag ca 1970s The unique handmade shoulder bag is adorned with sinuous three dimensional mixed metal work designs on the black leather f...
Gold jersey draped bustier ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold jersey draped bustier with black cotton satin boned bustier inside with hook&eye closure. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SAMPLE. SIZE XS /34 (Fr)
Givenchy Spaghetti Strap Blue Sequins Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Vintage Givenchy late 60s cobalt blue,green and purple spaghetti strap cocktail dress completely covered in hand stitched sequins. Very flattering fit with nipped waist and...
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...
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
1970s Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Paris Vintage Camel Wool Cape Coat/ Jacket
By Parallele, Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage heavy wool cape coat by Emanuel Ungaro from the 1970s. Single button closure at the front of the neck. Beautiful camel colored wool. Unlined. This cape should fit ...
Pierre Balmain Bodycon Dress with Sheer Shoulders and Waist
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and is fitted through to the hips. There are fabulous horizontal sheer panels around the sh...
Turquoise blue silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Turquoise blue silk wrapped top. Elastic band on the sleeve bottom edge . size 36/ S
Geoffrey Beene Black Satin Trimmed Open Work Coat ex Iris Apfel Collection
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
This stunning coat designed by Geoffrey Beene using black satin and slivers of braided silk is just amazing. I was thrilled to sell it to Iris Apfel at The Palm Beach show in the ear...
1990 YOHJI YAMAMOTO black asymmetrically seamed hoop dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This phenomenal dress by Yohji Yamamoto, dating to 1990, is made from a jet-black, densely woven tropical-weight wool gabardine. It’s the kind of piece that usually only shows up in ...
HERMES Vache Naturelle leather & Khaki Toile KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne bag is a timeless icon crafted in a refined combination of Naturelle Vache leather and Khaki Toile canvas. The Retourne style features so...
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.