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Retro Dior Travel Bag

1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag

1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Sheffield, GB

A decadent, luxury 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR suitcase with art deco 'CD' detail buckle. A sturdy, yet elegantly constructed Christian Dior case made from rich, Smooth Chocolate brown le...

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1970s European Retro Dior Travel Bag

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Vintage Christian Dior Bagages navy genuine suede leather travel duffle bag
Vintage Christian Dior Bagages navy genuine suede leather travel duffle bag

Vintage Christian Dior Bagages navy genuine suede leather travel duffle bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1980s. Vintage Christian Dior Bagages navy genuine suede leather travel duffle bag, purse, handbag with embossed Dior logo allover.

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1980s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag
Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag

Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Unisex vintage weekender duffle bag by Christian Dior. Dior brown monograms over charcoal canvas, with brown leather trim and finish. Top leather handles, no strap.1 side zip pocket ...

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1980s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag
Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag

Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Unisex vintage weekender duffle bag by Christian Dior. Dior brown monograms over charcoal canvas, with brown leather trim and finish. Top leather handles, no strap.1 side zip pocket ...

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1980s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Oblique Canvas Boston Travel Bag
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Oblique Canvas Boston Travel Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Oblique Canvas Boston Travel Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Boston bag crafted in brown oblique monogram 'Diorissimo' canvas with brown genuine leather trim. Upper zipper closure with side key closure (key is missing). ...

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Christian Dior Messenger bag 1980s
Christian Dior Messenger bag 1980s

Christian Dior Messenger bag 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Beige and burgundy slanting Dior monogram "Messenger XL" bag with calfskin. Antique-golden metal crossbody strap. A Collection circa 1980. Condition: Very go...

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1980s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

1990s CHRISTIAN DIOR Burgundy Coated Canvas Boston Bag 40 Weekender
1990s CHRISTIAN DIOR Burgundy Coated Canvas Boston Bag 40 Weekender

1990s CHRISTIAN DIOR Burgundy Coated Canvas Boston Bag 40 Weekender

By Christian Dior

Located in Bangkok, TH

1980s Christian Dior Weekender Boston bag in burgundy coated monogram canvas and leather featuring one interior zip pocket. Made in France. Measures 15.75” x 12.75” x 6.75” Handle Dr...

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1980s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Dior 1970s Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag
Dior 1970s Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

Dior 1970s Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

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H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in L 14 in

Dior 1970s Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The logo mania trend of the 2000s is back- rock a piece of original 1970s monogram with our amazing Dior cosmetic case! Printed all over in Dior’s signature brown monogram print! Box...

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Boston Bag 40
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Boston Bag 40

1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Boston Bag 40

By Christian Dior

Located in Bangkok, TH

1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR boston bag in navy trotter jacquard with leather trimmings featuring one interior open pocket. Made in France. Measures 15.5 x 19.5 x 6 inches handle drop 5 inch...

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Christian Dior Black Gold "DIOR" Charm Travel Storage Jewelry Vanity Case Bag
Christian Dior Black Gold "DIOR" Charm Travel Storage Jewelry Vanity Case Bag

Christian Dior Black Gold "DIOR" Charm Travel Storage Jewelry Vanity Case Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Charlotte, NC

Christian Dior Black Gold 'DIOR" Charm Travel Storage Jewelry Vanity Case Bag Canvas Nylon lining Zipper closure Measures 7" W x 4.25" H x 1.5" D

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Late 20th Century Retro Dior Travel Bag

Dior Travel Bag Circa 1975
Dior Travel Bag Circa 1975

Dior Travel Bag Circa 1975

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H 9.85 in D 8.27 in L 18.51 in

Dior Travel Bag Circa 1975

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1970/1975 France Beautiful travel bag in leather and hessian with Dior beige and brown logos from the famous designer house from the 1970s.

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Rare 1970's Dior Logo Trotter Travel/Gym Bag.
Rare 1970's Dior Logo Trotter Travel/Gym Bag.

Rare 1970's Dior Logo Trotter Travel/Gym Bag.

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H 12.5 in D 8.5 in L 18 in

Rare 1970's Dior Logo Trotter Travel/Gym Bag.

By Christian Dior

Located in University City, MO

You see a lot of Trotters but very few with the leather CD logo. This duffle is black and tan canvas with black leather trim. Black leather interior with two pockets. The pe...

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

1990s Christian Dior Speedy luggage bag
1990s Christian Dior Speedy luggage bag

1990s Christian Dior Speedy luggage bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Capri, IT

1990s Christian Dior Speedy luggage bag made of leather and suede

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1990s Retro Dior Travel Bag

Dior Navy Vanity Case Bag, 1970s
Dior Navy Vanity Case Bag, 1970s

Dior Navy Vanity Case Bag, 1970s

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H 7.09 in L 11.82 in

Dior Navy Vanity Case Bag, 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

1970s Dior navycotton monogram vanity case featuring an all over logo pattern, a leather top handle, claps opening, bordeaux leather finishing, an inside off white cotton finishing,...

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Dior Bordeaux Vanity Case Bag, 1970s
Dior Bordeaux Vanity Case Bag, 1970s

Dior Bordeaux Vanity Case Bag, 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

1970s Dior bordeaux cotton monogram vanity case featuring an all over logo pattern, a leather top handle, claps opening, comes with 2 keys,a bordeaux leather finishing, an inside off...

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

1970s Dior Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag
1970s Dior Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

1970s Dior Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

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H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in L 14 in

1970s Dior Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The logo mania trend of the 2000s is back- rock a piece of original 1970s monogram with our amazing Dior cosmetic case! Printed all over in Dior’s signature navy blue monogram print!...

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Trotter Jacquard Boston Bag 40
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Trotter Jacquard Boston Bag 40

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Trotter Jacquard Boston Bag 40

By Christian Dior

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR boston bag is crafted of iconic Dior Trotter jacquard and leather in brown. Top zipper closure opens to a coated interior in brown featuring a zippered po...

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Boston Duffle Bag 45
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Boston Duffle Bag 45

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Boston Duffle Bag 45

By Christian Dior

Located in Bangkok, TH

1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR boston duffle bag in navy trotter jacquard and leather trimmings featuring a coated interior in nany and an interior zip pocket. This is an ideal duffle for a we...

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Vinatge Christian Dior Travel Bag
Vinatge Christian Dior Travel Bag

Vinatge Christian Dior Travel Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice Christain Dior Cotton Travel Bag. Some signs of wear but overall good condition.

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1970s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Vintage Christian Dior Trotter Boston Bag
Vintage Christian Dior Trotter Boston Bag

Vintage Christian Dior Trotter Boston Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Christian Dior Trotter Boston canvas bag, in excellent pre-loved condition. Crafted from beige Diorissimo canvas and burgundy-tone leather, it features two top handles, a top...

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Mid-20th Century Retro Dior Travel Bag

Vintage Christian Dior Diorissimo Weekend Bag
Vintage Christian Dior Diorissimo Weekend Bag

Vintage Christian Dior Diorissimo Weekend Bag

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H 8.67 in D 8.67 in L 16.15 in

Vintage Christian Dior Diorissimo Weekend Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Navy and tan Diorissimo canvas Christian Dior Weekend Bag - Gold-tone hardware - Brown leather trim - Dual rolled top handles - Tonal interior lining, single zip pocket at interior ...

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Late 20th Century French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Christian Dior Diorissimo Weekend Bag
Christian Dior Diorissimo Weekend Bag

Christian Dior Diorissimo Weekend Bag

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H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Christian Dior Diorissimo Weekend Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Sundbyberg, SE

Navy and tan Diorissimo canvas Christian Dior Weekend Bag - Silver-tone hardware - Navy leather trim - Dual rolled top handles - Tonal interior lining, single zip pocket at interior...

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1990s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Christian Dior Bowling Weekend Bag
Christian Dior Bowling Weekend Bag

Christian Dior Bowling Weekend Bag

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H 9.85 in W 18.51 in D 6.7 in

Christian Dior Bowling Weekend Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Sundbyberg, SE

Navy and tan Diorissimo canvas Christian Dior Bowling weekend bag - Silver-tone hardware - Navy leather trim - Dual rolled top handles - Blue leather lining, single zip pocket at in...

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1990s French Retro Dior Travel Bag

Christian Dior Brown Diorissimo Weekend Bag
Christian Dior Brown Diorissimo Weekend Bag

Christian Dior Brown Diorissimo Weekend Bag

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H 10.24 in W 18.51 in D 8.67 in

Christian Dior Brown Diorissimo Weekend Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Sundbyberg, SE

Light brown and tawny Diorissimo canvas vintage Christian Dior weekend bag with – Gold-tone hardware – Chocolate leather trim – Dual rolled top handles – Tawny canvas lining, single...

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1990s Retro Dior Travel Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Boston Bag in Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather
Christian Dior Vintage Boston Bag in Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather

Christian Dior Vintage Boston Bag in Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Dior vintage 'Christian Dior Bagages' Boston bag in blue monogram canvas and leather. Made in France. In very good used condition despite rust marks inside the bag and in...

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Late 20th Century French Retro Dior Travel Bag

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

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By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino

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Located in Switzerland, CH

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By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Maison Goyard

Located in New York, NY

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By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas

Located in Switzerland, CH

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By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Diego, CA

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Silk Floral Lace Slip Dress

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Concord, NC

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Massive Glass Beaded Handmade Artisan Choker Bib Necklace 21st c

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By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

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Retro Dior Travel Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary retro dior travel bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect retro dior travel bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Retro Dior Travel Bag?

Prices for a retro dior travel bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $503 and can go as high as $14,000, while, on average they fetch $1,241.

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 Luggage-travel-bags for You

Why not add a dose of class to your travels even if you’re flying coach? With the broad range of sophisticated designer and vintage luggage available for sale on 1stDibs, packing and unpacking doesn’t have to be such a chore.

Let’s face it: Stuffing the car trunk or loading up your luggage before takeoff and then doing the opposite when you arrive is often the worst part of any trip, but there’s nothing stopping you from reintroducing the glamour and luxury that defined the so-called Golden Age of Travel.

Romanticized in recent years on hit TV shows such as Mad Men, the Golden Age of Travel generally began during the 1940s, when the big commercial airlines of 20th-century America deployed the newest in large airplanes to carry scores of usually well-dressed travelers to foreign destinations. This era of aspirational air travel was marked by luxurious in-flight dining, copious cocktails and high spirits, promoted in part by the sleek, graphically rich airline brochures and vibrantly colored illustrated travel posters that hung in the windows of travel agencies. Those drawn to the history of this now well-documented era — or those who lived it, having caught the travel bug thanks to revered magazines such as Holiday or the photography of Slim Aarons — will find lots to love in vintage travel bags and suitcases, particularly luggage that originated in the world’s best luxury fashion houses.

With top brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci offering their take on essential travel bags, every brisk walk through the airport can feel like a runway. After all, why would you want to hide all of the fun inside your suitcase when you could make a statement with its exterior?

Purchasing a first-class travel bag will render the idea of “living out of a suitcase” appealing. Any journey, be it to a summer hot spot or a cozy winter getaway, can be outfitted with functional and fashionable vintage and designer luggage thanks to a vast collection of 1970s, ’80s and ’90s suitcases and satchels available for sale on 1stDibs. With designs suited to your very particular personal travel style, you’ll rightfully have a hard time tucking these pieces into a closet when you return home.