$402
H 1.58 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Leather Gold Logo Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
A refined statement from Christian Dior's 1980s archives, this vintage blue leather shoulder bag
Christian Dior bag 'Doctor'
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Leather 'Doctor' bag with a golden metal fastener on a rigid frame
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Christian Dior black bag with honeycomb pattern with dior logo inside with two compartments
$280Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 1 in L 9.5 in
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Chain Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag is crafted of CD's trotter jacquard in navy featuring two
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 3 in L 8 in
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Coated Trotter Canvas Camera Bag Grey Khaki Small
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Christian Dior camera crossbody bag is crafted of CD's coated trotter canvas in grey
Christian Dior Diorissimo Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Black and tan Diorissimo canvas vintage Christian Dior crossbody bag with - Brass hardware
Christian Dior navy Oblique jacquard and leather trimming crossbody bag. c.1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Dior’s Oblique Jacquard Canvas, the instantly recognizable logo pattern adorns this cross-body bag
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Christian Dior Vintage Cross Body Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1970s handbag by Christian Dior. Features Dior jacquard pattern in canvas and deep
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H 9.5 in W 3.5 in L 8 in
Dior Signature Oblique Monogram Trotter Camera 231250 Cross Body Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: BO C 1003 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 3.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder strap drop: 11"- 22" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Sig...
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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in L 11 in
Dior Burgundy Trotter Signature Oblique Camera 5de1226 Red Coated Cross Body Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Forest Hills, NY
the bag appear yellow due to age with slight inner cracks and marks Interior: clean Interior Pocket
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H 7.5 in W 1.75 in L 9.25 in
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...
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
Christian Dior Navy Oblique Canvas Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Navy Honeycomb canvas crossbody bag featuring the iconic Oblique pattern, top zip
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
This Christian Dior Vintage Blue Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag is a charming expression of French
Christian Dior Vintage Black Leather Bobby Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Crossbody Bag. Crafted in France during the 1990s, the Bobby model is a quintessential example of Dior
Christian Dior Vintage White Leather Crossbody Messenger Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag crafted in white leather. Flap with magnetic button closure
Christian Dior Vintage White Leather Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag crafted in white leather. Flap with magnetic button closure
Christian Dior Vintage Black Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag crafted in black leather. Fold over strap with magnetic button
Dior Vintage Crossbody Bag by Mark Bohan - '80s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted from canvas, the Christian Dior Beehive Bag embodies the timeless elegance of the brand
Dior Pewter Silver Chain Flap Crossbody Bag 292da513
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
INTENTIONALLY MADE TO LOOK LIKE IT HAS PATINA Accessories: Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim
Christian Dior Vintage Bicolor Canvas Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
women and made in France, this small crossbody bag reflects Dior's refined approach to everyday luxury
Christian Dior Vintage Grey Honeycomb Logo Canvas Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Honeycomb Canvas Logo Crossbody Bag, a true archival piece that captures the quiet sophistication of Dior
Christian Dior Vintage Grey Logo Canvas Small Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
elegant and rich in vintage charm, this Christian Dior small crossbody bag is a beautiful example of the
Christian Dior Vintage Brown and Tan Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
This Christian Dior Vintage Brown and Tan Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag is a refined expression of
Christian Dior Vintage Black and Beige Canvas Small Crossbody 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
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Leather Gold Logo Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
A refined statement from Christian Dior's 1980s archives, this vintage blue leather shoulder bag
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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
2002 Christian Dior Red Monogram Coated Canvas No.1 Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHRISTIAN DIOR Red Monogram Coated Canvas No.1 Crossbody Bag This CHRISTIAN DIOR No.1 Crossbody
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H 7.5 in W 9 in D 2 in L 24.5 in
1980s Christian Dior Rare Honeycomb B Canvas and Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Hope, ON
This Christian Dior Honeycomb B Canvas Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag is rare and from the 1980s. The
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...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Bag in Blue Monogram Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Christian Dior bag in blue monogram canvas. This is the big return of Dior monogram bags
Christian Dior Smooth Red Leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Hope, ON
This stylish and iconic Dior saddle bag has a handle, as well as a crossbody strap. Silver hardware
Christian Dior Leather Bag with Golden Metal Elements
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Red exotic leather bag with golden metal elements. To be mentioned, there is a smell
Christian Dior Vintage Grey Logo Canvas Small Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
elegant and rich in vintage charm, this Christian Dior small crossbody bag is a beautiful example of the
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Monogram Oblique Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag crafted in brown monogram oblique canvas with brown genuine
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
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H 11.03 in D 3.55 in L 12.21 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Bag in Black, White and Gray Monogram Canvas
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior vintage bag in black, white and gray monogram canvas. Hardware in silver metal. Zip
Dior Saddle Bag by Jhon Galliano.
Located in Carnate, IT
Saddle Dior bag created and designed by Jhon Galliano. Brown, brass hardware and iconic shoulder
Dior Navy Blue Monogram Trotter Briefcase Luggage Business Bag 818da67
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 13" Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Very Minor Markings Ext...
Christian Dior Vintage Beige Leather Small Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
An elegant echo of Dior's timeless sophistication, this vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag is
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H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
2004 Christian Dior Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Rasta 2 Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Rasta 2 Crossbody Bag This CHRISTIAN DIOR Rasta No.2
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful vintage Christian Dior crossbody bag is crafted of Dior's signature trotter jacquard
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Trotter Jacquard Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s Christian Dior crossbody bag in brown trotter jacquard and leather. Made in France. Measures
Christian Dior Burgundy Monogram Trotter Messenger Crossbody Bag 862493
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDIITON (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub partially (Outside) Minor stain on the under parts (Shoulder) Minor rub on a part of shoulder strap (Outside) Minor rub at the corn...
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H 7.5 in W 2.75 in L 7.5 in
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Monogram Canvas Crossbody Bag Unisex Mens
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Men's Crossbody Bag in Black Monogram Canvas featuring an interior open
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H 7.5 in W 3 in L 11 in
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Monogram Canvas Two-Way Crossbody Bag Unisex Mens
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 2-way clutch/crossbody bag in Dior’s black coated canvas featuring a front
Dior Black Satin Bag, 1992
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Black satin bag with a silvery metal rigid frame and partially rhinestoned. Yellowing
Christian Dior minaudiere bag 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Italy) Quilted golden metal circular minaudiere bag with black trimmings. A 1990s
Christian Dior Vintage Black Leather Messenger Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag crafted in red leather. Gold metal CD tab on the front. Flap
Vintage Christian Dior Navy Trotter Jacquard Chain Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Christian Dior chain shoulder bag is crafted of Dior’s navy trotter jacquard
1980s Christian Dior Black Trotter Jacquard Mini Chain Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage Christian Dior mini chain bag in black trotter jacquard. It can be worn double-chained as a
Christian Dior Vintage Kilim Tapestry Cross Body Messenger Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage cross body messenger bag featuring a kilim tapestry design, braided green
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H 7.5 in W 10.25 in D 2.75 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR VINTAGE Brown LOGO Tapestry Canvas SHOULDER BAG Messenger
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: CHRISTIAN DIOR - Made in France Logos / Tags: 'CHRISTIAN DIOR - made in France' embossed
Christian Dior 1980's Bleu CD Logo Monogram Large Messenger Bag.
By Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
1980's Christian Dior vintage, large size messenger style folded bag. Can also be a small trip
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H 6.25 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Christian Dior Vintage Trotter Shoulder/Crossbody Bag 05RU0043 - Black and Beige
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Hope, ON
On offer is a hard to find Christian Dior vintage trotter crafted of canvas and leather in black
Dior Homme Black Blue Zipper Logo Messengers Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior for El-Jay
Located in Irvine, CA
Black and blue leather Dior Homme messengers crossbody bag with silver-tone hardware, one zipper
Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Blue Cannage quilted leather Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag with - Gold-tone hardware - Dual
Vintage Christian Dior navy lamb leather shoulder bag with fringe. Classic bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Christian Dior navy lamb leather shoulder bag with fringe. Classic daily use purse that
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H 6.25 in W 1.5 in L 10.5 in
Dior Ivory Signature Oblique Trotter Belt Fanny Pack 232898 Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MC 0047 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 6.25" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Adjustable: Belt Length: 22"-...
Vintage Dior Monogram Bum Bag Fanny Pack - dark blue/white
By Christian Dior
Located in Baarn, NL
Soooo cute! Vintage fanny pack or bum bag covered with monograms and the number 2. Crafted from
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H 5.11 in W 1.5 in L 7.08 in
Dior Signature Oblique Monogram Trotter Belt Fanny Pack 229734 Cross Body Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.08" Width: 1.5" Height: 5.11" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Belt Fits, Waists: 24" - 28" Signs of Wear: Exterior: leather...
Vintage Christian Dior brown trotter monogram large messenger bag. Unisex
By Christian Dior
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1970's, 80's Christian Dior vintage beige and brown trotter monogram large folded design bag
1980s Vintage GUCCI Camera Bag Pigskin Leather Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI camera bag is crafted of pigskin leather in brown and gold toned hardware. Top zipper closure opens to a beige leather interior featuring a zippered pocket. This G...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Tactical Y2k Wristlet PRADA Mini Bag - Lignea Rossa Climbing Pouch
By Prada
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000's Vintage Prada Climbing Pouch - Wristlet. Seen here Modelled on a Belt (Belt is not included) Features: Nylon exterior, Single draw tie fasten compartment, Press stud closur...
LOUIS VUITTON black Epi leather SPEEDY 30 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Handbag in black Epi leather is a timeless and versatile piece. Crafted from durable Epi leather, it features a sleek, structured design w...
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...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolor Velvet Abstract Print Top Handle Mini Handbag
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolored Velvet Abstract Printed Top Handle Mini Hand Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Style: Structured top handle mini handbag Color(...
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Brown Jacquard Evening bag with Gold Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful Vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chocolate brown jacquard evening bag with a detachable gold chain strap. MADE IN FRANCE. 22 Place Vendôme, Paris. Features; Beautiful G...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER A/W 1985-1986 Green Quilted & Padded Satin Coat
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Munich, DE
This is one of Jean Paul Gaultier's rare and runway presented quilted satin coats from his A/W 1985-1986 collection. I am happy to have found documentation of different-coloured twi...
Prada, denim shoulder bag in green
By Prada
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Prada, denim shoulder bag in green. The item has 3 small stains further in good condition. CONDITION: good condition MEASUREMENTS: height 20 cm, width 34 cm, depth 9 cm, drop lengt...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
$5,922
H 7.68 in W 1.58 in L 8.47 in
Exceptional Hermès Shoulder Bag Purse Green-Grey Lizard Gold Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous and rare Authentic Hermès Bag Made in France Vintage bag, no stamp Made of Lizard and Golden Hardware Lined with smooth lambsink Leather Colorway: green-grey 1 main co...
$192Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 2 in L 13 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nylon Bamboo Two-Way Briefcase Document Handbag Small Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI Mini bamboo briefcase handbag is crafted of nylon and smooth calfskin leather in black featuring silver toned hardware and bamboo handles. Top zipper closure opens...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Iconic Bamboo Heel Leather Sandals US 9.5 It - 39.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Iconic Bamboo High Heel Sandals Spring-Summer 2002 collection US size 9.5 B - Italian 39.5 B Dark brown leather, braided cord that wraps and ties, leather sole & ...
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.
Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.
Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.
Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.
Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.
For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes on 1stDibs.