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Dior East West Handbag

DIOR Bobby East West handbag Shoulder Bag Calfskin
DIOR Bobby East West handbag Shoulder Bag Calfskin

DIOR Bobby East West handbag Shoulder Bag Calfskin

By Christian Dior

Located in Guangzhou, CN

DIOR Bobby East West handbag Shoulder Bag Calfskin Blue gold metal Brand Name:Dior Grade:A Color:blue MaterialFabric : leather Size:20cm long and 12cm high Accessories:Dust ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Christian Dior Blue Denim Oblique 30 Montaigne East West Chain Bag
Christian Dior Blue Denim Oblique 30 Montaigne East West Chain Bag

Christian Dior Blue Denim Oblique 30 Montaigne East West Chain Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Christian Dior Blue Denim Oblique 30 Montaigne East-West SKU: 151588 MSRP: 3600.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

DIOR Lady Dior Soft Limited Edition brown Cannage scaled leather east west bag
DIOR Lady Dior Soft Limited Edition brown Cannage scaled leather east west bag

DIOR Lady Dior Soft Limited Edition brown Cannage scaled leather east west bag

By Raf Simons, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR Lady Dior Soft Limited Edition brown Cannage scaled leather east west bag Reference: TGAS/F00553 Brand: Dior Designer: Raf Simons Model: Dior Soft Shopping Bag Collection: Limit...

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Dior East-West of the line 30 Montaigne shoulder flap bag in black leather, GHW
Dior East-West of the line 30 Montaigne shoulder flap bag in black leather, GHW

Dior East-West of the line 30 Montaigne shoulder flap bag in black leather, GHW

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, IDF

Magnificent​ ​Dior​ ​East-West​ ​bag​ ​from​ ​the​ ​30​ ​Montaigne​ ​line​ ​with​ ​flap​ ​in​ ​pink​ ​calfskin​ ​leather,​ ​featuring​ ​gold-tone​ ​hardware,​ ​allowing​ ​it​ ​to​ ​b...

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Christian Dior Off White Cannage East West Lady Dior Handbag
Christian Dior Off White Cannage East West Lady Dior Handbag

Christian Dior Off White Cannage East West Lady Dior Handbag

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR off white cannage East West Lady Dior handbag.

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Christian Dior Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Leather East West
Christian Dior Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Leather East West

Christian Dior Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Leather East West

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

This Christian Dior Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Leather East West, crafted in black stitched cannage leather, features dual rolled leather handles, sleek Dior charms, and silv...

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Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Leather Small
Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Leather Small

Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Leather Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

This Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Leather Small, crafted from black stitched cannage leather, features dual flat leather handles with silver links, pro...

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Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Cannage Studded Leather Small
Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Cannage Studded Leather Small

Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Cannage Studded Leather Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Cannage Studded Leather Small is a classic and chic bag ideal for your nights out.

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Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Patent Small
Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Patent Small

Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Patent Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Patent Small is a classic and chic bag ideal for your nights out.

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Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Cannage Studded Leather Small
Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Cannage Studded Leather Small

Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Cannage Studded Leather Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

This Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Cannage Studded Leather Small, crafted from black studded cannage leather, features dual flat leather handles with links, protective b...

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Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Patent Small
Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Patent Small

Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Patent Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Handbag Stitched Cannage Patent Small is a classic and chic bag ideal for your nights out.

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Dior Black Cannage Leather Lady Dior East/West Tote
Dior Black Cannage Leather Lady Dior East/West Tote

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By Christian Dior

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From one of the most emblematic collections by the House of Dior, this flawless Lady Dior East/West tote certainly needs no introduction. It is crafted using black Cannage leather wi...

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By Christian Dior

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Christian Dior Lady Dior Stitched Cannage Leather East West
Christian Dior Lady Dior Stitched Cannage Leather East West

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By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Christian Dior Lady Dior Stitched Cannage Leather East West is an elegant, classic style that every fashionista needs in her wardrobe. Crafted from supple black leathe...

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Christian Dior Limited Edition Shearling Flight East West Handbag
Christian Dior Limited Edition Shearling Flight East West Handbag

Christian Dior Limited Edition Shearling Flight East West Handbag

Located in New York, NY

An iconic representation of the cutting edge designs of the famed fashion house of Christian Dior, this Limited Edition Shearling Flight East West bag showcases the trademark use of ...

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Dior Beige Cannage Leather Mini Lady Dior East West Tote
Dior Beige Cannage Leather Mini Lady Dior East West Tote

Dior Beige Cannage Leather Mini Lady Dior East West Tote

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Flaunt rich taste and class with this Lady Dior tote. This special Dior creation has a structured body crafted from cannage quilted leather and features well-sized fabric interiors s...

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Dior White Cannage Studded Leather Lady Dior East West Shoulder Bag
Dior White Cannage Studded Leather Lady Dior East West Shoulder Bag

Dior White Cannage Studded Leather Lady Dior East West Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Fall in love instantly with this shoulder bag by Dior. Made from white leather, it is just about splendid as a style statement and for your essentials. The bag has studs lined in the...

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Dior Black Leather Cannage East West Lady Dior Bag
Dior Black Leather Cannage East West Lady Dior Bag

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Color: Black Material: Calfskin leather with cannage quilting Date code: 11 MA 0044 Year: 2004 Condition: Very good. Faint scratches and light marks. Light interior residue. Made in ...

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Dior Black Cannage Nylon and Leather Mini Lady Dior East West Tote

Dior Black Cannage Nylon and Leather Mini Lady Dior East West Tote

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Flaunt rich taste and class with this Lady Dior tote. This special Dior creation has a structured body crafted from cannage quilted nylon & leather and features well-sized fabric int...

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Lady Dior white leather East West Studded Bag
Lady Dior white leather East West Studded Bag

Lady Dior white leather East West Studded Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Baarn, NL

This is the Lady Dior East West Studded Bag crafted from white leather, very elegant. The front and back are decorated with silver-tone studs and on one of the handles a dangle is a...

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Dior Light Beige Leather Karenina East West Karenina Satchel
Dior Light Beige Leather Karenina East West Karenina Satchel

Dior Light Beige Leather Karenina East West Karenina Satchel

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This satchel is rendered in the finest quality materials into an elegant design. Versatile and functional it is well sized for your daily use.

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Christian Dior Diorissimo Promenade Envelope Pouch Leather East West
Christian Dior Diorissimo Promenade Envelope Pouch Leather East West

Christian Dior Diorissimo Promenade Envelope Pouch Leather East West

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Charms Measurements: Height 4", Width 7", Depth 1", Strap Drop 21.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Diorissimo Promena...

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Christian Dior Vintage CD Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas East West

Christian Dior Vintage CD Bowler Bag Diorissimo Canvas East West

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Heavy odor in interior. Loss of shape on exterior, moderate wear on base corners. Cracking and splitting on handle wax edges, curling on side opening trim. Minor wea...

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Christian Dior East West Soft Chain Tote Cannage Quilt Leather Small
Christian Dior East West Soft Chain Tote Cannage Quilt Leather Small

Christian Dior East West Soft Chain Tote Cannage Quilt Leather Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Moderate loss of shape on exterior, wear on base corners, cracking and splitting on handle wax edges. Darkening and wear on opening edges, scratches on hardware...

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Christian Dior Vintage Rasta Bowler Bag Diorissimo Coated Canvas East West

Christian Dior Vintage Rasta Bowler Bag Diorissimo Coated Canvas East West

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Minor wear on base corners, melted handle wax edges, slight splitting on zipper pull trims. Light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag...

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Christian Louboutin Cabata East West Tote Leather Small

Christian Louboutin Cabata East West Tote Leather Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Excellent. Light wear on exterior. Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 9.5", Width 13", Depth 5" Designer: Christian Louboutin Model: Cab...

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Dior East-West of the line 30 Montaigne shoulder flap bag in black leather, GHW
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Dior East-West of the line 30 Montaigne shoulder flap bag in black leather, GHW

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Dior East-West of the line 30 Montaigne shoulder flap bag in black calfskin, gold metal trim allowing a hand or shoulder or crossbody carry Flap closure Gold metal CD Clas...

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By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Dior East-West of the line 30 Montaigne shoulder flap bag in black calfskin, gold metal trim allowing a hand or shoulder or crossbody carry Flap closure Gold metal CD Clas...

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East West Lady Dior Bag Stitched Cannage Leather Small

East West Lady Dior Bag Stitched Cannage Leather Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

This Christian Dior East West Lady Dior Bag Stitched Cannage Leather Small, crafted from neutral stitched cannage leather, features dual flat leather handles with links, protective b...

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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.

On 1stDibs, find an exquisite range of vintage Christian Dior clothing, jewelry, handbags and other items.

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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.

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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.

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