DIOR J'Adior Medium white leather gold letter chain flap crossbody bag
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR J'Adior Medium white leather gold letter chain flap crossbody bag Reference: CELE/A00038 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: J'Adior Medium Collection: 2018 Materia...
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...
DIOR J'Adior Medium white leather gold letter chain flap crossbody bag
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR J'Adior Medium white leather gold letter chain flap crossbody bag Reference: CELE/A00038 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: J'Adior Medium Collection: 2018 Materia...
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H 10.75 in D 1.75 in L 8 in
Dior X Daniel Arsham Grained Calfskin White Newspaper Print Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DIOR X DANIEL ARSHAM GRAINED CALFSKIN WHITE NEWSPAPER PRINT SADDLE BAG Color: White Material: Grained calfskin Date Code: 06-BO-0210 Measures: H 8” x L 10.75” x D X1.75 Drop: X15 Co...
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 White Leather Saddle Messenger Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Christian Dior White Leather Saddle Messenger Crossbody Bag.
Dior Limited Edition White Bag - '10s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Dior Limited Edition White Bag—a stunning circular silhouette with an elegant white finish. Adorned with delicate ink wash print over the iconic Dior logo, it exudes ...
2002 Christian Dior White Calfskin Leather Saddle Belt Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHRISTIAN DIOR White Calfskin Leather Saddle Belt Bag Reference: HB2456 Serial Number: 06BM-1022 Age (Circa): 2002 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in Italy) Gender: Ladies Ty...
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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 closure. Worn in crossover. The interior is black canvas with a zipped pocket. Mad...
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H 7.88 in W 10.04 in D 2.56 in
Christian Dior White, Lilac, Red, Orange Beaded Saddle Bag with Shoulder Strap
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior White, Lilac, Red, Orange Beaded & Black Calfskin Leather Saddle Bag with Shoulder Strap Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1364 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Saddle Bag Typ...
Dior Pink Monogram Trotter Translucent Crossbod Bag Clear 16d131s
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Dior Pink Monogram Trotter Translucent Crossbod Bag Clear 16d131s Date Code/Serial Number: BO B 0064 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 4" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle...
Dior White Honeycomb Coated Canvas Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Orlando, FL
This crossbody bag features a coated canvas body with leather trim, flat leather strap, front flap with magnetic snap button closure, and triple interior compartments. It carries as ...
Dior White Studded Leather Diorama Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stylish bag from Dior has been crafted from leather. It opens to a capacious interior that can easily hold your everyday essentials. The bag is finished with gold-tone hardware ...
My Lady Dior Bag Cannage Quilt Lambskin
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Estimated Retail Price: $3,600 Condition: Great. Moderate wear on base and opening corners, slight darkening on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Pins, With Strap Measure...
Christian Dior Diorama Flap Bag Lambskin Mini
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Outlet. Odor in interior. Repainted exterior and underneath flap. Wear, creasing, darkening and marks on exterior and underneath flap, cracking on flap wax edges. Wear, ma...
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 nylon with a canvas belt, the belt is adjustable. Two zipped compartments on the back...
Christian Dior Dioraddict Flap Bag Cannage Quilt Lambskin Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Creasing, minor wear, darkening and marks on exterior, moderate wear and darkening exterior edges and clochette, splitting on clochette wax edges. ...
Dior Navy Blue/Off White Oblique PVC and Leather Trotter No. 1 Messenger Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Trust messenger bags to offer functional ease and a comfortable carrying experience. Smartly designed, the bag has an appealing exterior and a spacious interior. Perfect for work and...
Dior White Nylon Fabric Printed Crossbody Bag Italy
By Christian Dior
Located in Orlando, FL
This crossbody bag features a printed nylon body, silver-tone chain straps, a top flap with a magnetic closure, and an interior slip pocket. It carries as AB condition rating. Inclu...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
$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...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
$3,270
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
$10,920
H 13 in W 15 in L 3.5 in
Chanel In The Classic Flap Vintage Large Business Shoulder Briefcase Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Vintage Caviar Large Business Travel Bag Year: 1991 {VINTAGE 31 Years} Gold hardware CC turn lock logo at front Crossbody Strap Leather black interior Two main inte...
Chanel Pair of Chain decorated Cuffs
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary pair of Chanel chain decorated biker cuffs from the 1980's. Designed by Victoire de Castellane under Karl Lagerfeld, this is the period where all of Chanel's iconograph...
Bronze
$7,920
H 9 in W 15.5 in L 6 in
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Quilted Distressed Large Blck Calfskin Leather Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large size Chanel distressed calfskin black tote with interwoven braided straps and flap 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Chanel name stamp Double strap Interior graffiti lin...
$9,920
H 6 in W 2 in L 9 in
Chanel Minaudière Double Circle 70s Style Runway Rare Black & Metallic Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gold lambskin Chanel and white patent leather 70's style clutch with white cc enamel detail 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Gold Hardware Double kiss-lock closure Interior white satin linin...
$8,920
H 6.5 in W 8.2 in L 3.5 in
Chanel 1991 Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Classic Interwoven top handle Detachable classic interwoven cha...
$12,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Rabbit Muff CC Logo Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black satin lining Chain drop: 19" inches Made in Italy
$10,920
H 14 in W 17 in L 1 in
Chanel 2009 Organic Raffia Camelia Limited Edition Tote Beige Rope Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel organic raffia rope and tweed tote with camelia flower Year 2009 Gold hardware Large hanging CC charm Interwoven rope and tweed chain Interior black nylon lining Inter...
Chanel Classic Flap Quilted Microfiber Acqua Blue Nylon Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Soft Chanel microfiber acqua flap Year: 2012 Silver hardware Interwoven chain Interlocking CC clasp Interior zipper closure Interior center zippered pocket Strap drop: Single 19" Do...
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress IT 38 Gianni Versace couture evening dress featuring sheer top, embellished straps, square neck and c...
$8,920
H 5 in W 7 in L 3 in
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Rope strap CC beaded black logo at front Gold-tone hardware Zip top tass...
$12,920
H 5 in W 7 in L 1 in
Chanel Bum Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Pouch Black Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bum Bag Pouch 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware CC Turnlock flap closure Classic interwoven chain belt with gold 'CHANEL' log...
$12,920
H 5 in W 7.5 in L 1.25 in
Chanel Timeless Tweed Iconic Camelia Flower Bicolor Black & White Leather Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel clutch designed with patent leather, lambskin and tweed opens to a three-fold clutch 2000 {VINTAGE 22 Years} Gold hardware Interior center zippered pocket 4 card slots Interi...
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.