Christian Dior "Doctor Mini" bag, 1992
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Mini Doctor bag in red pigskin, gold-tone metal swivel clasp on a rigid frame.
Christian Dior "Doctor Mini" bag, 1992
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Mini Doctor bag in red pigskin, gold-tone metal swivel clasp on a rigid frame.
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 bag 'Doctor'
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Green leather 'Doctor' bag with a golden metal fastener on a rigid frame.
Unavailable
H 4.53 in D 1.97 in L 5.71 in
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Doctor Style Micro Handbag in Alligator Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in VERGT, FR
So cute Collector Pièce Order spécial Rétail price estimated $ 18000 Doctor Bag Christian Dior Alligator Leather Color : brown / cognac / red bordeaux MAGNIFIC Ultra small size / Mi...
Christian Dior 'Doctor' bag Summer 1995
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Italy) Black and red calfskin 'doctor' bag with a black and white hounstooth pattern, and golden metal elements. 1995 Spring / Summer Collection under the direction o...
Christian Dior Black Crocodile 'Doctor' Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Black crocodile 'doctor' bag with a golden metal fastener on a rigid frame, a handle, and a removable crossbody strap.
Christian Dior Vintage Grained Brown Leahter Doctor Style Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage grained brown leather doctor style handbag.
Christian Dior Boutique Vintage Multicolored Doctor Style Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage doctor style handbag with great pop colors.
Christian Dior Vintage Black Patent Micro Mini Doctor Style Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage rare doctor style micro mini handbag in black patent leather.
Christian Dior Vintage Black Leather Micro Mini Doctor Style Fermoir Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage rare doctor style micro mini fermoir handbag in black vachette leather with gold toned hardware and beige goat skin lining.
Dior Black Cannage Nylon Charming Doctor Satchel
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed to last, this wondrous piece from Dior can elate the look of your ensembles. It has a structured top and DIOR letter charms on the front.
Dior Black Cannage Nylon Charming Doctor Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This nylon and leather Charming Doctor bag has a capacious interior to hold your daily necessities. It features the signature Cannage quilt on the exterior and is finished with dual ...
Christian Dior Detective Doctor Bag Floral Raffia Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Detective Doctor Bag Floral Raffia Medium, crafted from multicolor floral raffia, features dual leather handles, raffia flowers on the front, leather trim, and si...
Dior Black Cannage Nylon and Leather Charming Doctor Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Dior’s take on the classic doctor bag, this vintage-inspired Dior quilted nylon bag has a capacious compartment to hold your daily accompaniments.
Christian Dior Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Large, crafted from navy diorissimo canvas, features dual rolled leather handles, leather trim, and silver-tone hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small, crafted from black diorissimo canvas and black leather, features dual rolled leather handles, leather trim, and ...
Christian Dior Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small, crafted from burgundy diorissimo canvas, features dual rolled leather handles, leather trim, and gunmetal-tone h...
Dior Black Cannage Nylon and Leather Charming Doctor Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Dior’s take on the classic doctor bag, this vintage-inspired nylon and leather creation has a capacious interior to hold your daily accompaniments.
Christian Dior Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 7.5", Width 12", Depth 5.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Small Exterio...
Christian Dior Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Large
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 11", Width 16", Depth 6.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Vintage Frame Doctor Bag Diorissimo Canvas Large Exterior ...
Christian Dior Mini Duffle/Speedy Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Christian Dior Speedy/Doctors handbag with brown logo pattern embroidered along the front.
Dior Black Cannage Nylon Charming Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Dior’s take on the classic doctor bag, this vintage-inspired Dior quilted nylon bag has a spacious compartment to hold your daily accompaniments.
Dior Black Cannage Nylon and Leather Charming Doctor Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Dior’s take on the classic doctor bag, this vintage-inspired nylon, and leather creation has a capacious interior to hold your daily accompaniments.
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Moss Deep Green Soft Linen Silk Classic Modern Artisanal Handwoven Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moss is a light weight linen silk blend scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michi...
$3,827
Size: FR 38 - UK 10
Vivienne Westwood green tartan wool fitted jacket with 15 gold buttons, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood green tartan wool fitted jacket with 15 gold orb button fastenings at front. Black velvet cuffs and collar. Fall-Winter 1988
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
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...
$1,119Sale Price|20% Off
Size: S
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Bridal Wedding Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous EMILIO PUCCI crochet knit maxi dress / gown Perfect for the resort season Sleeveless Off-white crochet-knit cotton Full length Simply slips on Dry clean Only Made in Italy S...
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
$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 ...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
$4,890
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
Iconic Rare ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE Scorpio Dress Black Sculptural Dramatic
By Issey Miyake, Pleats Please
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking ISSEY MIYAKE Design! Can't get over this beautiful construction! The Pleats Please Scorpio Dress. It's fascinating to me how something made of soft, liquid feeling fabri...
New Etro Silk Paisley Print Orange Black Long Dress with Belt It. 42
By Etro
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Etro Silk Paisley Long Dress with Belt Designer size 42 100% Silk, Famous Etro Paisley Print, Orange and Black Colors, Attached Belt, Side Zip Closure, Fully Lined in Black Silk....
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Ad Lace-Up Satin Bodycon Dress 42IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 2003 'Sex & Love' collection, this Dolce & Gabbana dress opened the season's runway as look 1, modeled by Gisele Bündchen. Highlighted in the season's ...
NWT $4395 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Lace Belted Plum Blouse Fr 42
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace Blouse Top F/W 2001 Ready to Wear Collection Designer size - 42 ( please check measurements) Plum color exquisite lace over the b...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
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.