Christian Dior Gold and Black Python Small Lady Dior Bag, 2012

The Dior Lady Bag first debuted in 1995 as the Chouchou bag, and was presented to Princess Diana by Bernadette Chirac, then-First Lady of France. It was renamed in 1996 to honor the late princess. It was launched during Gianfranco Ferré’s tenure using the ‘cannage’ pattern inspired by the cane-backed chairs favored by Christian Dior in his salons. The bag has since been canonized as a house staple, reinvented each season by the successive creative directors.

Black, brown and gold python bag with matching dual top handles, one interior compartment with zippered pocket, detachable strap, and top zipper closure.
Label: Christian Dior

Date Code: 11-MA-0192

Detailed Features

9" L x 7.5" H x 5" W

4" Handle Drop

17" Shoulder Strap Drop

Main textile: Black python

Trim: Black snakeskin

Lining: Black leather

Hardware type: Gold-tone metal

Straps: Black python

Handles: Black python

Interior details: Zippered compartment

Additions: Gold-tone charms on the front that spell "DIOR", removable snakeskin strap, authenticity card

Country of origin: Italy

Condition:
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Christian Dior Gold and Black Python Small Lady Dior Bag, 2012

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