Information About Dior Bags

Christian Dior is celebrated for his luscious designs, supreme feminine designs and structured cuts. When his brand expanded in the 1950s, Dior was not only well known for his haute-couture dresses and ready-to-wear ensembles but for his high-end luxury goods that included hosiery, jewelry and handbags. This expansion has left Dior one of the most sought-after labels.

History

Christian Dior started his "New Look" collection in the late 1940s, redeveloping the standards of women's clothing with plunging skirts, layers of fabric and an hourglass silhouette that helped to redefine the post-war era of France.

Time Frame

By 1950, Dior's name was licensed into luxury goods like hosiery, hats, jewelry and handbags, the first haute-couture house to create a licensing agreement. The expansion nevertheless began the norm for future haute-couture houses.

Function

Dior writes in "The Little Dictionary of Fashion," "Always the simplest and most classic handbags are the best and the quality of the leather is very important." Dior was a believer in practicality, noting every item in your pursue should have its place and was not "a wastepaper basket."

Identification

Dior handbags come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are reinvented each season. The signature mark of a "Dior" bag is a small grouping of "D.I.O.R" letter charms attached to every handle.

Considerations

Dior handbags are often made with genuine leather and range in price from a little less than $1,000 to more than $4,000 as of October 2009. A Dior zip-around wallet can be purchased for around $600, while a canvas tote is priced at $1,150.

References

• Dior Finance
• Design Museum
• Free Press Release

Resources

• Dior