Christian Dior in July Designer Collection

Sophie Higgs, Designer Collection Specialist at Fellows Auctioneers, has been discussing the magnificent range of Christian Dior handbags in the upcoming Designer Collection sale.

Lady Dior is the commercial name given to a handbag by the Christian Dior Company in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales. The model is characterised by its canework stitching, rounded handles and its monogrammed hardware. The recognisable stitching pattern or Cannage motif is inspired by Napoléon III woven chairs. The letters D.I.O.R. on charm pendants act as an eternal signature.

In the present day, Lady Dior remains an “it bag” – on top 10 lists for every fashionista. Currently the Lady Dior comes in four different sizes; micro, min, medium and large as well as numerous materials and a variety of colours.

We have five very different examples up for auction on July 15^th.

Three medium sized Lady Dior handbags include:

Lot 94

CHRISTIAN DIOR – a limited edition peach crocodile Lady Dior handbag. Designed with a polished peach crocodile skin exterior, featuring rigid looping top handles, polished silver-tone hardware, with maker’s signature hanging logo charm, top zip fastening, a peach suede lined interior and one inner zip pocket. Limited edition no. 022. Measuring 11 by 19.5 by 23.5cms. With maker’s box.

Lot 95

CHRISTIAN DIOR – a Lady Dior sequinned handbag. Designed with a black and white sequinned exterior, featuring rigid looping black leather top handles, a detachable shoulder strap, polished silver-tone hardware, hanging logo charm, top zip fastening and one interior zip pocket. Measuring 10 by 20 by 24cms. With maker’s dust bag, care guide and authenticity card.

Lot 96

CHRISTIAN DIOR – a beige tweed Lady Dior MM handbag. Designed with a woven beige tweed exterior, featuring scattered rhinestone detailing, tweed fringed piping, hammered gold-tone hardware, with rigid looping leather top handles, optional shoulder strap, maker’s signature hanging logo charm, top zip fastening and one interior side pocket. Measuring 11 by 20 by 24cms. With maker’s dust bag.

And two Mini Lady Dior handbags:

Lot 97

CHRISTIAN DIOR – a satin and Swarovski Mini Lady Dior handbag. Designed with a navy blue satin exterior with rhinestone Swarovski embellishments set in the maker’s cannage pattern, featuring rigid looping top handles and a detachable shoulder strap, with polished silver-tone hardware, hanging logo charm, top flap closure and one interior side pocket. Measuring 6 by 14 by 17cms. With maker’s maintenance guide, authenticity card and dust bag.

Lot 98

CHRISTIAN DIOR – a red satin Cannage Mini Lady Dior handbag. Designed with a quilted red satin exterior, featuring rigid looping top handles, polished silver-tone hardware, maker’s signature hanging logo charm, top flap closure and one interior side pocket. Deficient of shoulder strap. Measuring 6 by 14 by 17cms.

The Lady Dior is an iconic bag and Dior’s flagship model continues to evolve yet still be a symbol of timeless elegance.