{"product_id":"vintage-dior","title":"Vintage Christian Dior Diorissimo Patent Saddle Bag – John Galliano Era","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery now and then I find a bag that genuinely makes me excited, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethis is one of them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. As someone who spends an enormous amount of time sourcing vintage, finding a Dior Saddle this rare is special — and finding one \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere in South Africa, in this condition and with its original authentication paperwork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is quite extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a rare early-2000s \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristian Dior Diorissimo Saddle Bag from the John Galliano era\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, finished in glossy chocolate brown patent leather with Dior’s monogram embossed across the surface. The iconic asymmetric Saddle silhouette is finished with incredible gold-tone hardware, including the oversized hanging D charm and CD strap hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd she is beautiful. The bag is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eexcellent vintage condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with the patent retaining its rich gloss and the hardware in fantastic shape. The gold-tone hardware has also been carefully polished and looks spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is some very slight cloudiness along the front seam and a small patch to the right of the Velcro fastening — a known issue with vintage patent bags of this type. It is extremely subtle and not something you would notice during normal wear; it really only becomes apparent when scrutinised closely under bright light. I have mentioned it for complete transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven better, she comes with her \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoriginal Dior dust bag and original authentication papers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular Diorissimo patent Saddle is a genuinely difficult bag to find and examples command very strong prices on the international vintage market. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor a vintage collector in South Africa, this is a particularly exciting find — and certainly not a bag I expect to come across again anytime soon.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Guaranteed. A third-party certificate can be provided for an additional R300 if required. Should an item be proven not authentic, a full refund will be issued upon return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePayment Terms:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Payflex available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e All my items are vintage and pre-loved unless otherwise stated. Minor signs of age and wear are part of the charm, and I do my best to note anything significant in the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Swag SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51459815473316,"sku":null,"price":36500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/2363\/2292\/files\/IMG_3014-Photoroom.jpg?v=1787939609","url":"https:\/\/vintageswag.co.za\/products\/vintage-dior","provider":"Vintage Swag SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}