A rare early-2000s Dior archival piece designed by John Galliano, inspired by vintage automobiles. The bag features padded “car-seat” style panels, reflector-style hardware accents, and the signature Montaigne CHRIS·1947 plaque. Highly collectible and instantly recognizable from Galliano’s experimental era at Dior.
Color: Silver, pink and cream Material: Mixed leather and textile Made in France
Condition: Very Used — Sold As-Is
This bag shows heavy wear throughout and is best suited for collectors, restoration, or those who appreciate a distressed vintage look.
Exterior wear:
Significant peeling and flaking along most silver piping and edges
Multiple scratches and surface marks across the metallic leather
Noticeable discoloration and staining on the cream padded areas
Wear and marks visible on the pink leather panel
Hardware shows scratches and tarnish
Reflector details show visible wear
Corners and edges:
Strong rubbing with material loss on several corners
Zipper and structure:
Tear at one zipper end with exposed inner material
Fraying around parts of the zipper
Softened structure from use
Handle:
Darkening and surface scratches
Interior:
Light wear to lining, generally cleaner than the exterior
Interior pocket zipper functions properly
This Dior “Cadillac” mini Saddle is a rare Galliano-era design and a true piece of fashion history. Please review all photos carefully, as the condition is reflected in the price and the bag is sold as-is.
