{"product_id":"christian-dior-by-john-galliano-vintage-red-silk-crystal-lobster-clasp-chain-handbag","title":"Christian Dior by John Galliano Vintage Red Silk Crystal Lobster-Clasp Chain Handbag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003cbr\u003eChristian Dior by John Galliano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003eJohn Galliano Era \/ Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSilk Handbag \/ Chain Handle \/ Crystal-Embellished Hardware \/ Lobster Clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003cbr\u003eRed \/ Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003cbr\u003eSilk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eSA Excellent Vintage Condition — Almost New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare Christian Dior by John Galliano vintage handbag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a striking deep-red silk body contrasted with black detailing and highly distinctive silver-tone hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bag is defined by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eornamental crystal-embellished lobster clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, attached to a delicate silver-tone chain that runs across the front of the bag. The hardware gives the otherwise refined silk silhouette a distinctly dramatic, jewellery-like quality — very characteristic of the theatrical glamour associated with Galliano-era Dior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe structured rectangular silhouette is finished with a folded flap construction and black leather-like trim, while the central black strap carries subtle Dior detailing. The combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evivid red silk, black accents, polished metal and crystal embellishment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates an especially striking Y2K-era evening aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the bag is finished with Dior monogram-patterned lining and retains its original branded details. The overall construction and hardware remain exceptionally well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe condition is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealmost new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the silk, interior, hardware and structure all showing very minimal signs of previous use. Particularly notable is the presence of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal authenticity card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding to its collectibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly collectible and increasingly difficult-to-find John Galliano-era Dior piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is the kind of accessory that works equally well as a statement evening bag or as an archival fashion piece for collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare example of Galliano-era Dior’s more extravagant approach to accessories, combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esensual red silk, sculptural hardware and crystal detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a distinctly late-1990s \/ early-2000s silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":55655660323192,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/79D61B7C-758F-4A4A-8737-3AD878349CCD.png?v=1788955262","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/products\/christian-dior-by-john-galliano-vintage-red-silk-crystal-lobster-clasp-chain-handbag","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}