{"product_id":"christian-dior-by-john-galliano-2001-runway-cadillac-chris-1947-saddle-bag-black-tech-quilted-rare-archive-piece","title":"Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 Runway Cadillac “Chris 1947” Saddle Bag Black Tech Quilted Rare Archive Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Dior (by John Galliano era)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Condition (Very good vintage condition; minor signs of wear on edges and strap, overall structure, hardware and interior well preserved)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical quilted fabric \/ Leather trim \/ Metal hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack \/ Silver-tone hardware with red \u0026amp; gold accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally rare Christian Dior archive piece from the iconic John Galliano era, featured in the 2001 runway and associated campaign visuals. This model belongs to the highly sought-after Cadillac “Chris 1947” series — one of the most experimental and collectible accessory lines ever produced by Dior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design draws direct inspiration from vintage American automobiles, incorporating signature elements such as the “Chris 1947” license plate plaque, metallic circular studs reminiscent of headlights, and sculptural paneling that echoes car body construction. This version, executed in black technical quilted material, adds a futuristic and almost industrial dimension to the silhouette, distinguishing it from the more classic canvas variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe padded ribbed structure enhances both tactile and visual depth, while the streamlined baguette form allows for an effortless underarm carry. The combination of performance-inspired material and couture-level detailing perfectly reflects Galliano’s visionary fusion of fashion, technology, and narrative design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn very good vintage condition, this piece retains strong structure and presence, with only light signs of wear consistent with age. A highly collectible runway item that rarely appears on the market — especially in this colorway and fabrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true archive grail for collectors, stylists, and Dior connoisseurs seeking one of the most distinctive silhouettes of the early 2000s.\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":"Black","offer_id":55518606983544,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/CB9927E6-9271-43C9-A852-FC2F1C3EEB44.png?v=1782464035","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/zh\/products\/christian-dior-by-john-galliano-2001-runway-cadillac-chris-1947-saddle-bag-black-tech-quilted-rare-archive-piece","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}