{"product_id":"dior-2004-john-galliano-leopard-calf-hair-street-chic-columbus-shoulder-bag","title":"Dior 2004 John Galliano Leopard Calf Hair Street Chic Columbus Shoulder Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Archive \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003epeak John Galliano-era Dior\u003c\/strong\u003e—bold, glamorous and unmistakably early 2000s. The oversized crescent silhouette is covered in leopard-print calf hair and framed by a wide cognac canvas band punctuated with rows of brass grommets. Rather than treating the strap as an afterthought, Dior made it part of the design: the wide adjustable web strap continues the utilitarian, almost belt-like detailing around the body of the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece especially compelling is its scale. At \u003cstrong\u003e18 inches across\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has substantially more presence than many of the smaller leopard Street Chic bags from the same 2004 collection. The warm cognac leather, gold-tone Dior plaques and dramatic animal print give it the maximalist attitude collectors associate with Galliano's Dior. The leopard Street Chic family is documented as a 2004 design, with comparable examples identified in calf\/pony hair with grommet detailing and gold-tone hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors Notes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Dior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Street Chic Columbus Shoulder Bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\/Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004 — John Galliano Era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leopard \/ Cognac Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leopard-print calf hair with canvas and leather trim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top zip closure with front Dior buckle detail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable up to 23\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entrupy Verified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Report \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGood vintage condition with the leopard calf hair retaining strong color and pattern throughout most of the bag. There are \u003cstrong\u003evisible areas of hair loss and rubbing on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e, including several more noticeable patches near the upper portion and center of the bag as photographed. Additional light wear is present to the cognac canvas, leather trim and strap consistent with age and use. Gold-tone hardware shows surface wear and light scratching. Interior appears clean overall with normal signs of previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurators Perspective \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of \u003cstrong\u003eY2K Dior that feels relevant again\u003c\/strong\u003e. Leopard calf hair, oversized proportions, exposed grommets, logo hardware and a dramatically adjustable strap are all signatures of the unapologetic Galliano aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wear on the back needs to be disclosed clearly, but the front—the side that defines the bag when worn—presents beautifully. More importantly, this isn't simply another vintage Dior shoulder bag. It's a highly recognizable piece of the \u003cstrong\u003e2004 Street Chic era\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the scale and leopard fabrication that make Galliano-era Dior increasingly interesting from a collector standpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49704204304640,"sku":null,"price":2380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3767\/7312\/files\/IMG_6526_203dcf9e-8daa-4d67-a162-353c7a5d645c.jpg?v=1788815735","url":"https:\/\/thestilstyle.com\/products\/dior-2004-john-galliano-leopard-calf-hair-street-chic-columbus-shoulder-bag","provider":"thestilstyle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}