{"product_id":"christian-dior-cadillac-y2k-red-patent-white-leather-silver-metallic-2-way-purse","title":"Christian Dior Cadillac Y2K Red Patent White Leather 2-Way Purse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Dior by John Galliano 2001 Cadillac Red Patent \u0026amp; White Leather 2-Way Shoulder \/ Crossbody Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$7,995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and increasingly difficult-to-source \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Dior Cadillac bag from John Galliano’s Spring\/Summer 2001 collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented in red patent leather, white leather and metallic silver-tone automotive-inspired hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the more recognizable creations from Galliano’s Y2K Dior era, the Cadillac collection drew inspiration from his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1969 Cadillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and translated classic American automobile detailing into handbag design. Elements throughout the collection referenced steering wheels, door handles, reflectors and automotive upholstery, making these pieces instantly recognizable to serious Galliano-era Dior collectors.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features beautifully detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperforated white leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, smooth white leather trim and vibrant red patent leather. The side is finished with the distinctive metallic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCD steering-wheel-style emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the sculptural silver-tone hardware across the red patent panel resembles an automobile door handle. These automotive details are signatures of the Cadillac collection; documented examples from the series incorporate steering-wheel, door-handle, reflector and license-plate motifs.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bag includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo interchangeable straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing it to be worn as either a short shoulder bag or a longer shoulder\/crossbody style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12” W × 9” H × 3.5” D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort strap: approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.5” drop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong strap: approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21” drop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap width: approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior includes a functional pocket, while the interior is finished predominantly in rich red with a contrasting white section and white zipper pulls. All zipper pulls are present and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic vintage piece from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has been used and preserved rather than restored to appear new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, the perforated leather, smooth leather, piping and structural components remain in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremarkably strong condition for the age and rarity of the piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The white leather remains attractive with some expected lightening\/wear to the painted finish around the corners and other high-contact areas. The exterior isn’t sticky, but there are very minor signs of the glue that has yellowed at the front trim, very unnoticeable, but present. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red patent leather remains vibrant but displays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esome age-related cloudiness and fine spider cracking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, characteristics frequently encountered in patent finishes of this vintage. There are also approximately one or two small areas of finish loss to the metallic silver detailing in the most highly handled portions of the bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll piping remains complete, the trim is exceptionally well preserved, and the interior is clean with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno noticeable odors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bag has intentionally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot been repainted or cosmetically restored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While certain areas could potentially be refinished, I strongly recommend preserving the existing original materials and finishes given the collectible nature of this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes original accompanying cards as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreviously authenticated by Legitmark prior to listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Dior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71251738001661,"sku":null,"price":7995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7628\/1085\/files\/D2ADBE0A-B158-4E2E-93DC-9384545F8F22.jpg?v=1788636362","url":"https:\/\/elliottsluxury.com\/products\/christian-dior-cadillac-y2k-red-patent-white-leather-silver-metallic-2-way-purse","provider":"Elliott's Luxury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}