With the era of ‘super fakes´ and sites like DHgate, it’s becoming even more difficult to identify a counterfeit Christian Dior bag.
The best way to guarantee the authenticity of your Dior bag is to purchase it directly from the brand’s website or official stores. You might decide to shop pre-loved to save a little on the cost of your bag or to purchase a discontinued color or style.
While each bag is different, there are a few universal ways of identifying a fake Christian Dior bag.
7 Ways To Tell a Fake Christian Dior Bag
1. Logo and serial number
The Christian Dior logo and serial number are heat-stamped into the bag.
2. Quality of stitching
Each stitch will be immaculate, with a thin thread and superior quality.
3. Country of origin
‘Made in Italy’ or ‘Made in Spain’ beneath the heat stamp of the logo. The heat stamp will have no errors and be clear to read in a silver or gold font.
4. Authenticity card
Authenticity card with store details and date of sale.
5. Impeccable handicraft
The quality of a genuine Dior bag is second to none. If there are any flaws in the bag, it’s not the real thing.
6. Handles are difficult to replicate
Dior handles will always be rigid with immaculate stitching.
7. High-quality dust bag
The dust bag has changed over time, with older models saying, ‘Christian Dior’ while newer styles are simple ‘Dior’. The material will always be high-quality cotton.
How Much Do Christian Dior Bags Cost?
The price of a Christian Dior bag is hard to nail down. Like every luxury fashion house, Christian Dior has several yearly price increases.
A Dior bag is an investment that will appreciate over time and consistently increase in value. It’s an ideal piece to buy if you intend to sell the bag further down the road.
One of the most expensive Christian Dior bags, this black hand-embossed calfskin Lady Dior bag retails for $8,000
The pricing below is to give you an idea of the retail price of the most popular designs. While Chanel doesn’t display most of their prices online, Dior does, and you can purchase their products directly through their website.
These prices are accurate as of March 2021.
Dior Book Tote – Multicolor Dior Flowers Embroidery $3,600
Dior Book Tote – Gray Dior Oblique Embroidery $3,100
Dior Saddle Bag – Blue Toile de Jouy Embroidery $3,950
Dior Saddle Bag – Pink Gradient Calfskin $4,200
Lady Dior Bag – Medium Black Cannage Lambskin $5,200
Lady Dior Bag – Small Black Patent Cannage Calfskin $4,600
Dior 30 Montaigne Bag – Indigo Blue Gradient Calfskin $4,300
Dior 30 Montaigne Bag – Latte Box Calfskin $3,800
While these are the current retail prices, you might find these styles on the resale market at a slightly cheaper price point.
Where Are Christian Dior Bags Made?
Like most European luxury fashion houses, Christian Dior bags are made exclusively in Europe. While most bags are made in Italy, you will occasionally find some styles with a ‘Made in Spain’ stamping.
This Dior Caro bag in indigo blue lambskin costs $5,300 and combines modernity and timeless elegance
Some of the brand’s small leather goods are made in Spain. Whatever country your Dior bag comes from, you can be guaranteed it’ll be a work of art. They make the Caro bag in their Italian atelier with 18,000 stitches, creating the geometric cannage pattern.
Where Can You Buy Christian Dior Bags?
Like other European designers like Louis Vuitton and Chanel, Christian Dior has a limited list of stockists.
The only place you can find new Dior bags is their official website and from 24s. Their in-store stockists are more extensive, including luxury department stores like Harrods and Selfridges.
Dior has thousands of stores around the world, in every fashion capital. For the full Dior experience, you want to purchase directly from the brand – online or in person.
Crafted in beige printed calfskin with metallic and textured details, this Lady Dior bag is hand-embroidered with resin pearls and sequins in the Dior In Lights motif
If you decide to go down the pre-loved route for a Dior bag, you can visit several consignment websites. Farfetch offers a curated collection of pre-owned Christian Dior bags.
You can find vintage Dior bags from consignment sites like The Real Real, Vestiaire Collective, and Fashionphile. Buying a pre-loved Christian Dior bag can save you a little money off the current retail price, but you want to be cautious of counterfeit bags.
If you’re considering investing in a luxury bag, Christian Dior is one of the best brands. The Lady Dior is a timeless silhouette with a rich heritage, while the Dior Saddle and Book Tote are more wearable everyday options. Whatever you choose, you can be guaranteed your Dior bag will stand the test of time.