Know the value of Lady Dior handbags

If you own a Lady bag by Dior, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services.

Our specialists will work to carry out a free appraisal of your bag, and provide you with an accurate estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your bag, we will direct you to the best possible device to obtain an optimal price.

The price of a Lady Dior can vary according to the year, the leather, the edition (limited or not), the stones and metals used, as well as the wear and tear of the product.

Value of a Lady Dior bag

The Lady is a Dior staple, it's the must-have in terms of the house's handbags. It has been a hit since its release and is one of the best-selling luxury bags in the world.

The price at which it sells on the art and auction markets ranges from €70 to €7,675, a considerable range but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to your Lady. In 2021, a Lady Dior in fuchsia pink alligator sold for €7,675, a record achieved in Geneva.

The sale of items belonging to Christian Dior after his death only confirmed the craze for Lady Dior and the house's bags in general.

Ranging in value from a classic Lady Dior to the most sought-after

Reasons to sell a Lady Dior

The Lady Dior is a timeless bag, always in demand on the auction market. Buyers are willing to pay unheard-of sums, because the house has made the it bag a prestigious object.

Limited editions and reissues of the bag have driven up prices across the house. Buying a Lady Dior always proves to be an investment, since prices keep rising, like those of luxury bags in general, even if it's not the same level of profitability as the Birkin.

The haute-couture house's most prized bag

The Lady Dior is the emblematic bag of the haute-couture house. It was not released under the name " Lady Dior ", it was originally called the " chouchou ". Gianfranco Ferré, director following Christian Dior, presented it for the first time in 1994.  

Bernadette Chrirac was First Lady of France at the time, and asked the house of Dior for advice on finding a gift for Princess Diana during her state visit to France.

Lady Diana loved the diplomatic gift and ordered the bag from Maison Dior in every color. Being the most publicized and photographed princess in the history of the Kingdom of England, the success was immediate.

Many photos of the princess appeared in the press, and the Lady Dior became trendy. The house quickly realized the publicity it could generate by renaming the bag.

Why should you prefer auction to resale on second-hand platforms for your fine leather goods bags ?

In recent years, the second-hand platforms are multiplying - some even specializing in luxury goods only.

It's extremely rare, however, to be able to sell your item for the price you want. Doubts about the authenticity of the bag, its general condition, the jewelry materials, or even the type of leather or its resistance (a grained leather will, for example, be more resistant than a smooth leather, but there are also degrees of resistance between different smooth leathers).

A private seller will be unable to provide you with these details in most cases. Even if second-hand sites offer an authentication service, this is not the case-by-case expertise that the auction market can provide.

At Auctie's, we collect your bag or square free of charge. It is then catalogued and appraised by a fashion and leather goods specialist, who gives potential bidders a very precise level of detail.

Your items are then displayed at the Hôtel Drouot, where thousands of bidders circulate every day. In this way, your bag benefits from considerable visibility, far superior to online sales.

As a result, bidders are pitted against each other, which naturally increases the price of your item. 

What parameters are taken into account when carrying out the appraisal of your bag ?

Our experts take many parameters into account to best inform future bidders. The seams are looked at carefully, as well as the typography, the jewelry on your bags, the finishes, and the materials. The condition of the piece is then detailed, along with any imperfections.

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The buzz around the Lady Dior

If the Lady Dior is popular today, it's because it's simple and uncluttered. The metallic charms allow Dior customers It's big enough to store the essentials, and small enough to carry over the shoulder.

So it doesn't take up much space and is absolutely not bulky. The Lady, whatever the model, is of remarkable quality in terms of materials.

It comes in four different sizes, and some sizes are added for special collections, as in 2010 when the house presented a larger-than-usual bag.

In some fashion shows, you can see bags re-edited, with new materials or pearls added to the bag. These models therefore sell for more because they are not part of the house's permanent collection.

Auctions are a solution to consider when selling your Birkin in order to gain time, visibility, potential buyers and, above all, high-ranking expertise.

Your bag is thus in the hands of certified auctioneers and experienced experts, who are committed to showcasing your Birkin, in our sales specially dedicated to fashion.

Able to explain market trends and advise you on the right time to put your bag up for sale, they will advise and guide you so that you get the best price for it.

Meeting fashion and royalty

The Lady Dior, a timeless symbol of the elegance and savoir-faire of the Dior haute couture house, embodies a rich and prestigious history that transcends the ages. Launched in 1994 under the name "Chouchou", this bag embodies the essence of French refinement and craftsmanship.

The origin of its dazzling success is closely linked to an encounter between fashion and royalty. Bernadette Chirac, then First Lady of France, was looking for an exceptional gift to give Princess Diana during her official visit to France.

She naturally turned to Dior, the emblematic house of Parisian luxury, to find this object that would reflect all French sophistication. When Lady Diana received the bag, she was immediately seduced by its elegant design, itsclean lines and its delicate details.

She fell in love with it to such an extent that she ordered several copies in different colors, making the bag an essential accessory in her wardrobe.

Diana, a true fashion icon, was then at the height of her popularity. Every public outing, every photograph of her is scrutinized by the whole world.

When she sports her new Dior bag, the media seize on the image, and the "Chouchou" instantly becomes a coveted piece for women the world over.

Aware of the potential of this royal association, Dior decided to rename the bag "Lady Dior" in homage to the Princess of Wales. This new name sealed the fate of the bag, which became an object of universal desire.

The Lady Dior is not content to remain a simple accessory. It embodies a style, an attitude, a symbol of femininity and subtle power. Over the years, it has been revisited by contemporary artists, reinterpreted in limited editions, while retaining its classic allure.

Today, the Lady Dior remains a centerpiece of the Dior collections, a testament to the house's heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. It's much more than a handbag, it's a piece of history, a fashion legend, an eternal tribute to a princess who captured the hearts and imaginations of the whole world.

Recognizing an original Lady Dior

The counterfeit market is increasingly strong in manufacturing various bags passing them off as luxury bags. On online platforms, the resale of these items is constantly increasing, and many customers are being tricked.

This is why, even if techniques exist to recognize a real Lady, including looking at the seams, or even the inscription of the serial number inside, it's vital if you think you own a Lady Dior to have it appraised.

Knowing the certain value of the bag 

If you happen to own a Lady Dior or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal via our form on our website.

A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your bag, not forgetting to send you ad hoc information about it.

If you wish to sell your property, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.