Friday, February 20, 2026

Oh, patents! John Galliano Dior Saddle Handbag

 Copyright © Françoise Herrmann

The John Galliano* Dior Saddle Handbag was the Y2K (Year 2000) "hit" bag, and one of Galliano’s greatest accomplishments (De Klerk & Hughes, 2024). The Galliano Dior Saddle Handbag was awarded the US design patent, USD449737S, titled Saddle Handbag, on October 30th, 2001. The patent was assigned to Christian Dior, S.A., in Paris, France. 

Below, the extracted patent Figure 1, showing a front elevation view of the Saddle Handbag. Next to the patent figure, an embodiment of the Dior Saddle Handbag in denim with beige leather and gold hardware. 



Note
*John Galliano was Creative Director at the House of Dior from 1997 to 2011. 


References 
Dior Handbags 
https://tinyurl.com/mryhujb4 
De Klerk, A. and N. Hughes (June 22, 2024). The History of the Hero: The Dior Saddle Bag. Harpers Bazaar

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