Discover five iconic John Galliano-era Dior bags beyond the Saddle, including the Gaucho, Street Chic and Double Pocket Saddle. A guide to one of Dior's most collectible eras.

The Dior Saddle bag is a vintage designer handbag first introduced by John Galliano in 1999, characterised by its asymmetrical silhouette and D-shaped clasp. Between 1996 and 2011, John Galliano transformed Dior into something the fashion world had never seen before. His collections were theatrical, provocative, and deeply referential — and his accessories were no exception. Of everything he created during his tenure, the Saddle bag remains the most recognisable, the most col