The Dior Saddle is one of the most recognisable bags of the John Galliano era. However, vintage shoppers may also encounter names such as Gaucho Saddle, Double Saddle and Gaucho Double Saddle. Although these designs share an equestrian influence, they are not simply different sizes of the same bag. The classic Saddle is compact and sculptural. The Gaucho takes elements of that design and places them on a larger, more relaxed body. Understanding the difference can help you cho

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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