Vintage Dior Patent Leather Zip Wallet Early 2000s Red

High-gloss red patent leather, embossed with scattered oversized “Dior”
lettering, reflects the vibrant city lights of Paris in the early 2000s—an era
when the house’s accessories played with surface and logo as much as with silhouette.
The gold-tone zipper pull, engraved with the Dior name, runs along a clean edge around
the compact square profile; inside, a single compartment is lined in vivid
purple fabric, crisp and unmarked. The serial code is visible along the interior
seam, and the original dust bag is included.
This piece dates from John Galliano’s tenure at Dior (1996–2011), when the
studio’s focus on high-shine finishes and bold branding transformed the house’s small
leather goods. The patent finish and embossed logo motif here are hallmarks of
that era—more nightclub than salon, designed for nights out as much as for everyday use.
Condition is excellent, with only minimal surface wear on the patent exterior;
the hardware remains shiny, and the structure and lining are intact.
Era: Early 2000s (visual dating; date code format and logo style)
Condition: Excellent — minimal wear to the patent exterior; hardware and lining
pristine
Material: Glossy red patent leather with embossed “Dior” logo, purple fabric
lining
Color: Red patent leather exterior; purple fabric interior; gold-tone zipper
and engraved zipper pull
Dimensions: 7.5 × 8 cm
Serial: 02-LUA-0131
Made in: France
Comes with: Dust bag