Dior Logo Cardholder – Midnight Patent
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Midnight patent, antique gold hardware, a serial code that places this cardholder in Galliano's Dior at the turn of the millennium.
This Dior Logo Cardholder has been authenticated by our 10-step verification process, ensuring every detail meets the standard expected by serious collectors. Serial code 02-LU-114 dates this piece to February 2002, produced at the LU atelier in Italy during John Galliano's tenure -- the period widely regarded as the most architecturally ambitious in modern Dior history. The glossy midnight black patent calfskin with raised antique gold DIOR plaque on the face and Christian Dior PARIS gold foil on the reverse is a precise artefact of that era. For those who buy once and buy right, this cardholder is that piece.
Dimensions:
- Brand: Christian Dior
- Model: Logo Cardholder
- Year / Era: 2002, John Galliano era at Dior
- Width: 10 cm
- Height: 7 cm
- Material: Glossy midnight black patent calfskin
- Hardware: Raised antique gold DIOR plaque (front), Christian Dior PARIS gold foil (back)
- Serial Number: 02-LU-114 (February 2002, Italian LU atelier)
- Condition: 9/10 -- Excellent. Subtle creasing to gloss surface, no edge wear. Hardware intact.
- Inclusions: Cardholder only
- Origin: Italy
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The Vision ›
Leila is a gallerist in Maadi who has owned one cardholder at a time for fifteen years and has never switched to a wallet. The midnight patent catches overhead light at openings; she does not need to explain what it is. She bought this particular piece because the 2002 serial places it in a specific moment she can reference -- a year she studied in her design history courses. She carries it in the outer pocket of a structured Celine tote. When she hands over a business card, the antique gold hardware is visible for three seconds. She has found that is enough.
The Provenance ›
John Galliano joined Christian Dior as creative director in 1996 and immediately repositioned the house's small leather goods as theatrical objects with a rigorous construction beneath the drama. The period 2001 to 2004 is now regarded by collectors as the apex of Galliano's influence on Dior's accessories line -- hardware became heavier, finishes more deliberate, and the serialisation system more granular. The LU atelier code in the serial 02-LU-114 indicates Italian manufacture at a partner facility used for the house's most precisely finished pieces. Pre-owned Dior from this era is increasingly sought in the authenticated pre-loved market -- Vestiaire Collective and The RealReal list Galliano-era Dior at a consistent premium over later production. Finding authenticated Galliano-era Dior in Egypt is rare; this piece was sourced and verified to the standard applied internationally.
The Dialogue ›
Q: What does the creasing to the patent surface look like?
A: Patent calfskin develops fine flex lines at the natural bend points of the card slots after regular use -- this is intrinsic to the material, not damage. The creasing on this piece is subtle and only visible under direct light. The gloss face and antique gold plaque remain fully intact.
Q: How do I verify the serial number dating independently?
A: The Dior serialisation format used in this era follows: two-digit year, two-letter atelier code, three-digit production number. 02-LU-114 reads February 2002, Italian LU facility, 114th unit in sequence. This format was in use from the late 1990s through approximately 2005 before the house updated its coding system.
Q: Is Galliano-era Dior an appreciating asset?
A: Pre-loved Galliano-era Dior has shown consistent price appreciation on Vestiaire and The RealReal over the past three years, particularly for pieces with verifiable serials and intact hardware. We make no projections, but the trajectory is documented and the supply is finite.
The Care ›
Patent calfskin requires minimal intervention but will not forgive inattention to storage. Keep it away from other leather goods and sharp objects -- patent surface scratches easily when in contact with abrasive materials in a bag. Wipe with a dry soft cloth only; never use conditioners, acetone, or alcohol-based products on patent. Light surface scuffs on patent can sometimes be buffed out with a very soft microfibre cloth using gentle circular motion. Store flat in a cool, dry location away from direct sun, which yellows black patent over time.
Authentication & Guarantee ›
Every piece at Sold Attire undergoes our proprietary 10-step authentication process, combining material analysis, hardware inspection, and provenance verification. We stand behind every sale with a lifetime authenticity guarantee. If you can prove otherwise, we refund in full. No debate.
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Midnight gloss. Galliano provenance. One available.
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