A gold-tone curved handle leads into panels of crisp navy and white polyester, meticulously printed with Dior’s iconic Oblique motif — a pattern first designed by Marc Bohan in 1967 and revived countless times as a house signature. The Oblique print wraps the canopy in deep navy blue interlocking letters against a white ground, instantly recognisable to those fluent in the language of Parisian luxury. The umbrella’s structure is solid and balanced, opening with a smooth mechanism and closing to a neat silhouette, while the gold-tone hardware adds a refined contrast to the cool palette. This piece hails from the mid-2000s, a period that saw Dior’s heritage codes reimagined for modern wardrobes under John Galliano’s creative direction, celebrating the maison’s blend of romance and graphic clarity. Founded by Christian Dior in 1946, the house is revered for its precision tailoring and pioneering prints, each accessory carrying forward a tradition of French elegance. The polyester fabric remains vibrant with only minor signs of use; the gold-tone handle retains its shine with light hairline marks at the curve, and the canopy opens and retracts smoothly. No additional accessories are included.
Model: Oblique Print Umbrella Era: Mid-2000s Condition: Very Good — minor surface marks to gold-tone handle; canopy bright, mechanism smooth, print crisp Material: Polyester canopy with gold-tone metal handle Colour: Navy and white Dior Oblique print polyester with gold-tone handle and hardware Made in: France
