Dior: Serial & UK Price Index
Since 1997, Christian Dior bags carry a hyphenated code on the reverse of the interior leather tag: two production digits, two workshop letters (MA, MC, or BO in Italy), and four date digits in MYMY order (1st & 3rd digits = month, 2nd & 4th digits = year).
Interactive Dior Stamp Inspector & UK Valuation Check
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Dior Coding System: 2-Digit Line + 2-Letter Italian Workshop (MA/MC/BO) + 4-Digit Date (MYMY)
| Production Era | Stamp / Serial Format | Archival Format & Hardware Inspection Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 – 1996 | MA-0957 or 2-Letter + 4-Digit Stamp | Early Lady Dior era without the leading two-digit prefix. |
| 1997 – Present | NN-LL-MYMY (e.g. 18-MA-0261 = June 2021, Italy) | 2 digits + 2 letters (MA, MC, BO) + 4 digits where digits 1 & 3 form the month (01–12) and digits 2 & 4 form the year. |
Primary Counterfeit Red Flags for Dior
- Workshop letters other than MA, MC, BO, or authorised Italian codes on standard leather goods.
- Missing or capitalised 'made in Italy' heat stamp mismatch (authentic stamps read 'MADE IN ITALY' in all caps below Christian Dior PARIS).
Dior UK Resale Price Index & Condition Bands (GBP)
90-day British resale medians across authenticated UK marketplaces compared with current 2026 UK Bond Street retail prices.
| Designer Brand | Model & UK Velocity | 2026 UK RRP | 90d UK Median | Retention & Trend | UK Condition Bands (GBP) | Arbitrage (≤ -25%) | Scam Floor | Verified Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dior | Lady Dior Medium (Cannage Lambskin) Liquidity: High (avg 7 days) |
£5,200 | £3,680 | 71% (+3.6%) | Pristine: £3,950 – £4,450 Excellent: £3,350 – £3,850 Good: £2,650 – £3,150 |
≤ £2,760 | < £1,550 | UK Listings → |
| Dior | Lady Dior My ABCDior Small (Lambskin) Liquidity: High (avg 6 days) |
£4,800 | £3,590 | 75% (+4.5%) | Pristine: £3,850 – £4,300 Excellent: £3,250 – £3,750 Good: £2,600 – £3,050 |
≤ £2,690 | < £1,500 | UK Listings → |
| Dior | Dior Saddle Bag Medium (Oblique Jacquard / Calfskin) Liquidity: High (avg 6 days) |
£3,450 | £2,590 | 75% (+2.8%) | Pristine: £2,780 – £3,080 Excellent: £2,350 – £2,700 Good: £1,890 – £2,220 |
≤ £1,940 | < £1,050 | UK Listings → |
| Dior | Dior Book Tote Medium (Oblique Embroidery) Liquidity: High (avg 8 days) |
£2,850 | £2,040 | 72% (+1.9%) | Pristine: £2,220 – £2,480 Excellent: £1,820 – £2,120 Good: £1,450 – £1,740 |
≤ £1,530 | < £820 | UK Listings → |
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Independent Editorial Archive, Non-Affiliation & Superfake Notice (Dior)
Strict Trademark & Non-Affiliation Notice: The Atelier Index is an independent UK editorial publication operating under UK nominative fair-dealing principles and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorised by, or sponsored by Dior or any parent luxury group (including LVMH, Kering, or Richemont). All Dior trademarks and model names remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.
Format Match ≠ Authentic Bag (Zero Liability): High-grade counterfeits (“superfakes”) routinely clone valid Dior serial numbers, date codes, and blind stamps. A format match in our inspector confirms historical code grammar only, never physical authenticity. Carly Litwin trading as The Atelier Index never physically inspects items, never issues certificates of authenticity, and accepts zero liability for any purchase or dispute on third-party marketplaces.
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