When you think of luxury fashion, Christian Dior is usually one of the first names on your list. It’s synonymous with feminine elegance and sophistication, with a rich history in ready-to-wear and haute couture.
Christian Dior bags have been carried by everyone from European royalty to Hollywood royalty. Christian Dior is one of the best brands to choose from when investing in a bag for the future.
We’re exploring Dior’s most iconic bags and essential buying information. While it’s impossible to cover every bag in Dior’s archives, here’s a selection of the brand’s most iconic handbags.
1. The Timeless Lady Dior Bag
Dior describes this bag as epitomizing their “vision of elegance and beauty—refined and sophisticated.” On closer inspection, the bag represents everything Dior stands for.
Its chic and compact design is wearable for any occasion, with a ladylike top handle for formal events. Napoleon’s quilted chairs inspire the infamous quilting on the bag, a nod to the chairs guests would sit in during early Dior runway shows.
This black cotton and leather Lady Dior bag, handmade in France, epitomizes grace and style
The bag includes a gold-finish metal ‘DIOR’ charm and a removable leather shoulder strap, which gives it versatility. The Lady Dior bag is one of the brand’s best-selling designs and has undergone several reinterpretations over the years.
Each Artistic Director has put their twist on the bag, adding new fabrics, such as the current embroidery prints.
The pink satin mini Lady Dior Cannage bag features the unique and charming Cannage quilt, inspired by Napoléon II Cannage chairs
The Lady Dior is available in several sizes, from the Mini Lady Dior to the Large Lady Dior. The mini model has a chain strap instead of a matching leather one.
Due to its popularity, the Lady Dior line has expanded to include accessories like cardholders, micro vanity cases, and wallets. If you want a luxury bag that will stand the test of time, look no further than the Lady Dior.
2. The Iconic Dior Saddle Bag
The 2000s are back – and Dior is no exception. The iconic Dior Saddle bag was everywhere at the start of the millennium as one of the original ‘it’ bags.
The bag frequently appeared on Sarah Jessica Parker’s arm in “Sex and the City,” quickly becoming a cult favorite. The Saddle bag made its return in 2018 as part of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fall/Winter collection.
Jessica Serfaty totes a pink and multicolor embroidered and bead-embellished Christian Dior Peace and Love Saddle bag from the Fall/Winter 2018 Collection (Credit: Instar / WENN)
The name comes from the saddle shape of the bag, which has appeared in dozens of colorways. The bag has a magnetic ‘D’ stirrup clasp and a ‘CD’ metal signature on each side of the handle.
The Trotter Saddle shoulder bag from Christian Dior adds a touch of elegance to any outfit
The Dior Saddle first appeared in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection before slowly diminishing in popularity towards the end of the decade.
The brand resurrected the bag after it gained renewed popularity in the pre-loved market, thanks to celebrities like Beyonce bringing it back into the spotlight.
Unlike the Lady Dior, the Dior Saddle is a streetwear staple and a more casual accessory that is chic without being formal. The brand has given the new Dior Saddle bag a contemporary update.
With various strap options, you can find it in every size, from a mini to a maxi. The Saddle Bag is available in traditional grained calfskin and Dior’s signature oblique jacquard print.
It’s a perfect choice if you want a modern bag that is instantly recognizable but more casual and everyday appropriate.
3. The Versatile Dior Book Tote
The Book Tote, a large rectangular top-handle bag, is a newer addition to the Dior catalog. Maria Grazia Chiuri created the style, and it is everywhere that you look on social media.
The Book Tote is designed for the modern woman who needs to take her essentials on the go. The bag features the Christian Dior signature in a graphic font for the streetwear era.
When it comes to this Christian Dior Book tote bag, your essentials will not be left behind
While the bag is available in several prints, they primarily focus on embroidery and Dior’s paisley motif.
You can use it as a carry-on while traveling or as a work bag to hold your laptop and other essentials. The Book Tote is available in mini, small, and standard sizes.
Each season, Dior releases new embroidery designs for the bag. If you want a bag you can wear every day, the Dior Book Tote is hard to beat.
4. The Elegant Dior 30 Montaigne Bag
Another modern classic is the Dior Montaigne bag. The silhouette takes inspiration from the brand’s heritage, with an elegant, timeless look and vintage-inspired feel. This flap bag has a gold-finish CD clasp reminiscent of the Saddle bag.
The Montaigne is a crossbody bag that is available in a standard size, with a smaller ’30 box bag’ and chain bag variant.
Adorned with a gold-tone CD clasp fastening, this black 30 Montaigne shoulder bag from Christian Dior will boost your looks and your mood
This bag launched in early 2019 and became an instant must-have. With its sleek structure and classic silhouette, the 30 Montaigne bag is the perfect alternative to a Chanel flap bag.
It’s ideal for those who want a vintage-inspired bag that is still contemporary and minimalistic. This bag is available in grained calfskin leather and Dior’s oblique print.