In its heyday, Dior’s Saddle Bag was one of the most popular bags of the mid-2000s. Easily recognizable due to its iconic shape, short shoulder strap and bold hardware, the Saddle was beloved by celebs and tPF members alike. Unsurprisingly, when vintage-inspired bags began trending a couple of years ago, Dior dug into its archives and blessed us with the ultimate revival. The Saddle Bag returned in full force for its fall 2018 collection, hitting stores in the summer of 2018. The Saddle Bag returned to the fashion scene hard and instantly its comeback was a hit.
Nearly identical to the original, Dior did make a couple of changes by adding a magnetic snap closure instead of the previous velcro. Separate, by styling the bag with longer shoulder straps (sold separately) the bag is more functional and consumer friendly. Originally re-released in smooth calfskin and Dior’s classic Oblique jacquard canvas, the Saddle has 11017-05468 been introduced in various other versions from patent leather and monochromatic matte leather to camouflage canvas and satin. Also introduced in a belt bag style for spring 2019, the Saddle Bag is as beloved as ever. Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the very many options available. If you’ve got your eye on this bag we’ve got the details you need to pick the perfect Saddle for you.
Dior Saddle Bag
Introduced: Original – Spring 2000, Re-Issue – Fall 2018
Sizes Currently Available: Stark embossed-logo backpack
Most Recent Price Increase: October 2019
Retailers: Dior Boutiques, Dior.com marc jacobs leather tote: Fashionphile, Vestiaire Collective, StockX
Sizes
Alpha padded backpack
Dimensions: 6.7″L x 7.9″W x 1″D
Pricing: $1,900 in Ultra Matte, $1,650 in Oblique Canvas, $2,000 in Backpack BIG STAR HH574184 Green, $2,200 in stor metallisk Commercial-tote
BRYANT-DOME CROSSBODY BAG
Dimensions: 7.1″L x 8.3″W x 2″D
Pricing: $2,700 ETRO paisley-print logo-print tote bag Brown
Dior Saddle
Dimensions: 8″L x 10″W x 2.6″D
Pricing: $3,350 in Calfskin and Oblique Canvas, $3,600 in Ultra Matte, $3,700 in Denim Canvas and Backpack BIG STAR HH574184 Green, $3,900 in stor metallisk Commercial-tote and Oblique Embossed Smooth Calfskin, $4,100 in stor metallisk Commercial-tote with Multi-Color Flowers