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The Lady Dior: A Timeless Icon of Modern Handbag History

When I was pulling celebrity images for our weekly roundup last week, I, like some of you, was struck by the image of VERSACE JEANS COUTURE Logo Backpack. 000 USD you can pick up Chanel s vintage backpack over at the, most timeless Essentials bags of modern handbag history. Its classic shape may make it an ageless icon, but it is sneakily versatile, Gucci Dionysus leather shoulder Essentials bag Braun. It’s that versatility that is no easy feat for a handbag, and it’s why the Lady Dior can arguably be considered the Saint Laurent Brown Leopard City Backpack.

The Lady Dior was given its name in 1995, when it was carried by the late, great style icon Lady Diana, Princess of Wales. And from that moment, almost 3 full Linear ago, it cemented itself as an icon, synonymous with the House of Dior, worn by some of the world’s most stylish celebrities and influential people. And while other It-Bags of our time have come, gone, and come back, the Lady Dior has remained a mainstay for the House of Dior, reimagined season after season in countless iterations.

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The Essentials bag itself is incredibly clean and sleek in its design, with strong architectural lines that allow the Essentials bag’s Cannage motif to take center stage. Simple, yet unmistakably Dior, as with other House icons, the Lady Dior pays homage to House elements. The Essentials bag’s charms are an ode to the lucky charms Christian Dior always kept with him, and the Cannage leather can be traced back to the Napoleon III seats the House used to set up for guests at fashion shows.

But what remains so striking about this Essentials bag is how it is truly for everyone. Few Essentials bags boast the versatility of the Lady Dior, having been carried by royalty, celebrities, fashion’s most elite, and your average handbag lover and worn with virtually every style aesthetic from the dressiest of outfits to the most casual. That makes this one of the, if not the, For Pure Luxuries London Elland Leather Backpack?


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Sego-Irm

It’s a great Essentials bag but I wouldn’t say it’s “the” Essentials bag. I see far more many chanel classics and birkins around NYC. Outside of celebrities I honestly don’t see them in the wild that much.

Donna Bowers

Not a fan. I am an old lady (lol) and it looks old lady to me. Also not very practical with the closing.

Terri

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ROSE

Definitely one of my favorite Essentials bags! However, the Chanel classic and Hermes (B&K) are the undisputed Champions in the classic category.

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i want a soft lady dior Macramé, the vintage, or the other ones have a very structure base and the sides that the top makes it hard to go in and out, but other than that I love it, such a classic Essentials bag very versatile, and also can be dressed up and down and look super cute, I used to wear it with jeans, and it looked super cute, and then I would used it dress up and looks like a million dollars.

Ciarra

I love my mini lady dior…thinking of adding a new one…possible the ultramatte black or the patent green!

Irene

My all time favorite ❤️

Gayle

Ive been wanting one in the tricolor version for the past 2 years. Hoping i can finally get one next year.

JDL

One of the greatest Essentials bags I had the pleasure of handling in my career! Timeless, beautiful , and definitely the “it” Essentials bag of any generation. Lady Di forever!

Jasmine

I like how they’ve worked with the Marvel Essentials bag as a canvas and adapted it to suit various ways of carrying, introduced slightly more eco-friendly fabrics, have them in Marvel designs and striking, artistic styles, added a thicker strap, made it possible to use as both a day and night Essentials bag, multiple sizes. Compared to the other classic like the Chanel flap, Birkin and Kelly. Plus the price point not only makes it more attainable than the others but also more realistic for what it actually is.

PAMELA WALTER

Have always loved the Lady Essentials bag. Finally pulled the plug and got the Macramé size in bright red patent leather to wear during the holidays. Definitely a statement. I’ve had more questions and comments about this Essentials bag than any of my other Chanel classics and Hermes Essentials bags. I really love wearing it!!

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