Escape To The French Riviera (in Spirit) With Dior’s Dreamy Summer Collection

There will be a summer in my hopefully not-so-distant future when I spend it leisurely on the French Riviera. I will sleep in, order room service, and read books while overlooking the Côte d’Azur.

This isn’t that summer for me. I am by the ocean, that is true, but I’m busy shuffling kids to and from camps, appointments, and doctor visits. However, if I close my eyes right now (I’m sitting by Millie’s tennis camp) and feel the breeze, I can imagine myself in my future summer of leisure.

A Future Summer, a Present Fantasy

I’ll also carry and wear all the Dior in that summer. Dior is synonymous with summer for me, especially with its Dioriviera collections.

A new Dioriviera collection hits yearly, tied into summer pop-ups and themed beach clubs. This season, exceptional creations – from ready-to-wear to accessories – are adorned with captivating Toile de Jouy Palms and Toile de Jouy Sauvage prints—very White Lotus-coded, if you ask me.

The Dior Book Tote: An Icon Reinvented Every Season

The Dior Book Tote changed the scope of the bag world upon its introduction, and one of the main reasons it has not fallen off is the way the brand reinvents it every collection with new combinations. This summer’s theme features Palm Trees, officially called the Toile de Jouy Palms Embroidery. The dimensionality of the raffia paired with the blue stitching would make for the ideal addition on my future Riviera trip.

The Book Tote was introduced by Maria Grazia Chiuri during her time at the brand and defined her legacy. There’s a simplicity and beauty in the bag along with the print, which is fully embroidered with Pietro Ruffo’s celestial blue Toile de Jouy Palms motif. The scene offers a vibrant jungle scene with diverse wildlife.

The Blue and White Toile de Jouy Palms Embroidery extends to more family items, including the Lady Dior, Book Tote, and sandals. Each design rounds out the offering, giving a fully integrated collection that transports you to a completely different area.

Even if you are sitting at camp pickup, being eaten by mosquitoes, and waiting for your child to tell you that lunch wasn’t good enough.