Jonathan Anderson Reimagines The Iconic Dior Book Tote

Some bags are introduced and just as quickly rise to iconic cult status, and that’s exactly what happened when Dior launched the Book Tote for Spring/Summer 2018. Inspired by a drawing produced by Marc Bohan in 1967, the bag is simple in both its aesthetics and silhouette, but the original embroidered version requires more than 37 hours of work and 1,500,000 stitches to complete.

The shape may be simplistic, but the overall design and impeccable craftsmanship encompass everything that Dior’s brand DNA stands for. Now, under the design direction of Jonathan Anderson, the Book Tote, an everlasting silhouette that has become synonymous with the House of Dior, is given new life.

A Timeless Silhouette, Reimagined

The Dior Book Cover Collection honors the essence of this cornerstone design while celebrating some of the literary world’s most iconic novels. Remaining true to the original, the new Dior Book Totes showcase the exceptional savoir-faire of Dior’s ateliers, seamlessly blending practicality and function with refined elegance.

The new designs are available in three sizes—mini, medium, and large—with the mini and medium styles featuring a detachable and adjustable nylon shoulder strap. The largest model is finished with a magnetic closure for added practicality.

A Collector’s Dream for Fashion Bibliophiles

Bibliophiles will delight in options such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula, accented with vivid yellow and red details, while the romantic Les Fleurs du Mal by Charles Baudelaire charms in soft baby pink and green hues. Each model is completed with the sleek, elegant new Dior logo.

Discover more and shop the new Dior Book Cover Collection via Dior.

Images courtesy of Dior/Angèle Châtenet