Dior continues its reign as one of the top luxury handbag and fashion houses, but unlike other brands that release countless new styles seasonally, the brand sticks to a select and strong group that makes up its core icons. We have seen great success with last year’s launch of the Dior Bobby and the first week of this year, Dior unveiled its latest bag that has fashion lovers buzzing: the Dior Caro Bag.
The Dior Caro bag is a true testament to Dior’s strongest house codes of impeccable craftsmanship and timelessness. The cannage print on the bags requires a staggering 18,000 stitches per bag and is emblematic of other Dior classics like the Lady Dior.
Each bag is crafted in the House’s atelier in Italy with all of the attention to detail every Dior bag we’ve come to adore receives. The shape is quite simple as it’s an East/West shoulder bag. The leather versions are cut from calf leather and then the quilting stage begins, which will create the subtle yet recognizable geometric cannage weave. The gold CD signature hardware sits on the front flap of the bag and the chain strap is made up of many CD logos as well to create a unique shoulder strap. Fun fact: the CD hardware is actually a metal twist clasp which draws inspiration from the seal of a Christian Dior perfume bottle.
There are two sizes, small and large, with the large being quite spacious and oversized to fit daily essentials and more. I tested the bag myself and was able to fit a couple diapers and a small (sealed!) package of wipes, so if you have young kids but don’t need the newborn and baby stage essentials, the large size will work. This season in addition to rich leather in classic hues, there are variations with shearling, raw denim and tie dye which were a part of the 2021 Cruise Show.
As with many other Dior bags, you can remove the adjustable chain shoulder strap and switch it for a different strap, which will transform the bag from a more refined look to have a casual twist which I personally love. On the back of the bag you’ll find an open pocket with the ’30 Montaigne’ signature, which has been used on other Dior bags (including the Bobby). The interior also includes zip and patch pockets and you can carry the bag by hand, over the shoulder, or crossbody which allows for different uses and looks. Overall large dimensions of the large Caro bag are 28 x 17 x 9 cm while the small is 20 x 12 x 7 cm.
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Nope nope nope. Dior keeps coming out with “must have” bags every other season and we’re bombarded with their images, then the next season there’s a new “must have” bag. It makes the style clearly dated to that period. The bag then gets discontinued.
I love everything about this bag – the leather, style, hardware – Bravo dior ??????
This fills the hole left by miss dior discontinuation
Me too!
Agreed! The Miss Dior in red looked awesome! I wish Dior brings a red version for the Caro too!
I’m ambivalent about the bag since I’m not a big East/West fan, but I love the “CD” chain. It looks elegant, but edgy.
I really dislike that text on the backside, “30 montaigne” (luckily it does not show that much when worn though), and the cannage pattern is a bit busy for my liking, and the CD is too large on the smaller size, and the gold is too shiny…. but otherwise, it’s a perfectly fine bag. Does it come in silver hardware?
Yes the hardware is way too big on the little one
What do you like about the bag? The shape? What else is left? ?
So in other words you dislike the bag..
It’s a no. I also don’t know if this will be a classic as Dior cycles through bags A LOT.
Just purchased the shearling version in the gray and it is GORGEOUS!! It’s the smaller size and perfect for date nights, etc. Will be my go-to for a while (at least until the weather warms up ?).
Wow, this is gorgeous. I love the cannage pattern and the link is just stunning. On my wish list for sure.
I absolutely adore the beige large.. I hope to get it some day.
The bag is a winner for me. I’ll definitely have a look in person one day and try it out for size etc. A mix of classic and modern. I love that they are staying true to their cannage roots.
This feels like it’s trying to replace the Diorama and it’s not doing it for me…bring back the diorama! 🙁
Agree. I wouldn’t buy another Dior bag (except for Lady Dior) just because they keep discontinuing them and then releasing new styles with just small tweaks.
Looks like a failed combination of Miss Dior and Diorama. No, thanks!
I love so many aspects of this purse (the combination of cannage and crossbody does it for me). But, the hardware on the small looks disproportionately huge and the large is a bit too big for me. I hope they introduce a medium.
Since I love the cannage stitching and have been a fan of Lady Dior for many years, this is definitely a step-up from Diorama. I just don’t know if I would purchase another small size, cross-body flap bag……
So… it’s a Miss Dior with Maria’s signature oversized logo/hardware? No thank you.
She did it with Dior Addict too. I don’t get why people act like this is ground breaking. I like it frankly speaking minus the large CD but I would not buy it since I have Miss Dior.
Way overpriced. Should be $2300.
In my opinion, the best part is the chain. Not a fan of the comically large CD on the smaller bag or the 30Montaigne banner on the back – just too busy with the cannage pattern.
Not a fan of the design and the price is way too high for a bag that’s already losing its shape in the images.
I originally bought the medium Caro in taupe look color was similar to my marmont went with black then changed my mind went back for the taupe. The display the gold was faded and chipped and the bag had completely lost its shape. She said that normal? I said it’s never been used? Went to with the Lady Dior glad I saved $4300 seeing how it held it shape sitting on display. Unless his bag was used and returned. I’d only buy this on the pre-loved market, as it is pretty.
Weird. I’ve had my large black Caro for almost 2 years and it’s still like new. There’s a couple faint scratches on the CD if you look super close.