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Loving Lately: Dior’s Diorama Wallet on Chain

Perfect for a girls night out I really want one of these Diorama mini bags

I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a Dior devotee (I haven’t purchased a Dior bag in about 14 years), but Dior, to me, has always been iconic, and thus its bags are always on my radar. Recently I considered purchasing a belt bag by another designer because it converted to a chain wallet, and that got me thinking about other similar bags that I may want. Normally when I’m buying a bag, I tend to go for small sizes that are great for day-to-night use, so my bag collection doesn’t really have anything that is super fancy or that I would only use at night. As I get older, I’ve begun to attend more events that require a bit of a dressier handbag, which brings me to my latest crush: The Diorama Wallet On Chain Bag.

Though I could probably get away with using this bag during the day if I wanted to, I would mostly wear this out at night. It’s the perfect bag for a girls night out—it would look fabulous paired with jeans and a dressy top, but you could also make this bag work for fancier events as an accent to your favorite LBD. I simply adore this little red square version, and I want so badly to make it mine! The shape is sleek and streamlined, while the studs add a bit of an edge without being too overly trendy—they are smaller and more delicate.

The chain strap is also incredibly dainty, and I adore that it’s not bulky. It’s very lightweight and also features a leather shoulder panel with studded detailing. The chain strap is completely removable, so this little bag can also be carried as a clutch, and it’s the perfect size to work both ways. Made from soft and luxurious calfskin, this little clutch has a really nice feel to it, though it does scratch easily. The overall craftsmanship and quality of this bag shows in the details, including a full suede lining. A snap closure keeps the flap secure, and inside, there are two card slots. Overall dimensions of this mini Diorama are 5.9″ L x 5.5″ W x 2″ D. This version of the Diorama Clutch retails for $2,050 and is available via Dior Boutiques Nationwide.

The red Diorama is what originally caught my attention, but I must admit was all eyes when Dior also sent us a sample of a metallic rectangular version of the Diorama Wallet-On-Chain. Because the smooth calfskin on this mini-bag is all-over metallic I like that this bag doesn’t have studs like the little lady lady above. It’s dressy, but in a bit more understated of a way and you really can’t go wrong with metallics for a night out look. I love the way a metallic bag stands out against an all-black look, which I so often am wearing, especially at night, so this version of the Diorama would be a great addition to my wardrobe as well, though a part of me is still super-drawn to the studded version above. The metallic version differs not only in shape as it’s more rectangular, but in size as well. It can hold a bit more as it has 4 card slots versus 2 as well as 3 separate areas for storage. In the front there is a thin slit pocket, followed by a zippered pocket which separates the main storage area. The metallic Diorama Wallet-On-Chain retails for $1,650 and is also currently available via Dior Boutiques Nationwide. Would you add one of these Diorama minis to your collection? Which one are you loving?

Shot at the PUBLIC Hotel in New York City.

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