In Raf Simons’ relatively short time at the helm of Christian Dior, the brand’s handbags have been resurgent; where Simons’ predecessor, John Galliano, was happy to adorn and re-adorn Dior’s classic shapes toward the end of his tenure, Simons has gone about reinventing them with new details, introducing a handful of completely new lines in the process. For Spring 2015, the brand’s accessories staff is turning its attention to shoulder bags.
Currently, Dior’s most well-loved bags are totes or satchels, with the exception of the Miss Dior, which has yet to get Raf’s makeover to the extent that the others have. Instead of gussying it up for spring, Dior launched several new shoulder bags, all with half-leather, half-metal chains that double over themselves to allow for short shoulder carry, much like the Chanel Boy Bag. In fact, these bags seem very much inspired by the Boy, at least in overall structure.
Dior designs to the Boy’s shape trend without aping its aesthetic too hard, though. Instead of the tough, young vibe that the popular Chanel bag gives off, Dior’s have the same air of ladylike futurism that permeates everything the label has done under Simons, with brand-specific notes, like the dangling letter hardware and a reimagined cannage stitching, intact. Check out all the runway bags below.
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Meh not a fan. They’re boring.
I’m always secretly
clapping with joy whenever my favorite designers/brands release items that are
WAY OFF my taste/preference (i.e. I did a little inner twirl-skip-and-jump when I saw
the Chanel Dallas collection). So to Dior Spring ’15, my bank account says ‘thank
you’.
I agree that they do not stand out or scream look at me-but I think they have the potential to become classics. I am in love with the minimalistic elegance of the smaller bags.
Waouh! VERY VERY VERY CHANEL BOY. Those Dior bags are not practical at all. Too precious. As a working woman, i can’t see myself with a Dior bag nowadays.
I wouldnt think id be so crazy about these bags omg theyre amazing!
They look a cross over between the BOY and that new Mulberry reverse flap bag (in a good way).
Im a big fan of Raf Simon’s work at Dior-completely revamped the brand without losing its Dior ‘vibe’.
I’m sorry but that brown/blue (??) contrast stitching on an otherwise beautiful white bag just set off my rant mode…
IMHO, Simon is overrated/overhyped and his designs look like recycled pieces from the collection of a fashion design school’s graduating senior. Without even going into these hideous bags, his Spring ’15 RTW was dull to say the least. The collection might as well be something made for Banana Republic, J.Crew, Club Monaco, etc.!! It was literally piece after piece of shapeless and unimaginative neutrals topped off by the most puzzling jewel tone silk satin sleeveless long coats…-__-… I just don’t see “DIOR” when I see his work…I wouldn’t say that he’s a BAD designer, but it’s like, c’mon man, you’re designing for the House of DIOR, which has HISTORY!! There’s a difference between trying to modernize the brand vs. outright transforming the brand’s aesthetic altogether, with complete disregard for its philosophy/tradition.
Say what you will about Galliano’s personal views, but the man was “THE” designer for Dior and every collection from Raf makes me miss and appreciate Galliano that much more…
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i love dior but this is literally a remake of the boy. i wish designers had more originality these days vs just doing whats basically already been done.
No way- this is a far chicer shape than the Boy Bag! Boy Bag is boring, this has a vintage lady like appeal with a modern twist. Brilliant!!
Agree, Just like chanel boy
They look very old lady and not in the good, classy elegant way.
Lurking in the shadow of Chanel’s Boy Bags.
LV and Dior are copying the Boy Bag look. WHY??!!
Aesthetic-wise, I love these bags. I just can’t get over how much they look like the Boy. However, the clothing itself was amazing.
Please continue this great work and I look forward to more of your awesome blog posts.
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All the bags shown in the shouldre bag section is good.The syle is same but the design and the texture is different.Colors are quite smart . The handle of the baga re well designed.
Dior rips off Chanel once again…