The iconic Dior Saddle bag reappears on the fashion scene once more
The Dior Saddle Bag, a unique and iconic accessory, has once again become an object of desire in the fashion world. Originally debuted in 1999, this bag has undergone numerous reinventions in ready-to-wear and couture collections since the 2000s.
The bag's unusual shape and complex construction, featuring curvilinear lines and giant "C" and "D" hardware, make it easily recognizable. Its design is such that it is relatively easy to authenticate via inspection of stitching and hardware, serial numbers, and catwalk "evidence."
The original Saddle bag made its grand entrance in a glamorous pink and gold equestrian-print silk and leather-trimmed denim. Fast forward to 2021, and contemporary designs like the Oblique-monogram-print styles start at around €2,600 on ReSee.com. For those seeking a more vintage piece, a nylon Saddle bag from the 2000s was recently sold at resee.com for €1,100.
The Saddle bag's popularity surged in 2000 with the Super Fly Girl collection, featuring bleached denim, glossy cognac leather, newspaper, and leopard-print versions. This collection, along with the Y2K renaissance and Sex and the City's reboot, has contributed to the bag's resurgence in popularity.
In addition to the classic Saddle bag, there's also the Gaucho, a bigger "sister" style with a buckled cross strap. For those seeking a more exclusive piece, the Dior alligator Saddle bag is available for $36,000 at sothebys.com, and a pristine condition metal Saddle bag made in collaboration with Japanese illustrator Hajime Sorayama sold for more than £35,000 on 1stDibs.com.
The newspaper-print Saddle bag, which shares the same print as Bradshaw's famous Dior dress, is also highly desirable. Black and brown leather and canvas bags with Dior's signature Trotter monogram print are popular and available for £1,583 on 1stDibs.
With the return of the Saddle bag to the fashion forefront, anticipation builds for what Dior's new creative director, Jonathan Anderson, will deliver in his version of this iconic bag. Vestiaire Collective has a black leather belt version of the mini zip and belt pouch Saddle for sale at £720, while a Dior canvas and leather Medium Oblique Saddle Bag is available for €2,570 at resee.com.
The Dior Saddle Bag, with its rich history and timeless design, continues to captivate fashion enthusiasts and collectors alike.
