Presenting: Dior F/W 09

The Verdict: This season, although we see some blacks in Dior's F/W collection, it is an otherwise brightly coloured collection, thus standing out amongst all the uber designers who have seemed to have adopted a much more sombre colour palette. We see the iconic Lady Dior in dark purple and red lambskin for day, whilst the pleated evening clutches and wristlets seem to dazzle in jewel-toned satin with beaded, rhinestone and crystal motifs. The evening collection definitely exudes courtly and palatial grandeur, and can, imho, be certainly dubbed as the new chatelaine of the 21st century!

Bagaholic Babe has always been a fan of jewel tones especially in the gloomy F/W season. Yes, if you don't already know by now, I'm definitely a person who loves colour! ;)

Splurge of the Week!

Dior Tie-Dyed Woven Medium Shopping Bag


Check out the new Dior Tie-Dyed Shopping Bag that's made from beautifully woven leather. High in demand, this shopper comes with double chain straps - finished with signature hanging logo charm. he Dior Tie-Dyed Shopping Bag is unique and you'll find is coming out to stores near you very soon. Pre-order this item via Saks Fifth Avenue for $2,300.00

Christian Dior S/S '09

Looks like loads of designers are moving backwards - coming up with smokin' hot collections that reflect the 1980's. According to reliable sources, many do not think well of this incoming collection by Dior and I guess it doesn't help not having enough pictures to do them justice should they be wrongly perceived. Sorry guys for the lack of pics!

Since we're not getting much pics showing the new Spring '09 collection, I've included a short video clip of the Dior Spring '09 review for your viewing pleasure.










Christian Dior S/S '09 Video Review




So what d'ya think? So says Galliano, this Spring, Dior is introducing lots of texture into their collection. This includes perforated and studded leather as well as mosaic looking designs on the front.

My verdict: an absolutely boring collection with too many different textures combined. The colors are dull, the design looks horrid. I wouldn't recommend any of those for this season. Too pricy for such a bag like this. It doesn't make sense to spend so much for such a horrid looking thing.

P/S: Am so in loveeee with their evening gowns!


Courtesy of Style.com

Dior Cruise Collection 2009

The new Dior Cruise collection 2009 is out! Take a look at the video below..



An impressive collection with lots and lots of different colors & materials incorporated in just a few bag designs. I'm definitely liking the framed bags!

Splurge of the Week!

One of my favorites from the Christian Dior label, the Samouri Shopper is our pick of the week for a splurge!


Dior Samouri Shopper


A pretty in pink (well, to be exact, the color is fushcia) shopper, the Samouri has a very Asian feel to it. The woven leather reminds of the weaving we see a lot in Malaysian handicraft but of course, this is weaving at its best and the top handles come with tortoise shell rings and serpents too. Am definitely loving the tortoise shell rings but am not too sure about the serpents. Also included is a Louis XVI picture frame tag with the Dior logo.

The Dior Samouri Shopper is priced at $4,275.00 and any $350 regular handbag purchase is entitled to a FREE* set of 12 designer-illustrated notecards.

*Terms and conditions apply

All the above is available via Neiman Marcus

Dior Jazzclub S/S '08

If you haven't visited the Dior flagship stores of late, let me introduce you the new Jazzclub collection from their Spring/Summer collection that's simply to die for.


A collection that ties together with an engraved metal loop and toggle on every handbag, pouch and wallet, the items come in black and white leather and animal prints.





I would personally recommend the zebra print and the white leather handbag with chain straps although I must say, it can be difficult to maintain the white leather. Nonetheless, they're not to be missed together with the other Jazzclub pouches and wallets I've featured below.





Check them out together with the other accessories from their other collections at the Dior official website.

Christian Dior F/W '08

Introducing the new Christian Dior Fall/Winter collection..

This coming season, we go back in time to the 60's when beehive hairdos were popular and skinny jeans were introduced. Style.com recognised the collection as the "Kennedy-era America" collection - one that's 'amped up with bright color[s] [and] lashings of paillette embroidery. Also noticeable are geometric prints from the mid-century. Take a look at it for yourself..












Overall, I'd say this collection is made up of solid colors. John Galliano has played around with materials and created a collection of bag that mostly uses metal handles (which can be quite heavy to carry around) with very simple designs. Not forgetting the signature D that appears in all the bags - customising one part of it to match the color of the bag itself. Thumbs up for their Fall/Winter collection!

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/review/CDIOR

Hot Pink Dior Bag

Dior Ethnic Large Hobo Bag


A very large hot pink hobo, the Dior Ethnic bag comes in Dior's logo jacquard and smooth leather. Together with its antiqued silver metal hardware, the bag has braided leather straps and leather whipstitching woven through grommets along the seams and a logo-embossed heart and tassel with long, braided straps that dangle from the handle. Isn't that just sweet?

The Dior Ethnic Large Hobo bag has an open top that opens and closes with a magnet. It is lined with nylon and has interior zip pockets, a patch pocket and a pocket specially for your mobile. Definitely worth considering - especially when it's only going for $916.00.

To find out more, head on to eLuxury today. You'll find more information and views on their page. Enjoy!

Dior Nylon Cannage Drawstring

Even as Christmas is approaching, I'm sure you'll love more gift ideas for this coming festive season. To start the ball rolling, here's one of the named 100 gift ideas by Neiman Marcus - the 'Nylon Medium Cannage Drawstring Bag' by Christian Dior.



Nylon Medium Cannage Drawstring Bag


Available in two beautiful shades - fuchsia and purple - the bag is extremely soft and stylish in its cannage-stitched nylon. Its tarnished silver-tone hardware is a great match with the nylon - especially the signature 'D' charm that represents the Dior trademark. You'll also find an open top with grommets and lace-through leather details. Not forgetting the red logo jacquard lining that simply shows again that Dior settles for no less than the best quality.

Available via Neiman Marcus and priced at $990.00

Dior Plisse - A tribal feel

Dior Plisse Basket Bag


Featured on our blog today is the Dior Plisse Basket bag with intricately pleated and gathered leather details. Together with its woven metallic leather knots as well as the aged metal hardware, this item is one of the latest from Dior. On the flap closure is a decorative multifaceted jewel that gives the bag a very tribal feel.
The Plisse Basket bag is lined with Dior's logo jacquard lining and the interior consists of two large zippered pockets and a patch pocket.

To find out more about this item, head on to eLuxury today.

The Dior Plisse Basket bag is available from eLuxury for $1,990.00

'It' Bag List - Paris Fashion Week S/S '08

As always, alongside the New York and Milan Fashion Week, I present you the 'It' bag list for Paris Fashion Week S/S '08 collection. This coming season, you'll notice colors - lots of colors. Colors are in.. and so is leather. Exotic Leather. Paris's S/S '08 collection spots items that goes spectacularly well with your LBD because of its strong (and most often than not, solid) colors.







Take the 'Hand-painted Clutch' by VBH, for example. It's so colorful, it can be a standalone - minus the accessories and it's enough to take other's breath away.

And what about the 'Graphic Clutch' from Christian Dior? It's luxurious ponyskin as well as it's unique design gives others the idea that there is none like it. Definitely an accessory to carry on a dinner date. Be the envy of others while your beau serenades you.

(Images from Style)

Bargain of the Week!

Dior iPod Mini Case with Chain


For this week's bargain, I decided it was only fair for the men if we posted a bargain for our male equivalent.

This week features a stylish yet sophisticated Dior iPod case that conceals your iPod Mini in a polished leather sleeve, complete with convenient display windows and slots for headphones and the "hold" feature and a detachable metal chain for cross-body wear. Talk about style!

Get yours today for a markdown of more than 50%!

Available from eLuxury for only $125.00

Presenting: Dior's F/W Trunk Show & Pre-Fall Collection '07

Presenting: Dior's Fall/Winter Trunk Show and Pre-Fall Collection 2007

Forget Earth/Nature Tones and solid colours like Basic Black, Grey and White for the Fall/Winter Season this year! This F/W, it's all about candy colours that 'Pop', and the House of Dior is just one of the Fashion Houses using a brighter palette this F/W.



Samourai 1947 Woven Frame Bag

BagAddicts, for those of you who follow my posts regularly, you know that I've been raving about his Dior Samourai 1947 Woven Frame Bag since Dior's F/W showing Fashion Week Coverage. I absolutely adore this bag in Fuschia (see below), and guess what? It can be Pre-Ordered via Neiman Marcus for $3900. With basketwoven leather with twisted trimmings and embellished with a tortoiseshell frame, this 1947 Samourai Frame Bag exudes Old World Vintage Charm of yesteryear.



Up next, is the Plisse Basket Tote


Available in either light grey (shown) or Black, the Citrine/Yellow and Brown Crystal details give the bag a Tribal/Ethnic vibe.
This Top Handle Basket Tote can be Pre-Ordered via Neiman Marcus for $1990. Stock in stores in October.



Large Zip-Dome Bag $2390

This Large Zip-Dome Bag is similar in shape to the Louis Vuitton 'Alma' and the YSL 'Muse'. Also sporting a similar template on the Gaucho Collection (from the design to the key and coin charms), Dior experiments with this new Bowler shape. However, instead of being made of Exotic Croc skin, Brown Patent Croc-Embossed leather is utilised. Get this via Neiman Marcus for $2390.



And, some latest additions to the Cannage Collection


First launched in late 2006, the Cannage Drawstring Bag is now available in Grey Nylon shown above for $1160 (Large); Purple and Fuschia Nylon (Medium) for $990. If you're not a fan of Nylon, you can opt for the Cannage Drawstring Bag in Suede (Midnight Blue) for $1190 - see pic Below.




Yet another new addition to the Cannage family is the Cannage Frame Bag


Made of lambskin, this is part of Dior's Pre-Fall Collection and retails for $1890 via Neiman Marcus.





If you think the Cannage Frame Bag above is too mature for your look, you can opt for the Vinyl Cannage Polochon.


Choose between Black or Beige Cannage-stitched Poly Vinyl (Medium size) for $1190, but if you prefer it in Suede, that's also available for $1290.


To view more items from Dior's F/W Trunk Show 2007 or Pre-Fall Collection (including Shoes and Accessories), or to Purchase or Pre-Order the bags in this post, Click Here!

Dior Jeanne Small Hobo

We all remember Dior's Joan of Arc inspired 'Jeanne' Bag that was brought to our attention during the Spring/Summer '07 showings at Fashion Week. Yes, the very one that I couldn't stop raving about. As if we could forget that bag? It's now plastered on most of Dior's Ad Campaigns (aside from the Dior Cannage Collection). Also from the 'Jeanne' collection, is this comparatively 'toned-down', more subdued hobo bag, with the same chainmail-detail closures as the other Jeanne bags.
Made of calf leather, trimmed with suede, chainmail and studded details, this more simple-looking bag from the Jeanne collection retails for $1450 via eLuxury

Presenting: Dior's Resort 2008 Collection

Here's Dior's 2008 Resort Collection. Sorry no detail closeups of the bags. But it seems as if there's only one bag that's featured in the Resort 2008 Collection, albeit in different materials, textures and sizes (the same bag in smaller size for evening, etc) See photos below.


All photos via Style.com