The Lady Dior is one of the most iconic handbags that the house of Dior has ever designed. The bag first rocketed to popularity after Lady Diana was spotted carrying it at a Royal event. Soon thereafter the bag became synonymous with elegance and exquisite taste, and it has remained so for the past twenty years.
What is interesting about the Lady Dior bag is the way that is has been able to retain its iconic status in a rather quiet, understated way. When one considers that fervour that “it” bags once caused the among fashion lovers the world over, it seems to be an incredible feat of marketing that Dior has managed to get the balance just right on this one; just the right amount of exposure to remind the consumer of its quiet luxury without suffering from overexposure. Part of the reason for this is that in more recent years, Dior has made a bit of a strategic retreat from the online accessories marketplace. This is perhaps in keeping with what might be considered the strategy of their biggest lateral competitor, Chanel. Like Chanel, Dior bags are not available for purchase (new, that is) online, and must be obtained from the design house itself or ordered via one of their branded retail locations.
The beauty of the bag notwithstanding, this type of exclusivity is exactly why the Lady Dior is very popular among celebrities and fashionistas. Paris Hilton, Anne Hathaway, Dita Von Teese, Sarah Jessica Parker, and many, many more recognizable names and faces have all been spotted carrying the Lady Dior.
And now the moment of reckoning; the Lady Dior bag generally starts at about $3,900, and increases from there, depending on your choice of fabrication and design.
