CHRISTIAN DIOR – BOOK TOTE, MEDIUM - RARE (PARIS / BAROQUE-STYLE MOTIF), RRP $4454.55

Christian Dior Medium Book Tote In Black And Ecru Baroque Embroidered Canvas — D-Royaume D'Amour Family
Overview
A Coveted Limited Edition From Christian Dior'S Celebrated Embroidered Book Tote Canon, This Piece Is Rendered In The Maison'S Signature Black And Ecru Baroque-Embroidered Jacquard — An Intricate Composition Combining Symmetrical Heart Cartouches (Centered Top And Bottom In The Maison'S Recurring Dioramour Iconography), Candelabra-Style Ornamental Columns At The Corner Panels, And Continuous Acanthus Scrollwork Framing Across The Entire Bag Including The Side Gussets. The Pattern Reads As An Architectural Baroque Tapestry — References That Tie Directly To Maria Grazia Chiuri'S Celebrated D-Royaume D'Amour ('Kingdom Of Love') Embroidered Family, Where The Maison'S Romantic Heart Motif Is Interpreted Through Ornate Baroque Framing Rather Than The More Literal Dioramour Expressions. Introduced By Chiuri (Creative Director Of Christian Dior Since 2016), The Book Tote Has Emerged As One Of The Maison'S Defining Contemporary Accessories, With The Limited-Edition Embroidered Iterations Produced In Materially Smaller Volumes Than The Standard Dior Oblique Offering And Acquired Through Boutique Allocation Rather Than Open Availability. The Central 'Christian Dior Paris' Signature Band Runs In Matching Embroidery Across The Front, Anchored By Double Rolled Top Handles Also Finished With Embroidered 'Christian Dior Paris' Lettering. The Bag Features The Book Tote'S Signature Open-Top Silhouette With Unlined Interior. Crafted In Italy By Dior'S Embroidery Atelier — Confirmed By The 'Christian Dior Paris / Made In Italy' Leather Heritage Label Sewn Into The Interior.
Specifications

Brand: Christian Dior
Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri
Model: Medium Book Tote
Pattern: Baroque Embroidered Canvas With Heart Cartouches, Candelabra Columns, And Acanthus Scrollwork (D-Royaume D'Amour Family)
Colourway: Black And Ecru
Construction: Double Rolled Top Handles With Embroidered 'Christian Dior Paris' Lettering
Closure: Open-Top Design
Interior: Unlined Construction
Edge Finishing: Black Canvas Trim Throughout
Gussets: Fully Embroidered Side Panels (Continuous Pattern Across All Surfaces)
Country Of Origin: Italy (Confirmed By Interior Heritage Label 'Christian Dior Paris / Made In Italy')
Size: Medium — Approximately 36 × 27.5 × 16.5Cm
Original Retail (Australia): Aud 4,454.55 (Receipt Included)

Condition Report
Presents Very Well In Excellent Overall Condition (9.5/10):

Body: Embroidered Canvas Retains Full Saturation, Structure, And Integrity Throughout — The Baroque Pattern Remains Crisp And Clearly Defined Across All Panels And The Gusseted Sides, With No Loose Threads, Pulls, Or Fraying Visible
Handles: Faint Handle Softening Consistent With Considered Use — Professionally Cleaned And Presents Very Well
Signature Band And Handle Branding: 'Christian Dior Paris' Embroidery Intact And Crisply Defined Throughout
Structure: Bag Holds Its Full Tailored Book Tote Shape, With Crisp Corners, Stable Base, And Clean Upright Presentation
Interior: Heritage Leather Label Intact And Clearly Legible; Interior Canvas Presents Clean

Included Accessories

Complete Original Set Including:

Original Christian Dior Dust Bag
Original Christian Dior Packaging
Original Purchase Receipt


Measurements
Medium Size — Approximately 36 × 27.5 × 16.5Cm
Collector Commentary
The Book Tote Has Emerged As Maria Grazia Chiuri'S Defining Contribution To The Dior Contemporary Leather Goods Canon — A Piece Introduced In 2018 That Has Rapidly Entered The League Of Recognised House Classics Alongside The Lady Dior And The Saddle. The Standard Dior Oblique Iterations Remain In Continuous Production, But The Maison'S Limited Embroidered Editions — Particularly The Baroque, Tarot, Toile De Jouy, Plan De Paris, And D-Royaume D'Amour Variations — Are Produced In Materially Smaller Volumes And Command Meaningfully Higher Resale Interest Among Collectors Specifically Because They Cannot Be Acquired On Demand From Boutique. The Black And Ecru Baroque Iteration Sits Among The More Refined And Editorial Of These Limited Embroideries, Offering A Darker, More Architectural Register Than The Maison'S Brighter Seasonal Variations And Pairing Easily Against Both Tailoring And The Maison'S Signature Ready-To-Wear. The Heart Motifs Concealed Within The Baroque Framing — A Subtle Interpretation Of The Dioramour Codes — Give The Piece Collector Depth Beyond Its Surface Decoration. With Complete Original Presentation (Dust Bag, Packaging, Purchase Receipt), Confirmed Italian Atelier Provenance Via The Interior Heritage Label, And Documented Professional Cleaning — An Exceptional Provenance Package For A Limited-Edition Piece.

580161+10

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