Remember Dior’s iconic Saddle bag? Well ladies, rejoice, as the unique handbag is making a huge comeback, the Maria Grazia Chiuri way. And hey, what’s a bit of reminiscence without a tad of reinvention?

Indeed, for Fall/Winter 2018-2019, Chiuri has revisited the House’s archives by reviving Dior’s codes and summoning its spirit of creativity. The iconic Saddle was first unveiled

in  the  spring-summer  2000  ready-to-wear  collection,  designed  in  1999  By  John  Galliano, as a nod to the world of equestrianism. So much so that even its form alluded to a horse saddle decorated with a gilt ‘d’.

The accessory made such an impression on the fashion scene that artists and celebrities such as Beyonce, Elle Macpherson and Sarah Jessica Parker all owned one, or two, or ten. Fast forward to today, the Saddle bag is revisited in two forms, from monochrome leather in a 70s inspired patchwork with Peace  and  love  dior  inscriptions to an Oblique  canvas  embellished  with  nine  pieces  of  finely-beaded  embroidery entirely  realized  by  hand  after  designs  in  bright  and  contrasting  colors.

“I thought this collection would be an opportunity to revive its timeless beauty. I consider this icon of the House’s recent history the perfect  accessory to deal with this battle that is daily life. Indeed, the Saddle bag is a bag that is worn in exactly the same way as a shirt or jacket, and it’s so comfortable to wear with its long strap that you almost forget it’s there. The Saddle bag is also practical because it allows you to carry everything you need with you. It’s for this reason that I wanted it larger and more robust, but also very colorful, embroidered or with beaded fringes because, like a chameleon, it adapts to all situations”, commented Maria Grazia Chiuri.