Luxury house Dior unveiled its latest chapter of the Dior Book Tote Club, starring actress and the brand’s Ambassador Natalie Portman. This edition takes viewers on an intimate literary journey with Portman, known for her profound performances and intellectual pursuits, revealing her favorite reads and showcasing the timeless elegance of the Dior Book Tote.
Filmed within the historic walls of the Salle Labrouste, the main reading room of the French National Library in Paris, this episode offers a unique glimpse into Portman’s literary world. Viewers have the chance to discover the books that have captivated her heart, including ‘Chimères Américaines‘ by Todd Haynes and the widely acclaimed ‘My Brilliant Friend‘ by Elena Ferrante. Each selection is thoughtfully placed into her Dior Book Tote, highlighting the bag’s blend of practicality and style.
The Dior Book Tote Club series celebrates the profound impact books have on our lives, mirroring Dior’s dedication to creativity and beauty in its myriad forms. Through this initiative, Dior pays homage to the written word while also reinforcing the brand’s deep-rooted connection to cultural richness and artistic expression.
Crafted with exquisite attention to detail by designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Dior Book Tote has become synonymous with casual elegance. Available in a variety of motifs, colors, and four sizes – mini, small, medium, and large – this bag exemplifies Dior’s unparalleled savoir-faire. The Book Tote’s design, particularly the iconic Dior Oblique motif, is brought to life through an exclusive three-dimensional embroidery technique, executed by the petites mains in Dior’s ateliers.
The assembly of the Book Tote is an art in itself, beginning with the attachment of the two handles that allow for both hand and shoulder carrying, followed by the careful sewing together of the side and central parts. The final touch, a delicate golden seal, is affixed to the bag, which is also embellished with an oversized “Christian Dior” signature. This meticulous craftsmanship, carried out in Dior’s Italian workshops, ensures that each Book Tote is an object of desire that adds a bold accent to any silhouette.
