Designer Christian Dior Limited Edition Saddle Bags - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

Jennifer · January 16th, 2007, 02:10 AM

eBelle5 the bag blog post

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Shop for Christian Dior Saddle Bags!
Limited Edition Handbag Alert: John Galliano hit the 10 year spot as Chief Creative Director for Fashion House Christian Dior and in celebration the house is set to release a bunch new stunning purses.

It all started with the CD Saddle. Back in the beginning (around 1999), the first bag that Galliano created for Christian Dior was the saddle shaped, signature oversized metal D charm dangling Saddle Shoulder bag. That was only 8 years ago.

In celebration of Galliano hitting the Big 1 – 0, he traveled all over the world on a global journey gathering inspirational idea’s for this new collection. There are 12 versions total of these Limited Edition Saddle Bags - Argentina, China, Egypt, England, France USA, Mexico, Morocco, India, Japan, Russia, and Spain.

Below is a glimpse at 5 of the stunning L.E.'s…..

Christian Dior Saddle Bag ‘Egypt’

Christian Dior Saddle Bag ‘India’

Christian Dior Saddle Bag ‘China’

Christian Dior Saddle Bag ‘Russia’

Christian Dior Saddle Bag ‘Spain’

If you have a nytimes account then click here to be directed to read the article. If you don't have an account and don't have the time to sign up for one but are dying to read the rest of this article plus see more pictures, then click here to view the complete article after the jump!

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misschaslyn · January 16th, 2007, 07:54 AM

Where could I view the rest of the saddle bags??? I'm curious to see what the Japan one looks like!!!

Jennifer · January 16th, 2007, 11:29 AM

Here is Japan, England and India (sorry for the crappy quality on the first two)

Does anyone have the others scanned

we are missing Argentina, France USA, Mexico, and Morocco.

thefashionspot, nytimes

Jennifer · January 16th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Here is the rest... Argentina, France, USA, Mexico and Morocco

Jennifer · January 16th, 2007, 11:44 AM

oh and the prices...
English, Japanese Saddles: £1520 each (USD$3011, €2260)
Indian, Moroccan, French, Chinese, Saddles: £2275 each (USD$4500, €3380)
Russian & Spanish Saddles: £1895 each (USD$3750, €2800)
American Saddles: £2625 each (USD$5200, €3900)

VivaLaJuicy · January 16th, 2007, 03:09 PM

India.... and U.S.A

Jennifer · January 16th, 2007, 03:17 PM

I am in love with "Morocco"..

and "France" and also "India"

VogueX · January 16th, 2007, 04:40 PM

I love the France, Russia, and China ones!

misschaslyn · January 17th, 2007, 12:33 AM

I agree...Russia, France, and China!!!

Diggilooo · January 28th, 2007, 01:25 AM

I love the France bag! Does anyone have some better pics of it??