Dior’s Saddle Bag for Men is a Fashion Essential
Fashion houses around the world are known for their iconic staples, but few are as successful as Dior and its Saddle bag.
The Christian Dior Saddle bag made its runway debut in 2000 and has since become a fashion and status symbol. While the French fashion house initially limited the Saddle bag to women's collections, Kim Jones reinvented the style for Dior Men when he took the reins in 2018. In the short time since, the Dior Saddle bag has become a fashion staple for men and made its way to the top of must-have lists everywhere, including ours.
Dior Mens Saddle Bags come in different utilities and sizes, such as the Saddle Messenger and the Saddle Pouch, but all are made from the same grained calfskin leather or Dior Oblique canvas that the French luxury brand is known for. The men’s collection also stays true to the original saddle design that nods to equestrianism, thus giving the bag its name.
The craftsmanship of a Dior Saddle bag is undoubtedly some of the most detailed we’ve seen. All mens Dior Saddle bags are handmade in Dior’s atelier by a team of leather craftsmen. Each Dior craftsman hand-stitches and assembles the Saddle bags one by one, placing the same level of care and detail into every stitch.
While the mens Dior Saddle bag is among the most detailed and eye-catching styles on the market, the price of a Saddle bag is also among the highest. The Dior Saddle Pouch starts at $1,900 for grained calfskin; the Dior Saddle Bag starts at $2,700 for Dior Oblique canvas or grained leather and can exceed $3,000 for unique seasonal styles.
Whether or not the Dior Saddle bag is worth it depends on how you see the value in quality and style. We believe the bag to be a fashion staple and an iconic piece to own for years to come. Even if the mens Saddle bag is ahead of its time and disappears for a while, the Saddle bag proves itself timeless and will make a “comeback”.
Since the original Saddle bag was released in 2000, the bag has been seen on celebrities and style icons in the decades following. In our opinion, it’s better to be ahead of the game than late to it. Prices may also go up if you wait, considering popularity and price are go hand in hand. So, if you’re in the market for a Saddle bag or just on the fence, we say go for it and we included some of our favorite Saddle bag styles to help you along the way.
If you’re trying to find your next staple, look no further than the Brunello Cucinelli FW22 Men’s collection. Known for its incredibly soft cashmeres and luxe Italian-sourced & made materials, Brunello Cucinelli is for true admirers of luxury garments.