Dior St. Tropez Tote: Fab or Drab?

Megs · Dec 3rd, 2007, 01:00 PM

If you have ever been to the South of France or turned on your TV to hear about a luxurious beach town, then you know St. Tropez. St. Topez has become the celebrity vacation spot. Pictures will surface of A-listers hanging out on their multi-million dollar yachts while they ride up and down the beach of St. Tropez. So for a place as luxurious as it is, does the Dior St. Tropez Tote deliver? It has been many moons since we have discussed Christian Dior bags on Purse Blog because, flat out, I didn't like them. They were not worth ragging on, but they weren't appealing in the least bit. But the Dior St. Tropez Tote is straight from the Resort Line and the fuchsia quilted shiny nylon is perfect beach bag material. The price is steep for a beach bag, but when in St. Tropez you need to be showing off your luxurious side. The silver tone hardware leaves this bag with a casual look, and I love the fact that there is a front zip pocket for easy access. The top is open, which makes for easy entry for both you and the pick-pocketer who bumps into you. The dimensions are 12 1/2"H x 15 1/3"W x 4 1/3"D. While it is also available in black, I would definitely opt for fuchsia. Buy through Bergdorf Goodman for $1300.

Fab or Drab?

Faurecia · Dec 3rd, 2007, 01:29 PM

It's kind of boring for $1300. Though I love the color.

Londonholly · Dec 3rd, 2007, 01:34 PM

The colour is beautiful but apart from this

ally24k · Dec 3rd, 2007, 01:46 PM

yea kinda boring for satin & $1300.

metscan · Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:23 PM

Nylon? YAK! And the price-simply too much. Definitely drab.

ronsdiva · Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:29 PM

I love the color and the shape, but the price is too much for a satin bag, especially one that would not be a daily bag.

Liberté · Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:36 PM

It doesen't look very luxurious to me. It looks quite cheap.

golden's mom · Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:08 PM

Have to say...the only Dior bags I like are the lady dior...in a tiny satin for evening...and sometimes the gaucho...although I haven't carried mine in quite a while. Don't love this bag...

Leelee · Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:17 PM

It would make a lovely beach bag and the color is pretty.

jane · Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:19 PM

Or you could spend a thousand dollars less for this satin tote bag.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:37 PM

OMG..its so ugly...

it look like FREE bags that u got form beauty counter in department stores..

gacats · Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:59 PM

OK, well the color is nice but what's with the price tag? Does $1000.00 of the price go to Breast Cancer research? THAT might make it understandable, otherwise I'm kinda embarrassed for them, for having the nerve to ask that kind of money.

ValleyO · Dec 4th, 2007, 12:02 AM

I like the shape and satiny nylon material, but there's something about that Juicy Couture-esque shade of pink that I find utterly revolting.

mkdallas · Dec 4th, 2007, 01:59 AM

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Cute bag, but no way in hell would I pay that price for nylon. On the other hand, I was happy to pay $250 more for the black leather lambskin version that is soft as silk and a total knockout! (photo courtesy of NM)

missisa07 · Dec 4th, 2007, 03:05 AM

No way I would pay that much for vinyl (not a fan of Chanel's recent vinyl creations either). The materials are not worthy of the price tag. I'm pretty loyal to leather.

It's a cute tote, but I honestly wouldn't even spend more than $300 for it.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 01:29 PM	#2
Faurecia Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 321	It's kind of boring for $1300. Though I love the color. __________________ Wish List Jimmy Choo Maddy LV Suhali Le Fabuleux (Black) LV Epi Bowling Montaigne GM (White) LV Epi Speedy 25 (Red) Belen Echandia Clutch Me (Fiamma Red) Belen Echandia Love Me (Pearlised Cream) Rebecca Minkoff Matinee (Wine + Saddle) Rebecca Minkoff MAB Rebecca Minkoff Nikki (Ocean)

Dec 3rd, 2007, 01:46 PM	#4
ally24k I.Heart.Bags Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Suburbs of LA Posts: 1,960	yea kinda boring for satin & $1300. __________________ Check out my blog: http://citychic.blinkdagger.com

Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:29 PM	#6
ronsdiva Ohio Rules! Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,476	I love the color and the shape, but the price is too much for a satin bag, especially one that would not be a daily bag. __________________ Wishlist: Chanel, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin & MAC makeup Goal: Get moving and Get in Shape! Loves: DD, DS & DH QUOTE: “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”-Coco Chanel

Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:36 PM	#7
Liberté Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,066	It doesen't look very luxurious to me. It looks quite cheap. __________________ Crusade against the use of manbags! Keep them in your pants!

Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:19 PM	#10
jane It's an investment! Joined: Sep 2005 Location: the Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,560	Or you could spend a thousand dollars less for this satin tote bag. __________________ :: www.jane.org ::

Dec 3rd, 2007, 01:00 PM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,017	If you have ever been to the South of France or turned on your TV to hear about a luxurious beach town, then you know St. Tropez. St. Topez has become the celebrity vacation spot. Pictures will surface of A-listers hanging out on their multi-million dollar yachts while they ride up and down the beach of St. Tropez. So for a place as luxurious as it is, does the Dior St. Tropez Tote deliver? It has been many moons since we have discussed Christian Dior bags on Purse Blog because, flat out, I didn't like them. They were not worth ragging on, but they weren't appealing in the least bit. But the Dior St. Tropez Tote is straight from the Resort Line and the fuchsia quilted shiny nylon is perfect beach bag material. The price is steep for a beach bag, but when in St. Tropez you need to be showing off your luxurious side. The silver tone hardware leaves this bag with a casual look, and I love the fact that there is a front zip pocket for easy access. The top is open, which makes for easy entry for both you and the pick-pocketer who bumps into you. The dimensions are 12 1/2"H x 15 1/3"W x 4 1/3"D. While it is also available in black, I would definitely opt for fuchsia. Buy through Bergdorf Goodman for $1300. Fab or Drab?

Dec 3rd, 2007, 01:34 PM	#3
Londonholly Londonholly Joined: Sep 2006 Location: not in London any more Posts: 619	The colour is beautiful but apart from this

Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:23 PM	#5
metscan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 43	Nylon? YAK! And the price-simply too much. Definitely drab.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:08 PM	#8
golden's mom Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,820	Have to say...the only Dior bags I like are the lady dior...in a tiny satin for evening...and sometimes the gaucho...although I haven't carried mine in quite a while. Don't love this bag...

Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:17 PM	#9
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 6,806	It would make a lovely beach bag and the color is pretty.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:37 PM	#11
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 5,439	OMG..its so ugly... it look like FREE bags that u got form beauty counter in department stores..

Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:59 PM	#12
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,477	OK, well the color is nice but what's with the price tag? Does $1000.00 of the price go to Breast Cancer research? THAT might make it understandable, otherwise I'm kinda embarrassed for them, for having the nerve to ask that kind of money. __________________ GaCats My 2008 wish list: LV damier Hampstead PM Marc by Marc Jacobs patent utility bag in Espresso ( I got one!) Jumbo CHANEL lambskin flap with gold hardware (got it!)

Dec 4th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#13
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,049	I like the shape and satiny nylon material, but there's something about that Juicy Couture-esque shade of pink that I find utterly revolting.

Dec 4th, 2007, 03:05 AM	#15
missisa07 (Isabel) Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 5,539	No way I would pay that much for vinyl (not a fan of Chanel's recent vinyl creations either). The materials are not worthy of the price tag. I'm pretty loyal to leather. It's a cute tote, but I honestly wouldn't even spend more than $300 for it. __________________ ^link to my blog!