Book Tote

[fashio_arch]

New book tote designs in Cruise 2021 collection! More embroidered designs, more Catherine tote options, and seemingly perforated leather? @pikake28 the Cruise 2021 leather ones look p subtle too if you wanna wait for those.

Perforated Leather book totes and Lady Diors are stunning! "Standard" leather BT were too plain for me but this one is . But I'm afraid their price will be just mind blowing

Catherine tote also looks much better in floral than oblique. I wish they'd release it in Rosa Mutabilis print as was shown during last runway

 

[pikake28]

Wow....the perforated looks beautiful! I am sure it will be a pretty penny! Thanks for the heads up Giligy, you're right...I am not in a desperate need for one now....so will probably wait it out. Hope we see it out before the end of the year!

 

[giligy]

I made a trip to the Dior Soho boutique this weekend and compared a few of the book tote models:

• small book tote burgundy oblique
• Catherine tote in blue oblique
• Catherine tote in blue toile de jouy
• regular (largest) book tote in palm tree toile de jouy
• regular (largest) book tote in blue oblique

Attaching some mod shots - I have more mod shots and pics of the bags alone if anyone wants them!






A few things I learned:

• Many of the styles (almost all the toile de jouys, Around the World, etc) have a LOT of white and it is a very bright white.
• The oblique, however, does not have any white. The base color is more of a darker brown/beige. The SA said that it absolutely hides stains and dirt better and will wear better than the others.
• They’re all heavy, but the Catherine is the heaviest. However, if you’re planning to buy a bag organizer for the others to account for lack of pockets, it might even out.
• The all-leather will always be the heaviest and the jacquard embroidered styles the lightest, assuming same size.
• The Catherine tote is not just the large with outer pockets. It is an entirely different construction (if you look from the top it is an oval rather than a rectangle) and a different size. It’s larger than the small and smaller than the regular.
• Denim oblique is extremely heavy.
• Cruise 2021 bags will be available in stores 6 months from now @pikake28 @fashio_arch

Prior to my visit, I thought my favorites were the pink and grey small toile de jouy book totes. I thought those colors were so pretty and and small was big enough to fit all my stuff. However, I found the small to be an awkward size when worn, especially since I am planning to wear it on the shoulder most the time. And the low-contrast just doesn't do the beautiful stitchwork justice. So now I’m leaning towards the blue oblique Catherine tote or large, or maybe waiting for the Cruise 2021 ones because the darker florals are kind of enticing too. Adding another Cruise 2021 I didn't attach last time!

 

[pkwc2]

I made a trip to the Dior Soho boutique this weekend and compared a few of the book tote models:

• small book tote burgundy oblique
• Catherine tote in blue oblique
• Catherine tote in blue toile de jouy
• regular (largest) book tote in palm tree toile de jouy
• regular (largest) book tote in blue oblique

Attaching some mod shots - I have more mod shots and pics of the bags alone if anyone wants them!

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A few things I learned:

• Many of the styles (almost all the toile de jouys, Around the World, etc) have a LOT of white and it is a very bright white.
• The oblique, however, does not have any white. The base color is more of a darker brown/beige. The SA said that it absolutely hides stains and dirt better and will wear better than the others.
• They’re all heavy, but the Catherine is the heaviest. However, if you’re planning to buy a bag organizer for the others to account for lack of pockets, it might even out.
• The all-leather will always be the heaviest and the jacquard embroidered styles the lightest, assuming same size.
• The Catherine tote is not just the large with outer pockets. It is an entirely different construction (if you look from the top it is an oval rather than a rectangle) and a different size. It’s larger than the small and smaller than the regular.
• Denim oblique is extremely heavy.
• Cruise 2021 bags will be available in stores 6 months from now @pikake28 @fashio_arch

Prior to my visit, I thought my favorites were the pink and grey small toile de jouy book totes. I thought those colors were so pretty and and small was big enough to fit all my stuff. However, I found the small to be an awkward size when worn, especially since I am planning to wear it on the shoulder most the time. And the low-contrast just doesn't do the beautiful stitchwork justice. So now I’m leaning towards the blue oblique Catherine tote or large, or maybe waiting for the Cruise 2021 ones because the darker florals are kind of enticing too. Adding another Cruise 2021 I didn't attach last time!
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Thanks for the detailed post. I'm trying to decide between blue oblique and palm tree TDJ book totes. Would love to see more mod shots!

 

[giligy]

Thanks for the detailed post. I'm trying to decide between blue oblique and palm tree TDJ book totes. Would love to see more mod shots!

Here you go!

 

[pkwc2]

Here you go!
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Thank you!

 

[oranGetRee]

I made a trip to the Dior Soho boutique this weekend and compared a few of the book tote models:

• small book tote burgundy oblique
• Catherine tote in blue oblique
• Catherine tote in blue toile de jouy
• regular (largest) book tote in palm tree toile de jouy
• regular (largest) book tote in blue oblique

Attaching some mod shots - I have more mod shots and pics of the bags alone if anyone wants them!

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A few things I learned:

• Many of the styles (almost all the toile de jouys, Around the World, etc) have a LOT of white and it is a very bright white.
• The oblique, however, does not have any white. The base color is more of a darker brown/beige. The SA said that it absolutely hides stains and dirt better and will wear better than the others.
• They’re all heavy, but the Catherine is the heaviest. However, if you’re planning to buy a bag organizer for the others to account for lack of pockets, it might even out.
• The all-leather will always be the heaviest and the jacquard embroidered styles the lightest, assuming same size.
• The Catherine tote is not just the large with outer pockets. It is an entirely different construction (if you look from the top it is an oval rather than a rectangle) and a different size. It’s larger than the small and smaller than the regular.
• Denim oblique is extremely heavy.
• Cruise 2021 bags will be available in stores 6 months from now @pikake28 @fashio_arch

Prior to my visit, I thought my favorites were the pink and grey small toile de jouy book totes. I thought those colors were so pretty and and small was big enough to fit all my stuff. However, I found the small to be an awkward size when worn, especially since I am planning to wear it on the shoulder most the time. And the low-contrast just doesn't do the beautiful stitchwork justice. So now I’m leaning towards the blue oblique Catherine tote or large, or maybe waiting for the Cruise 2021 ones because the darker florals are kind of enticing too. Adding another Cruise 2021 I didn't attach last time!
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Thanks so much for the detailed sharing! Have never crossed my mind about Catherine. Now you got me interested!

 

[pikake28]

Many thanks for sharing all the pics and details...very helpful and thoughtful of you! The San Francisco and Costa Mesa boutique no longer has the TDJ bags. Lucky of you to be able to still view one in person. The pic of the colorful Catherine bag from the upcoming Cruise 2021 looks nice.

I am going to wait for the Cruise 2021 laser cut black leather tote....looks nice and unique then the past few season design. However, depending on how heavy the small size is...I might change my mind. I did get a chance to feel the small leather book tote and I am fine with it.....similar to my Bottega Veneta Cabat tote. I am looking at the small one this time as I just purchased the large Around the World book tote. Yes, you are correct Giligy....the "Around the World" tote does have off white / white color through out the tote....however, it does have sort of a busy pattern to it. So hoping I can keep it clean and be able to spot clean when needed....I traveled quiet a bit in previous years...wish i had the tote then as it would have been perfect. I've thought about the TDJ...but when I saw the Around the World....it has the amazing animals on the tote too. In fact what caught my eye and my decision for the tote is that for me...I felt it had many of the design totes I've admired all in one. I originally had purchased the light grey oblique book tote and decided to exchange it for the Around the World.....hope I didn't make a mistake.

 

[slayer]

Most of the book totes are like an embroidered fabric, I was using my small blue oblique for 3-4 days a week for half a year and unfortunately I noticed it was pilling on the bag especially the handles (can be fixed with mitzahs), some of the threads had also started popping out so I knew I had to sell it before it got any worse. Not to mention that the thing gets super heavy once you start loading it up. I do not recommend it if you travel by public transit a lot like me coz it will kill your arms

That said, I still love the look of this bag so so much especially with the new season prints super sad that it doesn't really fit my lifestyle. I am eyeing the leather ones though as I've heard people say they are much lighter and doesn't wear like the embroidered ones.

Thank you very much for the feedback - I was afraid this would be the case. I don't have public transport where I live but I walk to and from work a lot, while beautiful this might not be the most practical choice of bag for me.

 

[cali_to_ny]

So hard to capture the beauty of this vertical tote - there are metallic threads woven throughout!

 

[Njeph]

So hard to capture the beauty of this vertical tote - there are metallic threads woven throughout! View attachment 4802703View attachment 4802704

Can you please take a picture of yourself with the tote? I like it but only have the horizontal ones and don’t have a sense of what this looks like carried. Thanks.

 

[cali_to_ny]

Can you please take a picture of yourself with the tote? I like it but only have the horizontal ones and don’t have a sense of what this looks like carried. Thanks.

Sure - here you go (please forgive the Zoom work outfit! ). This size tote is pretty petite but holds essentials for quick errands. I’m almost 5’8” for reference.

 

[Thenewestgirl]

Will the Book tote in blue oblique get restocked when sold out? (I was considering buying it this fall but it's sold out on the European website)

 

[Thenewestgirl]

Sure - here you go (please forgive the Zoom work outfit! ). This size tote is pretty petite but holds essentials for quick errands. I’m almost 5’8” for reference.
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It looks really chic on you!

 

[averagejoe]

Will the Book tote in blue oblique get restocked when sold out? (I was considering buying it this fall but it's sold out on the European website)

Yes, it will. The Book Tote regularly gets restocked. The Bloor St. boutique sold out of the Oblique one on the last day before the price increase, but has restocked again since. I can't imagine them not restocking this popular style on their website.