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#631
arianak said:
Yes, thank you for affirming on my inner thoughts. Yes, handmade doesn't mean that its an excuse for sloppy stitching. I also don't understand why the SA is so insistent that I'm don't understand the embroidery work and that it's really normal. Yes, at the end of the day, it's my money and I'm the one using.
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Just to be clear, the embroidery is machine stitched. I'm not really sure what "hand made" means in the context of the book totes. Some steps in the manufacturing process are "by hand", but the embroidery is largely done by a large machine. There's a video up on how it's done on Dior instagram or youtube I forget. Embroidery is labor intensive and the book tote would've been a lot more expensive had it been done by hand.
 
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#632
Hello! Just purchased my FIRST Dior bag (the book tote in grey Toile de Jouy). It's possibly the most beautiful thing I've ever owned. I wondered if anyone had any tips on protecting it? I've heard about scotch guard, but the SA couldn't comment... I'm desperate to start using it, but also super scared! TIA xx
 
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#633
lemummy said:
Hello! Just purchased my FIRST Dior bag (the book tote in grey Toile de Jouy). It's possibly the most beautiful thing I've ever owned. I wondered if anyone had any tips on protecting it? I've heard about scotch guard, but the SA couldn't comment... I'm desperate to start using it, but also super scared! TIA xx
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I would not use Scotchgard on it. It can potentially darken the canvas. Just ensure that your hands are clean when touching the handles (you can tie a scarf around them), and avoid getting stains on the bag. At restaurants where the food has a lot of sauces, I try to cover my bag with a plastic bag to prevent sauces from splashing onto the bag. I look silly taking so much care of my bag, but I rather be safe than sorry. Once, I had a waitress spill our drinks on my Fendi Peekaboo. Thankfully it is black with Selleria leather so it was easy to clean, but stuff like that happens.

You should enjoy your bag and start using it!
 
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#634
averagejoe said:
I would not use Scotchgard on it. It can potentially darken the canvas. Just ensure that your hands are clean when touching the handles (you can tie a scarf around them), and avoid getting stains on the bag. At restaurants where the food has a lot of sauces, I try to cover my bag with a plastic bag to prevent sauces from splashing onto the bag. I look silly taking so much care of my bag, but I rather be safe than sorry. Once, I had a waitress spill our drinks on my Fendi Peekaboo. Thankfully it is black with Selleria leather so it was easy to clean, but stuff like that happens.

You should enjoy your bag and start using it!
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Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! Yes, I think whilst I decide on a mitzah (let my bank balance recover from the shock), I'll use the Dior ribbon to protect the handles. Off to Amalfi next weekend, and I really want to take it with me. That's a great tip on the plastic bag. I managed to spill my own drink over someone and their table this week - I can't trust myself :lol: I will steer clear of the Scotchguard too!
 
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#635
cali_to_ny said:
I love mixing designers and think it provides a unique unexpected touch (I use a Dior mitzah on my H Picotin and always get lots of compliments on it!).
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I would LOVE to see what yours looks like if you’re willing to share! I’ve been back and forth about whether to buy a mitzah or a twilly for the Etoupe Picotin I bought last month and haven’t come across any examples for inspiration or advice!
 
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saralioness said:
I would LOVE to see what yours looks like if you’re willing to share! I’ve been back and forth about whether to buy a mitzah or a twilly for the Etoupe Picotin I bought last month and haven’t come across any examples for inspiration or advice!
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Hi I'm terrible at bows (especially since the mitzah is wider than twilly), so I usually just tie it with the ends hanging.
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The blue dior monogram mitzah!

I have the same bag hehe


spartanwoman said:
Just received my new love yesterday! Have been stalking the book tote for a couple of years, but at 5'1 I always thought the regular size would be way too big. But every style i liked in the small was always unavailable. When i saw the palm tree, i knew i had to take the leap and i am pleasantly surprised that the regular size is not as overwhelming big as I anticipated!

Now...to twilly or not to twilly? And if yes, which mitzah styles would work best with this pattern? Also i know there is a tote organizer thread somewhere, but does anyone have any immediate recommendations for one that could be used with this but also be used with MM Neverfull, Gucci Raja and possibly Dior Panarea? They are all totes but very different shapes.

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My SA at Hudson Yards just texted me today that they're now taking deposits for some of the Cruise 2021 bags, such as this one. It will arrive in store and be available for pickup by the end of October or early November. They're expecting them to sell out during pre-orders. I wanted the floral Catherine with the darker green background instead of this whiter one and asked her about it, but she doesn't think any stores "in North America or potentially globally" have "bought" the darker one. Not sure where I can get it then....?
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#639
giligy said:
My SA at Hudson Yards just texted me today that they're now taking deposits for some of the Cruise 2021 bags, such as this one. It will arrive in store and be available for pickup by the end of October or early November. They're expecting them to sell out during pre-orders. I wanted the floral Catherine with the darker green background instead of this whiter one and asked her about it, but she doesn't think any stores "in North America or potentially globally" have "bought" the darker one. Not sure where I can get it then....?
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The SAs in North America can see how many units of each item have been ordered for US and Canada, and it probably shows that the darker green background version is not ordered for the continent. If you really like this tote, then pre-order this now as this style will likely sell out as your SA said. With all the variation in the canvas, if it starts to get dirty, it's not that easy to tell.
 
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averagejoe said:
The SAs in North America can see how many units of each item have been ordered for US and Canada, and it probably shows that the darker green background version is not ordered for the continent. If you really like this tote, then pre-order this now as this style will likely sell out as your SA said. With all the variation in the canvas, if it starts to get dirty, it's not that easy to tell.
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I actually got more intel from another SA. The bag I wanted never made it to production - it never got past the runway. So I won't be able to get it anywhere, unless I get it custom-made lol.
 
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