hi ! has anyone by chance had any experience with spray protecting their book tote ? and/or have any recommendations for a color that matches best to the TDJ book tote's white/cream background for a samorga organizer ? thank you in advance !
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Never had an issue with sagging, have never used an insert.I was wondering about this point as well and hope someone can give his / her feedback!
I used Scotchguard and it worked just fine. Got the grey Samoga insert and it looks great
i think it would depend on what you want to use it for and your style. The LV tote is a lot louder in my opinion, too loud for me, but it has a shoulder strap which the Dior does not. As far as wear, the LV will lose structure worse than Dior, but the canvas will hold up whereas the Dior will eventually pill
have been debating on a book tote ever since they came out. Then considered the Chanel tote because I guess it’s a little smaller but never really liked any that much. This is the first book tote pattern I have really liked a lot. I like the bali touch on side panels. I would want to personalize it with my last name embroidered. So obviously a commitment. No resale value. I guess my hesitancy is the price for a travel bag. I don’t have that much to carry everyday. Anyone on the fence but super pleased they took the plunge?
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Well instead of waiting until after summer i dropped my book tote off at the boutique for personalization. Figured I want to be done when it’s new. I saw one post about scotch guard, will that help protect it from moisture? And no bad effect from scotch guard?
i don’t use scotchguard but i use collonil carbon pro (same thing essentially just different brand) and i haven’t had any issues ! no bad effects on my tote, and yes it should protect from moisture because its serving as a barrier to the material. but i would make sure that you do a few coats (allowing them to dry in between) because of the material of the booktote, its soaking in the spray, but you also want to make sure that the outside layer of the bag is still protected !
It depends on your preference, the book tote needs a slight bit more maintenance and care than the LV on the go. That said I have 4 Dior book totes now and it’s like carrying a beautiful piece of art on your arm, especially the Toile the Jouy print is gorgeous and draws attention whenever I carry it around the city. I’ve started using a bag organizer, I found one on Etsy that works perfectly on my original sized tote and it keeps the shape of the tote without slouching. Best of luck with your purchase!
Hi there! Does anyone know if this black cannage version of the book tote in the large size is still available in the US? (Brand new or prelove) Thank you in advance! 
I wouldn't spray it, i have 2 book tote small and big, both are light colors from the dioriviera collection. I use them almost everyday to carry my stuff, wore them to the beach, for the airport and they didn't get dirty. It’s very hard for them to get dirty unless you’re a really messy person. Its my favourite casual bag, very functional and easy to wear, im even considering getting a third one in red from the new collection.
