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Dior’s Cannage motif has appeared in calfskin, denim, tweed and embroidery over the decades. Now, the maison gives the diamond-quilted lattice the softest spin yet with the Small Dior Toujours Vertical Tote Bag in Fluffy Cannage. The shearling-like fabric debuts in a pale pink-to-latte dégradé, looking less like a handbag and more like a pillow you’d want to cradle.
The dainty tote pairs cotton and calfskin to trace the familiar cross-hatched motif in a raised, bouclé-like texture. Finished in a soft blush that fades into latte-beige at the edges, it introduces a whole new mood. Underneath the fuzz, however, the engineering stays pure Dior. A thin lace-through leather strap cinches the bag closed. Meanwhile, the CD lock doubles as closure and shape-shifter, adjusting with every twist.
Versatility comes built in, since you can keep it clasped for a chic mini tote. Otherwise, clip on the accompanying leather strap to go from hand-carry to shoulder or crossbody. The Fluffy Cannage exterior pairs with full calfskin within, ensuring the Small Dior Toujours Vertical Tote Bag holds its shape over time. The calfskin lining also houses a slip pocket for cards and small essentials.
Pale gold-finish D-I-O-R charms dangle from the front, a nod to heritage while adding a slight jingle with every stride. Retailing at SGD4900, the Small Dior Toujours Vertical Tote Bag arrives in a single colourway for now. With the Fluffy Cannage, Dior proves its most iconic codes still have room to surprise. Indeed, the Dior Toujours has never felt quite this tactile, or this covetable.
