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The History Associated With The Lady Dior Bag Christian Dior's Lady Dior bag is perhaps one of the most recognizable designer handbags in the world. But do you realy remember why it is indeed famous? We all know the name and design for the bag, but what exactly was it that launched the designer purse into stardom? This beautiful handbag features an elegant design and luxurious materials that are fit for a queen, or at the least a princess. It is this fact that gives us the answer to our question. It absolutely was the late Princess Diana that made this designer handbag so famous. But how did she find a way to do it? Let's explore. All of it began back in September of 1995 when France's First Lady, Bernadette Chirac, gave the Zip Princess of Wales the latest handbag from Christian Dior. It was adorned in black leather and featured an elegant stitching. The Princess immediately fell deeply in love with the bag. Her new found obsession led her to order the designer purse in almost every style available. Since Princess Diana was regarded as the most photographed woman in the world, it was inevitable that the designer handbag would be featured in several among these pictures - and that is exactly what happened. In the following November, the bag was initially captured on film during a visit to a children's home in Birmingham. Lady Di was shown holding a child and carrying her new favorite designer handbag. The princess was then seen toting it a few weeks later while on the state visit to Argentina. Following those two major appearances was the birth of a legend. The House of Dior decided to rename the bag in honor associated with the princess by titling it the Lady Dior. Since then, this has become perhaps one of the most iconic bags for the House of Dior. While John Galliano's design seems somewhat simple, it really is no easy feat to create it to life. Each one requires no less than eight hours to create and the work of seven craftsmen. 130 pieces of leather are expected for every single bag in addition they all must be sanded, dyed, and hand- stitched then manually cut and placed around a wooden mold. Plus, the famous D.I..R. jeweled letters are all galvanized in different baths to ensure their luster. Even your feet of the bag are intricately made with 43 pieces of metal coming together to protect the base through the harshness of the ground. One of the most fascinating elements of the designer handbag is its incorporation of some of the design house's history. Mr Dior's very first fashion show in 1947 featured Napoleon III chairs. These beautiful chairs are channeled through the cannage pattern and stitched leather featured on the exterior. This reminiscent element provides the bag a Crystal touch of classic

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The History Associated With The Lady Dior Bag

Christian Dior's Lady Dior bag is perhaps one of the most recognizable designer handbags in theworld. But do you realy remember why it is indeed famous? We all know the name and design for thebag, but what exactly was it that launched the designer purse into stardom? This beautiful handbagfeatures an elegant design and luxurious materials that are fit for a queen, or at the least a princess.It is this fact that gives us the answer to our question. It absolutely was the late Princess Diana thatmade this designer handbag so famous. But how did she find a way to do it? Let's explore.

All of it began back in September of 1995 when France's First Lady, Bernadette Chirac, gave the ZipPrincess of Wales the latest handbag from Christian Dior. It was adorned in black leather andfeatured an elegant stitching. The Princess immediately fell deeply in love with the bag. Her newfound obsession led her to order the designer purse in almost every style available. Since PrincessDiana was regarded as the most photographed woman in the world, it was inevitable that thedesigner handbag would be featured in several among these pictures - and that is exactly whathappened.

In the following November, the bag was initially captured on film during a visit to a children's homein Birmingham. Lady Di was shown holding a child and carrying her new favorite designer handbag.The princess was then seen toting it a few weeks later while on the state visit to Argentina.Following those two major appearances was the birth of a legend. The House of Dior decided torename the bag in honor associated with the princess by titling it the Lady Dior. Since then, this hasbecome perhaps one of the most iconic bags for the House of Dior.

While John Galliano's design seems somewhat simple, it really is no easy feat to create it to life. Eachone requires no less than eight hours to create and the work of seven craftsmen. 130 pieces ofleather are expected for every single bag in addition they all must be sanded, dyed, and hand-stitched then manually cut and placed around a wooden mold. Plus, the famous D.I..R. jeweledletters are all galvanized in different baths to ensure their luster. Even your feet of the bag areintricately made with 43 pieces of metal coming together to protect the base through the harshnessof the ground. One of the most fascinating elements of the designer handbag is its incorporation ofsome of the design house's history. Mr Dior's very first fashion show in 1947 featured Napoleon IIIchairs. These beautiful chairs are channeled through the cannage pattern and stitched leatherfeatured on the exterior. This reminiscent element provides the bag a Crystal touch of classic

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elegance that is undeniable.

The Lady Dior bag is one that's synonymous with elegance and style. It really is the epitome ofFrench design. However, this design comes with a high price. The good thing is that you can findways around paying them. Internet vendors such as Queen Bee of Beverly Hills offer designerhandbags at a discount so fashionstas can look fabulous on a tight budget. Check it out today andfind your Lady Dior handbag at a price reduction!

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