Dior Book Tote

The Plan de Paris embroidery on this Medium Dior Book Tote is a map drawn in thread. The motif, pulled from House archives, reconstructs the facade and courtyard of Dior’s historic Avenue Montaigne address — 30 Avenue Montaigne, the building that has anchored the maison since 1946 — through the visual language of black-on-white illustration. Black calfskin forms the bag’s body and handles; the embroidered panel sits as a framed composition across the front, rendering Parisian architecture in high-contrast needlework.

The stitch density varies across the motif. Architectural edges are outlined in fine satin stitch, while interior spaces are filled with cross-hatching that builds dimensional depth through repetition. The black calfskin base — smooth, untextured, deliberately quiet — provides visual breathing room for the dense embroidery, ensuring the illustration does not overwhelm the tote’s silhouette.

At 28 by 16.5 by 36.5 centimeters, the medium platform gives the Plan de Paris motif enough surface area to resolve as a complete illustration instead of a cropped fragment. The gold-tone metal D.I.O.R. charms introduce a warmer reflection than pale gold, a hardware choice that harmonizes with the cream-white embroidery as opposed to competing with the black structure.

Inside, a zip pocket and two slip pockets organize the cashmere-finish interior. The adjustable removable strap allows the bag to be carried by hand — presenting the embroidery as a front-facing composition — or worn crossbody for a lower-profile silhouette. This tote works as a daily carrier and as a collectible reference to a specific address in Dior’s architectural history.