The arrival of the Spring/Summer 2026 collection marks a significant moment for Dior, as Jonathan Anderson’s inaugural creative chapter begins to materialize in boutiques worldwide. The brand’s iconic gray packaging, now adorned with a revived square logo, signals this new era. While the full scope of his vision will unfold throughout the season, the initial drop features a curated selection of handbags that translate runway concepts into tangible luxury pieces. These debut styles blend Anderson’s intellectual curiosity, particularly his fascination with literature, with Dior’s timeless codes, resulting in highly anticipated additions to the house’s repertoire.
The Dior Book Tote: A Walking Library of Classics
Perhaps the most direct manifestation of Anderson’s academic leanings is the new iteration of the perennial Dior Book Tote. For SS26, the tote transforms into a mobile archive, featuring intricate embroidery replicating the covers of seminal literary works. This collection elevates the utilitarian tote into a collector’s item, literally carrying culture on one’s shoulder.
The selection showcases covers from celebrated first editions, including Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Charles Baudelaire’s Les Fleurs du Mal, Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary, and Choderlos de Laclos’s Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Adding a meta touch, one design features a specially commissioned Dior-by-Dior interpretation of a classic binding. Crafted from a sophisticated combination of rigid canvas and technical fabric, the embroidery achieves remarkable depth and texture, making each cover look authentically aged and treasured.
A crucial functional upgrade for enthusiasts is the inclusion of a detachable shoulder strap across all new Book Totes. This addition significantly enhances versatility, allowing for effortless shoulder carry or hands-free crossbody styling, a pragmatic update that modernizes the beloved silhouette.
The Book Tote is available in three practical sizes:
- Small: Measuring 10.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 inches, ideal for evening wear or minimalist daily essentials. Priced at $3,150.
- Medium: Expanding to 14 x 11 x 6.5 inches, large enough for daily necessities. Priced at $3,450.
- Large: The capacious 16.5 x 14 x 7.5 inches, perfectly sized to accommodate up to a 15-inch laptop, alongside other work or travel essentials. Priced at $3,550.
All totes maintain the lightweight construction and interior organization pockets expected of this popular line.
The Delicate Reinterpretation: Dior Bow Bag
Anderson’s approach to refining heritage is beautifully encapsulated in the Small Dior Bow Bag. This design pays homage to the bow, a motif deeply embedded in the Dior DNA, presenting it with a new sense of restrained elegance. The bag is rendered in luxurious, supple lambskin boasting a soft, semi-gloss finish that catches the light subtly.
The focus remains squarely on the bow structure, which acts as the primary decorative element, complemented by a discreet silver-tone hot-stamped Dior signature. Further detailing includes a chain strap accented with miniature, interlocking Dior bow motifs, offering a polished, jewelry-like finish. Its compact, structured silhouette allows it to transition seamlessly from being worn over the shoulder to being carried elegantly as a clutch.
The Bow Bag is introduced in two dimensions:
- Small: Dimensions are 10 x 6.5 x 4 inches, designed to hold essentials like a smartphone, card case, sunglasses, and lipstick, featuring an interior zip pocket. It retails for $4,300.
- Medium: A roomier option at 12 x 7 x 4.5 inches, finished with a secure magnetic closure. It is notably presented in the fresh ‘Rose Songe’ colorway, alongside classic Black, Latte, and the vibrant ‘Buttercup’ and ‘Bleu Tourmaline’ leathers, hardware choices vary between gold and silver tones. The Medium version is priced at $4,800.
Archival Echoes: Dior Trianon Bag with Chain
Diving deeper into the Dior archives, Anderson resurrects the Dior Trianon Bag with Chain, drawing direct inspiration from a design originally conceived during the Marc Bohan era. This season, the Trianon returns in a contemporary execution, notably featured in black Flat Macrocannage lambskin. This material choice softens the traditionally structured motif, imbuing it with a smooth, low-sheen texture.
Subtle branding elevates the look: a gold-tone heat-stamped Dior signature is placed on the front flap, and the base is finished with rounded, logo-stamped studs, reflecting meticulous attention to detail.
Functionality is key, provided by an adjustable gold-tone chain shoulder strap equipped with a comfortable leather insert, facilitating shoulder or crossbody wear. The Trianon is offered in two profiles:
- Small Vertical: Measuring 6.5 x 8.5 x 3 inches, perfectly proportioned for daily essentials. This size is available in Black with gold hardware or Rose Songe with silver hardware, priced at $4,200.
- Larger Square: A slightly bigger silhouette measuring 10 x 8.5 x 3 inches, currently offered exclusively in Black, retailing for $4,300.
A Literary Twist on the Icon: Saddle Bag
The narrative thread woven through the Book Totes finds an unexpected companion in the Saddle Bag with Strap. Anderson transforms this instantly recognizable, curved silhouette into a wearable piece of literary art by embroidering it with the cover of Stoker’s Dracula. This version is a fascinating hybrid, combining cultural commentary with high craft.
The construction features a rich blend of Yellow and Red cotton base materials complemented by calfskin accents, with the book cover design intricately embroidered across both the front and back panels. Retaining its signature elements, it boasts the iconic D stirrup strap, magnetic pull closure, and gold-finish CD signatures crowning the top handle.
Designed for maximum adaptability, the Saddle comes with a thin, adjustable, and removable strap, allowing for handheld, shoulder, or crossbody use. Its dimensions (10 x 8 x 2.5 inches) make it a versatile choice for transitioning between daytime activities and evening events. Though highly coveted and currently showing as out of stock online, this collectible edition is listed at $4,800.
The Refined Shopper: Dior Shopping Bag
For those requiring more capacity while retaining high fashion sensibility, Anderson updates the Shopping Bag. This version merges the classic Dior Oblique motif, rendered here in a deep blue jacquard, with luxurious leather trim and a softly structured form. The centerpiece is a delicate leather bow placed prominently on the front, offering a nod to the collection’s recurring theme.
The sliding leather top handles feature CD signature eyelets, allowing for flexible carriage—by hand, over the shoulder, or crossbody. Organization is addressed with an interior zip pocket and a slip pocket.
The Shopping Bag arrives in two sizes:
- Small: Measuring 10.5 x 7.5 x 5.5 inches, capable of holding a wallet, phone, sunglasses, and cosmetics. Priced at $3,200.
- Medium: A larger capacity at 14.5 x 11.5 x 5.5 inches, which can comfortably house a 15-inch laptop alongside a full complement of daily necessities. Priced at $3,500.
The New Classic: Mini Lady D-Joy Bag
Completing this initial selection is the Mini Lady D-Joy Bag, a sleek, streamlined interpretation of the beloved Lady Dior lineage. Crafted in soft lambskin featuring the signature Cannage stitching, the bag presents a more elongated, contemporary profile.
Familiar hardware elements, like the pale gold-finish D.I.O.R. charms, anchor its heritage, but Anderson introduces a key novelty: a removable leather bow accent. This feminine touch can be added or detached, allowing the wearer to customize the bag’s expression from subtly adorned to classically structured.
Sized perfectly for minimalists at 7.5 x 4 x 2 inches (fitting a phone, card case, and lipstick), the Mini Lady D-Joy offers triple versatility with a detachable chain strap, an adjustable leather strap, and the ability to be carried by hand. It is available in Trench or Black Cannage lambskin and is priced at $3,600.
This first delivery establishes Jonathan Anderson’s direction at Dior: a thoughtful dialogue between high-brow intellectual concepts and the exquisite craftsmanship for which the house is renowned. As the SS26 line continues to debut in stores, these six styles serve as an exciting preview of what promises to be a landmark tenure.