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The Origin of the Lady Dior BagIn 1995, during a visit to Paris, Princess Diana received a custom-designed handbag from Dior, commissioned by Bernadette Chirac, wife of French President Jacques Chirac. According to a Vogue article, this bag was created as a gift for the Princess, though the source n
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Celebrity Style
In 1980, actress Lauren Hutton carried a brown leather woven clutch beneath her arm in the cult-classic film *American Gigolo*, wearing it with a sleek trench coat. That moment—simple yet striking—became a pivotal point in fashion history. The bag was not just any accessory; it was a Bottega Veneta
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The Origin of the Lady Dior BagIn 1995, during a visit to Paris, Princess Diana received a custom-designed handbag from Dior, commissioned by Bernadette Chirac, wife of French President Jacques Chirac. According to a Vogue article, this bag was created as a gift for the Princess, though the source n
Read articleCelebrity Style
In 1980, actress Lauren Hutton carried a brown leather woven clutch beneath her arm in the cult-classic film *American Gigolo*, wearing it with a sleek trench coat. That moment—simple yet striking—became a pivotal point in fashion history. The bag was not just any accessory; it was a Bottega Veneta
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