Recognised for its dinky-boxy shape, round top handles, cannage motif stitching and lucky charms, the Lady Dior bag is also well-known for its regal history. Originally called the Chouchou, it was renamed for the late Diana, Princess of Wales, who was a loyal fan and wore it often. To the Met Gala in 1996, she wore a mini version in what is now a much referenced fashion image when it comes to her style.
So the story goes, in 1995, the First Lady of France presented Diana with this brand new Dior bag, which had not yet been released. It wasn’t long afterwards that the royal was pictured wearing the bag, something she would do time and again - which is why Dior renamed it for her.
