· New Bags · Dior Unveils New Book Tote Collection: A Tribute to Classic Literature

Dior has just released its new season "Book Covers" collection, featuring exquisite embroidery that recreates the cover art of four classic literary works on the Book Tote: *Pride and Prejudice*, *The Very Hungry Caterpillar*, *A Clockwork Orange*, and *Around the World in Eighty Days*. With a refined yet playful touch, this collection pays a poetic tribute to the world of literature, transforming each bag into a wearable statement of ideas.

· Around the World in Eighty Days ·

*Around the World in Eighty Days* (Le tour du monde en 80 jours) is an adventure novel by French author Jules Verne, published in 1873. It tells the legendary story of English gentleman Phileas Fogg and his servant Passepartout as they circumnavigate the globe in 80 days despite numerous obstacles. The cover design featured on the new Dior Book Tote is based on the hardcover edition released by French publisher Saint-Pierre in 2017, with a royal blue background, white ribbon border, and white typography. Its minimalist design complements the clean, structured silhouette of the Book Tote. Available in a wide range of items: large, medium, mini, clutch, passport cover, and magnetic card holder, plus a hot-air balloon-shaped charm.

· The Very Hungry Caterpillar ·

*The Very Hungry Caterpillar* is a children's picture book by American author Eric Carle, published in 1969. It tells the story of a very hungry caterpillar who eats a variety of foods before transforming into a butterfly. The original artwork uses collage to showcase the layered beauty of nature, with die-cut holes representing the caterpillar's bites. The new Book Tote recreates the color layers with different colored embroidery threads, while the white circular hole on the back apple adds a playful touch. Available in medium and mini sizes, along with an apple-shaped coin purse, a red DIOR letter charm, and a caterpillar-themed charm. Parents can even pair them with their children for a matching set.

· Pride and Prejudice ·

The collector's edition cover of English author Jane Austen's novel *Pride and Prejudice* also inspires the new-season Book Tote. An elegant and vibrant peacock green backdrop sets off freely growing rose vines, with romantic floral elements echoing the novel's themes of love.

· A Clockwork Orange ·

The men's large Book Tote features the cover of British novelist Anthony Burgess's 1962 dystopian novella *A Clockwork Orange*. The story follows teenage thug Alex, who is imprisoned for violent crimes and subjected to the "aversion therapy" brainwashing, becoming a "clockwork orange" stripped of free will. It was famously adapted into a film by Stanley Kubrick. The cover selected for this collection was designed in 1972 by David Pelham, then art director at Penguin Books. It depicts the protagonist Alex as a "gear-eyed man" wearing a bowler hat, with bold, solid colors and aggressive geometric symbols creating a stark contrast. Reproduced on the bag, it maintains strong visual impact.