Not only Labubu: if the devilish little puppets that have conquered the world in the space of a few months have never convinced you, fear not. The world of charms, that is, handbag charms to flaunt as an extra touch to your it-bags, is increasingly diverse and exclusive. Exactly like their prices, which are getting higher and higher, almost on par with a handbag itself. Still, their rise has been unstoppable, and more and more fashion victims and enthusiasts can’t help but add one or more charms to their favorite Hermès Birkin or Miu Miu, thanks to that ironic and naively childlike touch that manages to downplay even the most luxurious of cult handbags.
So if you, too, have fallen victim, consciously or unconsciously, to the most talked-about-and controversial-accessory trend of the last few seasons, we are here to tempt you once again with the delightful new entries from Dior by Jonathan Anderson, the creative director who from the very beginning of his career has always been able to ride the wave of trends by launching his own, setting a distinctive style that is highly personal, recognizable and, of course, desirable. The accessories that the Irish designer has created so far for the Parisian maison fully reflect his vision, one that skillfully combines artisanal DNA, inspirations from the past, and a romanticism that is at times fairy-tale and playful, with nature the undisputed protagonist of an imaginary world made up of four-leaf clovers, ladybugs, daisies, declined in a couture version.
Here, Anderson has now brought the same point of view to the world of charms, which, let’s face it without qualms, is absolutely irresistible, so much so that it can convert even those who have never been too interested in the category. Dior’s charms encapsulate references to the world of tailoring and the atelier, feminine and decidedly “cute” bows, leather medallions with internal mirrors, and the iconic Dior Médaillon chair, a veritable miniature masterpiece that reflects the Maison’s mastery. And here are the meters used in the tailor’s workshops become bows or flowers decorated with lucky ladybugs, the seamstresses’ thimbles feature gold trim and become vases for daisies, while the famous 1947 New Look model is reinterpreted in miniature key as a doll in metal, resin and gold trim. Looking at them all together makes you want to buy them, precisely because of the beauty and meticulous care they express in every detail. If you wanted a new obsession to invest in, here you are.
[📷dior.com]
