CROSS THE LINE

Charming diminutive purses have been dominating the bag scene but the trusty tote’s staying power has been proven by hybrid work arrangements and travel resurgence. There’s the Dior Book Tote in a host of exquisite embroideries and, now, Maria Grazia Chiuri has a new leather offering for Autumn/winter 22. The utilitarian Dior Essential’s metal chain handles in pale gold finish add polish to the graphic zing of the Archicannage motif, a fresh take on the maison’s iconic Cannage topstitching.