You Won't Believe Which Noughties It Bag Is Back on the Radar

Really, we should have seen this coming. With Manolo Blahnik's era-defining crystal brooch–embellished Hangisi mules and courts finding their way onto a new generation of fashion peacocks, it was only a matter of time until Dior's Saddle bag—no doubt the arm candy counterpart to these shoes during a particularly flashy time in the world of accessories—staged a comeback. At the height of its popularity in the noughties, you could say it was more of the chi-chi party girl's choice—other icons were opting for Chloé's clunky Paddington, but specific going-out pieces were essential to a certain set.

But the signs have been there for a while. Vogue.com called it out when the influential K-pop star CL proudly flaunted an original on her Instagram feed. It was every bit of the John Galliano–stamped brazen kitsch that we remember so fondly. The Saddle was a small but mighty canvas for the outré designer's myriad take on the house logo, pop-culture references and wild prints. And as if that eye-boggling work wasn't enough, the micro horse-saddle silhouette was then flourished with a gigantic D stirrup and/or buckle.

But it's this fashion week where we've seen the classic canvas Dior saddle bag cropping up more. From street style looks to influencers snapping one on their feeds, there's a bubbling love for the originals. So while we're loving all the affordable cult bags at London Fashion Week, we think we may need to make room for a little vintage one too.

Click through the gallery to see the vintage Dior Saddle bags you can shop now.