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Luxury house Dior unveiled its latest chapter of the Dior Book Tote Club, starring actress and the brand’s Ambassador Natalie Portman. In an exclusive video, Portman reveals the cherished books she carries in her Dior Book Tote, an emblem of timeless elegance, now adorned with the enchanting Mexico Millefiori motif. Filmed within the historic walls of the Salle Labrouste, the main reading room of the French National Library in Paris, this episode offers a unique glimpse into Portman’s literary world.
Portman, celebrated for her profound roles and intellectual depth, shares her unforgettable literary journeys, showcasing a diverse range of works that have left an indelible mark on her. She highlights “When We Cease to Understand the World” by Benjamín Labatut, an exploration of the edge of scientific understanding and the dark corners of the human mind. Italian novelist Elena Ferrante‘s “My Brilliant Friend” is also among Portman’s selections, offering a vivid glimpse into the complex friendship between two women from Naples. She also talks about Rebecca Solnit‘s “Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities” that provides an uplifting take on activism and hope, and Susan Sontag‘s “On Photography” that explores the intricate relationship between photography and reality. A particularly intriguing (re)discovery for Portman is “Todd Haynes. American Chimeras” by Judith Revault d’Allonnes and Amélie Galli, which examines the illustrious career of filmmaker Todd Haynes through a collection of insightful photographs.
The Dior Book Tote Club series celebrates the profound impact books have on our lives, mirroring Dior’s dedication to creativity and beauty in its myriad forms. Through this initiative, Dior pays homage to the written word while also reinforcing the brand’s deep-rooted connection to cultural richness and artistic expression.
Crafted with exquisite attention to detail by designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Dior Book Tote has become synonymous with casual elegance. Available in a variety of motifs, colors, and four sizes – mini, small, medium, and large – this bag exemplifies Dior’s unparalleled savoir-faire.
I absolutely love Natalie Portman for Dior that’s it I am no fan of this bag I have it I wore it but literally this needs to stop this bag cannot go on for years and years just live with your we don’t need it we don’t need it 😂
scholarship for her and her amazingly big Dior bag
book club what books is Siri reading in this one come on don’t be ridiculous 😂
Yep, Natalie Portman really picked out those books! She’s got a killer taste in literature that matches her deep and powerful roles on screen. She’s diving into some heavy hitters like “When We Cease to Understand the World” by Benjamín Labatut, which is all about the crazy edges of science and our minds. Then there’s “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante, painting a super vivid picture of two girls growing up in Naples. She’s also vibing with “Hope in the Dark” by Rebecca Solnit – it’s a fresh take on staying hopeful and active in tough times. And for anyone into the arts, she’s checking out “On Photography” by Susan Sontag, exploring how photography shapes our reality. Not to forget the cool dive into filmmaker Todd Haynes’ life in “Todd Haynes. American Chimeras.”
And hey…. tying all this book love with fashion, Natalie’s rocking it with Dior for their Dior Tote bag club, book club edition. She’s blending style with her bookish passions, showing off how these reads inspire her and make those Dior bags even more special. Total goals!