# Re-Imagined Luxe Saddle Bags Dior Introduces an Accessory Piece Honoring Equestrianism By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-04 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saddle-bag References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/dior-saddle-bag-summer-2019/) & [dior](https://www.dior.com/en_us/products/search?query=saddle%20bag&universe=couture) Luxury fashion house introduces a new side bag designed catered to men for the Spring/Summer 2019 season -- the latest saddle bag is re-imaged in slightly new structures and colorways. Designer Kim Jones leads the latest designs in preparation for the rising temperatures and highlights the saddle bag in the house's latest ready-to-wear runway show. The overall structure of the design directly honors the culture of equestrianism and the elegance that it exudes. The seasonal accessory item boasts hand-crafted [grained leather materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-collection) and it is complemented with a jacquard stripe across the body. The stripe is inscribed with branding details that read "[Christian Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/djourney-handbag)" and it is complete with an industrial-style buckle enclosure that is designed by ALYX's own Matthew Williams. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Re-imagined Luxe Saddle Bags:** Explore the trend of luxury brands reimagining traditional saddle bags with new structures and colorways, catering to men for Spring/Summer 2019. - **Honoring Equestrianism:** Discover the trend of luxury fashion houses paying homage to equestrian culture through the design of their accessories, showcasing elegance and craftsmanship. - **Industrial-style Buckle Enclosures:** Get inspired by the trend of fashion collaborations resulting in unique and innovative buckle enclosures, such as the collaboration between Dior and Matthew Williams of ALYX. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** The luxury fashion industry can draw inspiration from the re-imagination of saddle bags and the incorporation of equestrian elements to create innovative and sophisticated accessories. - **Men's Accessories:** The trend of luxury brands introducing re-imagined saddle bags designed specifically for men presents opportunities for growth and innovation in the men's accessories industry. - **Fashion Collaborations:** The fashion collaboration between Dior and Matthew Williams of ALYX showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the field of fashion partnerships, particularly in buckle enclosure designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Retro-Style Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-bag.md) - [Practical Modern Luxury Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/djourney-handbag.md) - [Chrome Bottle-Attached Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biker-messenger.md) - [Equestrian Heritage Limited Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/case-of-delights.md) - [Exclusive Luxe Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-stone-island.md) - [Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-book-tote.md) - [Luxury Hiking Fall-Ready Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htown.md) - [Nomadic Luxe Canvas Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andiamo-backpack.md) - [Elevated Heritage-Inspired Metropolitan Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-handbag.md)