Which Dior designer created the Saddle bag’s 2018 revival?

Maria Grazia Chiuri created the Saddle bag’s 2018 revival.

The revival appeared after Chiuri became Dior’s artistic director in 2016. The original Saddle bag had been designed by John Galliano and introduced around Dior’s spring 2000 collection. Chiuri brought the style back for Dior’s 2018 collections, presenting updated versions while retaining its curved, equestrian-inspired profile.

The revival reflected a broader fashion-industry interest in archival designs. Dior offered the reintroduced bag in different sizes and materials, including versions with embroidered or logo-focused surfaces. Its return also benefited from strong visibility on social media and among celebrities.

The bag’s original designer and its revival designer are therefore different people. Galliano created the first version, while Chiuri directed its return to the main Dior accessory conversation in 2018.