Some compare fashion to wearable art, but Dior is taking that sentiment literally. Seven artists—Mat Collishaw, Ian Davenport, Daniel Gordon, Chris Martin, Jason Martin, Matthew Porter, and Marc Quinn—designed different iterations of the iconic Lady bag, available on November 29. Ranging from mink-covered to metallic to surreal, the creations step away from the bag's classic understated design but still retain its architectural shape, which was inspired by the Napoléon III chairs that Christian Dior used for his shows. Prices range from $4,900 for some to $11,500 for the mink version. The styles are also available in other leather goods, such as card holders and wallets. Not only are these handbags museum-worthy, but they will be nearly as rare as paintings up for auction—just 100 of each design will be made. The only question is whether to carry yours or display it on a shelf.
