THE SIZE GUIDE:
Christian Dior Diorama

This now-discontinued handbag by French fashion giant Christian Dior has been spotted on the arms of supermodels Bella Hadid and Karlie Kloss, French actress Marion Cotillard, and singer and businesswoman Rihanna, to name a few. First introduced as part of the brand’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection, the Diorama has since become one of Christian Dior’s most sought-after handbag styles on the resale market. Discover which size best fits your needs with our ultimate guide.

By The Rebag Team, Mar. 23, 2023

SHOP THE CHRISTIAN DIOR DIORAMA

Celebrity Style:

The Christian Dior Diorama

The Diorama flap bag has achieved cult status largely due to its widespread celebrity following. This Christian Dior handbag can be worn in various ways, with both elegant and casual outfits, and as either a shoulder or crossbody bag. Among the ranks of fans are Kris Jenner, Jennifer Lawrence, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Olivia Palermo, Rooney Mara, and Dakota Fanning.

Bella Hadid heads to dinner with a small silver Diorama in hand.

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Former Victoria’s Secret angel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley clutches a large Diorama bag as she makes her way through the airport.
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Academy Award-nominated actress Rooney Mara wears a baby Diorama crossbody style while running errands.

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Jennifer Lawrence wears a medium black Diorama on the streets of Manhattan.
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Singer and entrepreneur Rihanna totes a large Diorama that features the house’s classic cannage motif in white and green stitching.
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Rihanna pairs her small light pink Diorama with a laidback athleisure look.

Fashion influencer Anchyi Wei elevates her classic denim and chic blouse combo with a medium silver Diorama.

Australian mannequin Catherine McNeil combines her relaxed model-off-duty look with a medium Diorama.

How to Style the Diorama

The Christian Dior Diorama is a structured and versatile crossbody bag that pairs well with almost any type of outfit. Wear it alongside a cocktail dress to Friday night dinner for a classy nighttime look. Pair with jeans, flats, and an Oxford shirt for a casual yet sleek off-duty moment. The number of ways you can style the Diorama depends on size and model, with the bag available in different colors, textures, and fabrications, so pick yours according to your needs.

Side by Side:

The Christian Dior Diorama

BABY

The most compact Diorama size, the Baby is 5.5 inches wide, 3.5 inches tall, and has a depth of 2 inches. The Baby can fit your keys, cardholder, and a tube of lipstick. It has a strap drop of 22 inches and it can be worn as either a shoulder or crossbody bag.

MINI

The Mini Diorama, which is between the Baby and the Small, is 7 inches wide, 4 inches tall, and 2 inches deep. It can fit your keys, a small wallet, your phone, and one or two makeup compacts. It has a strap drop of 13 to 24 inches, so it can be worn as either a shoulder or a crossbody bag.

SMALL

The Small Diorama, the third size, is 10 inches wide, 5 inches tall, and has a depth of 3.5 inches. It can fit your keys, wallet, phone and phone charger, and some makeup. It has a handle drop of 12 inches and a strap drop of 22 inches, so it can be worn as either a shoulder or a crossbody bag.

MEDIUM

As the second largest size, the Medium Diorama is 10 inches wide, 6.5 inches tall, and has a depth of 3.5 inches. It can fit your keys, wallet, phone and phone charger, AirPods, and a small pouch of makeup. It has a handle drop of 12 to 14 inches and a strap drop of 20 to 22 inches, so it can be worn as either a shoulder or a crossbody bag.

LARGE

The largest Diorama size is 11.5 inches wide, 7.5 inches tall, and 3.5 inches deep. It can fit your keys, wallet, phone and phone charger, AirPods Max, a small pouch of makeup, and either a small paperback book or an iPad mini. It has a handle drop of 11.5 inches and a strap drop of 19 to 21 inches, so it can be worn as either a shoulder or crossbody bag.