50 Signature Bags from Time Magazines / the 41's

The 41's is Lady Dior Cannage tote.

Nothing is more classically feminine than the Lady Dior line by Christian Dior. And while the Lady Dior bags may not stand on fashion's cutting edge, they do have a hundred years of couture tradition behind their conservative good looks.

The Cannage bag takes its name from the quilted pattern in the patent leather, called "cannage stitching", a Dior trademark. The tonal matte stitches show off the glossiness of the patent leather, and the intricate cannage pattern has a look that is both classic and contemporary.
The shiny, oversized silver hardware really pops against the backdrop of black patent, and the Dior logo charms are an eye-catching, but classy, alternative to a prominent logo. The rolled leather handles have a 4.25" drop, comfortable for carrying by hand, but probably too short for most of us to fit over a shoulder. But, apparently, Christian Dior thought of that, too, and included a long, removable shoulder strap.
The high attention to detail is exactly what you should expect from the established House of Dior. The stitching is even and intricate, and all the hardware is polished to a glassy shine. Protective metal feet on the bottom of the bag keep your investment safe from scuffs and scratches. Even the interior has trademark Dior quality, with its jacquard logo lining.

The Cannage comes in several sizes, including an adorable mini-version favored by Hollywood burlesque starlet Dita Von Teese. And, Blair Waldorf, the preppy Upper East Side teen socialite on Gossip Girl, has been spotted toting this 9.8" x 4.3" x 8.3" version on some of the most recent winter episodes. All said, you really can't do better than a bag that the "Queen B" and the "Queen of Burlesque" can agree on.