This is the new top-tier replica Dior Toujours mini bag, fresh from the Shebag workshop. Mini-sized bags are very popular recently, and the Shebag factory has a high shipment volume for this model.

Today, we’ll break down the manufacturing process for this bag at the Shebag factory, giving you an inside look at the complex craftsmanship behind a top-tier replica.

The Toujours Mini typically uses two types of top-grade calfskin:

• Bull Calf: Thick, with a distinct surface grain and high durability.
• Box Calf: Smooth surface, natural sheen, used for versions that emphasize the bag’s lines.

A few limited-edition models use Woven Lambskin or Cannage-embossed leather. The leather thickness is between 1.4 – 1.6 mm. To maintain its natural drape, the reverse side is lightly skived, and the edges are finished with hand-applied wax sealing.

Cutting is done entirely using CNC laser templates to ensure the symmetry tolerance between the left and right sides of the bag body does not exceed 0.2 mm.

The internal structure of the Toujours Mini uses three layers:

1. Outer genuine leather
2. A middle lightweight fiber reinforcement layer (fiber paper + thin foam)
3. An inner lining of leather or suede

This “sandwich structure” ensures the bag’s body doesn’t collapse while still allowing for soft fold lines, embodying a sense of “relaxed luxury.”

After being hand-stitched, the bag’s body is placed into a custom wooden mold for Cold Molding (shape setting).

• This process takes about 8–10 hours, allowing the leather to “memorize” the bag’s curvature.
• The cold-press temperature is controlled at 15–18 °C to ensure the leather is not dried out.

The Dior Toujours Mini uses high-density hand-stitching at 9 stitches per inch (SPI 9). The thread is the French-made Fil Au Chinois linen thread, which is coated in waterproof wax.

• The stitching angle is typically 30–35°, creating an extremely fine shadow line along the bag’s edges.

The craftsmanship of the Dior Toujours Mini can be summarized in three key concepts:

1. Flexible Structure: Utilizing the lightly reinforced three-layer structure, which makes the bag both structured and relaxed.
2. Hidden Construction: Almost no exposed threads are visible, as it relies on internal inverted stitching for assembly.
3. Temperature-Based Shaping: Using cold molding instead of high-heat setting to preserve the leather’s natural texture.

Therefore, unlike the refined, geometric feel of the Lady Dior, the Toujours Mini is an artisanal expression of “Effortless Chic.” It represents the extremely high standard of the Dior workshop in new-generation leather craftsmanship.