Oh what perks does being the first lady of France bring… Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, a songwriter, singer and a former model, was spotted with her husband President Nicolas Sarkozy out in New York City carrying none other than a bag from a French fashion designer.

What other brands would look better and more appropriate than those from their country, eh? Isn’t it just perfect to see the first lady start such loyalty? Well, yes it is and I guess even if they’re not from France, still, she’d be able to carry such a fashionable and luxurious handbag. The Dior bag she’s carrying is the Dior 3D Bag, which is part of the brand’s fall 2010 collection.

Her Dior 3D Bag is made from teak colored calfskin leather, which you might probably find too plain and simple; but examining it more closely would show that this bag has all the luxe in the world. Well okay, I need not exaggerate, but this bag is just so luxurious, indeed. It looks timeless with its rather plain design and structured shape, and I love how the seemingly upside-down wave effect of the leather flaps is done and it actually brings subtle design to this entire bag. Interesting enough, this also comes with a spiked silver clasp that holds the brand’s initials. Its handle also looks chic as it combines braided leather with metal brackets.

The Dior 3D bag will arrive in the markets starting August along with its various versions, including black and a rosy petal colors, as well as lizard, python, and croc. The small version of the 3D bag will sell for $2,200 and the medium version will go for $2,400.