Celine Opens the Door to Its Atelier, Offering a Rare Look at Its Timeless Craft

Do you ever wonder what goes into the making of an iconic bag?

The concept of timeless craft remains incredibly poignant and relevant, especially as the trend towards high-quality pieces that possess a quiet elegance remains at the forefront of luxury fashion. At Celine, few bags embody that appeal like its iconic Celine Triomphe Bag.

The Triomphe motif is one of Celine’s most important House codes. Created by Céline Vipiana herself and inspired by the famed Parisian landmark, the Arc de Triomphe, it dates back to Celine’s earliest days. Today, it continues to represent Celine’s distinct French spirit, embodying the House’s unique codes and attention to detail.

Now, as we enter a new era of Celine, the House is returning to those storied roots, offering a rare look inside its Ateliers.

The Making of a Celine Icon

Céline Vipiana dreamed up the first leather goods collection for Celine in the 1960s. Built on the ideals of excellence, classic Parisian style, and artisanal craft, Vipiana laid the groundwork for the Celine of today.

That same commitment to craft remains at the forefront of Celine’s work, and it all happens within Celine’s Ateliers. There, modern technology meets Celine’s early ideals, and every single item reveals an unmatched attention to detail.

Craftspeople with multi-generational experience meticulously craft Celine’s bags, from certified materials that are carefully selected. Each Celine bag encapsulates Celine’s distinctly Parisian aesthetic and storied DNA.

The Triomphe Bag, a modern interpretation of the classic Celine box bag silhouette, truly represents the details that go into every Celine design. Over the years, its details have evolved (like the brand as a whole), but what has remained constant is Celine’s devotion to creativity and craft.

Every bag is meticulously crafted with each step thoughtfully performed in the Celine Ateliers. For the first time, the brand offers a look at what goes into the making of one of its most iconic bags. Step inside the Celine Atelier below and discover more via Celine.com.