Megs and I have an odd ability: We talk about things, and they happen. It’s inexplicable, and there have been too many instances to completely enumerate here (Example: we joked that I would end up on the plane with a rapper on my last flight from Atlanta to New York, and I then found myself seated next to a guy from Public Enemy), but trust me, it happens. We’re magic, but we don’t know how to control it.
Recently, we found ourselves discussing a $16,000 partially sueded-croc Celine Luggage Tote that Megs had seen in the brand’s Bal Harbour boutique, and we both agreed that Celine was missing an opportunity by not offering a Luggage Tote made entirely out of regular crocodile. Lo and behold, photos of Celine Pre-Fall 2011 gave us a look at exactly the bag we were hoping to see. And if a partially croc Luggage Tote costs 16 grand, I don’t even want to speculate how much this one will be. Larger photo, after the jump.
UPDATE: We’ve heard this bag may be stamped instead of real croc, and if that’s the case, one of these beauties may indeed be in my future.
Ok, so the photo isn’t all that large, but Pre-Fall and Pre-Spring never give us the detail shots that we want. Still, it’s a little something to tide us over until high-resolution images of this beauty hit the Internet.
Photo via Vogue.com.
I love it (iPad)
thats gorgeous! can you and megs please discuss me winning the lottery so i can buy that!
I adore this tote. If I had the money to buy it, I would so totally!
Not bad. (ipad)
(That rhymed)
Love, love, love it! (ipad)
Whoa, spooooky. A good spooky. This is gorgeous. (ipad)
Oh, my, that’s gorgeous. That long tassle thing makes it look a little Balenciaga-y too. Very nice. (ipad)
Lovely bag! (ipad)
This is truly a lovely bag and I am glad it’s so far out of my reach I can’t try to rationalize the purchase! 🙂 (ipad)
wait, this isnt the boston bag? i never liked the boston (or Celine in general) very much, but i must say i love this one! it seems as if it will function as a neverfull but its got a complete new look! i never thought this would happen but i think i want a celine! if they have this in leather.. & an understandable price.. it will be on my list. die-hard mulberry fan just made a new discovery(: (ipad)
This bag goes by so many names – Boston, Luggage, Shopper – that I’m not sure which of those, if any, were provided by Celine. In person, the price tag just says “shopper.” Luggage seems to be the name preferred by the Celine girls on the Forum, so that’s why I used it here.
Gorgeous (ipad)
Sexy (ipad)
Love Celine (ipad)
Absolutely beautiful! (ipad)
I like it (ipad)
wow, that is something (ipad)
I am so loving that tote. Fingers crossed they do one in stamped croc! (ipad)
Loveeeeee it perfect . I’m happy to see such wonderful bags with out logos on them .
Nice bag (ipad)
From what I know, its actually black stamped faux crocodile retail at $2,990! =)
OMG so gorgeous!!! love the croc and the design!!! (ipad)
Nice.(ipad)
Love this awesome bag! But a bit scared by your “magic” ability… Are you OK, girls? Don’t work too hard.
LOVE IT!!!! (ipad)
I love it! (ipad)
Looks like I am the lone dissenter – I think the shape is weird – it looks like a regular tote that was smooshed and the sides exploded outwards. I have no doubt the material is gorgeous though! (ipad)
(and of course Id love it if someone gave it to me) (ipad)
I’d love it….only if someone would gift it to me :X (ipad)
This is stunning, love the color and texture on this shape. Beautiful, indeed. (ipad)
i think i love it…. but at the same time im not quite sure. lsl (ipad)
Me wantz (ipad).
I recommend this bag for the next Purse Forum giveaway. PLEASE!!! (ipad)
Nice bag but I don’t like the “butterfly sides”. Other than that the leather looks lovely. (Ipad)
The sides on this one seem to be bigger than in the other luggages released so far … we’ll have to see when this one comes out! (ipad)
It is stamped croc with price @$2900. Appears Celine is hiking the prices in ridiculous proportion to materials, etc… I think first season and up to now prices are below $2000 for this bag (leather version). My leopard calf hair was “only” $2400. I know the design has been tweaked and it is one seamless piece of skin used, but I am still not sure what is justifying the $500-900 price increase. (iPad)
Even if it is stamped, Celine is pretty pricey. (ipad)
I totally agree with the above poster; I would love it if this bag was part of another give away (ipad)
I really don’t get the attraction to this bag. I LOVE the Celine Box Bag but the price is ridiculous. The Luggage bag looks so big and awkward and heavy and I don’t like the sticking-out bits. Obviously I am in the minority! (Ipad)
Nice handbag, but I cannot afford it. (ipad)
Um. Bleh. (ipad)
Very pretty! (ipad)
Nice! (ipad)
Gasp! I. Want. That!
PS: If you can truly make things happen by talking about them, may I send you a short wish list? There are three or four things that need to happen in my life ASAP. 🙂 (ipad)
I want! (ipad)
:drool: (ipad)
i’m on the fence on this once . (ipad)
OMMMG! I LooOove croc and this Celine bag is IT! Love!
OMMMG! I LooOove croc and this Celine bag is IT! Love!(Ipad)
this is gorgeous!!! i love everything about this bag (ipad)
$16K? WTF? OK…..I like it, I would love to see it in a loud color, like lime green or pink or turquiose. (ipad)
GAH that is GORGEOUS!! I hoep it’s stamped too! (ipad)
Love it! Classic black with an easy vibe to it. (ipad)
Not for me. (ipad)
classic black (ipad)
incredibly luxe in appearance. (ipad)
So pretty. I’d LOVE to tote that around 🙂 (ipad)
what is with the weird side flaps. (ipad)
I would wax poetic about this one but my keyboard is too wet from all of the drool…Celine is KILLING me lately.
I don’t the sides, it am carrying it I think I will try to put the sides in … (ipad)
Gorgeous bag. But, what’s really cute is the new Celine, very mini, tote bag-style shoulder bag. It’s only about 8 inches wide and looks just like the tote bag. I just saw it at Nordstrom in The Valley (L.A.County). Price $1350.
oh pleaseeeee let it be embossed!!!
i too want it cheaper!
this will be a killer tote! (ipad)
No matter if it is real croc or croc embossed, it is gorgeous! (ipad)
IT’S SO PRETTY!!! I WANT THAT BAG! (ipad)
Celine produces wodnerful bag, especiall,yu thsi one so cool and chic!!! The symbol of luxe in this year!!
http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/
love–such a classic!!. (ipad)
Gorgeous bag (iPad)
I’m starting to fall in love with their bags. (iPad)
I just saw a Celine on the bus today, and the leather was just beautiful (ipad)
I have never liked this bag. The sides sticking out ruins the look. (iPad)
not a fan of animal print but this is actually really cute! (ipad)
i feel like drooling right now also this bag looks very heavy. (ipad)
do i need a password? why is purseblog asking me for password?
Love this! No doubt it will weigh a ton so it won’t be an option for me. (ipad)
Gorgeous!! I also hope it’s stamped. (ipad)
A great option is the Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini!!
It’s got a similar satchel-like shape with the rocker attitude and is more affordable but still good quality.
You can find it on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250757752364&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1139
The leather is so soft!! Such a classic, iconic bag with an attitude!!
Love it!!!
pretty leather. (ipad)
I likey likey ( IPAD)
In the past, I’ve noticed that anything that looks like that tends to weight a lot when it’s full of contents. Or maybe I stuff too much into luggage. (ipad)
is it heavy? (ipad)
side flaps are a bit weird (ipad)
classic black (ipad)
not for me (ipad)
Lovely! Great shape & style. (ipad)
Great bad (ipad)
What Batgirl would carry! (ipad)
Love it
It’s AMAZING! (iPad)
this is a beautiful bag! a true classic and looks soo stylish! (ipad)
I was drooling over the partial croc at Celine BH. Love this! (iPad)
I actually like it:O (ipad)
they call it the Celine Luggage Phantom… very nice croc stamped leather
hmm, slightly too gimmicky! (ipad)
Still love Celine though!! (ipad)
YUM! (ipad)
The bag is beautiful!! (ipad)
Oh sweet celine (ipad)
Can’t help but drool over this bag (ipad)
Does this come in any other colors? (ipad)
This is one of the most beautiful bags I’ve seen in a while! Love it! (ipad)
That bag is perfection! I think it balances out structured and relaxed shapes really well. (ipad)
Oh what I would do for a Celine tote (ipad)
I am totally in love with this one (ipad)
That purse and an (ipad)!
love love love! (ipad)
lovely, big roomy, plus croc. (ipad)
croc make a lot of bags more appealing. (ipad)
Wow that is a mint as crocodile purse.
http://www.crocodile-wallet.com
lovely! (ipad)
Very fun and wearable (ipad)
aw easy to wear and classic (ipad)
sigh…i wish i have this one… (ipad)
i waaaaant! (ipad)
Fab! (ipad)
It’s a classic! (ipad)
girl u should design a handbag line! (ipad)
too big for me – ipad
Embossed or not, the croc is gorgeous! (iPad)
I am in love. Love, love, love. (ipad)
terrible, crocdile skin is awful (ipad)
Absolutely gorgeous! (ipad)
sexy. (ipad)
Lusting for this beautiful bag (ipad)
Every woman needs something like this in her collection (ipad)
I just want to touch it… (ipad)
If magic allowed you guys to sit next to a rapper on a plane… (ipad)
I want some of that magic! (ipad)
cool (ipad)
I wonder if it’s real or embossed croc. (ipad)
This bag is perfect for going anywhere! (ipad)