I’ve been covering the accessories industry for long enough that I don’t often look at a collection of handbags from a major brand and wonder who buys them–even if I personally hate it, I can almost always imagine who the consumer for a particular bag would be. I’ve had some time to look at the Céline Fall 2016 bags, though, and I’m still a bit stumped.
The most wearable bags in the collection are an ain’t-broke-but-let’s-fix-it take on a traditional saddle bag, and the big change is attaching the shoulder strap to the top flap instead of to the sides of the bag in order to make the whole thing much less functional but marginally more visually counter-intuitive.
Other than that, most of the collection’s bags are soft and simple, and although they were rendered in what I’m sure are beautiful materials, they felt like mock-ups of designs that would later be refined and perfected into something far more luxurious and expensive-looking. As they were, I can’t imagine anyone paying a premium for them, even though someone surely will.
You can check out all the runway bags below; personally, I’ll be waiting for Céline’s seasonal lookbook, which is always where the brand hides the good stuff.
I really like 26. I would like to see these in person. But I have to say its refreshing to see simple, clean bags.
Slides 9,25, 26 are elegant , I think – clean design and great quality, I hope they are functional, otherwise its such a disappointment when one is actually using a bag that’s tedious to carry or open.
Are there rumors of Celine discontinuing the luggage tote? I heard recently from a friend, but I’m not sure how much weight it holds? I mean, I know the luggage has certainly surpassed its peak popularity from several years ago, but I wouldn’t think Celine would discontinue it just yet — or if ever? Any thoughts?
highly doubt that, it’s still very popular
Wow 16/22/29 my favorites. I usually like Celine “just to look at” because of their weight. This time the brand hits the point: light, soft, beautiful bags. Celine always shine for originality and also this time do not disappoint. Going simple is always right. I think the Celine woman is a refined, confident one but also a woman who needs to be comfortable (elegant and comfortable, happy to be in her skin) 🙂 as always thanks for sharing.
The suede saddlebag is gorgeous –when empty, on the runway.
But while in use?? Alas, ruined by strap attached to the flap. Nobody who actually uses a bag would consider this as as viable design. A bag that falls open and shows contents to the world… Requires two hands ( one to reach in and one to stabilize base)… (or worse, dumps contents unceremoniously on to the ground) because strap is on the flap does not look beautiful in the wild. Designers of this bag, may you be cursed to USE it every day for one year… Ahh, Celine, you break it, YOU buy it.
Slide 13–is that a croc or alligator coat/dress/skirt? Also, I can’t get a take on the soft bags since they are being carried all scrunched up.
?? 16 & 23