Celine Le 16 Bag by Hedi Slimane

[papertiger]

One thing it has to be said for Slimane, he has the right contacts.
I find it hard to believe that Catherine Deneuve would not rather carry a Kelly... btw, mega scratch showing in her bag.

The only prob with giving it t celebs is they obviously just chuck bags around and overload them. I see straining issues from the strap, scratches. This should be a bag right up my alley but not a fan of that caved-in look, I mean is it a design fault or are these celebs using these bags as cushions when they're at home?

 

[OsloChic]

I rather like it on people actually, not so much in the photos from the website. It’s not my style, but I think it will be a hit.

The other new designs on the website now though.... jeeeez loiuse....

 

[Deleted member 629947]

Not an awful looking bag and I f I got it for free like them, I would likely rock it I also have a strange feeling/hunch this bag will appeal to Asian market, at LVHM they know that it’s where the new money can be found.

 

[amstevens714]

Can’t say that I am a fan ...

 

[littleblackbag]

Looks like a kelly but with batman hanging upside down as the flap. (I can't unsee it) Looks really big on celebrities and they're all taller and larger in size (except BP's Lisa) than I am so it'll look huge on me. And I'm not a fan of the $2k price jump between the average Celine bag by Phoebe and this one.

I was starting to like it, but now thanks to you, Batman is all I can see too!!!!

I do prefer it in the smaller sizes though.

 

[HKsai]

The only prob with giving it t celebs is they obviously just chuck bags around and overload them. I see straining issues from the strap, scratches. This should be a bag right up my alley but not a fan of that caved-in look, I mean is it a design fault or are these celebs using these bags as cushions when they're at home?

Glad I’m not the only one seeing the straining issues.

 

[Minteva]

Not my cup of tea. It looks like something YSL or LV would have done already. It just doesnt feel like a Celine. But I agree that this is the better one out of the new designs. Guess i am done with Celine

 

[Miss World]

I think the crocodile Celine Le 16 bag is so beautiful. As others stated it has the vibe of Delvaux bags and Hermès Kelly.

 

[Miss World]

More of Lady Gaga carrying her Le 16 bag. I think this bag is going to be a great seller for Celine. I can already picture Rosie Huntington-Whiteley carrying it. I wonder if Saint Laurent Sac De Jour fans will be interested in this bag.

 

[lindagofnyc]

I agree I’m not a fan of the price jump! It’s one of the nicest bags in Hedi Slimane’s collection but nothing can compare to Phoebe Philo’s designs. Also I think most of the celebrities are wearing the Medium size which looks huge, I think small would look more proportional on most.

Agree about Phoebe’s bags. I wore my Paddington longer than any other bag I have owned. In this bag, smaller looks better to me, but it’s not special enough to command the price

 

[xlana]

Ouch, $4,500?? We're basically almost at Chanel prices now.

 

[littleblackbag]

Agree about Phoebe’s bags. I wore my Paddington longer than any other bag I have owned. In this bag, smaller looks better to me, but it’s not special enough to command the price

I would still like a Paddington, and from time to time have look on the ebay!

 

[doni]

I don't know... I realize Lady Gaga is not being paid to carry a bag, but she sure acts as if she was under contract, Rather than wearing the bag she seems to be showcasing it at every opportunity as if in an ad. Looks odd.

 

[lindagofnyc]

I would still like a Paddington, and from time to time have look on the ebay!

Mine is shot, you can get vintage ones for a great price on Ebay.

 

[Thenewestgirl]

I think younger people will rock it too because it looks like a vintage bag. It's the 30-50 that may have trouble. Have to either dress-up (al la Gaga or Dita vT) or go go mega-casual and literally just chuck on

I think the crocodile Celine Le 16 bag is so beautiful. As others stated it has the vibe of Delvaux bags and Hermès Kelly.

I actually quite like the crocodile! I'm not particulary fond of the bag in the smooth finish version, but if I hade the funds the small croc version might be right up my alley. The croc definately seems less "matrix", or "sports car"-looking than the smooth.

But then again, it's hard to judge a bag from pictures only, I might like the smooth IRL, and hate the croc, it would not be the first time I changed my opinion about a bag after trying it on myself, but I agree that it, at least in the smooth leather, judging the pictures, looks like the type of bag that could really age you you unless you are 22 with zero wrinkles or over 60, as it would then just seem age-appropriate...