I don't think ladies (or gents) should avoid it if they love it but it will take more effort to style. I feel like I have the same issue with a couple of my Chanels.
Celine Le 16 Bag by Hedi Slimane
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I don't think ladies (or gents) should avoid it if they love it but it will take more effort to style. I feel like I have the same issue with a couple of my Chanels.
Yes, that's kind of what I tried to get to.
It kind of requires more than the regular bag from it's wearer. That alone doesn't have to be a bad thing though.
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I don't know about others, but I tend to think that smooth, black leathers with gold hardware in particular, can add quite a few years to my appearance. Or att least make me look very tired! Haha. Might there be anything to it, or is it just a silly idea that has got stuck in my head?
This should not be misstaken for me not likeing the look of smooth, black bags with GHW, they often look amazing, I would just be hesitant buying them for myself for the exact reason that I am afraid that they'll reqire a lot to not look bad on me. It might also have to do with the fact that gold and black together really isn't my best color combination, ofc. Haha. This might not apply at all on others, Ive never given that a thought seeing others wear such combos. And since it's obviously the most popular and common combination out there, I guess this idea just stems from the fact that it doesn't look particulary nice on myself.
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Okay, I admit the crocodile skin one is actually pretty gorgeous. I’m still not feeling the smooth skin version though...does anyone know anything about the leather? Will it scratch easily? Because any tiny little mark will be very visible and ruin the entire look.
As for age, as I progressed from being a teenager (when I got my first designer purse: LV Neverfull Damier Ebene) and into/through my 20s, I notice myself growing increasingly more fond of gold/rose gold/palladium hardware than anything with that silver sheen. My mother says that change in preference comes with age. She went through the same progression.
As for age, as I progressed from being a teenager (when I got my first designer purse: LV Neverfull Damier Ebene) and into/through my 20s, I notice myself growing increasingly more fond of gold/rose gold/palladium hardware than anything with that silver sheen. My mother says that change in preference comes with age. She went through the same progression.
Usually polished leather like this shows scratches easily but then smooth leather can also be buffed and polished back again, the scratches/polish build-up to create a patina which is very cool
There's also a grained calf version
Haha, that's interesting! I adore gold hardware on beige-, white-, cream-, nude-, sand-, red- blue- green-, yellow-, and almost any colored bag, just as much as palladium or silver. Just not with black. That combo really looks less good on me if there is a lot of metal on the bag. I assume because of my light and cool complexion. Black and bright gold looks very "Michael kors" on me, if that makes sense. Haha.
Antique gold is much more forgiving though.
To be honest, had I seen it on someone on the street (without ever seeing or hearing about it) I'd assume it's just some random vintage bag. It's too...mature and simple for my taste.
Has anyone had the chance to hold it yet? Don't know why but it just looks really heavy to me. Odd choice to make the shoulder strap so thin if the bag is indeed heavy.
Has anyone had the chance to hold it yet? Don't know why but it just looks really heavy to me. Odd choice to make the shoulder strap so thin if the bag is indeed heavy.
From my experience with Hedi and YSL (yes, I'm not calling the house SLP 
), I've learned to not count his creations out.
As was the case with his arrival at YSL, I didn't care for his bags. I also didn't care for the 'attitude' he reportedly had. Oh, and there were the quality issues. Anyway, in due time, he created some excellent pieces for YSL that made sense for women and for that he deserves credit.
Now that I've said all that, I will admit the Le 16 doesn't do it for me. I will wait to see it in a smaller version with a different leather. I think it might look nice but I don't think I'll buy it. I've got a Kelly on my lust list and for the price of the Le 16, I rather pony up and get a Kelly.
), I've learned to not count his creations out. As was the case with his arrival at YSL, I didn't care for his bags. I also didn't care for the 'attitude' he reportedly had. Oh, and there were the quality issues. Anyway, in due time, he created some excellent pieces for YSL that made sense for women and for that he deserves credit.
Now that I've said all that, I will admit the Le 16 doesn't do it for me. I will wait to see it in a smaller version with a different leather. I think it might look nice but I don't think I'll buy it. I've got a Kelly on my lust list and for the price of the Le 16, I rather pony up and get a Kelly.
I love it! But that price is a no for me. [emoji15]
I thought $2500 would be the price. Ouch!!!
I thought $2500 would be the price. Ouch!!!
Ugly fartsy old lady bag. I don’t care how many celebs carry it - it’s U.G.L.Y.
The only “influence” celebs have on me is a negative influence. I never buy any celeb named product line (especially fragrance).
The only “influence” celebs have on me is a negative influence. I never buy any celeb named product line (especially fragrance).
On a similar note, Dakota Johnson just wore Hedi to the redcarpet and it’s not....good. It’s everything people weren’t happy about - it’s short, it’s sparkly, it’s very 16-21 year old and it’s the antithesis of a classic piece.
https://fashionista.com/.amp/2018/10/dakota-johnson-hedi-slimane-celine-red-carpet-debut
https://fashionista.com/.amp/2018/10/dakota-johnson-hedi-slimane-celine-red-carpet-debut
Slimane's Celine belongs at Aldo and so does this bag, imo.