Celine Le 16 Bag by Hedi Slimane
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It looks nice on her of course but I don't find it to be anything particularly special or unique and certainly does not look like a high-end designer piece.
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I love this bag, but I could never justify paying that price. Almost 5k for a bag that may not even become one of their classics? Oh well.
Am I the only one seeing a Kelly wanna be here? Sorry, at this price point I don’t know what else to call it...
The lock, even the latch is the same except the Kelly’s is horizontal and this one is vertical...
Please don’t flame me. It’s just my opinion.
Celine usually has some great, unique bags of their own, this one not so much (I don’t care how many celebrities are carrying it).
The lock, even the latch is the same except the Kelly’s is horizontal and this one is vertical...
Please don’t flame me. It’s just my opinion.
Celine usually has some great, unique bags of their own, this one not so much (I don’t care how many celebrities are carrying it).
I have the same opinion as you, its very similar to a Kelly with a "lock gone wrong", a lock that ended up in the wrong way. Kelly although is beautiful (and i think can be worn by anyone) this is not beautiful, and as discussed earlier in this thread, in my opinion this bag is for mature ladies or girls in their twenties, im just above thirty, this would make me look older...
Anyone knows if this version will be available? (shouler/crossbody style)
Although I do not see the Kelly connection, I do understand that others see it. Slimane was given Hell at Saint Laurent when he first debuted the Sac Du Jour. People were saying it was a large Birkin knockoff. Yet that bag went on to be a major seller for the brand. This is the second major design he has created that has drawn Hermes likeness criticism. Hmmmm. It will be interesting to see how/if this bag sells at that outrageous price. I like the bag but I would never consider purchasing unless it was at least 40% discounted, which is unlikely to happen.
I can totally see a prim and proper lady with this bag in her golden years. As for me, I am 50, but no lady. I prefer a softer, casual, boho look, so this is a hard pass for me.
I can also see this on the chic socialite 20 something, but that was never me either!
I am 100% happy with my 2 Phoebe styles. I'll keep my eyes open for things that come out later. Luckily, I'm in a stage of bag contentment, but I still like to watch what's going on and chime in.
I can also see this on the chic socialite 20 something, but that was never me either!
I am 100% happy with my 2 Phoebe styles. I'll keep my eyes open for things that come out later. Luckily, I'm in a stage of bag contentment, but I still like to watch what's going on and chime in.
Thanks for all the beautiful pics @Miss World ...i personall love the 16 bag, from the first time I saw it on Gaga I said “oh, LOVE” but that’s because I love structured bags & a single top handle like this one. I would probably buy 1 if I were in a buying mode, but I’m not....I’ve been downsizing my bag collection for a while now. COngrats to anyone who gets one!
I actually am the opposite of you @Kendie26 I don't like it at first but after inspecting them last night, I would say that this is a very thoughtfully constructed bag. Small details like you can lock the internal compartment for safety wins me. And it's somehow lighter than what I expected it to be
Too bad not my style though, but I can appreciate it now
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I know what bugs me about this bag! 
It’s so masculine and cheap looking I think. I’m only judging based on photos and C website but it’s just how it comes across to me. I’m not going to like this bag any time soon and don’t even get me started on the rest of the new lot, now available on celine.com...
It’s so masculine and cheap looking I think. I’m only judging based on photos and C website but it’s just how it comes across to me. I’m not going to like this bag any time soon and don’t even get me started on the rest of the new lot, now available on celine.com...
So I went to go see it yesterday (they have it at Céline Madison idk about other boutiques), and I have to say it's a gorgeous and timeless bag. But... the interior, as well as the lock charm, is EXACTLY the same as the Sac de Jour. The only things that really differentiate it (practically, not stylistically), are the top flap and the single handle. I don't mind because I like the layout of the Sac de Jour, but it just made me kind of rme @ Hedi for being so... Hedi. Lol. I do really like it though and will probably purchase one in the next year or two. The only color out rn that I would buy is the black with grained calfskin so I'm going to wait and see if they have any fun colors for S/S.