The dark blue satinated leather 16 looks divine
definitely looks better than the grained leather.
Celine Le 16 Bag by Hedi Slimane
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definitely looks better than the grained leather.
Le 16 is rather new, hence not easy to have a history on how the leather wears. I have seen the grained leather, looks cheapened like a Michael Kors bag, something about the leather just didn’t translate. Have tried it on several times in various colors at Celine but just couldn’t get it to jive with me. Smooth leather is the nicest of the two hands down.
Smooth leather definitely looks sleek and sharper but I have to be practical as well, considering that I have 2 young kids. If it is a high maintenance bag, I may have to pass and look at other alternatives.
Thanks again for all your pics of the 16 dear @Miss World ! There is only 1 bag that I am lusting for since it came out & it is this one! Ahhhh. I’ve been downsizing my overall collection & am not in buying mode but if I “slip up” it will be this bag & it will partially be your fault& @BlueCherry
for torturing me w/ pics of Le 16
@Kendie26 I can’t help it, since you said you wanted one I keep seeing it everywhere looking so good
it’s haunting me too 
The satinated leather is very beautiful and makes the whole look of the bag more luxurious. It looks like the satinized leather that was used in some of Phoebe Philo's luggage bags. If it is similar then it will be very durable and does not scratch easily. Don't get the grained if you are not in love with it and just buying it to be practical, you will never truly love using it then.
Collected this today! Birthday gift from my hubby.[emoji7]
Gorgeous MicheleYeoh!! I actually love this bag, the smooth leather looks sumptuous. If you have time, would it be possible for you to model and take a shot of the inside of the bag so we can see compartments? It’s so frustrating not being in a city with all the best boutiques so I depend on all the wonderful ladies and gentlemen at TPF. TIA, and if it’s too much trouble no worries. And btw, Wendy Rhoads (irl Maggie Siff) from the show Billions wears this bag beautifully- and she’s anything but old lady!!
What a nice gift! And the color is beautiful!
I too would love to see modeling shots!
Such a gorgeous bag, the shape is so classic. The leather looks divine and even if it does get scratches the leather will patina beautifully. Do you like the bag still?
