Celine Soft 16 Reveal

[CCshopsSea]

I wanted to post a quick reveal of the Soft 16 I recently picked up because I wasn’t able to find much online before my purchase.

This is in the medium size, grained leather in Navy Blue (sorry I can’t figure out the image rotation).



I’ve used it a bit this past week. It’s quite roomy and sits well on the shoulder. As for a con, it is difficult to open because of the flap and how it interacts with the straps. I also really think it could use feet, and it has none.

I don’t plan to use an organizer. It does have dark suede interior, so I used a large purse-to-go as an insert when using a very light colored wallet, just in case of color transfer (pictured with and without insert below). I had to fold in the corner because it’s not a perfect fit, but these inserts are soft and light and allow for that.

Overall, the bag seems to be very good quality and carries well. I think it’s a good size for an everyday tote.

 

[IntheOcean]

Congrats on your new Celine - it's a beauty! Love the color, and the suede interior, even though it might be impractical, looks gorgeous! Thank you for the review. The bag looks good on you

I don't think you can rotate images here when you post them, so if you need to rotate them, it has to be done on your phone/computer.

 

[vkz92]

Thank you for sharing! Do you find it heavy for every day use?

 

[CCshopsSea]

Thank you for sharing! Do you find it heavy for every day use?

The leather is really substantial and it is a little heavier than my other bags, but it hasn’t bothered me at all. I think the shoulder straps help evenly distribute the weight.

 

[CCshopsSea]

Just an update for anyone who checks this - I have had the bag for two months now with very light usage and the glazing on the handles is peeling/cracking. I’m not sure what, if anything, I plan to do about it. I don’t really want to return the bag because I like it.

 

[averagejoe]

Just an update for anyone who checks this - I have had the bag for two months now with very light usage and the glazing on the handles is peeling/cracking. I’m not sure what, if anything, I plan to do about it. I don’t really want to return the bag because I like it.

Can you bring it back to the boutique for a repair? Unfortunately even if they repair it, this can happen again after the repair because the handles are so flexible.

 

[IntheOcean]

Just an update for anyone who checks this - I have had the bag for two months now with very light usage and the glazing on the handles is peeling/cracking. I’m not sure what, if anything, I plan to do about it. I don’t really want to return the bag because I like it.

That's really unfortunate and I second averagejoe's opinion that you should bring it in. That just shouldn't happen to an almost brand new bag at that price point, IMO.

 

[CCshopsSea]

I snapped a couple of pics. It’s really hard to see, but you can feel it when you pick the bag up because your hands “catch” on the sharp edges. I got it at Nordstrom and I don’t know what connection they have to Celine after sales so I’ll ask next time I’m in. It’s very minor, but I foresee it getting worse.

 

[glendaPLEASE]

Any updates on this?

 

[CCshopsSea]

Any updates on this?

I actually took it into Nordstrom today and they are sending it for a repair evaluation. I should know more in a couple weeks. I attached a little clearer photo here. This bag has such dark glazing it’s hard to see.

 

[angelliu109]

Beautiful bag. Had a similar issue with a Celine bag bought form Nordstrom and they were able to repair it pretty well. Good luck!

 

[CCshopsSea]

I wanted to update for anyone following this thread - the glazing was repaired and there doesn’t seem to be an issue now.

 

[am1ly]

I wanted to update for anyone following this thread - the glazing was repaired and there doesn’t seem to be an issue now.

Hi,

I find this tote very unique and elegant as a work bag.

Is there a smaller size?
I’m debating between this one and the big bag.

 

[pink*tutti]

I also just purchased the soft 16 in medium but in the pebble color. It’s definitely suitable as a work bag. The handles are comfortable but the front one has a slight gap when carrying due to the location of the straps on the bag. Not really a big issue. The strap length is great. The bag is buttery soft, classy but chic. I could see myself using it as a travel bag although the larger size would be more suitable if you’re carrying the kitchen sink with you.

 

[Yuki85]

I have been eying the medium in Tan for many months now, I don’t know if I should spend more than 2k for that bag!! I am not in the any high end designer bags lately because I think the new releases are ugly, but only Celine is still in my ❤️!!! There are almost no videos on YT, so no reviews. And then I saw Angelina Jolie is wearing it during her trip in Cambodia… it looked very good on her… still can’t decide.