Hedi Slimane’s first released bag after taking over CELINE, the 16 Bag, bids farewell to the brand’s past image with its simple and elegant design. Before its official launch, it had already received blessings from Lady Gaga and Angelina Jolie, causing a global craze for this new generation It Bag. Not only has it become the new favorite of many female celebrities, but it has also captivated a group of women to become its fans. Subsequently, Hedi continuously evolves and transforms the 16 Bag, making the series more diverse. This autumn and winter season, he introduces the new 16 Strap series, adding a different personality to the 16 Bag with just one shoulder strap.
Looking back at the background of the CELINE 16 Bag, one can understand the reasons for its popularity. Hedi Slimane named it after the address of the CELINE headquarters and workshop, 16 Rue Vivienne, adding the brand’s unique essence to the bag in its name. As for the creative inspiration, it is derived from the way Parisians carry handbags, thus incorporating the techniques of men’s belt making and travel bag details into the design of the bag, reshaping the three-dimensional arched leather craftsmanship of the handle and the surrounding body of the bag, allowing ladies to carry the 16 Bag in an elegant manner.
In addition, the orderly division and high practicality of the 16 Bag are also one of the reasons why it is so popular. When you open the flap, you can see that there are 5 compartments, with two main spaces separated by a zippered inner pocket, as well as 2 small pockets for storing small items, demonstrating the brand’s meticulous attitude. This not only adds to the elegant style of the 16 Bag, but also meets daily practical needs.
The new CELINE 16 shoulder strap series, as its name suggests, gives the 16 Bag a different look with a thick wool shoulder strap, perfect for the autumn and winter atmosphere. The strap is adorned with leather trim and a buckle engraved with the CELINE logo at each end, and its detachable design adds flexibility, allowing you to change the way you carry it anytime, anywhere. This unique shoulder strap complements the soft and smooth lines of the 16 Bag unexpectedly, giving the handbag a youthful feel.
16 Bag comes with two different lengths of shoulder straps and multiple color options to choose from, which can be tied to bags of different sizes. The charm of the 16 Bag with an extra shoulder strap is even more appealing, attracting celebrities from all over the world. Everyone tends to style it in a relatively casual way. Brand ambassador Lisa, for example, carries a apricot and brown 16 Strap Bag to match an earth-tone outfit, simple yet stylish and durable. In addition, Western celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Alba, and Emma Roberts also incorporate the 16 Strap Bag into their casual outfits. Local celebrities such as Cantopop diva Joey Yung and “ethereal goddess” Stephanie Ho are also fans, demonstrating the fashionable beauty of wearing it crossbody or as a handbag.
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