So, Celine, right? It’s not just a bag, it’s… like, a statement. A “I have my life together… maybe” kinda statement. I saw something about the Classic Triomphe, and how it’s made of luscious shiny calfskin. Lucious? Who even uses that word? But okay, *lucious* shiny calfskin sounds pretty darn good, tbh. And apparently, it can hold all your stuff? Which is important, because let’s face it, we all carry a whole pharmacy and our emotional baggage in our purses.
Speaking of baggage, let’s talk price. Hold onto your hats, folks. The article I was reading said a traditional leather Celine bag is around $2,500. Two. Thousand. Five. Hundred. Dollars. Seriously?! I mean, it *is* premium leather, and France, and all that jazz… but still. My student loan just shuddered. But then I saw another article saying that the tote bags are priced between $2,500 and $5,000! What the what?! Okay, that’s… a downpayment on a car. Or a very, VERY nice vacation.
But you know, they *are* beautifully made. Something about minimalist elegance and French craftsmanship… It just screams, “I’m sophisticated, but also slightly aloof.” Which, honestly, is a vibe. Plus, that one blurb mentioned Celine’s been around since 1945. That’s a long time! They must be doing something right.
I also noticed mention of their being “editor and fashion-influencer favorites.” Which, translated, basically means “you’ll see them all over Instagram.” And let’s be honest, a little bit of that plays into it. We all want to be just a *little* bit Insta-worthy, right?
Then, just to throw a wrench in everything, I read about Jimmy Choo bags in one of the random articles. What? Okay, totally different brand, but the article was talking about them having crystals and sequins! Celine is more… understated. Like, “quiet luxury” kinda vibes. Unless you’re going for the bedazzled look, which, hey, you do you!
