Hedi Slimane’s first bag for Celine is already looking like an autumn must have
Ahead of Hedi Slimane’s debut show for Celine on September 28 in Paris, the designer has revealed his first creation for the fashion house on Instagram, the Celine 16 handbag.
First spotted on the arm of Lady Gaga at the end of August, the ’60s-inspired top-handle handbag will be available to purchase from November 12 and will come in a range of colours and three different sizes.
According to the post, the handbag has been named the 16, after the location of the brand’s headquarters and atelier, in a 17th-century mansion on 16 Rue Vivienne in Paris.
“The 16 handbag is the ultimate symbol of Hedi Slimane’s vision for Celine: it emphasises our knowledge of incredible craftsmanship,” explained Séverine Merle, CEO of Celine in a statement. “Hedi pushed our team and asked them to deliver their best: despite drawing the 16 on the day of his arrival, it took our team more than six months to achieve the final version, meticulously developing each detail and testing the most luxurious skins to find the perfect leather.”
