Hedi Slimane’s brand new Celine Handbag collection has finally got a name and a launch date.
The Celine debut is the 16 bag. It is a boxy, black leather handbag with a top-handle and the Celine logo. It is named after the brand’s headquarters on 16 Rue Vivienne in Paris. The handbag will be available in a range of colors and will come in three different sizes.
“The 16 handbag is the ultimate symbol of Hedi Slimane’s vision for Celine: it emphasizes our knowledge of incredible craftsmanship,” commented Séverine Merle, CEO of Celine. “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.”
Lady Gaga and Angelina Jolie have both been spotted with the 16 handbag. The product will be made available to the rest of us in early October.
