Design Inspiration

The CELINE Summer 2024 collection embraces the “TOMBOY” theme, where creative director Hedi Slimane mixes tailored suits, leather jackets with slim-fit dresses and fur coats, creating a look that blends elegance with street-style cool.

CELINE Summer 2024 Women’s Collection

The Victoire bag perfectly embodies this “cool girl” aesthetic – its simple flap design offers casual street appeal, while the delicate chain strap adds refined elegance. The signature Triomphe emblem serves as the focal point and most recognizable brand symbol.

T-Structure & Triomphe Emblem

The T-shaped flap structure inherits from the CELINE 16 bag, Hedi’s first design for the house. The vertical leather panel elegantly frames the gold Triomphe emblem, with clean symmetrical lines creating visual depth that draws focus to the metal clasp.

As the newest member of the CELINE Triomphe family, the Victoire bag continues to feature the iconic Triomphe emblem – a polished metal clasp resembling exquisite浮雕 decoration, filled with intricate details worth admiring.

“Triomphe” means “triumph” in French, named after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Both the name and design details revisit the brand’s heritage.

In 1972, founder Céline Vipiana found inspiration while waiting for roadside assistance near the Arc de Triomphe. She noticed the chain details around the monument and conceived the interlocking C’s Chain Blason motif – the prototype of today’s Triomphe emblem.

CELINE Founder Céline Vipiana

Left: Chains around Arc de Triomphe
Right: 1970s CELINE Bag

The clasp features a hidden snap closure – simply lift the leather panel to open the flap, allowing for easy one-handed operation.

Canvas Exterior & Lambskin Lining

The exterior features CELINE’s signature Triomphe monogram canvas, with gradient brown shadows creating the triumphal pattern. This offers excellent recognition along with benefits like lightweight, water-resistance, and scratch-resistance.

The interior is lined with soft tan lambskin leather, offering a delicate touch that protects contents from scratches.

The inverted T-structure on the sides, created through interior stitching, softens the bag’s edges for a more approachable silhouette.

Sliding Chain Strap

The metal sliding chain strap is another highlight, adding effortless sophistication to the bag.

The bridle-style chain is crafted from polished brass, threading through top eyelets to switch seamlessly between single and double chains – single for crossbody wear, double for shoulder or handheld carry.

What Fits Inside?

The spacious interior includes 2 main compartments, 1 central zip pocket, and 1 flat back pocket.

We tested the capacity with a phone, notebook, wallet, tissues, earphones, keys, lipstick, and perfume – even a thick bifold wallet and compact powder fit comfortably, making it perfect for daily use or work commutes.

Fashion Looks

The Victoire bag embodies Maison CELINE’s French style essence, combining elegant simplicity with practical functionality for both day and evening wear. Beyond the classic monogram canvas, it comes in solid leather and leopard prints to suit different styles.

He Cong

Gao Yuanyuan

Xi Mengyao

Na Ran

Zhao Jiali

Tong Yao

Song Yanfei

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