CELINE Besace 16

CELINE Besace 16 natural calfskin bag

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CELINE Besace 16 is a derivative of the 16 handbag, continuing the T-shaped flap and metal twist lock design, replacing the upright trapezoidal outline with a rounded saddle silhouette . The bag is more classic and compact, and the overall style is more friendly.

Design inspiration

CELINE 2019 Fall/Winter Fashion Show

Besace 16 made its debut at Hedi Slimane's first show, and more colors are available for Fall/Winter 2019. Like 16, Besace 16 is named after 16 Vivian Street, Paris , where CELINE's headquarters is located ; Besace means "wallet" in French , implying that this bag is as small and exquisite as a wallet.

Left: 16 Bag
Right: Besace 16 Bag

CELINE Headquarters, 16 Rue Vivian, Paris

· T-type flip cover·

The T-shaped flap is a classic design of CELINE vintage bags from the 1960s. The buckle strap extends from the flap to the back, outlining the central line of the bag like a strap.

CELINE 1960s advertising film

The filling structure and double stitching give the bag a stronger sense of structure, but also increase the difficulty of craftsmanship.

· Half-circle twist lock·

The twist lock is polished to a shine and stands out against the tan calfskin leather. The semi-circular clasp rotates smoothly and can be operated with one hand .

Like other CELINE bags, the compartment design of Besace 16 is still very thoughtful. After opening the flap, there is a flat outer pocket on the front and a credit card slot on the back.

· Natural calfskin leather ·

The bag is made of tan natural calfskin and has a lambskin lining in the same color . The overall texture is low-key and classic.

Light-colored stitching is used to outline the flap and stitching edges, and black oiled edges add a shadow effect to the saddle silhouette, further highlighting the three-dimensional texture.

The semi-circular saddle outline is very recognizable, and the tan calfskin has a nostalgic feel. Even with scratches, it still looks great. It is a style that you will fall in love with over time.

· How do I carry this bag? ·

The bag comes with an adjustable leather shoulder strap, and the overall weight is only 345g , so there is almost no sense of weight when carrying it on one shoulder or across the body.

The shoulder straps and metal parts are designed in a retro and simple style, with the CELINE logo engraved on the details in a low-key manner.

The small semi-circular silhouette can also be used as a clutch directly . Just tuck the shoulder strap into the bag to complete the switch.

What can this bag hold?

The size of the bag is very delicate, which increases the difficulty of splicing and sewing. The stitching details of the lining are very fine, and even the flat inner pocket on the front is lined with soft lambskin.

We packed an iPhone X, a card holder, a lipstick, a small bottle of perfume and a pack of tissues in the bag, which can basically meet daily travel needs.