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In the blink of an eye, Celine’s Triomphe is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year. The now-iconic signature debuted in 2018 as one of the first flap bags Hedi Slimane designed when he took the creative helm at the French fashion house.
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With clean lines and minimal aesthetic, the Triomphe bag was a true classic from the get-go. Inspired by an archival design, the flap bag showcased an oversized Triomphe clasp in gold-tone hardware for Spring-Summer 2019. The motif was the creation of founder Céline Vipiana, in homage to the chains encircling the Arc de Triomphe.
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2019 saw the Triomphe bag debut in three sizes, Teen, Small and Medium. Famously spotted on Blackpink's Lisa, a variety of colours were available in both shiny and natural calfskin leather. 2020 saw variations in a mix of textile and leather, the introduction of silver-tone hardware, as well as a fourth size in large. In 2021, Celine started introducing monogrammed options.
It was also then that the new style known as the Triomphe Shoulder Bag entered the line-up. Its compact body, complete with a thin shoulder sling, was perfect for wearing casually under the arm. Next came a shoulder bag featuring a chain sling instead of leather. There was also the Teen Besace Triomphe, a curvaceous new offering that launched in 2022. Last year also saw the introduction of the Mini Triomphe, its adorable proportions quickly turning it into a staple of the Triomphe family.
An icon that’s here to stay, you’ll find a whole array of Triomphe bags now at Celine. With the logo extending onto a monogrammed motif, SLGs and fancy accessories, as well as a whole range of covetable lifestyle pieces, it has undoubtedly become a true signature of the French fashion house.
