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Some bags blend quietly into the crowd, content to play it safe. Others are all about making a statement, and Celine’s new Big Backpack Soft Triomphe falls firmly into the latter camp. Crafted in supple shiny lambskin, it manages to feel utilitarian and covetable at once, the kind of bag that makes you rethink the humble backpack entirely.
Lambskin is one of the most delicate leathers around, prized for its fine grain, buttery softness and subtle sheen. Here, Celine gives it just enough polish to feel refined without tipping into ostentation. Run your hand across the surface, and the appeal of this supple, naturally warm hide becomes obvious. Inside, a suede calfskin lining continues the leather theme.
Gold hardware adds a gilded edge to a silhouette that might otherwise read as purely casual. The Soft Tan colourway lives up to its name, offering a warm, honeyed cognac hue. It pairs beautifully with neutrals, particularly the white and ivory tones favoured in warmer months. It is also a shade with staying power. Rather than chasing trends, it simply deepens in character as the leather softens over time.
At 50 cm by 35 cm, the Big Backpack Soft Triomphe means business. Its generous volume takes on a rounded, sculptural shape rather than a boxy one. Meanwhile, the magnetic Triomphe flap closure anchors it to Celine’s signature hardware language. Beneath the flap, leather drawstring ties add a sporty touch, keeping the design from feeling too formal.
The main compartment easily holds everything from weekend essentials to a full gym kit, while three external pockets offer the quick-access organisation that makes a bag work for daily life. Celine’s Big Backpack Soft Triomphe retails for SGD4950, currently available in Soft Tan supple shiny lambskin with gold-tone hardware.
