I recently purchased the Celine Teen Triomphe from the Collins Street store in Melbourne, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with the customer service. The representative was very knowledgeable and showed me all the models I requested. I was wearing a Blackpink hat, and the representative recognized my inspiration for purchasing Celine was Lisa, who is an ambassador of Celine. I also received complimentary drinks and perfume samples!
I opted for the Teen size of the Triomphe collection because it felt versatile and could be dressed up or down. The dimensions are 7 X 6 X 2 IN (18.5 X 14 X 6 CM), and the adjustable strap has a minimum of 14 IN (35 CM) and maximum drop of 20 IN (50 CM). The bag fits all my essentials, and surprisingly, it is quite deep. The inside of the bag is separated into three compartments, which I find quite convenient to use.
The Celine Triomphe collection comes in various styles, including crossbody, shoulder bag, wallet on chain, and besache. Initially, I was going to purchase the shoulder bag, but it just didn't sit well on me. Instead, I chose the crossbody model because the strap is adjustable, allowing me to change the length to suit me. I also tried the medium-sized Triomphe, but it felt more like a satchel, so I opted for the Teen size.
There are options for different outer materials such as canvas, natural calfskin, smooth leather calfskin, textile, or lizard skin. I chose the smooth black leather as it felt timeless and classic, and the golden hardware of the Celine logo is simple and elegant. The logo is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. Some find opening the Triomphe clasp to be a bit tedious, but I quite like it.
The leather is shiny now, but as it ages, it will develop into more of a matte finish. I was also happy to hear that Celine offers a free service in the first year and every second after that. A nice touch I wish was a standard inclusion from some other high end brands
Overall, I love my new Celine Teen Triomphe, and I can't wait to use it this year.
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