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Audrey Simon
Audrey Simon • 3 min read

It’s a Triomphe

The Triomphe bag, which was designed by Hedi Slimane in 2018, is a modernized version of a design from the Celine archives dating back to the 1970s. This updated version pays homage to Celine Vipiana, who originally conceptualized the bag after noticing the chain-link pattern of her own handbag circling the Arc de Triomphe. Over time, this iconic design has evolved to become a symbol of the bag's legacy.

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