In your autumn handbag list, remember to save a spot for the newly released Celine Flair
The more you look at this understated elegance, the more you love it!
Summary
- The body of the bag combines a soft touch with a structured silhouette, featuring a slightly flared design at the base.
- The classic Triomphe emblem has been transformed into a twist-lock design, allowing both logos to be seen simultaneously when the flap is opened.
- It comes with a long strap and a top handle, allowing it to be carried by hand, worn crossbody, or used directly as a clutch.
- Available in two sizes and a variety of leather materials, with prices starting from £2,500.
With a base that flares out slightly and a rotating Triomphe clasp, Celine‘s newly released Flair bag is one you will love more the longer you look at it. At the recent Celine SS27 show, we weren’t just stunned by Suzy’s beauty—we also caught sight of the Flair bag in her hands. Whether carried by the handle or held close as a clutch, its quiet beauty really catches the eye.
Striking the balance between soft and structured
The body of the Flair relaxes Celine’s classic silhouette a bit. It features naturally nipped-in sides and an envelope flap. The structure looks soft, but the bag still holds its shape when set on a table. This relaxed, slightly informal feel is just right for pairing with a trench coat or jeans.
Small details hidden in the clasp
What makes you want to look twice at this bag is the Triomphe clasp. Michael Rider turned the familiar emblem into a rotating lock that opens with a gentle twist. Interestingly, if you leave the flap casually undone, both the flap and the base reveal a Triomphe logo at the same time—an unplanned little detail that really adds to its appeal.
A different feel with a new way to wear it
Aside from being carried as a clutch like in the lookbook, the Flair’s top handle is just the right size to slip over the crook of your arm. It also comes with a detachable long strap, so wearing it crossbody when you want to free up your hands is no problem at all.
The bag currently comes in two sizes, in materials ranging from versatile shiny and grained calfskin to suede paired with glossy lambskin. Aside from classic black and white, the colors include deep red and burgundy that give off a strong fall and winter vibe. Prices in Hong Kong start at HK$ 27,000, and it all comes down to which texture you like best.
Aside from this piece, here are a few recent stories worth your attention:
- Suzy is already carrying it: CELINE Fall/Winter 2026’s new Flair Bag gives the Triomphe a chicer twist
- A new It bag contender? CELINE launches the new 17 bag, hiding a second Triomphe inside
- The perfect tote office workers have been searching for: Loro Piana’s new Needle shopper bag elegantly fits even a laptop
