Celine Spring 2011: A Tote with Attitude

Celine’s spring 2011 collection hits the mark for the season, especially with the totes that are featured in their casually high-fashion ad campaigns. Seeming contradiction: yes. The juxtaposition of the the lady-like structure, against a retro-skate scene is nothing short of a genius concept. These handbags maintain the signature class that Celine is renowned for, and the edgy, street-style direction of the campaign boldly proclaims that their handbags are not for the faint of heart.

The variations of the Shopper include mixed materials, ranging from canvas to knits and everything in-between, not to mention varying sizes for practicality and functionality. It's the lure of these thoughful design elements that attract the modern woman; a woman rebellious yet refined, understated yet confident. This ying and yang dynamic works so well in that it doesn't discriminate against the two seemingly opposite worlds, instead Celine balances them to compliment one another.