Dreaming Up Your Perfect CELINE: When “Basic” Just Won’t Cut It (and You’ve Got the Dough)
Alright, alright, let’s be real. We’ve all been there. Scrolling through Instagram, drooling over a CELINE bag, but something feels… off. Like, everyone and their grandma’s got the same Luggage Tote. Yawn. Where’s the *you* in that, am I right?
That’s where the whole custom-made thing comes in. Forget grabbing something off the rack (or, y’know, the *virtual* rack). We’re talking about crafting a CELINE bag that’s as unique as your fingerprint. Like, imagine strolling down the street with a bag that SCREAMS “I have taste…and disposable income”.
I mean, look, I saw this thing online – a “canvas celine bag selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces.” Sounds promising, right? But tbh, sometimes the “handmade” stuff online can be a little… *questionable*. You gotta do your research, people.
And then there’s the whole leather thing. “Impeccable Custom Leather Bags,” some ad screams, “Crafted using the finest leather hide and accented with 18-karat gold, the bags are fully customisable with pavé diamonds or solitaire settings in tune with the…” Okay, hold up. Diamonds?! We’re talking SERIOUS money here. I personally wouldn’t be trusting just anyone with *that* kinda commission. You’d wanna make sure they’re the real deal, you know? Maybe check out Tanner Leatherstein’s stuff? (I saw that mentioned somewhere, no idea if it’s any good, but hey, worth a look, right?)
The thing is, CELINE themselves… they kinda play it coy. I saw some stuff about “HOBO AND TOTE BAGS para Mulher” on their official site (guess you gotta know some Portuguese or something… or use Google Translate like me), but nothing explicitly about *custom* designs. It’s more like… “here are our totes, good luck finding one you like.”
Maybe the best bet is to hit up some of those higher-end department stores, like Saks OFF 5TH (they seem to have CELINE according to this article). Talk to a personal shopper. Lay on the charm. See if they can connect you with a craftsperson who can make your CELINE dreams a reality.
Honestly, though, the whole process sounds intimidating. Like, what if you end up with a monstrosity? A bag that cost more than your rent and looks like something your grandma cobbled together? *shudders*
But hey, if you’ve got the cash and the vision… go for it! Just, uh, maybe get a second opinion before you commit to that 18-karat gold and diamond-encrusted hobo bag. You know, just sayin’.
