The 16 bag made its first appearance at CELINE on the hand of Hedi Slimane as a prelude to the House’s look back in 2018 upon his arrival. Not only does this distinguished bag affirm the House’s style, but also its limitless pursuit of exceptional craftsmanship. Many were the sources of inspiration behind this masterpiece like traditional luggage and notably the 16 Rue Vivienne, CELINE's address in Paris from which the name 16 was derived.

Since its first release, the 16 bag has been dressed in multiple variations, each one capturing a resolutely chic, French spirit, but the so-called classique size, made from black satin calf and natural tan calf leather, remains the most emblematic model of the 16 family.

Between the gold-finished hardware, the metal rings on the handle, the snap hooks on the shoulder strap, the studs on the bottom, the "CELINE PARIS" engraved on the front, and every other detail, the 16 bag is the ultimate definition of elegance.