Céline Phantom: A quick handbag review

Let's face it, Celine bags don't come cheap. Get all the details of the iconic Phantom style before you by it, to ... you know, make sure it's the right one for you.

Brand: Céline 

Style:  Phantom

Dimensions: 11"L x 13"W x 14" H

Colour: Green
Made in: Italy
Material: Calfskin
Interior material: Suede

New Price: $3,100 (US) 

 Pros: This bag has all the space you could ever need. It has one cavernous compartment with a small, zipped pocket on the back wall of the bag, which is a bonus for those of us who want a little more security for our personal items, but still like them all in one place. 

The Phantom also comes with the option of some very unconventional side closures that completely transform the bag's aesthetic when used. Who doesn't love a two-for-one tote? 

Cons: Anticipate having some seriously sore arms after carrying this tote because this bags's thick, luxurious leather makes it heavy -- even when it's empty! But let's be honest, this kind of "pain" isn't really very hard to endure.  

Also, the bag loses shape when heavy objects are inside, so I recommend a stiff, yet discreet liner be placed in the bottom.
And to avoid that telltale Céline slouch you've probably seen happening to many bloggers' Mini Luggage bags can be lessened -- if not completely avoided -- with proper stuffing and storage when not in use. Treat a Céline bag like garbage and it's going to look like garbage pretty quick. 

Overall: This bag is a must for any fashion fan. Its now-iconic shape makes it stand out to those who are in the know, yet also garners admiring glances form the less-than-fashion-forward set. 

The versatility of this bag -- and the variation of colours and textures that appear each season -- continue to make the Céline Phantom a covetable piece. 

Would recommend: Absolutely! 

But we love the Céline Mini Luggage and Nano, too. See a review of those two bags here.