During her tenure at Chloe she defined the It Bag with styles like the Paddington and Bay Bag, but today Phoebe Philo says the fashion concept is passé.

Celine's new creative director says that these days she'd rather produce bags that are desired for their quality and functional features, rather than their name.

"Obviously, it depends what you need," Philo told WWD of the attributes of a good handbag. "In the evening, it is less important, but for day it drives me crazy if a bag is not functional. The quality of the leather, the quality of the construction, the detailing, the craftsmanship. In the end, it is all of these elements."

It sounds like Celine's upcoming bag designs will be right on trend, as women pass over superficial good lookers for more practical purses this spring. I'm excited to see what the next Celine collection brings!

[Source: Vogue UK]
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