Celine is one of those fashion houses that has been around forever, yet never goes out of style. Perhaps it is the understated charm of the designs that keeps them elite, but more likely it is the price tag. Which is not to say that their designs aren’t worth the money. It all depends on what you happen to be in the market for.
The Celine Les Cuirs Sulky Tarpan Shoulder Bag presents quite a mouthful of foreign words for us ugly Americans, but the meaning of them is relatively simple. Les cuirs are simply the tanned skins of animals, and a tarpan is a wild horse, which I assume refers to the utilitarian shape of the bag rather that the materials. I probably don’t have to tell you what sulky means, and it’s a cute way to describe a slightly floppy bag.
Semantics aside, the bag is constructed of deliciously supple chocolate brown leather, and I love the shape, from the softly rounded edges to the accordion expanding sides. The patch reinforcements at the bottom of the bag are a lovely and practical touch. The flap front closes with a gorgeous goldtone clasp that attaches to the handle by a chain.
In the pictures, I don’t love the circular handle, but on a person, it makes the Sulky Tarpan look sleek and ergonomic. The goldtone rings that attach the handle to the bag look a little rickety, but are actually well-constructed and sturdy, as far as I can tell. They lend the bag a little delicate feminine touch on what is an overwhelmingly masculine bag, reminiscent of some vintage briefcase styles.
Overall, I really like the look of the Les Cuirs Sulky Tarpan bag, as unwieldy as its name might be. It has the classic good looks that staunch traditionalists will love, and a practical utilitarian appeal for the rest of us.
More Features Of The Celine Les Cuirs Sulky Tarpan Bag
- 11″ x 10″ x 6″ size
- 15″ handle drop
- Fully lined interior
- Dual compartment interior
- Interior patch pockets
- Logo charm included
