The electric blue-purple leather of this Orlov tote drew me in, but has Celine put enough substance behind that shocking shade to really impress?
There’s a lot to like about this tote. The simple shape with its seam details is clean and classic. It’s the sort of style that will work season after season, day or night, at a formal business meeting or a casual lunch with friends.
Celine calls it a small tote, which makes me wonder how enormous its “large bags” are! You’ll comfortably fit a modern laptop inside, which makes me think it’s somewhere between a medium and large handbag. The interior has an accordion style structure with several compartments and pockets designed to keep all your swag in order.
The handles are a disappointment though. They’re robust, but too small to comfortably fit over your shoulder, which could make carrying awkward once the Orlov is loaded up. It’s my only concern, but combined with the $1275 price tag it’s enough to make me hesitate. For that price I don’t expect niggling issues, no matter how lovely a package they come in.
More Features of This Celine Lapis Tote
- Made of calfskin
- Magnetic snap closure
- Measures 10.8 x 12.5 x 6.25 inches
