"Michael Rider started his reign at Celine strong last July when he reintroduced the Phoebe Philo-era Phantom bag during Paris Couture Fashion Week. Immediately following the brand's Resort 2026 collection, stars like Julia Roberts and A$AP Rocky flocked to the New Luggage, marked by its "smiling" zipper update."
"The original, launched in 2019, features Celine's iconic emblem. (The lore is that, in 1971, founder Céline Vipiana's car broke down near Paris' Arc de Triomphe, and she was fascinated by the interlocking C's in the chain links surrounding the monument.)"
"Rider's 2026 take on the bag, named the Triomphe Folio, still spotlights the gilded insignia. The main differences lie in the handles, straps, and shapes: You'll notice a sleek, top-handle strap, and you can use a detachable one if you prefer slinging the accessory over your shoulders."
Michael Rider, creative director at Celine, continues his strategy of reviving the house's iconic bags. Following his debut collection's successful reintroduction of the Phantom bag, Rider now reimagines the Triomphe for Spring/Summer 2026. The original Triomphe, launched in 2019 under Hedi Slimane, features Celine's emblematic interlocking C's inspired by the Arc de Triomphe monument. Rider's new Triomphe Folio maintains the gilded insignia while introducing structural changes: a sleek top handle, optional detachable shoulder strap, and an elongated rectangular silhouette replacing the traditional square shape. The bag launches in black and red, with a crocodile-embossed leather version forthcoming.
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