Alright, let’s talk about this Celine wallet situation. I’d been seeing them around, you know? On those fancy influencer pages and whatnot. My old wallet was, well, let’s just say it had seen better decades. So, I figured, why not? Treat myself, get something that’s supposed to be top-notch.
Getting My Hands on It
So, I decided to go for one. The whole process of picking one out was an event in itself. So many options, colors, types of leather. I eventually settled on a trifold, seemed practical. When it finally arrived, the packaging was, of course, very nice. You open the box, and there it is. Smelled like good leather, that much I’ll give it. Felt substantial in my hands, not flimsy.
Putting It to The Test – Daily Grind
Now, the real test is using the darn thing every day.
The Good Stuff:
- The leather did feel good. Smooth, and it had that nice, subtle logo. Didn’t scream for attention, which I appreciate.
- Card slots were snug at first, which is good. Nothing worse than cards flying out. After a bit of use, they loosened up just right.
- It looked smart. Pulled it out to pay for coffee, and yeah, it looked like a quality piece.
The Not-So-Good Stuff:
- Space, or lack thereof. For something that felt pretty solid, I was surprised it didn’t hold as much as I thought. If you carry a lot of cash (which I sometimes do for markets and stuff), it gets bulky fast. Real fast.
- The coin compartment. It was one of those zippered ones. Okay, but a bit tight to get your fingers in and find the right change. I’ve had better, simpler coin solutions on cheaper wallets, to be honest.
- Scratches. Oh boy. That lovely smooth leather? Shows every little nick and scratch. I’m not particularly rough with my things, but life happens. Keys in the same purse compartment, a fingernail catching it the wrong way. It started looking ‘lived in’ a bit too quickly for my liking, considering the price tag.
So, What’s the Verdict After Living With It?
Look, it’s a Celine wallet. It’s a luxury item. It feels like one when you first get it. The craftsmanship on the stitching and the overall build, that’s there. No doubt. But for day-to-day practicality? I’m a bit on the fence.
It’s nice to have, sure. But I found myself being a little too precious with it because of the scratching. And the capacity thing was a genuine niggle. I’ve gone back to using a slightly less fancy, but more forgiving and spacious, wallet for my everyday running around. The Celine? It comes out for ‘nicer’ occasions now, where I know it won’t get too battered and I’m not carrying the kitchen sink.
So, that’s my two cents. It’s a beautiful thing, but think about how you actually use a wallet before you jump in. Sometimes, the practical workhorse is better than the show pony, you know?