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OLD CELINE Medium Classic Box Bag neon pink scaled leather flap crossbody
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Medium Classic Box Bag neon pink scaled leather flap crossbody Reference: TGAS/C01212 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Classic Box Bag Material: Leather Color: ...
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag Reference: CAKK/A00012 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trapeze bag Material: Leather, Sued...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Trio red gold zip triple snap pouch crossbody bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Trio red gold zip triple snap pouch crossbody bag Reference: TALI/A00003 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trio crossbody Material: Leather Color: R...
Vintage Céline C-logo Canvas Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
The old Celine bag is constructed from a signature monogram coated canvas, and it features gold-tone hardware.
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H 5.52 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
OLD CELINE Small Classic Box Bag red scalred leather gold clasp crossbody bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Small Classic Box Bag red scalred leather gold clasp crossbody bag Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Small Classic Box Bag Material: Leather Color: Red Pattern: ...
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H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo natural scaled leather double flap portfolio clutch bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo natural scaled leather double flap portfolio clutch bag Reference: JECN/A00024 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Double Flap clutch Material: L...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Knot cobalt blue calf large shopper tote bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Knot cobalt blue calf large shopper tote bag Reference: LNKO/A00195 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Knot Material: Leather Color: Blue Pattern: S...
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H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
OLD CELINE Medium Classic Box Bag neon pink scaled leather flap crossbody
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Medium Classic Box Bag neon pink scaled leather flap crossbody Reference: TGAS/C01212 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Classic Box Bag Material: Leather C...
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H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Nano Luggage mustard yellow crossbody shopper tote bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Nano Luggage mustard yellow crossbody shopper tote bag Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Nano Luggage Material: Leather Color: Yellow Pattern: Solid...
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H 16.15 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
OLD CELINE brown python burgundy leather bi-colour vertical cabas tote bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE brown python burgundy leather bi-colour vertical cabas tote bag Reference: KMTG/A00011 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Cabas tote Material: Leather Color...
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H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 7.68 in
new OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo pink abstract print silk scarf brown leather bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo pink abstract print silk scarf brown leather bag Reference: TGAS/B01999 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Scarf bag Material: Silk Color: ...
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Trio red gold zip triple snap pouch crossbody bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Trio red gold zip triple snap pouch crossbody bag Reference: TALI/A00003 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trio crossbody Material: Leather Co...
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag Reference: CAKK/A00012 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trapeze bag Material: Leather ...
OLD CELINE Luggage Medium pastel blue leather tote bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Luggage Medium pastel blue leather tote bag Reference: JHDN/A00001 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Medium Luggage Collection: 2012 Material: Leather Color: Blu...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black fox fur tail clasp silver tone keyring bag charm
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black fox fur tail clasp silver tone keyring bag charm Reference: LNKO/A02077 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Fur, Metal Color: Black Pattern: ...
Silver
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H 18.12 in W 14.97 in
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Lime green zip pouch clear PVC shopper tote bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Lime green zip pouch clear PVC shopper tote bag Reference: KEDG/A00001 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: PVC tote with pouch Material: PVC...
OLD CELINE Small Trio brown scaled leather detachable shoulder pouch bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Small Trio brown scaled leather detachable shoulder pouch bag Reference: TGAS/D00684 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trio Small Material: Faux Leather Color: B...
OLD CELINE Small Trio brown scaled leather detachable shoulder pouch bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Small Trio brown scaled leather detachable shoulder pouch bag Reference: TGAS/D00684 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trio Small Material: Faux Leather Color: B...
OLD CELINE Small Trio brown scaled leather detachable shoulder pouch bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Small Trio brown scaled leather detachable shoulder pouch bag Reference: TGAS/D00684 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trio Small Material: Faux Leather Color: B...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Trio red leather detachable shoulder strap crossbody bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Trio red leather detachable shoulder strap crossbody bag Reference: BSHW/A00073 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trio Material: Leather Color: Red ...
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H 16.15 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
OLD CELINE brown python burgundy leather bi-color vertical cabas tote bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE brown python burgundy leather bi-color vertical cabas tote bag Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model Name / Style: Cabas tote Material: Leather Color: Brown, burgundy...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2015 Runway Curved embossed leather wristlet clutch bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2015 Runway Curved black embossed leather wristlet clutch bag Reference: TGAS/E00815 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Curved Collection: SS 2015 - ...
OLD CELINE Seau Sangle grey grained calfskin wool canvas strap bucket bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Seau Sangle off white grey grained calfskin wool canvas strap bucket bag Reference: KYCG/A00221 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Seau Sangle Material: Leather C...
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag Reference: CAKK/A00012 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trapeze bag Material: Leather, Sued...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red brown leather bicolour top zip pouch clutch bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red brown leather bicolour top zip pouch clutch bag Reference: SNKO/A00610 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Leather Color: Red, Brown Pattern: S...
new OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Knot cobalt blue calf large shopper tote bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Knot cobalt blue calf large shopper tote bag Reference: LNKO/A00195 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Knot Material: Leather Color: Blue Pattern...
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag Reference: CAKK/A00012 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trapeze bag Material: Leather, Sued...
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag Reference: CAKK/A00012 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trapeze bag Material: Leather, Sued...
OLD CELINE Philo Made In red logo cream canvas leather trim tote bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Philo Made In red logo cream canvas leather trim tote bag Reference: LNKO/A02470 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Made In Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Beige...
OLD CELINE Mustang Vintage Car print black leather gold foil wristlet clutch bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Mustang Vintage Car print black leather gold foil wristlet clutch bag Reference: LNKO/A02394 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Leather Color: Black, Gold Patt...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo brown scaled burgundy leather bi colour Cabas tote bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo brown scaled burgundy leather bi colour Cabas tote bag Reference: KMTG/A00011 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Cabas Tote Material: Leather Color: ...
Now renowned for chic womenswear as well as luxury leather handbags that are often recognized for their iconic gold-tone fastening and hardware, French fashion house Celine got its start in children’s shoes.
In 1945, Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, opened a made-to-measure shoe shop for children at 52 rue de Malte in Paris. Designer Céline’s name graced the business, alongside a red elephant designed by French cartoonist Raymond Peynet that served as the company’s first logo.
In 1967, following an expansion into women’s shoes and leather accessories, the Vipianas decided to expand their company’s reach into women’s ready-to-wear, focusing on high-end sportswear. Céline Vipiana, who remained chief designer until her death in 1997, would oversee a range of fashion that would reach an international audience with a pared-down elegance and timeless style.
The company quickly achieved widespread success with its new offerings, most notably its trench coat, which became a staple for the brand. In the 1970s, they expanded outside Paris with boutiques in Monte Carlo, Beverly Hills and Hong Kong. In 1973, Céline Vipiana, inspired by chain links around the Arc de Triomphe, debuted the Blazon Chaîne motif of interlocking C’s. She began using it on a printed canvas and branding as well as accents on accessories, such as the Triomphe bag.
Vipiana’s designs were created to appeal as everyday fashion: Celine skirts, suits, fitted shirts, vests and coats were stylish but rooted in practicality. Quality, too, was paramount; Vipiana’s determination to deliver the best possible leather led to the opening of a studio in Florence, where the brand created its leather goods.
Vipiana died a year after her brand was acquired by Bernard Arnault’s luxury conglomerate LVMH for about $540 million. American designer Michael Kors then took the helm as creative director. Kors, too, was known for practical but chic ready-to-wear. He introduced such luxury staples as cashmere sets, smartly tailored pants and simple slip dresses, plus themed collections around jet-setter locales like Monte Carlo and Tahiti. Following Kors’s departure in 2004, onetime Burberry designer Roberto Menichetti took the job for just a year. He was followed by designer Phoebe Philo, the young British designer who is now credited with establishing Celine’s 21st-century style.
Philo created a distinct, minimal style that channeled the brand’s roots of practical simplicity with luxury materials. (“I just thought I’d clean it up,” she quipped of her debut collection in 2010.) Over the course of ten years, Philo turned the company into a beloved fixture of the fashion industry. In 2018, after Philo’s departure, the house tapped Hedi Slimane, former creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, as its new leader; he caused a stir when he famously removed the accent from the brand name. Controversial though it was, Slimane maintained it was a return to the label’s roots: an exercise in strong simplicity.
Find vintage Celine day dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.