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Celine 2012

CELINE dark blue leather 2012 Short Sleeve Shift Dress 38 S
CELINE dark blue leather 2012 Short Sleeve Shift Dress 38 S

CELINE dark blue leather 2012 Short Sleeve Shift Dress 38 S

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Céline by Phoebe Philo short sleeves shift dress in dark blue lambskin leather (100

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2010s Shift Dresses

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO 2012 runway sweater with rounded sleeves and net overlay
CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO 2012 runway sweater with rounded sleeves and net overlay

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO 2012 runway sweater with rounded sleeves and net overlay

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

for Celine dating to fall of 2012 as seen on the runway.. This is a very rare piece of Old Celine

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

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Celine 2012 Citron Yellow Drummed Leather Nano Bag W/strap
Celine 2012 Citron Yellow Drummed Leather Nano Bag W/strap

Celine 2012 Citron Yellow Drummed Leather Nano Bag W/strap

By Celine

Located in New York, NY

Celine 2012 Citron Yellow Drummed Leather Nano Bag W/strap Made in Italy Materials: leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

OLD CELINE 2012 Runway Look 26 white peplum sleeveless top FR34 XS
OLD CELINE 2012 Runway Look 26 white peplum sleeveless top FR34 XS

OLD CELINE 2012 Runway Look 26 white peplum sleeveless top FR34 XS

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE 2012 Runway Look 26 white peplum sleeveless top FR34 XS Reference: SNKO/A00224 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses and Tops

2012 Celine Red Python Trio Bag
2012 Celine Red Python Trio Bag

2012 Celine Red Python Trio Bag

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H 6.89 in W 9.45 in D 1.38 in

2012 Celine Red Python Trio Bag

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CELINE Red Python Trio Bag This CELINE Trio Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Circa 2012

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

2012 Celine Black Drummed Leather Edge Tote
2012 Celine Black Drummed Leather Edge Tote

2012 Celine Black Drummed Leather Edge Tote

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H 10.24 in W 14.38 in D 7.09 in

2012 Celine Black Drummed Leather Edge Tote

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

hardware. This bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Céline dust bag, care cards. 2012

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1990s French Tote Bags

2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather Case Flap Bag
2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather Case Flap Bag

2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather Case Flap Bag

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H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in

2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather Case Flap Bag

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Condition accompanied by Celine Dust Bag. Circa 2012. Primarily made from Smooth Leather complimented by

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Céline Evergreen Python Medium Phantom Luggage Tote, 2012
Céline Evergreen Python Medium Phantom Luggage Tote, 2012

Céline Evergreen Python Medium Phantom Luggage Tote, 2012

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"CELINE Evergreen Python Medium Phantom Luggage Tote This CELINE Medium Phantom Luggage Tote is

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

CELINE brown leather 2012 CHAIN TOGGLE WAIST Belt M
CELINE brown leather 2012 CHAIN TOGGLE WAIST Belt M

CELINE brown leather 2012 CHAIN TOGGLE WAIST Belt M

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Céline by Phoebe Philo waist belt in caramel brown smooth calfskin with gold chain

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2010s French Wallets

2012 Celine Navy Drummed Calfskin and Suede Large Trapeze
2012 Celine Navy Drummed Calfskin and Suede Large Trapeze

2012 Celine Navy Drummed Calfskin and Suede Large Trapeze

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CÉLINE Navy Drummed Calfskin Leather & Suede Large Trapeze Reference: HB792 Serial Number: F-CU

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

2012 Celine Navy Drummed Calfskin Leather & Suede Large Trapeze
2012 Celine Navy Drummed Calfskin Leather & Suede Large Trapeze

2012 Celine Navy Drummed Calfskin Leather & Suede Large Trapeze

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CÉLINE Navy Drummed Calfskin Leather & Suede Large Trapeze Xupes Reference: HB792 Serial Number: F

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

2012 Céline Tri-Colour Maroon Smooth Leather & Suede Mini Luggage Tote
2012 Céline Tri-Colour Maroon Smooth Leather & Suede Mini Luggage Tote

2012 Céline Tri-Colour Maroon Smooth Leather & Suede Mini Luggage Tote

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

hardware. This bag is in very good pre-owned condition accompanied by Celine dust bag. Circa 2012. Our

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21st Century and Contemporary British Tote Bags

2012 Céline Brown & Black Calfskin Leather Bi-Colour Medium Case Flap Bag
2012 Céline Brown & Black Calfskin Leather Bi-Colour Medium Case Flap Bag

2012 Céline Brown & Black Calfskin Leather Bi-Colour Medium Case Flap Bag

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Céline Dust Bag. Circa 2012. Primarily made

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Iconic color-block wool coat  with calf collar Céline by Phoebe Philo FW 2012
Iconic color-block wool coat  with calf collar Céline by Phoebe Philo FW 2012

Iconic color-block wool coat with calf collar Céline by Phoebe Philo FW 2012

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Fall 2012 show way, way back. It was rarefied few who saw this collection in person, but it made an

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2010s French Coats and Outerwear

CELINE by Phoebe Philo persimmon top with pleated peplum
CELINE by Phoebe Philo persimmon top with pleated peplum

CELINE by Phoebe Philo persimmon top with pleated peplum

By Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Vivid persimmon top with pleated peplum at back designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine - Spring 2012

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Celine FW12 Two-Tone Leather Wedge Boots Phoebe Philo Era Size 38.5
Celine FW12 Two-Tone Leather Wedge Boots Phoebe Philo Era Size 38.5

Celine FW12 Two-Tone Leather Wedge Boots Phoebe Philo Era Size 38.5

By Celine

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

from Phoebe Philo’s Fall/Winter 2012 Celine collection, these sculptural knee-high boots embody modern

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2010s Italian Boots

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO classic tan water resistant trench coat
CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO classic tan water resistant trench coat

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO classic tan water resistant trench coat

By Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic tan trench by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to fall 2012/13. Labeled a French size 36

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21st Century and Contemporary French Trench Coats

new CELINE large classic box leather bag with convertible strap
new CELINE large classic box leather bag with convertible strap

new CELINE large classic box leather bag with convertible strap

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Supple, smooth leather bag with antiqued brasstone hardware designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Runway white chunky heel pointy pumps EU38.5
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Runway white chunky heel pointy pumps EU38.5

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Runway white chunky heel pointy pumps EU38.5

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: 2012 - Runway Material: Leather Color: White Pattern: Solid

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather & Brown Pony Fur Medium Trapeze
2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather & Brown Pony Fur Medium Trapeze

2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather & Brown Pony Fur Medium Trapeze

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"CELINE Black Smooth Leather & Brown Pony Fur Medium Trapeze This CELINE Medium Trapeze is in

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO pre-fall 2012 abstract turtleneck sweater
CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO pre-fall 2012 abstract turtleneck sweater

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO pre-fall 2012 abstract turtleneck sweater

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Celine dating to pre-fall of 2012. Size S. Approximate measurements: shoulder 16", bust 36", arm length

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2010s Italian Pullovers

2012 CELINE by Phoebe Philo black trumpet hem RUNWAY skirt
2012 CELINE by Phoebe Philo black trumpet hem RUNWAY skirt

2012 CELINE by Phoebe Philo black trumpet hem RUNWAY skirt

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black trumpet hem skirt designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine exactly as seen on the runway for

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2010s French Skirts

2012 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO floral printed cotton and silk shirt
2012 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO floral printed cotton and silk shirt

2012 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO floral printed cotton and silk shirt

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Light-weight floral printed cotton and silk shirt designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to

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2010s Malagasy Blouses and Tops

Celine Phoebe Philo Multi Gourmette Patchwork Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Bag, 2012
Celine Phoebe Philo Multi Gourmette Patchwork Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Bag, 2012

Celine Phoebe Philo Multi Gourmette Patchwork Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Bag, 2012

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Boca Raton, FL

the Resort 2012 collection, this Celine crossbody is made from quilted leather strips. Leathers in a

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Celine by Phoebe Philo Pre Fall 2012 Size 40 / US 8 Runway Ikat Dress
Celine by Phoebe Philo Pre Fall 2012 Size 40 / US 8 Runway Ikat Dress

Celine by Phoebe Philo Pre Fall 2012 Size 40 / US 8 Runway Ikat Dress

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Pre-Fall 2012 Ikat print dress ! The front of the dress features a

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Celine large red classic box leather bag with convertible strap
Celine large red classic box leather bag with convertible strap

Celine large red classic box leather bag with convertible strap

By Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Celine Spring 2012. Bag has a fold-over front flap with push lock closure. Bag measures approximately

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Celine Phoebe Philo 2012 Crombie Coat Dark Blue Wool & Black Satin 34
Celine Phoebe Philo 2012 Crombie Coat Dark Blue Wool & Black Satin 34

Celine Phoebe Philo 2012 Crombie Coat Dark Blue Wool & Black Satin 34

By Phoebe Philo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Celine Phoebe Philo 2012 Crombie coat in dark blue wool/silk & black silk satin 34. Classic Phoebe

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CELINE 2012 PYTHON MINI LUGGAGE SOLD OUT
CELINE 2012 PYTHON MINI LUGGAGE SOLD OUT

CELINE 2012 PYTHON MINI LUGGAGE SOLD OUT

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H 12 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

CELINE 2012 PYTHON MINI LUGGAGE SOLD OUT

By Celine

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

CELINE 2012 PYTHON MINI LUGGAGE SOLD OUT CELINE STUNNING SOLD OUT MINI LUGGAGE PYTHON BAG.THE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Celine Spring/ Summer 2012

Celine Spring/ Summer 2012

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Celine, Spring/ Summer 2012 black suede runway shoes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

NIB Spring 2012 Celine Suede Lipstick Red Platforms
NIB Spring 2012 Celine Suede Lipstick Red Platforms

NIB Spring 2012 Celine Suede Lipstick Red Platforms

By Celine

Located in Rockwood, ON

The ‘it’ shoe just last year, these gorgeous black and red color block ankle wrap platform pumps are still one of the best shoes ever made and cult classic. They were featured in the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

CELINE Black Suede and Blue Leather Platform Heels
CELINE Black Suede and Blue Leather Platform Heels

CELINE Black Suede and Blue Leather Platform Heels

By Celine

Located in Milan, Italy

These Gorgeous Céline shoes are from Celine’s Spring Summer 2012 collection. The shoes are made

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

1960s Wool & Leather Cashin Cape
1960s Wool & Leather Cashin Cape

1960s Wool & Leather Cashin Cape

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Rockwood, ON

wide and frames your face. Very Fall 2012 Celine in feel. Truly fabulous and in wonderful condition.

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Resort 2012 Old Celine by Phoebe Philo Black Tuxedo Jumpsuit
Resort 2012 Old Celine by Phoebe Philo Black Tuxedo Jumpsuit

Resort 2012 Old Celine by Phoebe Philo Black Tuxedo Jumpsuit

By Celine

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Resort 2012 Old Celine by Phoebe Philo black tuxedo jumpsuit. Long sleeve drop-waist jumpsuit with

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary celine 2012 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Gold and more. You’re likely to find the perfect celine 2012 among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Celine 2012?

The price for a celine 2012 starts at $485 and tops out at $2,800, and on average, selling for $1,835.

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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.

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