CELINE Cabas Phantom dark blue leather silver logo medium tote bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Cabas Phantom dark blue leather silver logo medium tote bag Reference: CNPG/A00119 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Cabas Phantom Material: Leather Color: Blue, Sil...
CELINE midnight blue leather CABAS PHANTOM MEDIUM CROC Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Céline Cabas Phantom Medium shopper in midnight blue faux croc leather is a sophisticated statement tote that combines luxurious texture with everyday functionali...
Céline Cabas Phantom Tan 15cela812 Beige Leather Satchel
By Celine
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.7" Width: 10.3" Height: 10.5" Handle Drop: 5.5" Signs of Wear: Scuffs on the exterior. Lo...
Unavailable
H 11 in W 10.25 in L 11.5 in
Céline Cabas Phantom Luggage Dark 16cez0129 Red Suede Leather Satchel
By Celine
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: W LA 0164 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 10.25" Height: 11" Handle drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Retail $3100 Signs o...
Celine Bag Orange Phantom Cabas Snakeskin Tote Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Celine Cabas Phantom orange snakeskin tote. Light weight sleek and timeless.
CELINE beige croc nubuck 2016 CABAS PHANTOM Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine Cabas Phantom Small tote in beige taupe crocodile-embossed nubuck leather is the perfect everyday bag.
CELINE 2023 Cabas Phantom black leather top handle small tote bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE 2023 Cabas Phantom black leather top handle small tote bag Reference: JYLM/A00034 Brand: Celine Model: Cabas Phantom Collection: 2023 Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: S...
CELINE Phantom Cabas baby blue red bicolour horizontal tote bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Phantom Cabas baby blue red bicolour horizontal tote bag Reference: CNPG/A00118 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Cabas Phantom Material: Leather Color: Red, Blue Pa...
Celine Cabas Phantom Shearling Reversible Bag
By Celine
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned Celine Phantom Bag is crafted in reversible shearling and features dual leather handles and two extended side ties. Its interior in beige suede features a little grip ...
Céline Cabas Phantom Large Zebra Print Multicolor Tote
By Celine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cabas Phantom bag by Celine in wool and silk blend with all-over zebra motif.
Celine Phantom Canary Yellow Medium Cabas Phantom Tote Bag Handbag Purse
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Thiensville, WI
Celine yellow "Medium Cabas Phantom" shoulder tote handbag.
CELINE black leather & olive suede HORIZONTAL CABAS PHANTOM MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline Horizontal Cabas Phantom Medium tote bag in black calfskin and olive green nubuck leather.
Celine Phantom Cabas Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This minimal and lightweight Celine Phantom Cabas Leather Tote in Medium is an instant classic.
Celine Phantom Cabas Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Leather Cabas in size Medium is crafted of stunning white drummed calfskin leather and juxtaposed with luxurious shimmery gold leather interior.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Small, crafted in neutral canvas, features dual slim leather handles, extended side ties, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small, crafted in black leather, features dual slim leather handles, stamped Celine logo, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large, crafted in beige leather, features dual slim leather handles, stamped Celine logo, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large, crafted in gray leather, features dual slim leather handles, stamped Celine logo, and silver-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small, crafted in black leather, features dual slim leather handles, stamped Celine logo, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large, crafted in beige leather, features dual slim leather handles, stamped Celine logo, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small, crafted in green leather, features dual slim leather handles, stamped Celine logo, and silver-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium, crafted from multicolor plaid felt, features dual slim leather handles, extended side ties and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large, crafted in black and blue leather and suede, features slim handles and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large is the perfect everyday shopper bag holding all essentials.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Medium is the perfect everyday shopper bag holding all essentials.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small is the perfect everyday shopper bag holding all essentials.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small is the perfect everyday shopper bag holding all essentials.
Celine Foulard Phantom Cabas Tote Leather
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Foulard Phantom Cabas Tote Leather presented in the brand's Fall 2013 Collection is the perfect everyday shopper bag holding all essentials.
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 14", Width 11", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium Exterior Material: Felt Exterior Color: Bro...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 14", Width 11", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium Exterior Material: Felt Exterior Color: Bro...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 14", Width 11", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 14", Width 11", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium Exterior Material: Felt Exterior Colo...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 12", Width 10.5", Depth 7" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Co...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 13.5", Width 11", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Felt Medium Exterior Material: Felt Exterior Co...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 15", Width 11.5", Depth 9" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exter...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 15", Width 11.5", Depth 9" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exter...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 13.5", Width 12", Depth 9.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 15.5", Width 12", Depth 9.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 13.5", Width 12", Depth 9.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 13.5", Width 11", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exteri...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop: 8" Height 15", Width 11.5", Depth 9" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Plain ...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 14.5", Width 12", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exterio...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 12", Width 11", Depth 7" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 13", Width 10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Col...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 13", Width 10.5", Depth 5.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 14", Width 11", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 14", Width 11", Depth 6" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exteri...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 13.5", Width 10.5", Depth 6" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leathe...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop: 8" Height 15", Width 11.5", Depth 9" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Plain E...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 13.5", Width 11", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exteri...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 13", Width 10.5", Depth 5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 13", Width 10.5", Depth 7.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 12", Width 11", Depth 7" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 13", Width 11", Depth 8" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exteri...
Celine Pink Leather Phantom Cabas Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Irvine, CA
celine pink leather phantom cabas tote bag 50108MSC
Celine Black Calfskin Cabas Phantom Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
MINT condition – CELINE PHANTOM CABAS in Black Drummed Calfskin with Gold Retailing for over $1,700.00 with taxes, this Celine Phantom Cabas appears never carried.
Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Canvas Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Canvas Medium, crafted from green and multicolor canvas, features dual flat tall handles, stamped Celine logo, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small, crafted from gray leather, features dual flat tall handles, stamped Celine logo, and silver-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small, crafted from green leather, features dual flat tall handles, stamped Celine logo, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small, crafted from taupe leather, features dual flat tall handles, stamped Celine logo, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small, crafted from taupe leather, features dual flat tall handles, stamped Celine logo, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Brown Leather Phantom Cabas Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Irvine, CA
Celine Brown Leather Phantom Cabas Shoulder Bag with leather, gold-tone hardware, trim leather, interior slip zip pocket, shoulder strap and flap closure. 50110MSC
Cartier collier Trinity mini modele Grey Yellow Rose Gold Trinity Necklace TPM
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Trinity necklace, small model, pendant in white gold, rose gold, yellow gold, chain in 750/1000 yellow gold. Diameter of the motif 10.7mm, chain length adjustable from 36 to 40cm, we...
Gold
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas RASPAIL MM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Raspail MM tote bag in brown Monogram canvas featuring cowhide leather trim. Opens with a zipper on top and is lined in burgundy canvas with a large zipp...
$13,312
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$3,550
H 6.3 in D 1.97 in L 11.03 in
Prada 2010s Red Crocodile Leather Bauletto Bag with Gold Hardware
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Red crocodile leather exterior with natural scale texture Gold-tone hardware Double rolled top handles Zip closure at top Leather-lined interior with zip pocket Includes clochette, l...
Cartier Bracelet Trinity modele Classique 3 Or 62 Classic Model Trinity Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Trinity model bracelet in pink gold, yellow gold and white gold (18 carats each), delivered in its original box. Bracelet diameter 6.2 cm, width of a ring 0.4 cm, height of a...
18k Gold
Prada Galleria Medium Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Orange crocodile leather exterior Gold-tone hardware Double-rolled top handles Detachable and adjustable crocodile leather shoulder strap Zip closure at top Leather-lined interior wi...
Hermes Lindy 26 Black Clemence Leather Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Lindy 26 bag featured in Black. Plush Clemence leather. Crisp with Palladium hardware. Functional as a top handle bag or a hands free shoulder bag. Exteri...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Hermès Bracelet Bambou circa 1990 Golden Metal Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès bracelet probably circa 1990 in hollow and rigid gold metal, Bamboo motif, signed. Inner diameter 6.3 cm, outer diameter approximately 7.8 cm, bracelet width 1.65 cm. The brac...
Rare Cartier Agrafe Bracelet Diamond Set In White Gold Rare Cartier Jewellery
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Diamond-Set Agrafe Bracelet in 18ct White Gold Elegant, refined and unmistakably Cartier — this exquisite Agrafe bracelet is a timeless statement of sophistication. Crafted ...
Diamond, White Gold
Saint Laurent Beige Suede Mombasa Bag with Silver Hardware, Unisex
By Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Beige Suede Leather side panels Signature belt detailing Silver-tone hardware Medium size Iconic Mombasa silver-embellished top handle Magnetic snap closure Suede lining Inner zip p...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Vert Anglaise Alligator Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 in Vert Anglaise Alligator Mississippiensis with gold hardware. This exquisite exotic Kelly showcases beautifully matched scales and a deep jewel-toned green tha...
$4,230
H 6.7 in D 11.42 in L 11.03 in
Hermès 1990s Vintage Brown Top Handle Vanity Case with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brown Gold-tone hardware Single wooden top handle Adjustable detachable shoulder strap Adjustable shoulder strap Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal elasticated s...
Fendi Vintage Mama Baguette Circa 1999 Brown Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Rare vintage Fendi Mama Baguette crafted in glossy brown crocodile leather with gold-tone FF hardware. An iconic early 2000s shoulder bag and highly collectible Y2K investment piece....
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
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.
From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.
Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.
Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.
In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis.
Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.