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Celine Leather Belt

Celine Black Caleche Leather Belt
Celine Black Caleche Leather Belt

Celine Black Caleche Leather Belt

$742

H 1.19 in L 25.6 in

Celine Black Caleche Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Celine “Caleche” black leather belt featuring an adjustable length, gold-tone metal Caleche

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1980s French Belts

Celine, red leather waist belt
Celine, red leather waist belt

Celine, red leather waist belt

By Celine

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Celine, red leather waist belt. The item is in very good condition. CONDITION: very good

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2010s Belts

Celine Camel Triomphe Leather Belt
Celine Camel Triomphe Leather Belt

Celine Camel Triomphe Leather Belt

$648

H 1.19 in L 35.04 in

Celine Camel Triomphe Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Celine camel "Triomphe" leather belt featuring signature Triomphe motif in beige/brown color, a

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1990s French Belts

Celine Purple Leather Large Belt
Celine Purple Leather Large Belt

Celine Purple Leather Large Belt

$612Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.97 in W 1.97 in L 32.29 in

Celine Purple Leather Large Belt

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Celine large purple leather belt featuring a toggle waist chain detail, silver-tone hardware, a

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Early 2000s French Belts

Celine Dark Brown Triomphe Leather Belt
Celine Dark Brown Triomphe Leather Belt

Celine Dark Brown Triomphe Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Celine Dark brown “Triomphe” leather belt featuring a gold-tone metal Triomphe buckle, adjustable

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1970s French Belts

Celine 1990s Brown Leather Gold Tone Belt
Celine 1990s Brown Leather Gold Tone Belt

Celine 1990s Brown Leather Gold Tone Belt

By Celine

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your wardrobe with this iconic Celine 1990s Brown Leather Gold Tone Belt. Crafted from rich

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1990s Italian Belts

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather magic tape minimal classic wide belt M
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather magic tape minimal classic wide belt M

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather magic tape minimal classic wide belt M

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather magic tape minimal classic wide belt M Reference: MLCO/A00019

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo khaki leather black panel gold belt dress FR36 S
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo khaki leather black panel gold belt dress FR36 S

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo khaki leather black panel gold belt dress FR36 S

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo khaki leather black panel gold belt dress FR36 S Reference: NKLL/A00030

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

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CÉLINE, Belt in black leather
CÉLINE, Belt in black leather

CÉLINE, Belt in black leather

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H 9.06 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in

CÉLINE, Belt in black leather

By Celine

Located in Clichy, FR

- Designer: CÉLINE - Model: Belt - Condition: Good condition. Minor scuff on the front of th bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Celine Belt Bag Blue/ Brown Calfskin Leather Handbag
Celine Belt Bag Blue/ Brown Calfskin Leather Handbag

Celine Belt Bag Blue/ Brown Calfskin Leather Handbag

By Celine

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Blue/ Brown Material: Calfskin Leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New Surface: Good

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Celine Vintage Black Leather Belt
Celine Vintage Black Leather Belt

Celine Vintage Black Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in Port Hope, ON

I have not seen another belt like this! The leather is in good condition for its age, which is

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Late 20th Century French Belts

Vintage Celine Red Leather Belt
Vintage Celine Red Leather Belt

Vintage Celine Red Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in London, GB

A chic belt by Celine. The belt is made of red leather, with red snakeskin decoration. It has a

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1980s French Belts

1980s Celine Black Leather Belt
1980s Celine Black Leather Belt

1980s Celine Black Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in London, GB

Beautiful black leather belt by Celine with gold tone metal and black leather buckle to fasten

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1980s French Belts

Celine Navy Horsebit Leather Belt
Celine Navy Horsebit Leather Belt

Celine Navy Horsebit Leather Belt

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H 0.79 in L 29.93 in

Celine Navy Horsebit Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Celine navy Horsebit leather belt featuring goldtone hardware, "Caleche" Horsebit details

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1970s French Belts

CELINE Belt in Black Leather Size 65EU
CELINE Belt in Black Leather Size 65EU

CELINE Belt in Black Leather Size 65EU

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Very beautiful CELINE black leather belt and silver metal buckle. Size 65 In very good condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Vintage CELINE Belt Size 90 in crocodile Leather
Vintage CELINE Belt Size 90 in crocodile Leather

Vintage CELINE Belt Size 90 in crocodile Leather

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage CELINE belt in black crocodile leather. Buckle in gilt metal. Length at the first hole

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Late 20th Century French Belts

Céline Blue Leather Croc Embossed Logo Buckle Belt
Céline Blue Leather Croc Embossed Logo Buckle Belt

Céline Blue Leather Croc Embossed Logo Buckle Belt

By Celine

Located in London, GB

creasing on this used Celine designer resale item. Details Blue Leather Belt Crocodile pattern Silver

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21st Century and Contemporary British Belts

CELINE brown leather belt with gilt horse-bit hardware
CELINE brown leather belt with gilt horse-bit hardware

CELINE brown leather belt with gilt horse-bit hardware

By Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rich brown leather belt with gilt horse-bit hardware from Celine dating to the 1970's. Labeled a

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1970s French Belts

Celine Paris Red Leather Belt with Gold Chain Detail Size 65cm
Celine Paris Red Leather Belt with Gold Chain Detail Size 65cm

Celine Paris Red Leather Belt with Gold Chain Detail Size 65cm

By Celine

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's a chic leather belt from Celine Paris. Made from red leather, it features a gold plate and

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2010s Italian Belts

Celine Black Grained Leather Small Belt Bag
Celine Black Grained Leather Small Belt Bag

Celine Black Grained Leather Small Belt Bag

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in L 11.82 in

Celine Black Grained Leather Small Belt Bag

By Celine

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Celine belt bag in size small in black grained leather. Size 30 x 25 x 18 cm which is the bigger

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2010s Top Handle Bags

CELINE black leather MINI BELT Shoulder Bag
CELINE black leather MINI BELT Shoulder Bag

CELINE black leather MINI BELT Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

Céline "Mini Belt Bag' in black grained calfskin. Opens with a hidden slide hook closure and is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

CELINE black leather MINI BELT Shoulder Bag
CELINE black leather MINI BELT Shoulder Bag

CELINE black leather MINI BELT Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Céline Mini Belt Bag in black grained calfskin. Opens with a hidden slide hook

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

CELINE tan leather 25MM TRIOMPHE MEDIUM Belt 85
CELINE tan leather 25MM TRIOMPHE MEDIUM Belt 85

CELINE tan leather 25MM TRIOMPHE MEDIUM Belt 85

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Celine Medium Triomphe 25mm belt in tan natural calfskin leather exudes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

CELINE beige Grained leather MINI BELT Shoulder Bag
CELINE beige Grained leather MINI BELT Shoulder Bag

CELINE beige Grained leather MINI BELT Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Celine Mini Belt Bag in sand grained calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Opens

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CELINE dark brown leather LOGO BUCKLE Belt 70 VINTAGE
CELINE dark brown leather LOGO BUCKLE Belt 70 VINTAGE

CELINE dark brown leather LOGO BUCKLE Belt 70 VINTAGE

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Celine belt in espresso brown leather with round logo embossed gold-tone metal

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1980s French Wallets

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

CELINE black leather 2015 CROC EMBOSSED SMALL BELT Bag
CELINE black leather 2015 CROC EMBOSSED SMALL BELT Bag

CELINE black leather 2015 CROC EMBOSSED SMALL BELT Bag

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Céline by Pheobe Philo Small Belt bag in black crocodile embossed leather with

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

CELINE tan leather & canvas 25MM TRIOMPHE MEDIUM Belt 85
CELINE tan leather & canvas 25MM TRIOMPHE MEDIUM Belt 85

CELINE tan leather & canvas 25MM TRIOMPHE MEDIUM Belt 85

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Celine Medium Triomphe 25mm belt in natural canvas and tan calfskin leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Celine Micro Belt Bag Grained Calfskin Leather in Black
Celine Micro Belt Bag Grained Calfskin Leather in Black

Celine Micro Belt Bag Grained Calfskin Leather in Black

By Celine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

strap. Additional information: Material: Leather Color: Black Dimension: 9 W x 8 H x 5 D in (24 x 20 x

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Celine Amazone Grained Leather Micro Belt Crossbody Bag rt $3, 350
Celine Amazone Grained Leather Micro Belt Crossbody Bag rt $3, 350

Celine Amazone Grained Leather Micro Belt Crossbody Bag rt $3, 350

By Celine

Located in New York, NY

Celine Amazone Grained Leather Micro Belt Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2021 Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CELINE navy blue & cognac leather BI-COLOR BELT MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
CELINE navy blue & cognac leather BI-COLOR BELT MEDIUM Shoulder Bag

CELINE navy blue & cognac leather BI-COLOR BELT MEDIUM Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Céline Medium Belt Bag in navy blue and cognac brown calfskin with one top handle

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo khaki leather black panel gold belt dress FR36 S
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo khaki leather black panel gold belt dress FR36 S

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo khaki leather black panel gold belt dress FR36 S

By Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo khaki leather black panel gold belt dress FR36 S Reference: NKLL/A00030

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

CELINE Mini Belt beige calfskin leather loop through crossbody handle bag
CELINE Mini Belt beige calfskin leather loop through crossbody handle bag

CELINE Mini Belt beige calfskin leather loop through crossbody handle bag

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CELINE Mini Belt beige calfskin leather loop through crossbody handle bag Reference: CNPG/A00117

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Celine Leather Belt
Vintage Celine Leather Belt

Vintage Celine Leather Belt

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D 2 in L 30 in

Vintage Celine Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in London, GB

A great white leather belt by Celine. It has a large gold buckle stamped Celine, and several gold

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1980s French Belts

Celine bone leather belt
Celine bone leather belt

Celine bone leather belt

By Celine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Celine bone leather belt with gold logo buckle...In excellent pre-owned condition. Measurements

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Late 20th Century French Belts

Celine Belt Bicolor Leather Tote Bag
Celine Belt Bicolor Leather Tote Bag

Celine Belt Bicolor Leather Tote Bag

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H 11.42 in D 8.27 in L 14.57 in

Celine Belt Bicolor Leather Tote Bag

By Celine

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Bag by Celine, Belt model, made in two-tone black and orange leather with gold hardware. Equipped

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2010s Tote Bags

Celine Belt Embroidered Leather Burgundy Brown
Celine Belt Embroidered Leather Burgundy Brown

Celine Belt Embroidered Leather Burgundy Brown

By Celine

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful wide Céline belt in brown leather with embroidered textile exterior. The classic hors and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Belts

Celine Burgundy Leather Wide Buckle Belt S
Celine Burgundy Leather Wide Buckle Belt S

Celine Burgundy Leather Wide Buckle Belt S

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A classic add-on to your collection of belts is this designer piece. Cut to a convenient length

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2010s Belts

1990s Céline Powder Pink Leather Belt
1990s Céline Powder Pink Leather Belt

1990s Céline Powder Pink Leather Belt

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H 1.58 in W 0.6 in L 27.56 in

1990s Céline Powder Pink Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Céline powder pink real leather belt with adjustable closure in golden metal and chain. Years: 90s

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1990s Italian Belts

1990s Céline Powder Pink Leather Belt
1990s Céline Powder Pink Leather Belt

1990s Céline Powder Pink Leather Belt

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H 1.58 in W 0.6 in L 27.56 in

1990s Céline Powder Pink Leather Belt

By Celine

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Céline powder pink real leather belt with adjustable closure in golden metal and chain. Years: 90s

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1990s Italian Belts

Celine Black Leather Gold Chain Toggle Waist Belt
Celine Black Leather Gold Chain Toggle Waist Belt

Celine Black Leather Gold Chain Toggle Waist Belt

By Celine

Located in Chicago, IL

Size listed 75 Leather Gold tone hardware Peg in hole closure Width 2" Made in Italy Total length

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Late 20th Century Italian Belts

Celine Brown Leather Buckle Waist Belt S
Celine Brown Leather Buckle Waist Belt S

Celine Brown Leather Buckle Waist Belt S

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Add a luxe finish to your OOTD with this Celine belt. It is carefully crafted to last well and

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2010s Waist Belts

Céline Rare "Medor" Belt c. 1990
Céline Rare "Medor" Belt c. 1990

Céline Rare "Medor" Belt c. 1990

By Celine

Located in Verviers, BE

Just Fab! Céline rare vintage red leather belt, old new stock of the 90s. Just one, just for you

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1990s French Belts

Celine Belt Bag Grainy Leather Mini
Celine Belt Bag Grainy Leather Mini

Celine Belt Bag Grainy Leather Mini

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Belt Bag Grainy Leather Mini, crafted from blue grainy leather, features single looped

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Micro
Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Micro

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Micro

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H 8 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Micro

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Micro, crafted from green textured leather, features expanded

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Micro
Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Micro

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Micro

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Micro, crafted from green textured leather, features expanded

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano
Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano

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H 7 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano, crafted from red textured leather, features expanded

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano
Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano

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H 7 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Nano, crafted from red textured leather, features expanded

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Celine Belt Bag Grainy Leather Medium
Celine Belt Bag Grainy Leather Medium

Celine Belt Bag Grainy Leather Medium

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

Celine Belt Bag Grainy Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Belt Bag Grainy Leather Medium, crafted from blue grainy leather, features a looped

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini
Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini

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H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 6 in

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini, crafted from black textured leather, features single

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini
Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini

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H 9 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Belt Bag Textured Leather Mini, crafted from blue textured leather, features single

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

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Celine Leather Belt For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary celine leather belt you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. 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, brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a celine leather belt may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Celine Leather Belt?

On average, a celine leather belt on 1stDibs sells for $2,155, while they’re typically $380 on the low end and $3,550 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Celine for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.