Celine, Lizard printed shirt in black
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Lizard printed shirt in black. The item is in very good condition.
Celine, Lizard printed shirt in black
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Lizard printed shirt in black. The item is in very good condition.
Vintage Green Celine Lizard Handbag
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Green Celine Lizard Handbag. This handbag features a lizard skin body, gold-tone hardware, dual flat shoulder straps, and a top closure. 11" L x 10.5" H x 3" D, 14.2" should...
Vintage Blue Celine Lizard Skin Handbag
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Blue Celine Lizard Skin Handbag. This handbag features a lizard skin body, gold-tone hardware, dual flat shoulder straps, and a top closure. 11" L x 10.5" H x 3" D, 14" handl...
Vintage Blue Celine Lizard Skin Handbag
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Blue Celine Lizard Skin Handbag. This handbag features a lizard skin body, gold-tone hardware, dual flat shoulder straps, and a top closure. 11" L x 10.5" H x 3" D, 14" handl...
CELINE black LIZARD LANA Minaudière Evening Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine Lana Minaudière evening bag in black lizard (varanus salvator) featuring gold-tone finish hardware with Triomphe closure and black lambskin lining.
Lizard and leather Celine box bag
By Celine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whisky lizard front and back, and brown leather box bag by Celine.
CELINE petrol green lizard TROTTEUR Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline Trotteur flap clutch in pale petrol, olive green and black lizard featuring gold-tone metal clasp.
CELINE Vintage Belt in Burgundy Lizard Size 95EU
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
CELINE vintage belt in burgundy lizard. Golden metal buckle.
Celine NEW Black Lizard Exotic Skin Leather Silver Clutch Wallet in Box
By Celine
Located in Chicago, IL
Lizard Silver-tone hardware Leather lining Flap closure Made in Italy Features 16 card slots Measures 8" W x 4.5" H x 1" D Includes dust bag and box 100% authenticity guaranteed ...
Celine Ombre Lizard Medium Box Bag
By Celine
Located in Malibu, CA
Celine Lizard Box Bag - PRISTINE The elegantly timeless style is structured and universally flattering.
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Lizard
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Lizard showcases a minimalist yet elegant design perfect for on-the-go fashionistas.
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Lizard Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 16-21" Designer: Celine Model: Trotteur Crossbody Bag Lizard Small Exterior Material: Lizard, Exotic...
Celine Triomphe Shoulder Bag Lizard Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17-20" Designer: Celine Model: Triomphe Shoulder Bag Lizard Medium Exterior Material: Lizard Exter...
Celine Black Lizard Mini Clasp Bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
The Celine Clasp bag, named after its immediately recognizable signature clasp closure, was first seen at the SS 17 runway collection.
Celine Diamond Clutch Leather and Lizard Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Diamond Clutch Leather and Lizard Medium is your perfect minimalist, daily and nights out accessory.
Celine Luggage Handbag Lizard and Leather Mini
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Luggage Handbag Lizard and Leather Mini epitomizes Phoebe Philo's minimalist yet chic style.
Celine Cream/Brown Lizard Clasp Crossbody bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed to last, this beautiful crossbody bag is a smart buy. Comfortable and easy to carry, this handy creation comes with an interior lined to keep your essentials organized and s...
Celine Bicolor Luggage Handbag Lizard and Leather Micro
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Bicolor Luggage Handbag Lizard and Leather Micro showcases an elegant day-to-day style essential for any fashionista.
Celine Cream/Black Lizard Small Trotteur Crossbody Bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Express your personal style with this high-end crossbody bag. Crafted from quality materials, it has been added with fine details and is finished perfectly. It features a well-sized ...
Celine Orange Lizard Skin Leather Medium Box Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Irvine, CA
Celine orange lizard skin leather medium box shoulder bag with gold-tone hardware, detachable strap, orange leather trim, and flip-lock closure at front. 39867MSC
Celine Red Lizard Skin Leather Medium Box Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Irvine, CA
Celine Red Lizard Skin Leather Medium Box Shoulder Bag with silver-tone hardware, single flat top handle, brown leather trim, flip-lock closure at front 39865MSC
Celine Tricolor Nude and Lizard Pocket Envelope Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in Toronto, ON
Celine Tricolor Nude and Lizard Pocket Envelope Clutch Bag.
Celine Tricolor Nude and Lizard Pocket Envelope Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in Toronto, ON
Celine Tricolor Nude and Lizard Pocket Envelope Clutch Bag.
Celine Trapeze Bag Leather with Lizard Embossed Patent Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Extra Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 10", Width 10.5", Depth 7", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Celine Model: Trapeze Bag Leather with Lizard Embossed Patent Small...
Celine Pocket Envelope Wallet On Chain Leather And Lizard Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Pocket Envelope Wallet on Chain Leather and Lizard Small, crafted from red leather and genuine lizard , features gold chain-link strap, envelope flap, Celine stamped logo...
Celine Pocket Envelope Wallet On Chain Leather And Lizard Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Pocket Envelope Wallet on Chain Leather and Lizard Small, crafted from red leather and genuine lizard , features gold chain-link strap, envelope flap, Celine stamped logo...
Celine Pocket Envelope Wallet on Chain Leather and Lizard Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Pocket Envelope Wallet on Chain Leather and Lizard Medium is a perfect minimalist bags for the modern woman.
Celine Black/Yellow Lizard and Leather Medium Classic Box Bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From the house of Celine comes this gorgeous Classic Box flap bag that will perfectly complement all your outfits.
Celine Blue Lizard and Leather Medium Classic Box Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stylish bag from Celine has been crafted from fine leather. It opens to a capacious interior that can easily hold your everyday essentials. The bag is finished with gold-tone ha...
Celine Purple Lizard Skin Leather Medium Box Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Irvine, CA
Celine Purple lizard skin leather medium box shoulder bag with gold-tone hardware, single flat top handle, purple leather trim, flip-lock closure at front 39866MSC
$8,495Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.75 in D 2 in L 10 in
Chanel Beige Lambskin Leather 10" Medium Double Flap Classic Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Beige Lambskin Leather 10" Medium Double Flap Classic Bag with Goldtone Hardware Made In: France Color: Light beige, gold Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Lambskin leather, meta...
Chanel Vintage Black Halfmoon Crocodile Flap
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Black Half Moon Crocodile Flap Bag Classic vintage Chanel half moon silhouette crafted in glossy black crocodile with signature CC turn-lock closure and leather-interw...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Vintage Miu Miu S/S 1999 Burgundy & Cream Mesh Shoulder Bag
By Miu Miu
Located in London, GB
Vintage Miu Miu S/S 1999 burgundy and cream mesh shoulder bag. Features a burgundy sheer mesh body fabric, leather handle and top zip closure . In excellent vintage condition. Br...
Hermès Sac Cabas Herline Toto PM Black Navy Cotton Canvas Hand Bag Tote Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Toto bag (formerly Herline), small size, in black cotton canvas with navy and black cotton strap. The interior features a large zipped pocket and a silver-tone metal Clou de S...
$48,600
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
$407
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in L 25.6 in
1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Hermes Epsom Paris Bombay White Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Up for sale the perfect summer bag: Hermès Paris Bombay bag, 37 cm. White clemence leather with palladium hardware. Dated L for 2008. Excellent condition with very minimal wear. Come...
$6,999
Size: 31Lx3Wx13H CM Handledrop 22 CM
UNWORN VALENTINO Rare Exotic Lizard Skin Evening Crystal Clutch Bag - Full Set
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely rare and special VALENTINO evening bag Made of finest exotic lizard skin Wonderful green colors Bejeweled with Swarovski crystals, intact "Snake" opening the bag So versati...
$8,792Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in D 6.3 in L 10.83 in
Auth. Hermès Clutch Bag Pallonnier Black Porosus Crocodile Vintage Collector
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermès Pallonnier Clutch Bag – Black Porosus Crocodile – EXVC – 2410121651 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Pallonnier Clutch Bag Color: Black Material: Porosus Crocodile (Exterior), Calf ...
1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour crocodile skin with contrasting warm gold tone metal hardware. Interesting square cl...
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermès Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile with Gold Hardware This Hermès Kelly Cut is crafted in Gris Elephant Porosus crocodile, offering...
Celine Black Leather Triomphe Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Black leather “Triomphe” clutch bag featuring camel leather finishing, a front gold-tone “Triomphe” detail, a snap closure under top flap, an inside zipped pocket, inside gold...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady Dior bag exotic python in Emerald Green
By Christian Dior
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady Dior exotic python snakeskin in Emerald Green! Elegant & classy! Shiny Snakeskin Mini Lady Dior in Emerald Green. This delightful tote is crafted of beautifully ...
PRADA Bruciato brown leather 2010 STUDDED SHEARLING LINED Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada shoulder bag in Bruciato brown distressed leather, exquisitely trimmed in rich dark brown shearling and finished with silver rivets along the base for a subtle u...
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.