Celine Cabas Denim Paris Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Cabas Horizontal Tote, the perfect blend of style and functionality. Crafted with a blue denim exterior, this tote features an eye-catching ivory and blue knit logo p...
$1,888
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in L 22.84 in
1990s Elegant High Quality Brown Leather and Brass Shoulder Bag by Celine Paris
By Celine
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a truly elegant and high-quality vintage shoulder bag from Celine Paris, dating back to the 1990s. Crafted from rich, supple brown leather, the bag features luxurious brass h...
Unavailable
H 7.88 in D 1.97 in L 11.03 in
Vintage Celine Paris Monogram Macadam Vinyl Clutch Bag With Handle
By Celine
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Céline macadam logo clutch bag purse from circa 1980s. Gold tone hardware and black textile lining. Includes original dust bag. measurements: 20 x 28 x 5 cm
WOW Celine of Paris Black Suede Shoulder or Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This classic beautiful vintage shoulder bag by Celine of Paris, is finished in black calf-suede with gold-tone hardware. Of superb quality, the double chain-link handles are compleme...
As New Celine of Paris Red Box Leather 'Star' Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous 2018 Celine Red Leather 'Star' Bag. This high quality Shoulder Bag by Celine of Paris, is in pristine condition - finish in Red Box leather accented with gold hardware. Beau...
Celine Paris Macadam tote logo bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Very rare Celine Paris tote leather bag, beige and brown Madacan print, leather trim, double handles, an open top, and an interior zip compartment and pocket, beautiful logo on front...
Celine Paris Black Leather Envelope Clutch
By Celine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The chicest little vintage Celine envelope clutch! Constructed from a glossy black leather in a structured, rectangular silhouette. Circular crystal charm at the center embossed with...
1970s Celine, Paris burgundy alligator handbag
By Celine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Celine burgundy glazed alligator handbag...Marked Made in France...Flap over style bag with short strap handle...Gold hardware, Celine logo clasp closure at the front...Inside ...
CELINE PARIS White Leather SHOULDER BAG Handbag TOTE w/ STUDS Detailing
By Celine
Located in Rome, Rome
- Celine white shoulder bag - Crafted in genuine leather - Studs detailing along the trim - Double handles - Fabric lining CELINE signatures - Black lining - 2 side open pocke...
Celine Paris Pony Hair Large Size Clutch
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine Paris Pony Hair print clutch.Excellent condition,clean inside and outside.Inside lining leather and fabric with celine paris print.Two compartments insiede:one with zipper and...
Celine Paris Luggage Phantom Grey
By Celine
Located in 10707, DE
Celine Paris Luggage Phantom Grey Big Size verry good condition
1970s Celine Paris cloth leather logo envelope clutch bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Celine Paris envelope clutch bag, black canvas with brown leather detailing, heavy gold clutch C logo clutch closure, 2x internal compartments, zip closure, Made in France Condit...
1970s Celine Paris Multi Color Tote Leather Bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
FREE and WORLDWIDE DELIVERY Rare Celine Paris tote bag in thick leather, navy blue, red and white stripe, gold tone metal ware, lining in navy blue leather, inside zipped pocket, M...
Celine Paris Shoulder Bag with Turn Lock Caviar Leather Steel Gray 90s
By Celine
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This leather shoulder bag was made by CELINE PARIS, likely in the early 1990s. Made from a caviar textured leather in steel gray, it features a gold logo turn lock fastener, an adju...
Celine Vintage Paris Kelly Handbag 1994
By Celine
Located in Montreal, Quebec
COLOR: Brown MATERIAL: Coated canvas with leather finishes DATE CODE: DM94 MEASURES: H 7” x L 9” x D 4” DROP: 5” CONDITION: Good - light patina to leather, light indentations to leat...
Celine of Paris, A superb Black shoulder handbag
By Celine
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A really unusual & stunning Celine black shoulder bag, that can be used as a large clutch or evening bag. The striking design is very chic and the white 'saddle stitching' really wor...
Céline Paris Black Velvet Box Clutch
By Celine
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good condition Céline Paris Black Velvet Box Clutch This gorgeous clutch by Céline comes in a box shape and features velvet and satin black fabric. The clutch features a black...
CELINE PARIS Black silk satin evening bag
By Celine
Located in Newport Beach, CA
CELINE Black silk satin evening bag with gold chain shoulder strap. Signature gold plate front with tiny crystal insets. Concealed snap top opening. Leather interior 8" X 7" X ...
Celine Belt Nano handbag strap in pink calf leather, GHW
By Celine
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning Celine Belt Nano handbag strap in pink grained calf leather, handle and removable shoulder strap adjustable in pink leather and all...
Classic Celine of Paris Black Suede Shoulder Bag or Clutch
By Celine
Located in London, GB
This classic beautiful vintage shoulder bag by Celine of Paris, is finished in black calf-suede with gold-tone hardware. Of superb quality, the double chain-link handles are compleme...
Brand New Céline Classic handbag with strap in green calfskin and gold hardware
By Celine
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Celine Classic Box shoulder bag in green calfskin leather , gold metal trim, a handle transformable in green leather allowing a hand carry, shoulder or shoulder strap. * 45 cm a...
Brand New Céline Classic handbag with strap in black calfskin and gold hardware
By Celine
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Celine Classic Box shoulder bag in black calfskin leather , gold metal trim, a handle transformable in black leather allowing a hand carry, shoulder or shoulder strap. * 45 cm a...
Gorgeous Celine vintage Tote bag in red cherry box calf, GHW
By Celine
Located in Paris, IDF
Gorgeous Celine vintage Tote bag in red cherry box calf leather , red handle in red box for a hand or shoulder carry Gilt metal trim ...
Celine Mini Triomphe shoulder flap bag in black box calf calf leather, GHW
By Celine
Located in Paris, IDF
Gorgeous Celine Mini Triomphe shoulder bag in black box calf leather and gold trim, removable and adjustable shoulder strap in black box c...
Celine of Paris - Logo Embossed Leather Bag
By Celine
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This superb quality Celine bag , embossed all over with the Celine logo, is in pristine condition. It has a black interior with two pockets, one zipped.
Brand New Céline Classic handbag with strap in black calfskin and gold hardware
By Celine
Located in Paris, IDF
Chic Celine Classic Box shoulder bag in black calfskin leather , gold metal trim, a handle transformable in black leather allowing a hand carry, shoulder or shoulder strap. * 45 cm a...
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Hermès Sac Herbag Black Canvas Leather Back Pack x2 Pristine Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Herbag model bag in 2 versions to carry by hand or as a backpack, composed of a small Kelly bag format pouch in black canvas and a larger Kelly Ado bag format, mobile part in ...
$33,050Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...
Ferragamo Faux Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Ferragamo
Located in New York, NY
Ferragamo Faux Crocodile Shoulder Bag from the 1990's. Zipper top entry. Embossed croc patterned leather with zip entry. Logo embossed gold metal plated hardware. One interior zip po...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Celine, Michael Kors
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
Céline Pochette Enveloppe 1985s Leather Denim Navy Diamond Clutch Celine
By Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Céline clutch circa 1985 Diamond Clutch (or Envelope) shape in blue denim-style canvas trimmed with navy blue leather, beige canvas interior, gold metal tilting Céline clasp. Width 2...
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...
$1,490
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Sample Golden Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection Sample Wedding Dress White and Golden Yellow Very Shimmery Deep low back Size 10 but see measurements below fits smaller Pristine Measurements ...
Vintage Dark Brown Exotic Leather Handle Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exquisite rare vintage kelly style handbag made of quality exotic leather with gold hardware. We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore It's in preloved vintage condition ...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather SAC A DEPECHES 26 Shoulder Bag w Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Sac à Dépêches 26 shoulder bag is crafted in Rouge H Veau Box leather with gold-plated hardware. A timeless silhouette, it features the iconic Sac à Dépêch...
Fendi 1990s Purple Suede Baguette Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi Circa 1990s Purple Suede & Gold-Tone Baguette Shoulder Bag. FENDI Suede Calfskin Shoulder Mini Bag in Purple. The handbag features two leather adjustable looping shoulder strap...
Pair of Iconic Art Smith Modernette Cuffs
By Art Smith
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of Iconic Art Smith "Modernette" Cuffs from the 1940's in sterling silver. Pioneering jeweler Art Smith created some of the most iconic designs in the Modernist period. Examples...
Sterling Silver
CELINE deep burgundy smooth leather MINI CLASP Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline Clasp Mini shoulder bag in deep bordeaux smooth calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in black leather with three credit card slots. Has been carried and...
$595
Size: Recommended Size; One Size
2000s Christian Dior John Galliano Raspberry Pink Trotter Monogram Satchel Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 2000’s Christian Dior by John Galliano raspberry coloured trotter side bag. Featuring a fully adjustable shoulder strap, zip fasten closure, further interior zip compartment and ch...
$3,200
H 9.5 in W 4 in L 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag is a striking fusion of luxury and contemporary art, embodying the playful spirit of the Y2K aestheti...
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.