CELINE Brown Crocodile Medium Phantom Luggage Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CELINE Brown Crocodile Medium Phantom Luggage Tote Bag Product details: Brown Crocodile leather Handle drop measure 8” Made in Italy Est. Retail $38,000
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...
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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 Phantom Blue Python Bag
By Celine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celine Phantom in gorgeous and intense Blue Python skin, features the distinctive wings, sturdy handles, and braided zipper pull. This is the medium size which can be compacted by fo...
Celine Medium Python Phantom Luggage Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
This flawlessly bag is crafted in beige python and leather phantom luggage tote bag has been part of Celine's timeless collection, it's designed with internal pockets and an oversize...
Canvas Celine Phantom Bag in Olive Green
By Celine
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Celine Size: Length 14" x Height 12" x Depth 11" Material: Canvas Colour: Olive Green Made in: Italy Stunning Celine Canvas bag in like excellent pre-owned condition. T...
Celine Phantom Dark Green Calf Leather Handbag
By Celine
Located in Dublin, IE
The model Phantom is one of the most famous reference from the luxury House . Declined in many colors and materials, here it is offered in Dark Green / Fluo Green Swift leather and ...
Tan Celine Phantom luggage tote Fashionista Favorite
By Celine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large tan Celine Phantom luggage tote, a Fashionista Favorite. Braided zipper pull on the front zip pocket. Dual rolled handles, with a 6" drop. 4 protective feet on the bottom....
2013 - Celine Phantom Luggage Medium Tote Bag in Blue
By Celine
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Celine's most recognizable and iconic bag, the Phantom Luggage. This piece has metal studs on the bottom to protect itself from daily use and has an easy, open top for easy access ...
2013 - Celine Phantom Luggage Medium Tote Bag in Taupe
By Celine
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Celine's most recognizable and iconic bag, the Phantom Luggage. This piece is from the current season, as the colour scheme was updated from Nude to Taupe to fit the changing times a...
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...
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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 Phantom Suede Bag
By Celine
Located in Athens, GA
Celine Phantom Bag in Charcoal gray suede and blue leather. Good condition. Dark gray suede is versatile. Blue interior in excellent and clean condition. Guaranteed authentic.
Celine Phantom Mini Burgundy Leather 30cm
By Celine
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Celine Phantom Mini Burgundy Leather 30cm These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light creases on the leather, light signs of use ar...
CELINE Grey Suede Phantom Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine Grey Suede Phantom Tote Bag Materials: Suede Stamped: CELINE PARIS MADE IN ITALY One Zipper Pocket on Front Panel and One Inside Comes With: Celine Dust Bag Care...
Celine Phantom Black Python Large Bag
By Celine
Located in Capri, IT
Celine Phantom Black Python Bag This ultra-chic tote is crafted of exotic python skin. It features rolled python top handles, a facing zipper pocket, distinctive piping detail, and ...
Celine Phantom Smooth Leather Luggage Tote
By Celine
Located in Port Hope, ON
The Purse design by Phoebe Philo that brought Celine back on the fashion scene... Classic construction that always looks sophisticated and chic... featuring smooth calfskin leather...
Celine, Phantom Luggage tote in python leather
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Phantom Luggage tote in python leather. The item is in good to very good condition. Interior has light signs of wear. The item comes with dustbag. • CONDITION: good conditi...
2010s Celine Navy Medium Phantom Luggage Tote
By Celine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CÉLINE Navy Medium Phantom Luggage Tote This CÉLINE Medium Phantom Luggage Tote is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Celine Dust Bag, Care Card. Circa 2013. Primarily ...
2010s Celine Navy Medium Phantom Luggage Tote
By Celine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CELINE Navy Medium Phantom Luggage Tote This CÉLINE Medium Phantom Luggage Tote is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Celine Dust Bag, Care Card. Circa 2013. Primarily ...
CELINE beige leather PHANTOM LUGGAGE Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Céline 'Medium Luggage Phantom' tote bag in sand calfskin featuring a small zip front pocket. Lined in royal blue suede with one zipper pocket against the back. Has been carried with...
Celine Phantom Luggage GM Felt Wool Bag
By Celine
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned Celine Phantom Luggage tote bag is crafed in grey felt wool. It features double rolled handles with detailing stitching, one front zip pocket. Its line is simple, its...
Celine Green Phantom Mini Green Suede Leather 30cm
By Celine
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Celine Green Phantom Mini Green Suede Leather 30cm These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light creases on the leather, light signs ...
Celine Phantom Mini Dark Brown Suede Leather 30cm
By Celine
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Celine Phantom Mini Dark Brown Suede Leather 30cm These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light creases on the leather, light signs o...
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 in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Circa 2012. Primarily made from Python complimen...
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. Open top with interior ties. Interior has zip pocket with leather pull and 2 slot po...
Celine Slate Blue Supple Calfskin Large Phantom Luggage Tote
By Celine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Celine Large Phantom Luggage Tote is in excellent pre-owned condition and has been fully inspected in house. Our authenticators and restoration team check all handbags, this ens...
Celine Cloud Blue Calfskin Leather Medium Phantom Luggage Tote
By Celine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CELINE Cloud Blue Calfskin Leather Medium Phantom Luggage Tote This CELINE Medium Phantom Luggage Tote is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Celine Dust Bag, Tag, Care ...
CELINE yellow leather MEDIUM PHANTOM LUGGAGE Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline 'Medium Luggage Phantom' tote bag in vanilla calfskin featuring a small zip front pocket. Lined in vanilla suede with one zipper pocket against the back. Has be...
CELINE taupe leather MEDIUM PHANTOM LUGGAGE Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline Medium Phantom Luggage tote bag in taupe (slight green undertones) grained calfskin featuring a small zip front pocket. Lined in taupe suede with one zipper poc...
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. Designed with belt straps and handles in smooth leat...
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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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.