CELINE 2024 Small Cabas Thais striped textile canvas calfskin Triomphe tote bag
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE 2024 Small Cabas Thais striped textile canvas brown calfskin Triomphe tote bag Reference
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CELINE brown canvas SMALL TRIOMPHE VERTICAL CABAS Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine Small Vertical Cabas is crafted from dark brown Triomphe canvas with tan
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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
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Celine Monogram Vertical Cabas Tote Bag Small
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The Celine cabas tote bag is made of brown monogram coated canvas with Triomphe detailing. The bag
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CELINE black Grained Calfskin leather CABAS SMALL TOTE Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Céline 'Small Cabas' tote bag in black grained calfskin. Unlined with one zipper pocket against the
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CELINE Small Vertical Cabas black grained calf leather crossbody tote bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Small Vertical Cabas black grained calf leather crossbody tote bag Reference: ECLO/A00149
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CELINE navy blue leather SMALL VERTICAL CABAS Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine Small Vertical Cabas in grained navy blue calfskin. The design features a
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CELINE brown canvas SMALL TRIOMPHE VERTICAL CABAS Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine Small Vertical Cabas is crafted from dark brown Triomphe canvas with tan
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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
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Celine Blue & Black Shiny Calfskin Small Twisted Cabas Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine Blue & Black Shiny Calfskin Small Twisted Cabas Tote Made In: Italy Color: Blue, black
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Celine Horizontal Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Horizontal Cabas Tote Leather Small is a casual, slouchy companion made to
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small is a youthful accessory made for everyday
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small presented from the brand's Spring 2016 is a
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small is a youthful accessory made for everyday
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small is a youthful accessory made for everyday
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small is a minimalist, youthful accessory made
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small is a youthful accessory made for everyday
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small is a youthful accessory made for everyday
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small presented from the brand's Spring 2016 is a
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Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 14", Width 10", Depth 6", Strap Drop 8.5" Designer: Celine Model: Twisted Cabas Tote
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Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 13", Width 10.5", Depth 5.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote
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Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
", Width 12", Depth 9.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material
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Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
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Located in NY, NY
", Width 12", Depth 9.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material
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Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Height 13", Width 10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather
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Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 12", Width 11", Depth 7" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Drop 9.5", Height 14.5", Width 10", Depth 4.5" Designer: Celine Model: Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Canvas Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Celine Model: Twisted Cabas Tote Canvas Small Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exterior Color
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Cabas Tote Calfskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue, Brown, Multicolor, Red
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Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 7" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
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Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown, Multicolor, Orange
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Celine Twisted Cabas Tote Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Pochette Measurements: Height 15", Width 10", Depth 5", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Celine Model: Twisted Cabas
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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
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Celine Vertical Cabas Tote Grained Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Vertical Cabas Tote Grained Calfskin Small, crafted in silver grained calfskin leather
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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
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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
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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
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Celine Vertical Cabas Tote Grained Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Celine Vertical Cabas Tote Grained Calfskin Small Condition: Very good. Moderate creasing and
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small is a fashionista's go-to stylish
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Canvas Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Canvas Small is a fashionista's go-to stylish
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small is a fashionista's go-to stylish
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small is a fashionista's go-to stylish
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Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Woven Cotton Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Cabas Tote Woven Cotton Small is the perfect everyday shopper bag
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small is a fashionista's go-to stylish
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Celine Vertical Cabas Tote Grained Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Vertical Cabas Tote Grained Calfskin Small is a perfect everyday accessory
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Celine Vertical Cabas Tote Grained Calfskin Small
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Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Vertical Cabas Tote Grained Calfskin Small is a perfect everyday accessory
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Green Interior Material
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
", Width 10.5", Depth 6.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
11.5", Width 10.5", Depth 6.5" Designer: Celine Model: Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral Interior Material
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral Interior Material
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral Interior Material
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Celine Model: Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
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Celine Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
: Phantom Tie Cabas Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
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Celine Small Cabas Tote For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary celine small cabas tote for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Black, Blue and more. You’re likely to find the perfect celine small cabas tote among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a celine small cabas tote for sale for women should be easy, but there are 88 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Celine Small Cabas Tote?
The price for a celine small cabas tote starts at $590 and tops out at $2,200, and on average, selling for $1,250.
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 Tote-bags for You
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.
Questions About Celine
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell what year your Celine bag is, look inside for the date code. You may find it embossed directly on the lining or displayed on a tag sewn into the lining. The code will consist of three sets of numerals separated by hyphens. With most bags, the first and third digits refer to the week of production, and the second and fourth numbers tell you the year of production. For example, 1135 would appear on a bag made the 13th week of 2015. With some older bags, the date code is in sequential order, with the first two digits corresponding to the week and the final two representing the year. Find a range of Celine bags on 1stDibs.
- Is Celine a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Yes, Celine is a luxury brand. The French fashion house carefully selects fine materials like natural calfskin leather, cashmere and organza silk for its pieces. Plus, skilled artisans craft every item, primarily at Celine's factories in Italy. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Celine apparel, bags and accessories.
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