Celine, Trapeze bag in beige.
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Trapeze bag in beige leather and suede. This item has some small signs of wear on the bag
Celine, Trapeze bag in beige.
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Trapeze bag in beige leather and suede. This item has some small signs of wear on the bag
$951
H 9.06 in W 16.93 in D 6.3 in L 13 in
2016 Celine Black and Blue Leather Trapeze Shoulder Bag By Celine
By Celine
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 2016 iconic Celine Trapeze bag, one of the brand's most recognizable icons from the
Celine Trapeze Medium Tricolor Red
By Celine
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
. ------------------------------------------ Celine Trapeze bag in a medium size, crafted from tricolor leather with silver hardware. Featuring a flap
Céline Phoebe Philo Sac Trapeze Medium Milk White Black Leather Bag Strap Celine
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Céline Trapèze bag by Phoebe Philo in ecru leather, black suede and branded leather, gold metal
Celine, Tricolor Trapeze bag
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Tricolor Trapeze bag in yellow, navy and black. This piece has been used very little and is
Celine, Tricolor Trapeze bag
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Tricolor Trapeze bag in yellow, navy and black. This piece has been used very little and is
2011 Celine Small Denim Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Cute denim trapeze bag. The exterior is dark blue denim which is unusually casual. Slight scratches
Celine Red Black White Grained Calfskin Small Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Celine Red Black White Grained Calfskin Small Trapeze Bag SKU: 152899 Condition: Pre
CELINE navy blue leather & suede TRAPEZE MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline Trapeze shoulder bag in navy grained and smooth calfskin and navy suede side
Celine Blue Black Cream Suede Grained Calfskin Small Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Celine Blue Black Cream Suede Grained Calfskin Small Trapeze Bag SKU: 152900
Céline Sac Trapeze Medium Flashy Pink Leather Bag New by Phoebe Philo Celine
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in PARIS, FR
Céline Trapeze model bag in strong pink leather (water snake), gold metal logo clasp, matching
$672Sale Price|20% Off
CELINE Trapeze black embossed scaled leather gold clasp crossbody bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Trapeze black embossed scaled leather gold clasp crossbody bag Reference: CNPG/A00090 Brand
$672Sale Price|20% Off
CELINE Trapeze beige scaled leather flap navy brown gold hardware bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Trapeze beige scaled leather flap navy brown gold hardware bag Reference: JECW/A00020 Brand
$435Sale Price|25% Off
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag Reference: CAKK
Cèline Phoebe Philo '18 Small Big Bag in Cherry Red Supple Calfskin Trapeze Tote
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Diego, CA
authentic Cèline Small Big Bag in Cherry Red Supple Leather w/ Long Shoulder Strap Add a
Celine Trapeze Medium Tricolor
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
. ----------------------- Celine bag, Trapeze model in medium size, made of beige and green leather with blue suede fabric inserts
Celine Croc-Stamped Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in Roslyn, NY
Nubuck. Gold-tone hardware. Zip closure at top featuring flip-lock closure at front flap. Grey smooth leather trim throughout. Single rolled top handle. Tonal suede panels at side gu...
Celine Tri Color Leather Medium Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Celine Tri Color Leather Medium Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Celine Trapeze Black Calfskin Leather Satchel Bag
By Celine
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black Material: Calfskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Scratches Handles/Straps...
Céline Trapeze Celtl03 Taupe Satchel
By Celine
Located in Forest Hills, NY
display. Light imprint of zipper on interior. No other imperfections. Gorgeous Trapeze bag from Celine
Celine Trapeze Beige Calfskin and Suede Leather Top Handle Bag
By Celine
Located in Kowloon, HK
;) Come with dust bag and shoulder strap
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 6 in L 10.5 in
Céline Trapeze Drummed Calfskin Suede Small 819cet1 Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Date Code/Serial Number: F- MP - 1054 Length: 10.5", Height: 7.5", Depth: 6", Drop: 4" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 5/5 or N ) Signs of Wear: New with...
Unavailable
H 8 in W 6.5 in L 16 in
Céline Trapeze Tri-color 2way 30cer0501 Multicolor Suede Leather Cross Body Bag
By Celine
Located in Forest Hills, NY
" Handle drop: 4.5" Strap drop: 14" OVERALL NEW DEMO CONDITION (9.75/10 or NWT-) Includes Dust Bag, Tags
Unavailable
H 9.25 in W 7.75 in L 20 in
Céline Trapeze Tricolor 2way 9cer0530 Olive X Black Leather Cross Body Bag
By Celine
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: S-AT-3184-S-CU-3184 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 20" Width: 7.75" Height: 9.25" Handle drop: 7.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Includes Remov...
Céline Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Céline Trapeze Bag. This sought-after Céline Trapeze bag is a style staple thanks to its minimal
Céline Brown Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Exuding the sleek modernity of the brand, this Céline Trapeze handbag is crafted from a smooth
Celine Medium Trapeze Tote Bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Elegant in its subtle hue, this medium-sized Céline Trapeze tote bag is made from taupe calfskin
Cèline Tri-color Leather Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
ne of the newest installments of the Celine brand, the Trapeze bag is a gorgeous combination of a
Celine Black and White Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in Athens, GA
Medium size Celine Trapeze Handbag with removable strap. Black and white color in leather and suede
Cèline Tri-Color Leather Large Trapeze Bag
By Celine
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
One of the newest installments of the Celine brand, the Trapeze bag is a gorgeous combination of a
Celine Trapeze Navy Leather Top Handle Bag
By Celine
Located in Amman, JO
Celine Trapeze Navy Leather Top Handle Bag Elevate your everyday style with this sophisticated
CELINE black leather & suede TRAPEZE SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Celine 'Trapeze Small' shoulder bag in black grained leather and suede. Zipper pocket on the back
CELINE black leather & suede TRAPEZE SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Céline "Small Trapeze" bag in black suede and grained leather. Zipper pocket on the outside back
CELINE burgundy leather & suede TRAPEZE SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Celine 'Trapeze Small' shoulder bag in burgundy leather and suede with dark burgundy grained
Celine Red Leather & Suede Small Trapeze Bag GHW
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine Red Leather & Suede Trapeze Bag Features removable shoulder strap Made In: Italy Color
CELINE taupe leather & suede TRAPEZE MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline Trapeze shoulder bag in taupe grained calfskin and light taupe suede side
Céline Trapeze 872001 2way Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 20.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 52 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(app...
CELINE beige & taupe leather & suede TRAPEZE SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline Small Trapeze bag in light beige suede and taupe grained leather. Zipper
Céline Trapeze Celtl03 Taupe Satchel
By Celine
Located in Dix hills, NY
interior. No other imperfections. Gorgeous Trapeze bag from Celine!
Céline Trapeze Cel Trapeze-232953 Dark Green Leather X Suede Weekend/Travel Bag
By Celine
Located in Dix hills, NY
B ) Includes Dust Bag and Strap Retail $2700 Signs of Wear: Exterior: The front leather has
CELINE green beige black TRI-COLOR TRAPEZE SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Céline 'Small Trapeze' Tri-Color shoulder bag in black, lime and sand smooth calfskin. The bag
CELINE grey leather & Crocodile Stamped suede TRAPEZE SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Céline 'Trapeze Medium' shoulder bag in grey calfskin, suede and an crocodile embossed flap. Opens
Celine Tri Colour Trapeze Leather Luggage Tote Bag with Strap
By Celine
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Celine tri colour (black, midnight blue and red) trapeze leather luggage tote bag with strap
CELINE yellow olive beige leather TRICOLOR TRAPEZE SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline "Small Trapeze" bag in yellow, beige and olive-brown smooth tri-color leather
Sold
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
CELINE Medium Trapeze black embossed suede gold buckle crossbody satchel bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Medium Trapeze black embossed suede gold buckle crossbody satchel bag Reference: GIYG
Celine Blue Suede and Leather Small Trapeze Tote Bag with Strap
By Celine
Located in Rome, Rome
A modern classic from the house of Celine, the 'Trapeze' satchel bag embodies the brand's
Celine Blue Suede and Leather Small Trapeze Tote Bag with Strap
By Celine
Located in Rome, Rome
A modern classic from the house of Celine, the 'Trapeze' satchel bag embodies the brand's
Sold
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
CELINE Medium Trapeze black brown horse hair silver buckle crossbody satchel bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Medium Trapeze black brown horse hair silver buckle crossbody satchel bag Reference: GIYG
Sold
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 5.52 in
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze grey scaled leather suede flared flap satchel bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze grey scaled leather suede flared flap satchel bag Brand: Celine
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze grey scaled leather suede flared flap satchel bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze grey scaled leather suede flared flap satchel bag Reference: VACN
Celine Bag Trapeze Medium Tri Colour Black Brown Leather with Blue Suede
By Celine
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic medium Celine Trapeze beautiful tote bag. Chic combination of black and brown
Sold
H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag Reference: CAKK
Céline Trapeze Tri-color 2way 30cer0501 Multicolor Suede Leather Cross Body Bag
By Celine
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Handle drop: 4.5" Strap drop: 14" OVERALL NEW DEMO CONDITION (9.75/10 or NWT-) Includes Dust Bag
CELINE Trapeze black smooth leather cream canvas crossbody satchel bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Trapeze black smooth leather cream canvas crossbody satchel bag Reference: ECLO/A00155 Brand
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze black mock croc gold hardware tote bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze black mock croc gold hardware tote bag Reference: VEHO/A00001 Brand
CELINE Trapeze black soft suede leather panels GHW satchel tote bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Trapeze black soft suede leather panels GHW satchel tote bag Reference: CELE/A00025 Brand
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze grey scaled leather suede flared flap satchel bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze grey scaled leather suede flared flap satchel bag Reference: VACN
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag Reference: CAKK
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Trapeze grey leather suede flap top handle flap satchel shoulder bag Reference: CAKK
CélineTricolor Beige Olive Trapeze 2way Shoulder bag 8CEL1211
By Celine
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: S AT 3184 S CU 3184 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 19" Width: 7" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 14" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25...
CELINE 2012 Olive/Navy/White Leather & Suede Tri-Color LG Trapeze Bag rt. $3, 450
Located in New York, NY
Celine 2012 Olive/Navy/White Leather & Suede Tri-Color Large Trapeze Bag This is a discontinued
Céline Purple & Green Bucket Suede Bag
By Celine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The bag in the image is a Celine Trapeze Bag, a now-iconic silhouette from the Phoebe Philo era of
Celine Tricolor Leather Trapeze Satchel Tote Bag with Strap
By Celine
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Beautiful Celine 'Trapeze' satchel bag. Crafted from leather
CELINE Butter Yellow Suede&Python Trapeze Bag w/Shoulder Strap
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Twist lock w/Lock Cover Current Retail: $5100.00 Includes: Dust bag, shoulder strap, original
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze grey scaled leather suede flared flap satchel bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Phoebe Philo Trapeze grey scaled leather suede flared flap satchel bag Reference: VACN
Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Large Blue
By Celine
Located in Irvine, CA
Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Large Blue Leather Condition Details: Moderate creasing, scuffs and
Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium, crafted from neutral leather and suede, features a rolled
Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium, crafted from black leather, features a rolled leather
Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium, crafted from blue leather, features a rolled leather handle
Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium, crafted from blue leather, features a rolled leather handle
Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium, crafted from neutral leather, features a rolled leather
Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trapeze Bag Leather Medium, crafted from black leather, features a rolled leather
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
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...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
$21,000
Size: 42 (FR) Vintage
Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown
By Givenchy, John Galliano
Located in Chicago, IL
A most rare piece designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture Fall Winter 1996 collection. Same style worn by supermodel Shalom Harlow on the runway. Documented in a fashion a...
$18,900
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
New Hermès Valise R.M.S Cargo Carry-On Suitcase – Beige/Fauve Canvas Leather PHW
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Valise R.M.S Cargo Carry-On Suitcase in Beige and Fauve is a sophisticated travel essential that blends luxury with practicality. Crafted from durable beige canvas and acc...
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 36.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New as seen on Demi Moore * Stunning Black Satin Corset * Tom Ford's Final Years w/ YSL * Euro Size: 36.5 * Ribbon Secure Around Ankle * Leather Insole ...
$5,295
Size: Extra Large
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover. ...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
THE ROW Dark Taupe beige leather SOFT MARGAUX 10 Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic The Row Soft Margaux 10 tote in Dark Taupe matte grained calfskin leather embodies understated luxury. Designed with two tubular top handles, belted gussets, and ...
Hermes Picotin 18 Vert Jade with Gold Hardware U Stamp
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Picotin 18 Vert Jade with Gold Hardware U Stamp The Hermès Picotin 18 in Vert Jade is a refined expression of effortless elegance. Its soft green color offers a calm and luxu...
HERMES black MATTE CROC BEARN Wallet Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Bearn Soufflet wallet in black matte alligator is a timeless statement of luxury and refinement. Featuring an elegant silhouette, it closes with a leather ...
Hermès 2011 Sac Constance 14 Micro Etoupe Epsom Leather Silver HDW Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Constance model bag, size 14, in taupe-colored Epsom leather ("étoupe at Hermès") and silver-plated metal (palladium-plated), interior in soft matching leather, long shoulder ...
Versace Croc-Effect Medusa '95 Small Handbag in Baby Blue
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A small handbag with belt detail featuring the Medusa '95 hardware, the iconic House code first seen in the 1995 collections. The top handle design is made from croc-effect embossed ...
Hermes Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Birkin 25cm Sellier Black Collectors Dream Bag Very rare to find Box Leather especially in a Birkin 25 Sellier Highly Sought after by Hermes Collectors Gold Hardware Understa...
Celine started out as a children’s shoe shop in Paris in 1945. The French fashion house underwent multiple transformations under creative directors like Michael Kors and Phoebe Philo, but today it is well known for creating simple and elegant fashion and accessories for women such as the celebrated Trapeze handbag.
Philo became the creative director at Céline in 2009 (back when the e had an accent), and it isn’t an overstatement to say that she revolutionized 21st-century fashion. Under Philo’s leadership, a dusty house became a must-have brand with a decidedly sophisticated, female point of view — and its shoulder bags, totes and other handbags became trophies for the fashion-obsessed.
When the Trapeze debuted in 2014, its unusual winged silhouette captivated the world’s bag-lovers. It bore all the signatures of a Philo-era hit: geometric silhouette, monochromatic or blocked colorways, minimal hardware and logos. And now, like many creations from Philo’s period as creative director at the storied brand, the Trapeze is a collector’s item — emblematic of “old Céline,” and the intellectual, aspirational aesthetic she built there.
In addition to the Trapeze, Celine has created many popular It bags, such as the Luggage tote, the 16 bag, the Triomphe and the Classic Celine bag.
Find vintage Celine Trapeze bags and other Celine accessories 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.
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.