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Vintage Celine Macadam

Celine Macadam Canvas Boston Hand Bag
Celine Macadam Canvas Boston Hand Bag

Celine Macadam Canvas Boston Hand Bag

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Celine Boston Macadam coated canvas hand bag featuring brown “Macadam” monogram canvas with brown leather trim, brown rolled leather handles, top zip closure, exterior front and back...

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1990s French Vintage Celine Macadam

Vintage CELINE Macadam Canvas Box Shoulder Ring Bag
Vintage CELINE Macadam Canvas Box Shoulder Ring Bag

Vintage CELINE Macadam Canvas Box Shoulder Ring Bag

By Celine

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage CELINE box shoulder bag is crafted of Celine’s signature Macadam Canvas in beige featuring a sturdy cowhide leather shoulder strap.

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1990s Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Celine monogram macadam vintage cap
Celine monogram macadam vintage cap

Celine monogram macadam vintage cap

By Celine

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Celine monogram macadam vintage cap Product Type: Hats; Brand: Celine; Color: Beige; For whom: Unisex; Description: size L the condition is good, there are nuances, see the photo

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1990s Vintage Celine Macadam

Celine Vintage Macadam monogram Boston Handbag Bag
Celine Vintage Macadam monogram Boston Handbag Bag

Celine Vintage Macadam monogram Boston Handbag Bag

By Celine

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

This vintage Celine Boston bag is a timeless expression of the house’s understated Parisian elegance, crafted in the iconic Macadam coated canvas with refined tan leather trim.

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1980s European Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Extra Large Monogram Macadam Boston Duffle 868473
Céline Extra Large Monogram Macadam Boston Duffle 868473

Céline Extra Large Monogram Macadam Boston Duffle 868473

By Celine

Located in Dix hills, NY

Céline Extra Large Monogram Macadam Boston Duffle 868473 The inverted "N" on the leather stamp is a common factory defect for this era of Celine.

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20th Century Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Navy Blue Monogram Macadam Messenger Bag 7cel123
Céline Navy Blue Monogram Macadam Messenger Bag 7cel123

Céline Navy Blue Monogram Macadam Messenger Bag 7cel123

By Celine

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: CE00/34 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 2" Height: 6.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 22" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear:...

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20th Century Vintage Celine Macadam

Celine Vintage Brown C Macadam Canvas Small Bucket Tote Bag
Celine Vintage Brown C Macadam Canvas Small Bucket Tote Bag

Celine Vintage Brown C Macadam Canvas Small Bucket Tote Bag

By Celine

Located in Rome, Rome

Embrace the timeless allure of 1990s Italian craftsmanship with this Celine Vintage C Macadam Canvas Small Bucket Tote Bag.

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1990s Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Celine Brown Macadam Coated Canvas & Black Calfskin Leather Vintage  Bowling Bag
Celine Brown Macadam Coated Canvas & Black Calfskin Leather Vintage  Bowling Bag

Celine Brown Macadam Coated Canvas & Black Calfskin Leather Vintage Bowling Bag

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Celine Brown Macadam Monogram Coated Canvas & Black Calfskin Leather Vintage Bowling Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5897 Brand: Celine Model: Bowling Bag Type: Top Handle, Shoulde...

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1990s Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

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Céline Macadam Monogam 868388 Brown Coated Tote
Céline Macadam Monogam 868388 Brown Coated Tote

Céline Macadam Monogam 868388 Brown Coated Tote

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H 11.8 in W 4.33 in L 16.1 in

Céline Macadam Monogam 868388 Brown Coated Tote

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 16.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 41 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram 866497 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Céline Macadam Monogram 866497 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Céline Macadam Monogram 866497 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

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H 10.6 in W 4.72 in L 14.9 in

Céline Macadam Monogram 866497 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram 866775 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack
Céline Macadam Monogram 866775 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

Céline Macadam Monogram 866775 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

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H 9.84 in W 4.33 in L 7.87 in

Céline Macadam Monogram 866775 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram 867250 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack
Céline Macadam Monogram 867250 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

Céline Macadam Monogram 867250 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram 866875 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack
Céline Macadam Monogram 866875 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

Céline Macadam Monogram 866875 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Brand Celine Item Code M 161 Style Backpack bag Material PVC Canvas & Leather Color Brown Country of Origin Italy Dimensions: Length : 8 inch / 20 cm (approx) Height : 10 inch/ 25 c...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram 230597 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack
Céline Macadam Monogram 230597 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

Céline Macadam Monogram 230597 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: M 161 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 6" Height: 13.5" Shoulder strap drop: 13"- 15" Handle drop: 2.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram 233134 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack
Céline Macadam Monogram 233134 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

Céline Macadam Monogram 233134 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: M161 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 4.5" Height: 11" Shoulder strap drop: 3" Handle drop: 12.5"- 14" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram 226343 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack
Céline Macadam Monogram 226343 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

Céline Macadam Monogram 226343 Brown Coated Canvas Backpack

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: M 14 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.75" Width: 4.5" Height: 9.75" Shoulder strap drop: 12" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exteri...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper 866379 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper 866379 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper 866379 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

(Outside Flaws) Minor rubs on the leather parts (Outside Flaws) Minor stains partially (Shoulder) Minor rubs on a part of shoulder strap Minor spots on a part of shoulder strap Minor...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram Zip 870610 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Céline Macadam Monogram Zip 870610 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Céline Macadam Monogram Zip 870610 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

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H 8.66 in W 4.33 in L 14.1 in

Céline Macadam Monogram Zip 870610 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram Tote 867027 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
Céline Macadam Monogram Tote 867027 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel

Céline Macadam Monogram Tote 867027 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Chinese Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram Bucket 866314 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Céline Macadam Monogram Bucket 866314 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Céline Macadam Monogram Bucket 866314 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper 866754 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper 866754 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper 866754 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 39 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper 2way 868364 Brown Coated Tote
Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper 2way 868364 Brown Coated Tote

Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper 2way 868364 Brown Coated Tote

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Boston Monogram Duffle 865631 Brown Canvas Satchel
Céline Macadam Boston Monogram Duffle 865631 Brown Canvas Satchel

Céline Macadam Boston Monogram Duffle 865631 Brown Canvas Satchel

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 24 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle865697 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
Céline Macadam Boston Duffle865697 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle865697 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 21 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 23 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Hobo Monogram 866311 Black Calfskin Leather Shoulder Bag
Céline Macadam Hobo Monogram 866311 Black Calfskin Leather Shoulder Bag

Céline Macadam Hobo Monogram 866311 Black Calfskin Leather Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.54 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 9 cm(approx) H...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram Tote 866182 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
Céline Macadam Monogram Tote 866182 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

Céline Macadam Monogram Tote 866182 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram Zip Tote 866821 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
Céline Macadam Monogram Zip Tote 866821 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

Céline Macadam Monogram Zip Tote 866821 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper Tote 866564 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper Tote 866564 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

Céline Macadam Monogram Shopper Tote 866564 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 39 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 867434 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 867434 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 867434 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 39 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 21 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 21 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 870363 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 870363 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 870363 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 869224 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 869224 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 869224 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 22 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 865882 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 865882 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 865882 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 16.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 43 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 22 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Duffle Boston Extra Large Convertible Cruiser 870647 Travel Bag
Céline Macadam Duffle Boston Extra Large Convertible Cruiser 870647 Travel Bag

Céline Macadam Duffle Boston Extra Large Convertible Cruiser 870647 Travel Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 25.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 65 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 20 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Duffle Boston 870649 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
Céline Macadam Duffle Boston 870649 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

Céline Macadam Duffle Boston 870649 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 16.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 41 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 21 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 22 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 870347 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 870347 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 870347 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 20 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 866504 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 866504 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

Céline Macadam Boston Duffle 866504 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag

By Celine

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 17.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 45 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 24 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Celine Macadam

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Vintage Celine Macadam For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage celine macadam you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black and more. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage celine macadam 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. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Celine Macadam?

Prices for a vintage celine macadam can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $315 and can go as high as $995, while, on average they fetch $581.

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 Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.