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Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Céline Phoebe Philo Sac Trapeze Medium Milk White Black Leather Bag Strap Celine
Céline Phoebe Philo Sac Trapeze Medium Milk White Black Leather Bag Strap Celine

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 logo clasp, black leather interior with 2 patch pockets, a last zipped pocket on the b...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

CELINE black Box leather 2017 CLASP MEDIUM TOP HANDLE Bag
CELINE black Box leather 2017 CLASP MEDIUM TOP HANDLE Bag

CELINE black Box leather 2017 CLASP MEDIUM TOP HANDLE Bag

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Céline by Phoebe Philo Clasp Medium top handle bag in black Patina Box leather, showcasing a sleek, structured silhouette with clean architectural lines and a refined,...

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Celine 16 Bag Medium Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather With Strap
Celine 16 Bag Medium Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather With Strap

Celine 16 Bag Medium Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather With Strap

By Celine

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Celine 16 Bag Medium Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather With Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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Celine 16 Bag Medium Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather With Strap
Celine 16 Bag Medium Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather With Strap

Celine 16 Bag Medium Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather With Strap

By Celine

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Celine 16 Bag Medium Burgundy Smooth Calfskin Leather With Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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Céline Sac Trapeze Medium Flashy Pink Leather Bag New by Phoebe Philo Celine
Céline Sac Trapeze Medium Flashy Pink Leather Bag New by Phoebe Philo Celine

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 leather interior with 2 patch pockets, one last zipped pocket on the back, handle for h...

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Celine Blue Suede and Leather Small Trapeze Tote Bag with Strap
Celine Blue Suede and Leather Small Trapeze Tote Bag with Strap

Celine Blue Suede and Leather Small Trapeze Tote Bag with Strap

By Celine

Located in Rome, Rome

The bag is designed with a structured top handle and a removable shoulder strap for versatile styling.

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Celine Blue Suede and Leather Small Trapeze Tote Bag with Strap
Celine Blue Suede and Leather Small Trapeze Tote Bag with Strap

Celine Blue Suede and Leather Small Trapeze Tote Bag with Strap

By Celine

Located in Rome, Rome

The bag is designed with a structured top handle and a removable shoulder strap for versatile styling.

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Celine 16 Bag Medium Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Calfskin Leather
Celine 16 Bag Medium Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Calfskin Leather

Celine 16 Bag Medium Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Calfskin Leather

By Celine

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Celine 16 Bag Medium Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Calfskin Leather This Celine 16 Bag is elegantly designed, showcasing a unique blend of classic and modern elements.

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CELINE Medium Trapeze black embossed suede gold buckle crossbody satchel bag
CELINE Medium Trapeze black embossed suede gold buckle crossbody satchel bag

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/A00104 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Medium Trapeze Material: Leather ...

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CELINE Medium Trapeze black brown horse hair silver buckle crossbody satchel bag
CELINE Medium Trapeze black brown horse hair silver buckle crossbody satchel bag

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/A00088 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Medium Trapeze Material: Leat...

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Celine Vintage Blue Macadam C Canvas Caleche Box Shoulder Bag
Celine Vintage Blue Macadam C Canvas Caleche Box Shoulder Bag

Celine Vintage Blue Macadam C Canvas Caleche Box Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Rome, Rome

'Celine Paris - Made in Italy' embossed inside. Details MATERIAL: Cloth COLOR: Blue MODEL: - GENDER: Women COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: Italy SIZE: Medium STYLE: Shoulder Bag CLO...

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2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather & Brown Pony Fur Medium Trapeze
2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather & Brown Pony Fur Medium Trapeze

2012 Céline Black Smooth Leather & Brown Pony Fur Medium Trapeze

By Celine

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"CELINE Black Smooth Leather & Brown Pony Fur Medium Trapeze This CELINE Medium Trapeze is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Shoulder Strap. Circa 2012. Primarily m...

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Celine Tricolor Leather Trapeze Satchel Tote Bag with Strap
Celine Tricolor Leather Trapeze Satchel Tote Bag with Strap

Celine Tricolor Leather Trapeze Satchel Tote Bag with Strap

By Celine

Located in Rome, Rome

Gold metal hardware. Top carry handle and removable shoulder strap. Flap with clasp closure.

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Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

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H 8.5 in W 13 in D 3.5 in

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium, crafted in brown leather, features a leather top handle, stamped Celine logo, framed top, and aged gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium is your ideal bag for day to night.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium, crafted in red leather, features a leather top handle, stamped Celine logo, framed top, and gold-tone hardware.

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Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

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Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium, crafted in brown leather, features a leather top handle, stamped Celine logo, framed top, and aged gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium, crafted in green leather, features a leather top handle, stamped Celine logo, framed top, and aged gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

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H 8.5 in W 13 in D 3.5 in

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium, crafted in green leather, features a leather top handle, stamped Celine logo, framed top, and aged gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

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H 8.5 in W 13 in D 3.5 in

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium, crafted in green leather, features a leather top handle, stamped Celine logo, framed top, and aged gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Celine Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 9", Width 12", Depth 3" Designer: Celine Model: Clasp Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Col...

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Celine Black Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag
Celine Black Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag

Celine Black Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag

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H 10.04 in W 2.96 in L 13 in

Celine Black Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Made for the modern woman, the Celine bag is made with the utmost skill. Crafted from leather in a versatile black shade, the structured silhouette is equipped with a well-sized inte...

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Celine Brown Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag
Celine Brown Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag

Celine Brown Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Made for the modern woman, the Celine bag is made with the utmost skill. Crafted from leather in a versatile brown shade, the structured silhouette is equipped with a well-sized inte...

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium
Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium

Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium, crafted from black crocodile embossed leather with suede wings, features a rolled leather top handle, side wings snap c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium
Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium

Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium is a fashionista's dream bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium
Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium

Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium is a fashionista's dream bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile and Leather Medium
Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile and Leather Medium

Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile and Leather Medium

By Celine

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Celine Trapeze Handbag Crocodile and Leather Medium is a fashionista's dream bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Celine Medium Trapeze Bag
Celine Medium Trapeze Bag

Celine Medium Trapeze Bag

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H 10 in W 12 in D 6 in

Celine Medium Trapeze Bag

By Celine

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Black leather and grey felt Céline Medium Trapeze bag with gold-tone hardware, felt trim at sides, exterior zip pocket at back, top rolled handles, removable flat shoulder strap, lea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Celine White Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag
Celine White Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag

Celine White Leather Medium Clasp Top Handle Bag

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Made for the modern woman, the Celine bag is made with the utmost skill. Crafted from leather in a pristine white shade, the structured silouette is equipped with a well-sized interi...

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

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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.

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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.”

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