Celine Tricolor Luggage Handbag Leather Mini
View Similar Items
Celine Tricolor Luggage Handbag Leather Mini
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Great. Light creases on exterior, slight curling of top trim, light wear in interior.
- Seller Location:NY, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 24128/021stDibs: LU8423411333
Celine
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.
- MCM Black Monogram Visetos Logo Lion Liz Tote with Tassel Bag Charm 63m628By MCMLocated in Dix hills, NYDate Code/Serial Number: W0054 Made In: Korea Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 6" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Signs of Wear: Ext...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
- Chanel Black Quilted Patent CC Medallion Zip Tote Bag 23cc830sBy ChanelLocated in Dix hills, NYDate Code/Serial Number: 6366707 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 5.75" Height: 9.5" Handle Drop: 5.75" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessorie...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
- Saint Laurent Anthracite Leather Small Cabas Rive Gauche 2way Tote 2YSL75By Saint LaurentLocated in Dix hills, NYThis item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: GNR436620 0916 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 6" Height: 8" ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
- Valentino Camouflage Star Rockstud 2way Tote 871702By ValentinoLocated in Dix hills, NYWidth (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...Category
20th Century Tote Bags
- Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 108f14By FendiLocated in Dix hills, NYDate Code/Serial Number: 3677 8BH005 029 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 6.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B...Category
20th Century Tote Bags
- Louis Vuitton Black Shearling Monogram Teddy Neverfull MM NM Tote Bag 277lvs512By Louis VuittonLocated in Dix hills, NYDate Code/Serial Number: FZ3260 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessories...Category
20th Century Tote Bags