A sharply structured silhouette in dark green smooth leather, this c. 1996 Celine top-handle bag is anchored by a pair of rounded, double handles and a polished gold-tone clasp at the front. The clean, architectural lines are uninterrupted by logos or ornament, focusing attention on the interplay between precise edge construction and the richness of the leather.
The bag opens to reveal a striking red suede-like interior, fitted with one zipped and one slip pocket for essentials. The gold-tone hardware—substantial clasp and handle fixtures—lends weight and contrast to the deep green exterior. Designed for handheld carry only, the compact proportions and rigid form recall the maison’s late-20th-century embrace of discreet, functional luxury.
While the model name is unconfirmed, the absence of overt branding and the preference for saturated colour and minimal hardware is characteristic of Celine’s mid-1990s accessories, preceding the more logo-forward direction of later decades. The original dust bag is included.
Condition: Good — light scratching and creasing to exterior leather; peeling/coating delamination to interior lining, with visible wear at edges and pocket borders; gold-tone hardware bright, handles secure, structure intact. Material: Smooth leather exterior with red suede-like interior, gold-tone hardware Colour: Dark green smooth leather exterior; gold-tone clasp and handle hardware; red suede-like interior Dimensions: W 32 × H 25 × D 11 cm Made in: France
