The structured silhouette of this handbag is defined by its rich brown coated canvas body, framed with smooth tan leather trim and anchored by gold-tone hardware at the handles and base. A study in understated refinement, the exterior forgoes overt logos in favour of subtle house signatures — from the tailored panel construction to the precise topstitching along each edge. This piece reflects Celine’s late 1990s to early 2000s era, when the house’s Parisian minimalism was articulated through elevated materials and clean lines, preceding the bold iconography of later collections. Founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine built its reputation on exacting French leatherwork and a devotion to functional elegance, a legacy visible in the quiet confidence of this design. The bag opens to a capacious interior, where the coated lining has begun to peel — a common occurrence in vintage coated canvas — but the structure remains crisp and the exterior is notably well preserved. Gold-tone hardware throughout retains its shine with only faint surface marks, while the leather trim shows gentle patina at the corners. A classic everyday silhouette, crafted in France, and ready for another chapter.
Condition: Very Good — exterior canvas and leather trim clean with gentle patina to corners; gold-tone hardware bright with light marks; interior lining shows peeling throughout. Material: Brown coated canvas with tan leather trim Colour: Deep brown coated canvas exterior with tan leather trim, gold-tone hardware, brown coated interior Dimensions: W 25 × H 20 × D 11.5 cm Made in: France
