Vintage Celine Structured Pebbled Leather Top-Handle Bag c. 2009 Black Tan

A square gold-tone turn-lock engraved with CÉLINE PARIS anchors the front panel, set against pebbled black leather trimmed in tan, with flat double straps that invite either hand or shoulder carry. The body holds its shape cleanly, with discreet stitching along the seams and just enough give at the top to slip in a laptop or portfolio. Inside, black fabric lining conceals a zip and a slip pocket for the essentials; the original dust bag is included.

Produced around 2009, at the very start of Phoebe Philo’s Celine, this bag sidesteps overt branding for a focus on tactile materials and functional hardware — the kind of quiet presence that would soon define the Philo-era woman. Minor surface wear and light creasing to the leather; gold-tone hardware is bright, structure crisp.

Era: c. 2009
Condition: Very Good — minor surface wear and slight creasing to leather
Material: Pebbled leather with gold-tone hardware
Colour: Black and tan pebbled leather exterior, gold-tone turn-lock, black fabric lining
Dimensions: W 37 × H 30 × D 10 cm
Serial: Made in Italy M09
Made in: France
Comes With: Dust bag