Vintage Celine Crocodile-Effect Leather Belt Late 1970s Black Gold

A rectangular gold-tone buckle engraved with Celine’s horse-carriage motif anchors this belt, set against black crocodile-effect leather that draws the eye along its length. The buckle’s crisp geometric lines and weighty feel give a sense of purpose, with the motif rendered in low relief across the polished surface. No logo marks the exterior — only the subtle grain and the quietly gleaming hardware distinguish it from its era.

Crafted in Italy, the leather is pressed with a deep, regular pattern that mimics exotic skin, cut to a slim width and finished with a single keeper loop. The interior is unmarked and the sizing is indicated by the classic Italian sizing system at the tip. Light scratching to the buckle is present; the leather remains supple, with structure intact and no splitting at the holes.

The horse-carriage buckle, known as the Sulky motif, was introduced by Céline Vipiana in the late 1960s as a tribute to Parisian tradition, becoming a house signature through the following decades. This belt dates to the late 1970s–1980s, a period when Celine’s accessories quietly defined the mood of Paris’s 16th arrondissement — refined, unfussy, and built for everyday movement.

Era: Late 1970s–1980s (visual dating; Sulky motif hardware, crocodile-effect leather, 'MADE IN ITALY' engraving style)
Condition: Very Good — light surface scratching to buckle; no logo or serial visible; leather clean and well-kept
Material: Black crocodile-effect leather with gold-tone horse-carriage motif buckle
Colour: Black exterior with gold-tone buckle; unmarked interior
Dimensions: 110 × 3 cm
Made in: Italy