“CELINE” Early 80’s equestrian hardware top-handle bag

As symbolized by the carriage crest, CELINE has refined practicality and dignity on the same level, elevating French chic to "everyday strength," and we introduce a special piece.

This exquisite piece is a beautiful archive piece manufactured in the early 1980s when CELINE, during the era of founding families, embodied "feminine dignity."

What first attracts is the beauty of the hard surface created by black box calf leather, which, while giving a moist sheen, maintains its outline without collapsing, and has a presence that makes the space look neat the moment it is placed. Because of its structural design that does not assume deformation, it is more than a bag—it's a "portable sculpture," and this is why it does not look old even after time passes.

The heavy gold plate on the front is not just decoration but a design that tells the "roots of Celine" from the front with cutouts and rings reminiscent of horse tack fittings. The ring, swaying like jewelry, provides a quiet tension in the center of the flat surface, and the classic black and gold combination plays a role in shifting from classic to mode. Furthermore, the screws and cutouts visible on the back of the plate convey the craftsmanship attitude of the time, finishing even the unseen parts as art.

The T-bar parts threaded through the chain not only create a change in how you hold it but also draw vertical lines with each step, adding "movement" to the neatness of the top handle. You can hold it classically with the top handle or casually with the chain hanging down, where the rigid box calf leather functions as a contrast, making the outfit more modern—this is the skill of this piece.

And most importantly, the added value of this bag lies in the fact that "the atmosphere changes the moment you open it." The outside is completed in a rational black, but the interior is lavishly crafted with leather, revealing a vivid red, which is a luxury difficult to find in today's bags where lightweight and rationality are prioritized. The luxury of placing cost and thought into the unseen parts is most clearly reflected in the era of founding families. It also features a zipper pocket inside, allowing for organized storage while maintaining a structural appearance, making it suitable for everyday use beyond just formal occasions.

Styling-wise, it is recommended to use the weight of the metal fittings not as "decoration" but as "persuasion" when pairing with sharp jackets or minimal setups, and to enjoy a subtle accent of interior red while tightening the black surface with a long skirt of good material or a neat wide pant, creating a beautiful coordination.

Take this opportunity.