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Brand: Céline Line/Model: Macadam Material: Macadam monogram canvas with leather trim Exterior Colour: Beige with tan leather Hardware: Gold-tone metal Dimensions: 12" W x 8" H x 3" D (approx.) Strap Drop: 19.5" (approx., adjustable) Interior: Tan leather lining with zip pocket Closure: Top zip with exterior front zip pocket Markings: CÉLINE PARIS embossed on shield patch and zipper pulls; MADE IN ITALY M10 stamped inside Country of Origin: Italy This vintage Céline crossbody bag exemplifies the Parisian house's Macadam monogram heritage, a signature canvas print that rose to prominence during the 1990s. The repeating interlocking-C motif derives from Céline's Triomphe emblem, itself inspired by the Arc de Triomphe. Crafted in Italy from coated Macadam canvas in beige, the bag pairs structured form with functional design: an adjustable tan leather strap, top-zip closure, and exterior front pocket offer everyday versatility. Natural vegetable-tanned leather piping frames the silhouette, while gold-tone hardware and a tan leather interior with internal zip compartment speak to the house's enduring standards of material and finish. The shield-shaped leather patch bearing the Céline Paris mark remains a hallmark of the era's artisanal detailing. Notes from the Curator The Macadam pattern was introduced by Céline in 1972 and in 1973, founder Céline Vipiana, inspired by chain links surrounding the Arc de Triomphe, debuted the Blazon Chaîne motif of interlocking C's. The pattern consists of a repeating interlocking "C" motif, referencing the brand's name and drawing inspiration from Parisian cobblestone streets (macadam pavement). This crossbody, coded M10 and made in Italy, exemplifies the house's production across the late 1970s through the 1990s, when Macadam was omnipresent from the 70s to the 90s, the stylistic equivalent of the LV Monogram or the GG canvas of Gucci. The shield-shaped leather patch bearing the Céline Paris mark was an artisanal detail reserved for the maison's coated-canvas pieces. The adjustable strap, exterior front pocket, and structured silhouette gave the line its cross-generational appeal—a design meant to move from day to night without ostentation, adhering to Céline Vipiana's vision of pared-down elegance and timeless style.

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