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Brand: Celine Line/Model: Macadam Material: Coated canvas with leather trim Exterior Colour: Beige and brown Hardware: Gold-tone metal Dimensions: 9.5" W x 4.5" H x 3" D (approx.) Strap Drop: 19" - 22" (adjustable, approx.) Interior: Brown leather lining with one zippered pocket Inclusions: Bag only Celine's Macadam line stands among the house's enduring signatures, a canvas for the interlocking "C" monogram that has defined the maison's understated luxury since its Parisian founding in 1945. This crossbody silhouette pairs the beige coated canvas with supple brown leather trim and gold-tone hardware, a study in contrast and proportion. The flat shoulder strap, adjustable in length, allows the bag to rest comfortably across the body or at the shoulder, while the flap closure and interior zippered pocket speak to the practical elegance for which Celine remains celebrated. Notes from the Curator Céline Vipiana introduced the Triomphe motif—later known as Macadam—in 1973, drawing inspiration from the chain links around the Arc de Triomphe. The Macadam is the historical monogrammed coated canvas of the house, featuring a geometric pattern reminiscent of interlocking links, omnipresent from the 70s to the 90s. This crossbody silhouette, with its beige canvas and brown leather trim, typifies the 1980s to 1990s production period, when the Macadam served as Celine's answer to monogrammed luxury in an era defined by logo-driven elegance. The flat, adjustable shoulder strap is a marker of the period's emphasis on versatile carriage, allowing the wearer to shift the bag from shoulder to crossbody; the interior zippered pocket reflects the house's quiet functionalism. Vipiana began using the motif on printed canvas and branding as well as accents on accessories, such as the Triomphe bag. Gold-tone hardware and the brown leather lining signal a design language anchored in understated refinement rather than overt ornamentation, a hallmark of Vipiana's tenure.

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