Céline Crossbody Bag Macadam Canvas

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A small Céline crossbody bag in Macadam coated canvas and caramel leather · central Triomphe-stamped crest · concealed magnetic closure · adjustable leather shoulder strap · Made in Italy · 21 × 16 × 3 cm.

Designed in the 1970s, Macadam canvas was the first signature monogram of the Céline house — a discreet mesh of interlocking rings recalling the brand's equestrian and bourgeois origins. This small crossbody bag brings together all the house codes: chocolate-brown coated canvas enhanced by smooth caramel leather, the central Triomphe-stamped crest — this heraldic silhouette inspired by the Porte des Chevaux of the Arc de Triomphe, chosen by Céline Vipiana in 1971 to become the house's definitive emblem. The crossbody format, both compact and functional, makes it an ideal hands-free piece for everyday use: a 120 cm adjustable long shoulder strap, two gusseted compartments inside, and a zipped pocket for essentials. This Made in Italy example features beautiful clean canvas, caramel leather that retains all its structure, and softly patinated gold hardware — time at its most flattering, without affecting the piece's functionality. A classic, timeless small Céline piece, equally easy to wear with straight-leg jeans and a blazer or with a midi dress in summer.