Brand: Céline Line/Model: Macadam Material: Macadam coated canvas with black leather trim Exterior Colour: Black and beige Macadam pattern Hardware: Silver-tone buckles and hardware Dimensions: 18" W x 12.5" H x 5" D (approx.) Strap Drop: 9" (approx.) Interior: Beige fabric lining with zip pocket Inclusions: Bag only The Macadam pattern stands as one of Céline's most recognizable signatures from the vintage era, its interlocking logo motif rendered here across coated canvas in a refined palette of charcoal and beige. This shoulder tote exemplifies the house's pragmatic elegance, marrying spacious proportions with structured black leather trim and dual straps fitted with signature buckle hardware. The interior is thoughtfully appointed with a zip pocket set within beige fabric lining. Crafted in Italy, the Macadam tote represents Céline's enduring commitment to understated luxury and functional design, a piece equally suited to daily use as to the discerning collector's archive. Notes from the Curator The Macadam pattern was introduced by Céline in 1972 and became one of the house's primary visual identifiers throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, its repeating interlocking "C" motif drawing inspiration from Parisian cobblestone streets while simultaneously echoing the chain links around the Arc de Triomphe that informed founder Céline Vipiana's Triomphe emblem. This shoulder tote, produced during the brand's integration into LVMH in the 1990s through the early 2000s, displays the pattern across coated canvas in charcoal and beige, a sophisticated departure from the more commonly encountered tan and brown iterations. The silver-tone buckle hardware distinguishes this piece within the Macadam canon, which more frequently featured gold appointments. Italian-made and fitted with dual shoulder straps that terminate in the house's signature hardware, the tote reflects the pattern's application to coated canvas, selected for durability and suitability for everyday use, a hallmark of Vipiana's vision for accessible yet refined luxury goods.