Brand: Celine Line: Macadam Diffusion Type: Shoulder Bag / Crossbody Bag Material: Coated Canvas with Leather Trim Exterior Colour: Olive/Khaki with Black Pattern: Macadam Monogram Hardware: Gold-Tone (Horse and Carriage Logo) Dimensions: 11" W x 6.5" H x 3" D (approx.) Strap Drop: Approximately 20" (approx.) Closure: Zip-Top with Front Flap Pocket Interior: Black Fabric Lining The Macadam collection captures a defining chapter in the house's evolution, anchored by the interlocking C monogram pattern inspired by the Arc de Triomphe. This shoulder bag marries coated canvas in an olive-khaki palette with supple black leather trim, gold-tone hardware, and the signature horse-and-carriage emblem—a nod to the brand's equestrian heritage. Crafted with a front flap pocket, adjustable shoulder strap, and structured silhouette, the design balances practical functionality with the refined restraint that has distinguished the French maison since its founding in 1945. Notes from the Curator The interlocking C monogram was born in 1971 when Céline Vipiana's car broke down on the Place de L'Étoile and she noticed the chain surrounding the Arc de Triomphe, a decorative pattern she soon adopted as the house's emblem. The Macadam coated canvas—the house's historical monogrammed textile—debuted as a geometric interlacing reminiscent of links and became the flagship of Céline's leather-goods collections from the 1970s through the 1990s. This olive-khaki variant occupies a distinctive corner of the Macadam archive; while the line is best known in beige-and-tan or brown colourways, the diffusion pieces explored seasonal tones that quietly expanded the monogram's reach without abandoning its structured, travel-ready silhouette. The horse-and-carriage emblem—named after the lightweight two-wheeled sulky used in harness racing—was originally designed by Vipiana as homage to the brand's early roots and her husband's love of riding. In the 1970s and '80s the Diffusion line retailed at a lower price point than the main collection despite sharing the same manufacturing facilities, core materials, and iconic hardware. Today the bags are valued equally on the secondary market, prized for the suppleness and grain of the vintage coated canvas and the quiet precision of their construction during the house's pre-LVMH era.