Brand: Céline Line/Model: Macadam Material: Monogram canvas with leather trim Exterior Colour: Beige with brown leather Hardware: Brass-tone, snap closure marked FIOCCHI ITALY Dimensions: 7.5" W x 11.5" H x 3" D (approx.) Strap Drop: 8" (approx.) Interior: Canvas lining Country of Origin: Italy The Macadam collection represents an important chapter in Céline's archive, defined by the house's signature interlocking "C" monogram woven across coated canvas. This compact vertical tote pairs the resilient canvas body with calfskin leather accents—rolled shoulder handles, reinforced corners, and an embossed logo patch—each element hand-stitched and finished with topstitching in the Italian atelier tradition. The brass snap closure and protective corner guards speak to the functional elegance Céline cultivated under its vintage-era design codes, when understated hardware and durable construction were marks of lasting luxury. Notes from the Curator The Macadam canvas emerged during the 70s-80s as the brand forged its indelible visual codes, remaining the flagship of the leather goods collections from the 70s to the 90s and establishing itself as Céline's most recognizable signature before the house was absorbed into LVMH in 1996. This vertical tote exemplifies the archive-era construction philosophy—coated canvas body reinforced at stress points by vegetable-tanned calfskin corners and hand-rolled straps, each seam secured with contrast topstitching and saddle-stitched by hand in Italian workshops. The Fiocchi Italy snap fastener, often used for luxury brand products, speaks to the sourcing rigor of the period, when even hardware was commissioned from specialist ateliers rather than generic suppliers. The compact dimensions and single-compartment interior reflect the house's conviction that a well-made bag required no interior clutter, only excellent materials and a geometry that improved with daily handling.