Width: 8.2" Height: 5.5" Depth: 2.0" Strap Drop: 20" Notes from the Curator The Macadam is the historical monogrammed canvas of the house, featuring a geometric monogrammed pattern forged during the transition of the 1970s-80s. Crafted from coated canvas with natural leather trim, this crossbody exemplifies the understated, architectural pieces from Céline's golden era, when exceptional French and Italian leathers were chosen to create designs devoid of ostentation. The embossed blason tab visible here—a motif inspired by the chain links around the Arc de Triomphe, designed by founder Céline Vipiana in 1973—marks this bag as part of the house's enduring heritage canvas line. The estimated production period for this type of Macadam bag is the 1980s to 1990s, when Céline's leather goods relied on tan vegetable-tanned trims that deepen over time. The compact proportions and adjustable strap reflect the house's emphasis on practicality married to Parisian refinement, long before minimalism became a fashion directive.