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Product Description
This vintage Céline Carriage Bag in black smooth leather with gold-tone hardware offers timeless everyday elegance. In very good condition, it features a single flat shoulder strap, a black leather lining with three compartments, and a flap closure. Ideal for lunch dates, gallery visits or evenings out, it brings refined vintage charm to both day and night looks.
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• Black smooth leather
• Gold-tone hardware
• Single flat shoulder strap
• Black leather lining with three compartments
• Flap closure
• Vintage
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Q: What typically fits inside the Céline Carriage Bag? A: With measurements of approximately 25 x 16.5 x 7 cm, it is best suited to daily essentials such as a phone, cardholder, keys, sunglasses, lipstick and a small notebook. It is a compact vintage shoulder bag rather than a large day bag, so bulkier items like a tablet or water bottle are unlikely to fit comfortably.
Q: Can this bag be worn crossbody? A: This piece is designed primarily as a shoulder bag. Based on the listed strap measurement of 38 cm, it will usually sit neatly on the shoulder rather than across the body for most people.
Please note that the majority of our items are vintage and therefore have tales to tell unless stated otherwise. Therefore, please look at pictures, descriptions and measurements provided as they give you the best idea of the story this item has to tell.
* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
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SHIPPING
All orders are insured and trackable. Once your shipment has been issued, a link to our Track & Trace service will be provided where you can track your shipment and check delivery status online.
A Retro Tale is registered for UK VAT. All prices on the website include shipping, customs, and VAT for deliveries to the UK.
These charges are typically collected by the shipping carrier at the time of delivery and are not included in the product price.
We offer secure shipping via DHL and UPS with the following delivery time:
Outside Europe: 3-6 business days.
Delivery & Returns
Q: What typically fits inside the Céline Carriage Bag? A: With measurements of approximately 25 x 16.5 x 7 cm, it is best suited to daily essentials such as a phone, cardholder, keys, sunglasses, lipstick and a small notebook. It is a compact vintage shoulder bag rather than a large day bag, so bulkier items like a tablet or water bottle are unlikely to fit comfortably.
Q: Can this bag be worn crossbody? A: This piece is designed primarily as a shoulder bag. Based on the listed strap measurement of 38 cm, it will usually sit neatly on the shoulder rather than across the body for most people.
Q: How is the interior organised? A: The bag is lined in black leather and divided into three compartments, which makes it easy to keep essentials neatly separated. The flap closure also helps keep everything secure while maintaining the structured vintage silhouette.
Q: What makes the Carriage design special? A: The carriage clasp is part of Céline’s older house iconography and is especially loved by collectors for its archive look. It gives the bag a distinctly vintage feel and a more heritage-led appearance than many newer Céline styles.
Q: What is the condition of this specific bag? A: This bag is in very good vintage condition. The exterior shows scratches and scuffing on the leather, the interior has light traces of use, and the hardware remains shiny with light scratches and light tarnishing. As with most vintage leather pieces, these signs are part of the bag’s age and character.
Q: Are any original extras included with this item? A: No additional items are included with this piece. If anything were included, it would be stated in the product information, so this listing should be understood as bag only.
Q: How should I care for vintage smooth leather and the hardware? A: Store it in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, away from direct heat, humidity and prolonged sunlight. Avoid contact with rain, perfume, hand cream and rough surfaces, and gently wipe the leather with a soft dry cloth after use to help preserve the finish.
Q: How do you check authenticity on a vintage Céline bag like this? A: At A Retro Tale, each item is authenticated by in-house experts using a multi-point review of details such as leather quality, construction, hardware, stamps and overall craftsmanship. With vintage Céline pieces, markings can vary by era and style, so authenticity is assessed through the bag as a whole rather than one single detail alone.
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RETURNS
A Retro Tale offers 14 days return policy upon receipt of your order.
In order to request a return, please email [email protected] with your order number and state ”return request” in your email. From there, our Customer Support will confirm that your return request has been approved and further instructions will be provided by email.
Please note that the return shipping fee is covered by the returnee and all return shippings to A Retro Tale must be traceable. Thus, please retain your receipt of shipping and tracking number until your return has been completed and you have received your refund.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your return to be completed from the return shipping date as shipping time might vary depending on shipping country and shipping provider.
