Pre-owned Excellent Condition CELINE Almond Green Horseshoe Crescent Moon Shoulder Bag / Saddle Bag / Single Shoulder Bag / Crossbody Bag

Celine vintage crossbody - vanilla green (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎), 100% authentic pre-owned, early Italian production! If you have any questions, please message before placing an order. All sales are final. This bag silhouette is likely familiar even to those new to collecting, isn't it? This is because CELINE recently reissued a similar design with their new monogram. Consequently, vintage bags with similar shapes have continuously increased in value. I've already sold several of the more popular vintage monogram versions, and it's the kind of item you never know when you'll be able to acquire again (unless you don't mind a high price), as they are highly sought after in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. This color is a first for me as a seller; I've never seen this shade before! It's a very special milky green, an almond green. A rare color! This soft hue is incredibly versatile. Pair it with a trench coat, sweater, and jeans, or with cropped trousers for a simple, stylish, and natural look. Alternatively, a simple earthy-toned maxi dress offers a casual yet subtly intellectual vibe, looking exceptionally good with khaki or brown tones! It's also suitable for spring and summer. A little tank top or tee paired with jeans or my favorite wide-leg pants creates a chic, effortless European-inspired style. The crescent moon shape is flattering for both taller and petite individuals, and this size offers excellent capacity. It can comfortably fit any smartphone model, a long, medium, or short wallet, a cardholder, tissues, hand sanitizer, and other daily essentials! The leather is calfskin, durable yet soft. The structured edges mean the bag maintains its shape even when full. The crescent moon silhouette is suitable for both tall and petite individuals, and this size is practical – not too big, not too small. The structured edges ensure the bag maintains its shape even when filled. The most significant highlight is that this color is truly extremely rare! I believe many who have never purchased pre-owned items before are drawn into the Celine collection by their monograms or buckle designs. Celine truly offers a wide variety of choices. Among so many brands, they can be considered experts in buckles. In earlier eras, their buckle styles were countless, truly explored to their fullest. Even now, at regular intervals, we still see "unseen" buckle styles in the pre-owned market, offering pleasant surprises! This particular horseshoe-shaped small round buckle is quite common among Celine vintage pieces. I personally own four bags with this buckle style because they are simply minimalist and easy to use. It's not uncommon to see modern bags from niche brands utilizing this buckle style ( incidentally, CELINE Vintage styles are frequently "referenced" by various niche brands worldwide... sometimes copied exactly...). Vintage pieces never go out of style, especially Celine, with an abundance of designs like a treasure trove! Unfortunately, Celine is now under the LVMH group, so the new collections we see have a unified, group-driven feel. Furthermore, in recent years, "revivals" and "tributes" have become popular across brands... bags from older eras are constantly being redesigned and reintroduced to the market... but personally, I feel new designs cannot compare to vintage pieces. Setting aside style and design, let's simply discuss the craftsmanship and material quality. New items truly fall short in comparison. I often tell customers that once you touch and hold them yourself, you'll understand the difference. Even the most common monogrammed leather differs vastly. It's no exaggeration; you can easily find complaints online about the declining quality of new items from major brands... forums like PTT are full of them. Therefore... most of my leather handbags are now vintage, with such high quality that they remain perfectly fine after many years of use. . . . ⚐⚑˒˒ The bag is in excellent condition, rated as "like new"! The color is exceptionally special; it's the first time I've seen this shade! Truly the first time, I've never encountered it on any other bag! It's an almond green, a refreshing hue of almond milk with a hint of green. The photos might not fully capture the "green," but in person, it has a greenish undertone. You can imagine it as vanilla green, or milky green. It's a very soft, ultra-low saturation, gentle green – incredibly beautiful and extremely unique! I've never seen this color before! The bag itself shows very minimal signs of wear, primarily creases on the leather, but no obvious indentations, major scratches, or scuffs. The back and bottom show no noticeable scuffs or scratches. The leather condition is excellent, with a natural sheen. There is no peeling on the edges or corners, only minor light scratches, and no wear on the tips. The leather on the edges shows no discoloration or dye transfer. The entire length of the leather strap is intact with no discoloration or darkening, and no obvious signs of use. The strap length is adjustable (I can add extra holes if needed for petite individuals). The adjustment buckle is very golden and shows absolutely no signs of oxidation, discoloration, or gold loss. The interior lining is clean, with no sticky lining, powder shedding, or peeling. It includes an internal brand tag. The zipper on the small inner pocket functions smoothly. The key highlight of the entire bag is the horseshoe-shaped buckle on the front, which features a clear Celine engraving. The edges of the central cylindrical hardware show minor signs of use and are very golden overall, with no significant oxidation, discoloration, or gold loss. On each side of the bag are golden buttons engraved with Celine, which are also extremely golden and bright, with absolutely no signs of oxidation, discoloration, or gold loss. Overall, the condition is excellent, with very light signs of use. The prominent horseshoe buckle in the front is so golden it reflects light even in photos... This color is rare and uncommon, the capacity is good, and the bag shape is popular! Customers who love unique colors should act fast! Comes with the original dust bag. ❍ The photos are personally taken by me under natural sunlight. Lighting conditions can vary with time, and color differences may occur. Additionally, I have more detailed pictures and on-body reference photos, but I cannot upload them here. Please message me to request them! Due to the unique nature of pre-owned orders, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Therefore, please examine the actual item photos carefully before placing your order. . . ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ | Rating | Rank SA | Dimensions | 21x16x5cm (measured without internal contents) | Color | Vanilla green | Material | Leather ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ One of the main reasons I love vintage bags is that the materials from older eras are vastly superior to modern new items. In the past, most pre-owned items were handmade; there were no mass-production machines, only the warmth of craftsmanship. The skill of artisans is definitely much more delicate than machines, just as everyone appreciates products handcrafted by artisans! However, today, the vast majority of processes are automated by machines with minimal human assembly, losing the former delicacy. I think the simplest and most direct way to see this is to compare the new monogram versions recently reissued by various brands with the old genuine monograms. The level of detail in the monogram patterns alone is completely different. If you love monograms, you should look for pre-owned items! Truly! In terms of style, older eras were more simple, timeless, and enduring. Today, many new designs are actually revivals of older styles. However, new items are priced higher than older ones. New designs are typically based on older styles, with added details or design modifications. The final product often becomes more complex (or peculiar......) than the older styles. I believe as we grow older, we understand one thing: the simpler, the more enduring! As we age, even our clothing tends to return to basic styles because the more fundamental, the more versatile. The quality of materials in older items is also better than in newer ones. Anyone knowledgeable about leather can tell that the materials in new items are mostly inferior to older ones. The main reason is that the cost of premium raw materials is too high now, and their availability is not as abundant as before; Earth's resources are dwindling! Furthermore, back then, brands didn't have the "ubiquitous" presence of so many stores like they do now... their clientele mostly had a certain income level and expectations for the finished product. There wasn't the "fast fashion" culture of today; a bag was expected to be used by the customer for many years. The difference between new and old eras is clearly visible in the hardware. Many new items' hardware oxidizes and discolors after just one or two years, but older items typically do not. Besides the use of high-quality materials and meticulous techniques, hardware from earlier eras was plated with real K-gold! It's worth mentioning that Chanel Vintage is expensive for a reason; many of their buckle and chain elements contain real gold, certified by gold merchants! Therefore, even vintage bags from as early as the 60s and 70s, if well-preserved, can still have sparkling hardware today. As for new items available now, from my knowledge, none of the brands use K-gold in their hardware anymore, which is why it oxidizes easily. Many people say buying vintage bags is a unique form of investment because they rarely depreciate and only increase in value. This is because the number of pre-owned bags in good condition on the market is steadily decreasing; one disappears, and fewer remain. Remember, each one is a discontinued item, and the number existing in the world is finite, so there will only be fewer, more expensive, and harder-to-find items over time. Moreover, many brands adjust their prices periodically, and each adjustment drives up the prices in the pre-owned market. Or, if a brand releases a "reissue," the vintage reference or similar styles will see a sharp price increase! On top of that, in recent years, Japanese and Korean celebrities have favored using vintage items. Once a specific style is worn by a celebrity, its price skyrockets immediately, truly soaring. Because during that period, many people will frantically search for that style or a similar alternative, and the prices of those few styles will multiply... Therefore, with vintage items, it's truly a case of "buy early, enjoy early; buy late, pay more" (this isn't an advertising slogan... it's a truth in the vintage world...). This is my personal experience; I regret being late to acquire many collections... I couldn't find them again, or if I did, it was at an exorbitant price... But the problem is, even knowing it's a sky-high price, you're compelled to buy because waiting will only mean higher prices later (unless the condition is poor). I am often asked about bag maintenance (ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ). I will include small notes inside the bag for details, so don't worry. My personal habit is to take them out for maintenance when I organize my closet during seasonal changes (so each season change is a big undertaking... |||). Actually, pre-owned bags are not that troublesome. For newcomers, it's simply about getting used to regular maintenance and cherishing the bag. Once you form the habit, it's not difficult. The materials of pre-owned bags are inherently excellent. As long as you don't use them roughly and preserve them properly, they can last for another ten years and be passed down to your daughter, no problem! Every vintage bag is one I collected because I love it, so I hope you will love it too and preserve it for the future ☪︎ *.. ☾︎.*·̩͙ If you are interested in purchasing, please message me with any questions. Feel free to ask anything; pre-owned items are sought by those who understand and appreciate them ⸜❤︎⸝. ⚜️All copyrights and trademarks belong to the brand of this product.⚜️