Added 10 days ago

Condition

Very Good

Color

Multicolour

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Category

Handbags

CÉLINE by Phoebe Philo — Patchwork Colorblock Flap Bag with Chain Strap A rare and highly collectible piece from Phoebe Philo's early Céline era (circa 2010–2012), when she was defining the quiet luxury vocabulary that would shape the next decade of fashion. This is one of the sought-after multi-panel colorblock flap bags — a limited production from a small capsule series that was never repeated. The front flap features four distinct leather panels in black, cream/ivory, nude, and dark olive/khaki, set against a soft buffed lambskin body in black. The result is a composition that reads as deeply intentional: four neutrals in one bag, designed to work across virtually any wardrobe palette. Details: • Chunky silver-tone curb chain shoulder strap — characteristic Phoebe-era hardware • Signature push-lock turn closure with engraved CÉLINE plate • Soft, slouchy silhouette with natural leather character • Interior fits a 13" laptop and work essentials — equally at home as a day bag or a work piece • Buffed lambskin exterior with the gentle creasing that develops beautifully over time Why this piece matters: The multi-colour patchwork flaps are considered one of the rarest categories within Phoebe-era Céline. Since Hedi Slimane's 2018 redesign of the house completely abandoned this design language, these early experimental pieces have become archival. They surface rarely on the secondary market, and their value continues to appreciate as Phoebe Philo's influence on contemporary luxury is increasingly recognised. A piece for collectors of Phoebe's work, or for anyone building a wardrobe of pieces that outlast trends.