Céline Vintage Celine Triomphe Grained Leather Belt Late 1980s Black Gold (Copy)

Late 1980s, an afternoon in Paris—Rue de Rennes bustling outside, while the
atelier shapes gold-tone hardware into new forms. The rectangular buckle on this
Céline belt anchors the piece: a brushed silver-tone rim, a raised gold-tone
Triomphe emblem at its center, and “CELINE” engraved in precise small caps, with the
accent on the “E” clear and deliberate. The strap, crafted in black grained
leather, has been replaced at some point, but retains the original hardware that
bears the house’s pre-Kors signature.
Inside, a lining of neutral beige leather is visible along the edge, echoing the
meticulous craftsmanship of the Vipiana era. No interior label or serial number
is present, as was common with many accessories of the period. The buckle shows subtle
surface marks from wear, with the gold and silver tones remaining bright.
This belt dates to the late Céline Vipiana years, when the Triomphe motif set
the house apart—equestrian-inspired, yet without the waiting list. The accented logo
and the weight of the hardware confirm its authenticity to the era, a subtle nod to the
Parisian codes that defined the brand before minimalism took hold.
Model: Not identified
Era: Late 1980s–1990s (visual dating; gold-tone Triomphe buckle, pre-2018 logo)
Condition: Very Good — minor wear on the buckle, strap replaced, no interior
label
Material: Black grained leather strap with silver-tone rectangular buckle and
gold-tone Triomphe emblem; beige leather lining
Color: Black grained leather exterior, beige leather lining, brushed
silver-tone and gold-tone hardware
Dimensions: 105 × 2.8 cm
Made in: France