Vintage Celine Leather Belt Horse & Carriage Buckle Black Gold

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The centrepiece of this belt is a gleaming gold-tone horse and carriage buckle — a signature motif that quietly signals Celine's storied equestrian heritage, rendered here without overt logo branding for an understated, archival effect. The jet black leather strap is supple yet structured, measuring 2 cm in width and cut to a refined 75 cm length, designed to cinch the waist or punctuate tailored trousers with Parisian restraint. The absence of visible logos is a deliberate nod to Celine’s tradition of subtle luxury, where house codes are expressed through craft, not monogram. This piece dates to the late pre-Philo era, a period when Celine balanced classic French minimalism with touches of gilded ornamentation — the horse and carriage emblem first appearing in the 1970s as a reference to the brand's Rue Vivienne address and Parisian roots. Founded in 1945, Celine established itself on the promise of elegant, functional accessories, favouring fine leathers and gold-plated hardware in precise, modern forms. The belt’s gold-tone hardware is bright and lustrous with only the faintest hairline marks at the clasp; the leather strap remains smooth, with minimal surface creasing and no significant scuffs. Designed to be worn as a waist or hip belt, it makes a discreet but assured statement, whether layered over a coat or slipped through vintage denim. Condition: Very Good — gold-tone buckle bright with faint hairline marks at the clasp; leather strap smooth with minimal creasing, no significant scuffs.Material: Black leather with gold-tone horse and carriage buckleColour: Black leather strap with gold-tone buckle, matte black reverse sideDimensions: 75 × 2 cmMade in: France Show more