The softly rounded toe and sculpted heel define the silhouette of these Celine leather pumps, rendered in a deep navy blue that reads almost black in certain lights. A gold-tone metal plaque at the outer heel, discreetly engraved with the house’s logo, offers a subtle nod to Celine’s enduring codes of elegance — a detail that recalls the brand’s penchant for refined, architectural hardware in its late 1990s and early 2000s collections. These shoes reflect the era just before Phoebe Philo’s creative overhaul, when Celine’s Paris ateliers produced quietly luxurious staples for modern women. Founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana as a made-to-measure children’s shoemaker, Celine soon became renowned for its understated approach to French luxury, privileging exceptional materials and expert construction over overt branding. The navy leather is supple yet structured, with gentle creasing at the vamp and minor wear to the outsole and insole consistent with careful use. The gold-tone plaque remains bright and intact, while the original box is included for preservation.Model: Leather Heeled PumpsEra: Late 1990s–Early 2000sCondition: Good — minor creasing to the vamp leather, light wear to outsole and insole edges; gold-tone plaque remains brightMaterial: Navy blue leather upper, leather sole, gold-tone logo plaque at heelColour: Deep navy blue leather exterior with matching leather lining; gold-tone logo plaque at heelDimensions: EU 37.5Made in: FranceComes With: Box
