KUANGTU HANDBAGS editorial team
At a glance
Celine’s parent company LVMH dates the house to 1945, while its atelier article places Céline Vipiana’s first leather-goods collections in the 1960s. These are different milestones. The later article describes artisans working alongside modern technology; for a bag enquiry today, the practical next step is to examine its panels, opening and carrying arrangement rather than infer construction from the founding date.
1945 is the house date, not every handbag’s launch date
LVMH’s Celine profile gives a creation date of 1945. Its separate article, “CELINE ATELIERS: excellence in craftsmanship,” says Céline Vipiana created her first leather-goods collections in the 1960s. That chronology distinguishes the founding of the house from the development of its leather-goods collections.
Neither source dates the current Luggage or Cabas catalogue references to those early collections. A historic brand name on a modern listing should not be read as a precise model launch date, an archive reference or a guarantee of where the pictured bag was made.
Sources: LVMH — Celine Maison profile · LVMH — CELINE ATELIERS: excellence in craftsmanship
What the atelier story helps you look for
The atelier article describes meticulous artisan work joined by the precision of modern technology. It discusses the house’s own collections and materials. That account is useful context for asking about construction, but it does not certify another seller’s bag, its leather or its workmanship.
For the exact SKU, request clear views of seams, handle attachment points, edge finishing and the opening. Look at how the side panels meet the base and how the bag closes. These details answer practical questions about the item being offered; a broad claim of “craftsmanship” does not replace them.
Sources: LVMH — CELINE ATELIERS: excellence in craftsmanship
Flared sides and a broad tote need different measurements
KU-1695A2A2 shows top handles, curved front panels, a front zip and sides that extend beyond the base. Its supplier record lists base width 25, top width 38 and height 20, without units. This is a useful example of why one unlabeled “width” can be misleading: the top and base of the same outline need separate measurements.
KU-A0C443B7 shows a pale, broad tote with two brown handles and a dark front wordmark. It is supplier-described canvas and lists 44 × 32 × 16 cm without labelled axes. Compare the usable opening and handle drop with the flared bag, rather than equating its overall width with the space inside.
Turn the preferred construction into a specific request
If you like the flared silhouette, ask for the base, top and opening widths in the same unit, plus a view of the bag closed. For the tote, ask how the top secures, how much handle clearance is available and what the lining and trim are made from.
The Luggage-named SKU uses a store-provided Genuine leather description; the Cabas-named SKU is supplier-described canvas. Both retain unverified brand identity. Send the SKU, colour, quantity and destination, and keep any requested construction evidence attached to that specific reference.
Catalogue references to compare
These photographs and records are separate from the official brand sources. Supplier-listed specifications do not authenticate an item or confirm an exact match to a retail model.
Celine Luggage Tote Bag in LeatherSKU KU-1695A2A2 · Supplier-listed: Small — Base width 25; top width 38; height 20 (unit not listed)Brand identity not independently authenticatedView photographs & item details →
Celine Cabas Canvas Tote Bag — 44 × 32 × 16 cmSKU KU-A0C443B7 · Supplier-listed: 44 × 32 × 16 cmBrand identity not independently authenticatedView photographs & item details →Questions & answers
When was Celine founded?
LVMH’s Celine profile gives 1945 as the house’s creation date.
When did Céline Vipiana introduce leather goods?
LVMH’s atelier article places her first leather-goods collections in the 1960s. It does not date each current bag model to that decade.
Why can a Luggage-shaped bag have two widths?
Flared sides can make the top wider than the base. KU-1695A2A2 lists both, but omits units; request labelled measurements before comparing capacity.
Does the official atelier story verify these catalogue bags?
No. It describes the house’s own production. Catalogue identity remains unverified, and construction and material questions must be answered for the selected SKU.
Continue exploring
- How to Measure a Handbag for Wholesale Orders
- Browse Celine-named catalogue references
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Prepare a wholesale enquiry
Use the catalogue SKU, selected option and quantity in your brief, then add your delivery country and the details you need confirmed. Wholesale orders start from 5 pieces; the permitted mix, samples and shipping are confirmed in the quote.
Wholesale ordering: minimum quantity, samples and quote stepsSources & scope
Both LVMH pages were read on 4 October 2026. The profile supplies the founding date; the atelier article supplies the 1960s leather-goods milestone and production context. Its claims about certified materials and house craftsmanship are not assigned to the supplier bags.
- LVMH — Celine Maison profile · Accessed
- LVMH — CELINE ATELIERS: excellence in craftsmanship · Accessed