Céline — Vintage Lambskin Leather Trousers in Black with Gold Buckle Waist

A rare archival piece from Celine, these vintage trousers showcase the house’s early leather craftsmanship in its most distinctive form.

Crafted from glossy, supple lambskin leather, the design reflects the understated sophistication of 1990s Paris atelier tailoring. The silhouette is elevated by twin gold side-buckle waist adjusters, adding both function and a subtle decorative accent to the clean, elongated line.

Made in France and believed to date from the 1990s, this piece represents Céline’s pre-Philo era aesthetic—luxurious, minimal, and impeccably constructed.

The Designer

Céline was founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana as a made-to-measure children's shoe atelier before expanding into leather goods and ready-to-wear. The house moved through a series of creative directors — Michael Kors (1997–2004), Ivana Omazic, Phoebe Philo (2008–2018), Hedi Slimane (2018–2024) — each shaping a distinct register of the archive. Vintage pieces from earlier eras still carry the Paris atelier's tannery discipline.

Details

• Glossy lambskin leather · twin gold-tone buckle tabs on either side of waistband · mid-rise · straight leg with slight flare at hem · flat front · full length · Made in France
• Glossy black with gold hardware
• Size 38 (DE) / M · FR 40
• Vintage (likely 1990s / early 2000s)
• Condition: very good vintage
• Retail value approx. €4,000

Measurements:

• Waist (Bund) 38 cm ·
• Total length 105 cm ·
•  Inseam 82 cm