Unused with Box - CELINE Blue-Green Arc de Triomphe Plaid Blanket Scarf Wrap Neck Warmer Shawl

Celine vintage shawl - BLUE(⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎), 100% authentic pre-owned product from a bygone era! If you have any questions, please message before placing an order. All sales are final. It's likely not widely known that many brands have licensed exclusive products specifically for the Japanese market, isn't it? If you've traveled to Japan, you'll know that department stores are filled with all sorts of local specialty souvenirs – not food items! Some brands specially authorize the production of commemorative items unique to Japan, which are not even available through the brand's primary sales channels. For example, Celine licensed a Japanese textile company in earlier years to produce various textiles, including home goods, which are incredibly practical. Furthermore, they were sold at very accessible prices, making them perfect for both gifting and personal use, with a significant price difference compared to items at the brand's boutiques! However, Celine's licensing with Japanese companies ended long ago, so even if you visit Japan now, you won't be able to purchase them. These are therefore limited edition Japanese specialties that have been completely out of production for many years. Like pre-owned bags, each one is truly one-of-a-kind! ⚐⚑˒˒ This is a brand new, unused pure wool shawl/scarf made in Japan, complete with its original box! It's perfectly suitable for gifting. It's an unused item, and the original support is still intact. Since it's new, I haven't unfolded it for photos, as I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to refold it perfectly... I sold a similar one last year, so I've used a photo of the inner tag from last year for reference (the last two photos are from last year). The current piece is in a beautiful blue-green color, simple yet eternally stylish! You'll find that plaid patterns are always suitable for autumn and winter each year! As we all know, standard brand scarves are not inexpensive. This piece is an authorized genuine Japanese product and a pre-owned item, so the price is quite reasonable! Moreover, simple designs and fresh colors like this are no longer found in modern collections; current offerings often feature large logos and prominent CELINE branding. The Arc de Triomphe embroidery at the bottom of this shawl is three-dimensional, offering a subtle yet striking detail. It can be used as both a shawl and a scarf, a versatile two-in-one item! The plaid pattern is a design that's always in vogue during autumn and winter. If cherished and used with care, it can last for many years. The scarves the shop owner bought several years ago are still in excellent condition! So, acquiring one is definitely a decision you won't regret. Well-preserved VINTAGE scarves are even rarer than pre-owned bags, and each style is truly unique – once sold, it's gone forever. ❍ The photos are taken by the shop owner in natural sunlight. Lighting conditions can vary depending on the time of day, so slight color discrepancies are possible. Due to the unique nature of pre-owned orders, all sales are final and cannot be returned or exchanged. Therefore, please examine the photos carefully before making a purchase. ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ | Condition Rating | / | Size | See photos | Color | Blue | Material | Fabric | Origin | Japan ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ The primary reason the shop owner is drawn to pre-owned bags is the superior quality of leather in earlier eras compared to current new models. Most pre-owned items from the past were meticulously handcrafted, embodying the warmth of human touch in an era before widespread mechanization. The craftsmanship of artisans at major brands is vastly more refined than that of machines, with every step of the process being meticulously detailed! However, today, most processes are mechanized and then assembled by hand. Machine-made components lack the same level of fine detail. A direct comparison can be seen by juxtaposing recent "revival" models of classic patterns from various brands with the authentic patterns from older, vintage pieces. The level of detail in the patterns alone reveals a significant difference. If you appreciate classic patterns, pre-owned items are the way to go! Truly! In terms of style, older pieces tend to be more✦ simple, enduring, and timeless. Many current new designs are actually revivals of older styles. However, new models are priced higher than their vintage counterparts, and new designs are typically based on older styles with added or altered elements. Ultimately, the design complexity increases compared to earlier models. As we grow older, we all come to understand one thing: simplicity endures! The quality of materials in older pieces is demonstrably superior to newer ones, especially if you understand✦ leather. Most new materials are of lesser quality than vintage ones. This is largely due to the high cost and limited availability of premium raw materials today, coupled with the exacting standards many brands held for finished products back then. The difference between new and old can be most easily observed in the✦ hardware. The hardware on many new bags can oxidize and discolor after just a year or two of use, but this is rarely the case with vintage pieces. In addition to higher-grade materials and meticulous techniques, hardware from earlier eras was often plated with real K gold! Therefore, even vintage bags produced as far back as the 60s and 70s often retain their brilliant shine today! Among the brands I am familiar with, none of the new bags currently available feature K gold hardware. Many people consider vintage bags a unique form of investment; they rarely depreciate and often appreciate in value. This is because the market for well-preserved pre-owned bags is steadily shrinking, with fewer becoming available over time, thus driving up prices. Furthermore, certain brands periodically increase their prices, and each increase tends to influence the prices in the pre-owned market. Add to this the recent trend of K-pop and J-pop celebrities favoring vintage items. Once a particular style is seen on a celebrity, its price can skyrocket instantly. Or, if a brand releases its own revamped or reissued version, the price of the same or similar styles can surge dramatically! Therefore, vintage items offer an "early bird" advantage; buying later means paying more (this isn't an advertising slogan... it's a truth in the vintage world...). This is based on personal experience; the shop owner regrets not entering the vintage world earlier for many collections, as finding them now is impossible, and even if found, they are prohibitively expensive... A complimentary leather care oil (ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ) will be included with pre-owned bag orders. I use it myself, so I've decanted a small amount as a gift. Apply a small amount to genuine leather for cleaning and to enhance its luster. It's not necessary to apply it after every use; periodic application is sufficient. I find it best to give them a little care when organizing my wardrobe at the turn of each season (which makes seasonal tidying quite an undertaking...|||). The leather on pre-owned bags is inherently excellent. As long as they are not used roughly and are stored properly, they can easily last another decade and be passed down to your daughter! Each pre-owned bag is a piece I personally love and collect, so I hope you will cherish it and preserve it for years to come ☪︎ *.。 ☾︎.*·̩͙ If you're interested in purchasing, please feel free to message me with any questions. I'm happy to chat; pre-owned items are sought by discerning individuals who appreciate their unique charm ⸜❤︎⸝. ⚜️ All copyrights and trademarks belong to the respective brand of this product. ⚜️