celestina bags

September 10, 2006

philippine’s own fashion icon and former top mannequin, tina maristela-ocampo, has created beautiful handmade evening bags. every clutch piece evokes an old world charm design reminiscent of the past, utilizing locally grown materials but has the modern look appeal. a perfect accessory for an evening out, they’re sold in stores at barneys and ikram in chicago.
mother of pearl clutch
natural mother of pearl and brass bracket $ 1115
baguio shagreen clutch
padded shagreen with carved animal jade clasp $ 995
ash shagreen clutch
padded shagreen in maple wood frame $ 995
copper filigree clutch
copper filigree with tiger’s eye clasp $ 700

also available in vivre.com

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  1. ah! a filipino judith leiber…someone once called me “old fashioned” or “matronly” because i was carrying a judith clutch before…i never knew what she meant by that comment. what’s wrong with judith leiber?! btw, i hope you find who the perpetrator is….i’ll help u!

    Comment by charisse — September 10, 2006 @ 11:57 pm

  2. Which do you like better, Bea Valdes or Celestina? I’m glad to know both of them are carried by Barneys. Looks like Tina got some help from Rafe Totengco. That’s good. BTW, Tina’s bags will be featured in Vogue’s October issue. Go Pinoys!

    Comment by marie — September 11, 2006 @ 5:26 am

  3. I love the first one, it’s beautiful yet simplistic.

    Comment by Frapp — September 11, 2006 @ 4:43 pm

  4. i love the first one best too… but of course, nothing beats a judith leiber! im so jealous of you charisse hehehe… :P

    Comment by Sophia — September 12, 2006 @ 10:17 am

  5. I think it’s fantastic that the world gets to see how truly talented our designers from the Philippines are! Bravo!

    Comment by kamla — July 8, 2007 @ 2:05 pm

  6. celestina bags are exquisite and elegant, like glamorous filipinas.

    Comment by charmaine francesca ledesma — August 10, 2007 @ 4:40 pm

  7. Good Day!
    Where we can find and buy celestina bags here in the philippines?
    By the way this is glenn of UsGirls Studio23-AbsCbn, pls. text or call me 09213914536 0r 09266867370.. i hope you can give me the Celestina Bags Contacts as soon as possible…

    thanks,
    Glenn Pacleb

    Comment by glenn pacleb — August 11, 2007 @ 5:12 am

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