First off, if you’re hunting for these bad boys, eBay is surprisingly a good starting point. I mean, you gotta sift through the, uh, *questionable* listings sometimes, but hey, that’s part of the fun, isn’t it? Plus, free shipping? Score! You might even stumble upon a real steal, like a pair of Celine loafers from, like, the *actual* 80s. (My personal dream, btw. Loafers are life.)
Then you’ve got the whole “vintage Celine shoe selection from top sellers around the world” thing. Sounds fancy, right? Global shipping, though? That’s where things get interesting. Like, how much are we talking for shipping from, I dunno, Iceland for a pair of, like, slightly scuffed-up espadrilles? Probably enough to buy a *new* pair of, well, *almost* Celine shoes. But hey, the *thrill* of the hunt, am I right?
FARFETCH mentions pre-owned Celine espadrilles and horsebit loafers, which is, like, peak chic. Espadrilles! Perfect for that effortless Parisian-girl-who-doesn’t-even-try-but-still-looks-amazing look. And those horsebit loafers? Timeless. You could literally wear them with anything. Seriously, anything.
Etsy, of course, is in the mix. “Hi tops shops” makes me think of some cute little independent seller hand-dying some sneakers in their garage. Which, okay, maybe not, but the thought is kinda cool. You gotta watch out for fakes, though. Especially on Etsy. Trust your gut (and do your research!).
And then there’s The RealReal, which, let’s be honest, is where you go when you want to *actually* trust that your Celine shoes are legit. 90% off? Okay, that’s tempting. But even then, I’d still double-check the authentication. Just sayin’.
Oh, and Celine’s actual website. Loafers and flats. Classic. Official Celine online store. Duh. But honestly? The real fun is in the hunt for the vintage stuff. Finding that perfect pair that tells a story. Y’know?