Celeste | Founders Edition

Name: Celeste | Founders Edition
Brand: Alezane
SKU: W-CE01-CR-CH
Price: 249.0 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (6 reviews)

A travellers canteen, reimagined in leather.

AU$249.00

AU$0.00

or 4 payments of AU$ 62.25 with

Celeste is a compact, fully circular crossbody — a shape that immediately sets it apart. Structured to hold its form, it’s sized for the essentials she reaches for every day.

Worn two ways Short strap for a close, shoulder carry, with a longer adjustable strap for hands-free crossbody wear.
Leather that only gets better Calf leather that softens with use while holding its structure.
Room for exactly what she needs Phone, cards and keys, with internal pockets to keep them organised and easy to reach.
At home wherever she goes Easy enough for everyday errands, considered enough for evenings out.

When you know, you know.

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Free standard shipping Australia-wide on all orders over $150 • Ships within 1-2 days.

✈️ International shipping available to US · NZ · CA · JP · SG · HK

The Story

Celeste was made for the woman who moves between parts of her life without changing who she is — a morning coffee, a lunch that runs long, an afternoon that becomes an evening.

The round silhouette is compact, complete, and completely its own. Not widely recognised. Immediately understood by the right person.

It does not ask you to dress around it. It goes where you go.

Details & Care

Leather

The leather on Celeste is semi-aniline calf — a finish chosen for the way it behaves over time. It arrives smooth and warm. With daily carry it softens slightly, develops a subtle depth, and becomes more distinctly itself. Not worn out. More characterful.

The structure beneath it is semi-structured — panels reinforced to hold the round silhouette cleanly across years of use. It will not lose its shape. It will not soften into something formless. It will simply become more Celeste.

Specifications

Silhouette: Petite round crossbody

Diameter: 18cm ·

Depth: 6.5cm

Exterior: Semi-aniline calf leather ·

Lining: Micro-suede

Hardware: Brushed gold-tone ·

Closure: Top zip Straps: Adjustable removable crossbody strap (approx. 125cm, 14–15mm wide, 5 adjustment settings) and removable short top handle strap (approx. 50cm, 14–15mm wide) Structure: Semi-structured with reinforced panels

Branding: Exterior Alezane wordmark in matte gold · Interior blind-debossed wordmark

Finish: Colour-matched edge paint · Clean, even stitching throughout

What's inside

Micro-suede lining, soft and durable. One internal zip pocket with leather trim for the things that need securing. One slip pocket for the things she reaches for constantly. A blind-debossed Alezane wordmark inside — branding that belongs to the person carrying it, not the room she's in.

Care

Celeste is designed to age well with minimal intervention. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Store in the dust bag when not in use. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Apply a quality leather conditioner sparingly if needed.

Natural variation in the leather — subtle differences in grain, tone and texture — is not a flaw. It is evidence that your piece is real leather, individually selected, and yours alone.

Authenticity & Presentation

Your piece is not one of many.

Celeste First Edition is a considered, limited release. Every piece is individually recorded — its style and numbered position documented before it leaves us.

Your authenticity card arrives with your bag. It is not a certificate in the traditional sense — it is a record. A quiet acknowledgement that this piece exists, that it is yours, and that it will not be made again in exactly this way. What you are holding is the first edition. That is not marketing language. It is simply true.

Celeste arrives fully presented — the Alezane box, tissue paper and authenticity card included. No additional wrapping required, no trip to a gift wrap counter, no moment where the presentation doesn't match the thought you put into choosing it.

Not just ordered. Chosen.

Shipping & Returns

Free standard shipping Australia wide on all orders over $150, dispatched within 1-2 days.

✈️ International shipping is available to the US, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Returns: If Celeste isn't right, return it within 14 days. Piece must be unused and in original presentation. Contact us to begin a return.

Why ALEZANE?

Patina Promise Leather

Enduring Craftsmanship

Care & Repair Support

Why ALEZANE?

Patina
Promise

Enduring Craftsmanship

Care & Repair Support

A Closer Look at the Craft

Where hand-finished genuine calf leather speaks for itself.

Who Celeste Is For

She is not looking for more.

She already knows what too much looks like — the obvious logos, the bags that demand to be noticed, the pieces that feel right for a season and wrong by the next.

Celeste is for the woman who has decided what she actually wants: something refined, wearable, and quietly her own. Not the most elaborate choice. The right one.

Celeste is the piece most gift buyers come back to.

Clean, considered, and immediately wearable —

there is very little she will

not love about it.

Where the Story Lives

How Alezane Compares

Because True Luxury Lives Beyond First Impressions

We create pieces with intention — shaped through traditional craft, designed to evolve with time, and supported well beyond the point of purchase.

Fast Fashion Norms

Built for immediacy and volume, fast fashion prioritises speed and surface appeal over longevity.

Leather chosen for patina, not perfection

Materials selected for uniformity, not character

Hand-finished construction rooted in saddlery tradition

Assembly-line production with minimal finishing

Considered production, released in measured quantities

Large-scale releases designed for trend cycles

Designs intended to endure beyond seasons

Styles created for replacement, not evolution

Ongoing care and repair to support a life well lived

Limited after-care once the purchase is complete

We believe luxury should live — and grow more meaningful with time.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Stories Carried. Legacies Shared.

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frequently asked questions

Further Considerations

Answers to common questions around care, use, and longevity — for those who prefer to explore details at their own pace.

How do Alezane pieces evolve over time?

With use, exposure to light, and handling, the leather will deepen, warm, and soften in tone.

This gradual transformation is known as patina — a natural process that gives each piece its own identity. No two bags age the same, and that uniqueness is part of the design.

Your bag will not fade away — it will grow into itself.

The Patina Promise is our commitment to craftsmanship, longevity, and care.

Every Alezane piece is backed by a 12-month craftsmanship guarantee, covering stitching integrity, hardware function, and construction faults. Beyond this, we offer a lifetime care and repair pathway, because these pieces are made to be lived with, not replaced. (The lifetime care and repair will be quoted prior to works being performed)

Patina is not a flaw — it is the story of the life you give the bag. We stand behind the craft that carries it.

How should I care for my leather piece?

Alezane leather requires respect, not fuss.

Use the bag regularly, avoid prolonged exposure to water or direct heat, and store it in its dust bag when not in use. If the leather becomes dry over time, a light application of a quality leather conditioner is sufficient.

The Patina Care Guide is available on the website — because good leather doesn’t need perfection, only understanding.

Do you offer ongoing care or repair services?

While not all services are complimentary, we’re committed to helping owners maintain and extend the life of their bag. Each request is assessed individually so we can recommend the most appropriate next step.

What accompanies an Alezane purchase?

Every Alezane handbag is presented with care and includes a branded dust bag for storage and protection.

Select releases may also include additional items such as care information or Founder’s markings, depending on the edition.

For further detail on care, materials, and ongoing support, explore our FAQs.

Explore the FAQs

Alezane is an independent Australian brand based in Loch, Victoria, Australia.

For customer care enquiries, contact concierge@alezane.com.au

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Celeste | Founders Edition

Why ALEZANE?

Patina Promise Leather

Enduring Craftsmanship

Care & Repair Support

Why ALEZANE?

Patina Promise

Enduring Craftsmanship

Care & Repair Support

A Closer Look at the Craft

Who Celeste Is For

Where the Story Lives

How Alezane Compares

Fast Fashion Norms

What Our Customers Are Saying

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Further Considerations

Why ALEZANE?

Patina Promise

Enduring Craftsmanship

Care & Repair Support

Patina
Promise