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This vintage Cartier Must de Cartier Envelope Bag in burgundy leather with gold-tone hardware offers timeless sophistication. In very good condition, it features a slim envelope silhouette, adjustable shoulder strap, and tonal leather interior with one pocket. Ideal for lunch dates, gallery visits, or evening dinners, it adds refined vintage charm to polished day-to-night looks.
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• Burgundy leather
• Gold-tone hardware
• Single adjustable shoulder strap
• Tonal leather lining with one internal pocket
• Envelope flap closure
• Vintage
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Q: What fits inside this Cartier Must de Cartier Envelope Bag? A: With approximate dimensions of 24 x 20 x 4 cm, this bag is best suited to daily essentials such as a phone, card holder, keys, lipstick, and other small personal items. Its slim envelope profile is elegant and practical, but it is not designed for bulkier items.
Q: Can this bag be worn on the shoulder? A: Yes. This piece features a single adjustable shoulder strap with a strap drop of approximately 46 cm, making it comfortable to wear on the shoulder. Fit can vary slightly depending on your frame and where you set the strap.
Q: Is this a good everyday bag or more of an occasion piece? A: It can work as either, depending on your needs. Its compact shape and slim depth make it ideal for carrying essentials during lunch meetings, evenings out, or smart daywear. If you need to carry larger items such as a tablet, water bottle, or cosmetics pouch, you may prefer a roomier style.
Please note that the majority of our items are vintage and therefore have tales to tell unless stated otherwise. Therefore, please look at pictures, descriptions and measurements provided as they give you the best idea of the story this item has to tell.
* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
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SHIPPING
All orders are insured and trackable. Once your shipment has been issued, a link to our Track & Trace service will be provided where you can track your shipment and check delivery status online.
A Retro Tale is registered for UK VAT. All prices on the website include shipping, customs, and VAT for deliveries to the UK.
These charges are typically collected by the shipping carrier at the time of delivery and are not included in the product price.
We offer secure shipping via DHL and UPS with the following delivery time:
Outside Europe: 3-6 business days.
Delivery & Returns
Q: What fits inside this Cartier Must de Cartier Envelope Bag? A: With approximate dimensions of 24 x 20 x 4 cm, this bag is best suited to daily essentials such as a phone, card holder, keys, lipstick, and other small personal items. Its slim envelope profile is elegant and practical, but it is not designed for bulkier items.
Q: Can this bag be worn on the shoulder? A: Yes. This piece features a single adjustable shoulder strap with a strap drop of approximately 46 cm, making it comfortable to wear on the shoulder. Fit can vary slightly depending on your frame and where you set the strap.
Q: Is this bag a vintage Cartier piece? A: Yes, this is a vintage Must de Cartier bag. The Must de Cartier line is known for its refined leather designs, structured shapes, and understated gold-tone details, which make these bags especially appealing to collectors and lovers of classic luxury accessories.
Q: What materials and features does this bag have? A: According to the product information, this bag is crafted in burgundy leather with gold-tone hardware. It has an envelope flap closure, a tonal leather lining, and one internal pocket for organising smaller essentials.
Q: What is the condition of this bag? A: This bag is listed in very good vintage condition. The exterior shows light traces of use and some scratches, the interior shows light traces of use, and the hardware has discolouration and scratches. As with most vintage bags, gentle signs of age are to be expected and form part of its character.
Q: Does the bag come with any extras? A: Yes. This item comes with an authenticity card. Everything included with the purchase is shown in the product information, so if another accessory is not listed there, it is not included.
Q: How should I care for vintage Cartier leather? A: For day-to-day care, handle the leather with clean, dry hands and wipe it gently with a soft cloth after use. Avoid overfilling, moisture, direct heat, and prolonged sunlight, as these can mark or dry the leather and affect the finish. When not in use, store it in a cool, dry place and lightly stuff it to help maintain its shape.
Q: Is this a good everyday bag or more of an occasion piece? A: It can work as either, depending on your needs. Its compact shape and slim depth make it ideal for carrying essentials during lunch meetings, evenings out, or smart daywear. If you need to carry larger items such as a tablet, water bottle, or cosmetics pouch, you may prefer a roomier style.
Q: How do you authenticate vintage Cartier bags? A: When assessing vintage Cartier bags, specialists typically review the quality of the leather, construction, branding, hardware, lining, and overall consistency of the details. At A Retro Tale, every item is carefully checked for authenticity, and this piece also comes with an authenticity card for added reassurance.
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RETURNS
A Retro Tale offers 14 days return policy upon receipt of your order.
In order to request a return, please email [email protected] with your order number and state ”return request” in your email. From there, our Customer Support will confirm that your return request has been approved and further instructions will be provided by email.
Please note that the return shipping fee is covered by the returnee and all return shippings to A Retro Tale must be traceable. Thus, please retain your receipt of shipping and tracking number until your return has been completed and you have received your refund.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your return to be completed from the return shipping date as shipping time might vary depending on shipping country and shipping provider.
This vintage Cartier Must de Cartier Envelope Bag in burgundy leather with gold-tone hardware offers timeless sophistication. In very good condition, it features a slim envelope silhouette, adjustable shoulder strap, and tonal leather interior with one pocket. Ideal for lunch dates, gallery visits, or evening dinners, it adds refined vintage charm to polished day-to-night looks.
Please note that the majority of our items are vintage and therefore have tales to tell unless stated otherwise. Therefore, please look at pictures, descriptions and measurements provided as they give you the best idea of the story this item has to tell.
* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
Q: What fits inside this Cartier Must de Cartier Envelope Bag? A: With approximate dimensions of 24 x 20 x 4 cm, this bag is best suited to daily essentials such as a phone, card holder, keys, lipstick, and other small personal items. Its slim envelope profile is elegant and practical, but it is not designed for bulkier items.
Q: Can this bag be worn on the shoulder? A: Yes. This piece features a single adjustable shoulder strap with a strap drop of approximately 46 cm, making it comfortable to wear on the shoulder. Fit can vary slightly depending on your frame and where you set the strap.
Q: Is this bag a vintage Cartier piece? A: Yes, this is a vintage Must de Cartier bag. The Must de Cartier line is known for its refined leather designs, structured shapes, and understated gold-tone details, which make these bags especially appealing to collectors and lovers of classic luxury accessories.
Q: What materials and features does this bag have? A: According to the product information, this bag is crafted in burgundy leather with gold-tone hardware. It has an envelope flap closure, a tonal leather lining, and one internal pocket for organising smaller essentials.
Q: What is the condition of this bag? A: This bag is listed in very good vintage condition. The exterior shows light traces of use and some scratches, the interior shows light traces of use, and the hardware has discolouration and scratches. As with most vintage bags, gentle signs of age are to be expected and form part of its character.
Q: Does the bag come with any extras? A: Yes. This item comes with an authenticity card. Everything included with the purchase is shown in the product information, so if another accessory is not listed there, it is not included.
Q: How should I care for vintage Cartier leather? A: For day-to-day care, handle the leather with clean, dry hands and wipe it gently with a soft cloth after use. Avoid overfilling, moisture, direct heat, and prolonged sunlight, as these can mark or dry the leather and affect the finish. When not in use, store it in a cool, dry place and lightly stuff it to help maintain its shape.
Q: Is this a good everyday bag or more of an occasion piece? A: It can work as either, depending on your needs. Its compact shape and slim depth make it ideal for carrying essentials during lunch meetings, evenings out, or smart daywear. If you need to carry larger items such as a tablet, water bottle, or cosmetics pouch, you may prefer a roomier style.
Q: How do you authenticate vintage Cartier bags? A: When assessing vintage Cartier bags, specialists typically review the quality of the leather, construction, branding, hardware, lining, and overall consistency of the details. At A Retro Tale, every item is carefully checked for authenticity, and this piece also comes with an authenticity card for added reassurance.
SHIPPING
All orders are insured and trackable. Once your shipment has been issued, a link to our Track & Trace service will be provided where you can track your shipment and check delivery status online.
A Retro Tale is registered for UK VAT. All prices on the website include shipping, customs, and VAT for deliveries to the UK.
These charges are typically collected by the shipping carrier at the time of delivery and are not included in the product price.
We offer secure shipping via DHL and UPS with the following delivery time:
Outside Europe: 3-6 business days.
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
A Retro Tale specialises in vintage and pre-owned goods from the world's most loved fashion houses. We guarantee that all of our products are 100 percent authentic. Every item sold on our site undergoes a rigorous authentication process, in which our experts delve deep into the heritage of a brand via its craftsmanship techniques. This requires a rigorous and methodical process.
For us, authentication is about more than expertise; it offers a fascinating insight into the history of fashion and the craftsmanship involved in production.
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RETURNS
A Retro Tale offers 14 days return policy upon receipt of your order.
In order to request a return, please email [email protected] with your order number and state ”return request” in your email. From there, our Customer Support will confirm that your return request has been approved and further instructions will be provided by email.
Please note that the return shipping fee is covered by the returnee and all return shippings to A Retro Tale must be traceable. Thus, please retain your receipt of shipping and tracking number until your return has been completed and you have received your refund.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your return to be completed from the return shipping date as shipping time might vary depending on shipping country and shipping provider.
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/ Burgundy
428 £
• Burgundy leather
• Gold-tone hardware
• Single adjustable shoulder strap
• Tonal leather lining with one internal pocket
• Envelope flap closure
• Vintage
