Ironically, the wood inlays are so impeccably finished they look artificial and both the hand-stitched upholstery and leather-trimmed dashboard are finished so precisely it looks as if the work were done by machine.

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For fall 2013, Celestina is evolving from its popular shell minaudieres and into geometric wood clutches finished with crocodile leather in rich colors like emerald and royal blue.

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There the skins are soaked in a chemical bath to soften the leather, and the fur is greased and "finished"--meaning, bleached, dyed or toned, depending on use and fashion trends.

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The body and Summicron-M 35mm f2.0 ASPH lens are finished in classic chrome, and the case is covered in brown ostrich leather trim with a matching ostrich leather strap.

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