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Celine Knit Dress

Navy Celine Knit Pinafore Dress Size US S
Navy Celine Knit Pinafore Dress Size US S

Navy Celine Knit Pinafore Dress Size US S

By Celine

Located in New York, NY

Navy knit sleeveless pinafore mini dress by Celine. Scoop neckline.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses

CELINE black & grey viscose CHECK HIGH NECK LONG SLEEVE KNIT Dress XS
CELINE black & grey viscose CHECK HIGH NECK LONG SLEEVE KNIT Dress XS

CELINE black & grey viscose CHECK HIGH NECK LONG SLEEVE KNIT Dress XS

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Céline high neck knit dress in black and charcoal viscose (73%), polyamide (22%), polyester (3%) and elastane (2%).

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2010s Casual Dresses

OLD CELINE 2010 Runway Phoebe Philo green wool cashmere cable knit dress S
OLD CELINE 2010 Runway Phoebe Philo green wool cashmere cable knit dress S

OLD CELINE 2010 Runway Phoebe Philo green wool cashmere cable knit dress S

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE 2010 Runway Phoebe Philo green wool cashmere cable knit dress S Reference: NKLL/A00258 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: Pre fall 2010 - Runway Material: Wo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

CELINE Phoebe Philo 2015 Runway cream beige ribbed knit off shoulder maxi dress
CELINE Phoebe Philo 2015 Runway cream beige ribbed knit off shoulder maxi dress

CELINE Phoebe Philo 2015 Runway cream beige ribbed knit off shoulder maxi dress

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CELINE Phoebe Philo 2015 Runway cream beige ribbed knit off shoulder maxi dress M Reference: TGAS/G00216 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: Fall/Winter 2015 Ready-to-We...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dresses

OLD CELINE 2010 Runway Phoebe Philo green wool cashmere cable knit dress S
OLD CELINE 2010 Runway Phoebe Philo green wool cashmere cable knit dress S

OLD CELINE 2010 Runway Phoebe Philo green wool cashmere cable knit dress S

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE 2010 Runway Phoebe Philo green wool cashmere cable knit dress S Reference: NKLL/A00258 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: Pre fall 2010 - Runway Material: Wo...

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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2013 navy wool contour cable knit vest dress S
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2013 navy wool contour cable knit vest dress S

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2013 navy wool contour cable knit vest dress S

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2013 navy wool contour cable knit vest dress S Reference: YIKK/A00218 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: 2013 Material: Wool Color: Navy Pattern...

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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2014 dark green wool mock neck ribbed knit dress S
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2014 dark green wool mock neck ribbed knit dress S

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2014 dark green wool mock neck ribbed knit dress S

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2014 dark green wool mock neck ribbed knit dress S Reference: TGAS/F00070 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: Fall 2014 Material: Wool, Blend Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress S
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress S

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress S

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress S Reference: TGAS/C01949 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Wool, Cashmere, Mohair Color: Red, Grey ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Pullovers

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CELINE purple silk blend 2015 WOVEN TRIM MAXI KNIT Dress L
CELINE purple silk blend 2015 WOVEN TRIM MAXI KNIT Dress L

CELINE purple silk blend 2015 WOVEN TRIM MAXI KNIT Dress L

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Cèline by Phoebe Philo woven trim knit maxi dress in purple and black acetate (54%) and silk (46%).

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2010s Casual Dresses

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO moss green cable knit sweater dress
CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO moss green cable knit sweater dress

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO moss green cable knit sweater dress

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Moss Green cableknit sweater dress designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine for the pre fall 2010 collection.

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Celine orange ribbed knit pure wool sailor collar dress, c. 1970
Celine orange ribbed knit pure wool sailor collar dress, c. 1970

Celine orange ribbed knit pure wool sailor collar dress, c. 1970

By Celine

Located in London, GB

▪ Celine ribbed knit dress ▪ Orange pure wool ▪ Sailor collar ▪ Striped trim on the collar and wrists ▪ FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ Circa 1970 ▪ 100% Pure Wool ▪ Made in Italy

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

runway CELINE PHILO black knit oversized wool collar ruffle hem fitted dress S
runway CELINE PHILO black knit oversized wool collar ruffle hem fitted dress S

runway CELINE PHILO black knit oversized wool collar ruffle hem fitted dress S

By Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

runway CELINE PHILO black knit oversized wool collar ruffle hem fitted dress S CELINE BY PHOEBE PHILO FROM THE PRE-FALL 2014 COLLECTION Black knitted.

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back Céline
Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back Céline

Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back Céline

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back. Knit composition: 45% wool, 24% rayon, 13% polyamide, 12% angora, 5% polyester, 1% elastane Zip closure on the middle ...

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2010s French Day Dresses

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress S
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress S

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress S

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress S Reference: TGAS/C01949 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Wool, Cashmere, Mohair Color: Red, Grey ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Pullovers

Stunning Celine Knit Dress (40 Fr)
Stunning Celine Knit Dress (40 Fr)

Stunning Celine Knit Dress (40 Fr)

By Celine

Located in Port Hope, ON

75% wool and 25% angora, this high necked knit dress in a dark grey and white speckled pattern, has a sutle covering of see through sequins adding an overall sheen to the dress. I...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Celine Navy Knit Dress with Red and Yellow detail-XS
Celine Navy Knit Dress with Red and Yellow detail-XS

Celine Navy Knit Dress with Red and Yellow detail-XS

By Celine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Celine Navy Knit Dress with Red and Yellow detail-XS This knit ribbed dress has a collar and cuff on sleeves that have red and yellow striped detail.

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2010s French Day Dresses

Celine sheer wool alpaca ivory fringe stretch knit top sweater dress XS
Celine sheer wool alpaca ivory fringe stretch knit top sweater dress XS

Celine sheer wool alpaca ivory fringe stretch knit top sweater dress XS

By Celine

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Celine ivory knit sweater top with long sleeves and crew neckline Longline cut allows this to perhaps be worn as a sweater dress by someone smaller in height Fringe neck and cuffs R...

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Celine Phoebe Philo cream ribbed stretch body con knitted sweater midi dress
Celine Phoebe Philo cream ribbed stretch body con knitted sweater midi dress

Celine Phoebe Philo cream ribbed stretch body con knitted sweater midi dress

By Celine

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE Celine Phoebe Philo Resort 2017 A beautifully stretch fitted knit ribbed dress in cream as seen on Kim Kardashian Turned up hem Small slits to each cuff Midi lengt...

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2010s Italian Informal Dresses

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO ribbed salmon knit runway dress - NEW
CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO ribbed salmon knit runway dress - NEW

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO ribbed salmon knit runway dress - NEW

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Salmon colored, ribbed knit dress with empire waistline and snap detail designed by Phoebe Philo exactly as seen on the spring 2016 Celine runway.

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

2010 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO moss green cable knit sweater dress
2010 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO moss green cable knit sweater dress

2010 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO moss green cable knit sweater dress

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Moss Green cable-knit sweater dress designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine for the pre fall 2010 collection.

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Celine Cutout Plunge Halter Maxi Dress
Celine Cutout Plunge Halter Maxi Dress

Celine Cutout Plunge Halter Maxi Dress

By Celine

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous rich black silk knit dress from Celine. It has a plunging halter top closing across the back with a metal clasp, then is open to the waist.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO navy and black knit dress
CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO navy and black knit dress

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO navy and black knit dress

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Navy blue and black knit dress with raw collar and delicate woven hem designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine.

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Celine By Phoebe Philo black knit dress with woven trim - new
Celine By Phoebe Philo black knit dress with woven trim - new

Celine By Phoebe Philo black knit dress with woven trim - new

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, floor length knit dress with raw collar and delicate woven hem designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine.

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2010s Italian Maxi Dresses

Celine Blush Plunge Cutout Maxi Dress
Celine Blush Plunge Cutout Maxi Dress

Celine Blush Plunge Cutout Maxi Dress

By Celine

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blush pink silk knit dress from Celine. It a halter style top with a plunging front and bare in the back with the exception of a strap across the center closing with a me...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Celine Beige Knit Turtle Neck Mini Dress S
Celine Beige Knit Turtle Neck Mini Dress S

Celine Beige Knit Turtle Neck Mini Dress S

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Look nothing but lovely as you don this marvelous dress from Celine . Pair it with your favorite accessories as you head out for the day.

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2010s Italian Mini Dress

Celine Bone White Asymmetric Knit Dress XS 36
Celine Bone White Asymmetric Knit Dress XS 36

Celine Bone White Asymmetric Knit Dress XS 36

By Celine

Located in London, GB

Cream/Bone White Unique Sleeveless Short Casual Dress from Celine. - Asymmetrical hemline - Side slit cut out - Hidden back zipper - Made in France - 45% Wool, 24%Viscose, 13% Pol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Celine Brush Stroke Jacquard Knit Mini Dress SIZE S
Celine Brush Stroke Jacquard Knit Mini Dress SIZE S

Celine Brush Stroke Jacquard Knit Mini Dress SIZE S

By Celine

Located in London, GB

Celine Brush Stroke Jacquard Mini Dress Cream with black Paint Jacquard print Racer back dress Round neck, Sleeveless Stretch material Mini dress Slip-on dress Heavy weight, thick...

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Celine Brush Stroke Jacquard Knit Mini Dress SIZE S
Celine Brush Stroke Jacquard Knit Mini Dress SIZE S

Celine Brush Stroke Jacquard Knit Mini Dress SIZE S

By Celine

Located in London, GB

Celine Brush Stroke Jacquard Mini Dress Cream with black Paint Jacquard print Racer back dress Round neck, Sleeveless Stretch material Mini dress Slip-on dress Heavy weight, thick...

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Celine Cream Ribbed Knit Long Bodycon Dress S
Celine Cream Ribbed Knit Long Bodycon Dress S

Celine Cream Ribbed Knit Long Bodycon Dress S

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The fine artistry and the feminine silhouette of this designer Celine dress exhibit the label's impeccable craftsmanship in tailoring. It is stitched using quality materials, has a g...

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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

Celine Olive Green Knit Satin Belt Trim Racer Back Tank Top S
Celine Olive Green Knit Satin Belt Trim Racer Back Tank Top S

Celine Olive Green Knit Satin Belt Trim Racer Back Tank Top S

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Simple and stylish is what you can call this Celine creation. In olive green color, the tank top features trim racer back and satin belts with a tie up at the front. Tailored from a ...

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Resort 2015 Céline by Phoebe Philo Scoop Neck Cream Knit Dress
Resort 2015 Céline by Phoebe Philo Scoop Neck Cream Knit Dress

Resort 2015 Céline by Phoebe Philo Scoop Neck Cream Knit Dress

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Resort 2015 Céline by Phoebe Philo wool blend scoop neck cream knit dress.

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Celine Olive Green Knit Sweater Dress
Celine Olive Green Knit Sweater Dress

Celine Olive Green Knit Sweater Dress

By Celine

Located in San Francisco, CA

Thanks to so many designers, this season will be full of layered sweater knits. This olive version is soft and warm enough that you'll want to wear it everyday, while it also featur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Sweaters

Celine Backless Knit Dress
Celine Backless Knit Dress

Celine Backless Knit Dress

By Celine

Located in Xiamen, Fujian

Backless, 3/4 length, turtleneck dress in ribbed wool with ribbon bow closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses

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By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

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Celine Knit Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary celine knit dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Orange and more. Finding the perfect celine knit dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Celine Knit Dress?

Prices for a celine knit dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $209 and can go as high as $2,750, while, on average they fetch $814.

Celine for sale on 1stDibs

Now renowned for chic womenswear as well as luxury leather handbags that are often recognized for their iconic gold-tone fastening and hardware, French fashion house Celine got its start in children’s shoes.

In 1945, Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, opened a made-to-measure shoe shop for children at 52 rue de Malte in Paris. Designer Céline’s name graced the business, alongside a red elephant designed by French cartoonist Raymond Peynet that served as the company’s first logo.

In 1967, following an expansion into women’s shoes and leather accessories, the Vipianas decided to expand their company’s reach into women’s ready-to-wear, focusing on high-end sportswear. Céline Vipiana, who remained chief designer until her death in 1997, would oversee a range of fashion that would reach an international audience with a pared-down elegance and timeless style.

The company quickly achieved widespread success with its new offerings, most notably its trench coat, which became a staple for the brand. In the 1970s, they expanded outside Paris with boutiques in Monte Carlo, Beverly Hills and Hong Kong. In 1973, Céline Vipiana, inspired by chain links around the Arc de Triomphe, debuted the Blazon Chaîne motif of interlocking C’s. She began using it on a printed canvas and branding as well as accents on accessories, such as the Triomphe bag.

Vipiana’s designs were created to appeal as everyday fashion: Celine skirts, suits, fitted shirts, vests and coats were stylish but rooted in practicality. Quality, too, was paramount; Vipiana’s determination to deliver the best possible leather led to the opening of a studio in Florence, where the brand created its leather goods.

Vipiana died a year after her brand was acquired by Bernard Arnault’s luxury conglomerate LVMH for about $540 million. American designer Michael Kors then took the helm as creative director. Kors, too, was known for practical but chic ready-to-wear. He introduced such luxury staples as cashmere sets, smartly tailored pants and simple slip dresses, plus themed collections around jet-setter locales like Monte Carlo and Tahiti. Following Kors’s departure in 2004, onetime Burberry designer Roberto Menichetti took the job for just a year. He was followed by designer Phoebe Philo, the young British designer who is now credited with establishing Celine’s 21st-century style.

Philo created a distinct, minimal style that channeled the brand’s roots of practical simplicity with luxury materials. (“I just thought I’d clean it up,” she quipped of her debut collection in 2010.) Over the course of ten years, Philo turned the company into a beloved fixture of the fashion industry. In 2018, after Philo’s departure, the house tapped Hedi Slimane, former creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, as its new leader; he caused a stir when he famously removed the accent from the brand name. Controversial though it was, Slimane maintained it was a return to the label’s roots: an exercise in strong simplicity.

Find vintage Celine day dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.

Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.

During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.

Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?

Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.