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Celine

French

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.

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Designer: Celine
Dealer: Jennifer Kobrin
2015 CELINE By Phoebe Philo Khaki Wool Coat With Open Closure
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, khaki wool coat with open closure designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to pre-fall of 2015, look 5. Labeled a French 36 however due to oversized cut, it will accommod...
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2010s French Celine

new CELINE By PHOEBE PHILO black dress with ties and cut out back
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black dress with twisted neckline, ties at hips and cut out at back designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. French size 36. Approximate measurements: shoulder 13.75", bust 32", wais...
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2010s Malagasy Celine

Celine By Phoebe Philo army green anorak jacket in polished cotton
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Army green anorak jacket in polished cotton designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. French size M. Approximate measurements: shoulder 16" (however no defined shoulder), bust 48", waist ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Celine

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. Can be worn as a sweater or dress. Size S. Approximate measurements (unstret...
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2010s Italian Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO navy blue brushed cotton trench coat
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Navy-blue, brushed-cotton, trench coat with unique button closure designed by Phoebe Philo. French size 38. Approximate measurements: drop shoulder 19", bust 38" (adjustable), waist ...
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2010s French Celine

2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO navy & black ribbed sweater tunic with patch pockets
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Navy blue and black tunic with slits and contrasting patch pockets designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to fall of 2015. Similar sweater seen on the runway. French size M. Appr...
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2010s Italian Celine

2016 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO plaid runway pants with wrap waist- new
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Oversized, plaid wool pants with unique wrap waistband trimmed in leather designed by Phoebe Philo exactly as seen on the spring 2016 runway. French size 36. Approximate measurements...
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2010s French Celine

new 2016 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO black mohair wool RUNWAY coat with attached cape
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, Jet-black, fuzzy mohair wool coat with attached capelet and extra long belt designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine exactly as seen on the final runway look for fall of 2016. ...
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2010s French Celine

2011 Celine By PHOEBE PHILO deep navy blue anorak jacket in cotton
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Deep navy-blue anorak jacket in cotton designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to 2011. French size 38. Approximate measurements: shoulder 16-18" (however no defined shoulder), bu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Celine

2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO wool coat with O-ring zipper
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rust colored gabardine wool coat with off-white collar and gold-tone O-ring ziper designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine exactly as seen in the pre-fall 2015 collection. French size 3...
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2010s French Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO oatmeal wool and cashmere coat with hood - resort 2016
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Oversized oatmeal wool coat with hood designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to resort of 2016. French size 36 however this coat has a very ove...
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2010s French Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO black boucle knit cardigan with red buttons
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black, boucle knit cardigan with extra long arms and red buttons designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. Size 'XS'. Approximate measurements: (unstretched): ...
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2010s Italian Celine

CELINE by Phoebe Philo black wool crombie coat with removable rabbit collar
By Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, wool crombie coat with removable rabbit collar designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. French size 38. Approximate measurements: shoulder 16", bust 40", hips 41", arm length ...
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2010s French Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO black shearling coat
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black shearling coat with open closure designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. French size 40. Approximate measurements: shoulder 18" , bust 42", hip 42", arm length 26" and overall...
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2010s Italian Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO oversized sweater with rounded sleeves and net overlay
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Spectacular oversized cream sweater with rounded sleeves and net overlay designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. This is a very rare piece of Old Celine. La...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO charcoal grey black leather sleeve crombie coat
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Charcoal grey crombie coat with black lambskin leather sleeves designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. Labeled a French size 40 which best fits a size S or M. Approximate measurements: ...
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2010s Italian Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO navy draped coat with hood - resort 2016
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Oversized navy and off-white striped coat with hood designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to resort of 2016. French size 34 however this coat has a very oversized fit. Approxima...
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2010s French Celine

NEW 2013 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO plaid cotton runway top with draped neck
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Plaid cotton runway top with draped neckline and French cuffs designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine exactly as seen on the fall 2013 runway. French size 38. Approximate measurements: d...
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2010s Malagasy Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO marled dark grey sweater with patch pocket and split side
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dark-grey marled wool and yak sweater with patch pockets, open sides and ribbed trim designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. French size XS however this has an oversized fit. Approximat...
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2010s Italian Celine

NEW 2014 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO boucle knit runway sweater
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Grey marled boucle knit sweater with asymmetrical snap closure designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine exactly as seen on the 2014 runway. Labeled a French size 38. Approximate measureme...
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2010s French Celine

Celine By Phoebe Philo black knit dress with woven trim - new
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, floor length knit dress with raw collar and delicate woven hem designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. Size S. Approximate measurements: shoulder 13...
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2010s Italian Celine

2010 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO khaki oversized coat
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, khaki cotton oversized coat designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to resort of 2010. Labeled a French size 36, however it fits oversized. Approximate measurements: dr...
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2010s Italian Celine

Celine by Phoebe Philo camel cashmere coat with belt
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very soft, camel double faced cashmere coat with wrap around belt designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. Belt cleverly threads through the back of the coat for a clean line. French si...
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2010s Italian Celine

2013 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO grey cashmere runway coat with exaggerated sleeves
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, grey, double-faced, cashmere coat with exaggerated long sleeves designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine exactly as seen on the runway. Underneath the arms, there are openings ...
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2010s French Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO black wool and cashmere jacket with asymmetrical belt
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black double-faced wool and cashmere jacket with wrap around asymmetrical belt and single patch pocket designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. French s...
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2010s Italian Celine

Celine by Phoebe Philo heathered grey cashmere coat with cutouts & wrap pockets
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very soft, heathered-grey, double faced cashmere coat with wrap around pockets and cutouts under arms designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. French size 36. Approximate measurements: ...
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2010s Italian Celine

2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Cornely Embroidered runway coat with fur trim
By Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cornely embroidered runway coat made of wool and silk with shearling collar and fox fur hem designed by Phoebe Philo exactly as seen on fall 2015 runway. This ...
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2010s French Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO diagonally ribbed burgundy cashmere sweater
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Diagonally ribbed, burgundy cashmere sweater with split cuffs designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. Size M but also fits a S. Approximate measurements (unstretched): shoulder 15.5", c...
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2010s Italian Celine

Celine by Phoebe Philo navy runway dress with fringed hemline
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, deepest navy blue seamed maxi dress with raw edges and fringed hemline designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine exactly as seen on the 2013 spring runway and featured in the spring 2013 Celine ad campaign. Color is deep navy blue, almost black. Labeled a French size 36 which best fits a US size 2. Approximate measurements: bust 32", empire waistline...
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2010s French Celine

CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO tiger print draped dress with open back - new
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Tiger printed, cotton dress with draped ties and open back designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. Dress is labeled a French size 38. Measurements are very difficult to take for this pi...
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2010s Malagasy Celine

Celine fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Celine fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, orange and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Chloé, Burberry, and Bottega Veneta appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Celine fashion from top boutiques around the world. Celine fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $68 and tops out at $49,500, while the average work can sell for $780.
Questions About Celine
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Celine is French, not Italian. The luxury fashion house got its start in 1945 when Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, opened a made-to-measure shoe shop for children at 52 rue de Malte in Paris. 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. Today, the brand continues to have its headquarters in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Celine apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Celine is a designer of women's apparel and accessories. Céline and Richard Vipiana founded the luxury fashion house in 1945 in Paris, France. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton now owns the brand, and its headquarters remain in the city. Hedi Slimane serves as its creative director. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Celine apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Celine bag is manufactured by a French fashion company called Celine. Founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, the company produces timeless, high-quality, minimalist handbags that are both durable and stylish. Shop a collection of vintage Celine handbags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    A number of talented designers have designed for Celine over the years. Céline Vipiana founded the French luxury fashion house in 1945 and served as its chief designer until 1997. Since then, Michael Kors, Roberto Menichetti, Ivana Omazic, Phoebe Philo and Hedi Slimane have all contributed to the brand's designs. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Celine apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Celine is a luxury handbag company. The brand got its start with husband and wife duo, Richard and Celine Vipiana in 1945 when they opened a custom shoe boutique in Paris. They then branched into handbags, and by the 1970s earned a huge following. Today the bag is still a luxury product and very popular. Shop a collection of vintage and new Celine handbags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The Celine brand is famous for producing chic womenswear. Featuring gold-tone fastenings and hardware, Celine's luxury leather handbags are also widely known. Some of the French fashion house's most iconic bags include the Ava, the Triomphe, the Box, the Trapeze and the Phantom. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Celine bags, apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate Celine jewelry, check images of yours against reference pictures of known authentic pieces. A jewelry expert near you can also test metals and other factors to determine authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Celine has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, Celine is a luxury brand. The French fashion house carefully selects fine materials like natural calfskin leather, cashmere and organza silk for its pieces. Plus, skilled artisans craft every item, primarily at Celine's factories in Italy. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Celine apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the popular Celine Trio handbag has been discontinued. Vintage Celine Trio bags are available for purchase through multiple platforms, including 1stDibs. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Celine has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Shop a collection of vintage Celine Trip handbags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the easiest ways to spot a fake Celine Nano bag is to check the stitching. If it is uneven and irregular, that’s a red flag. The logo should also be crisp and clear and in the brand’s font. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Celine designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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