Vintage Celine VC Office Siren Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy
By Celine
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Celine Sleek Black Frame Sporting Light Rose Lenses. In The Style Of The Ones Worn By Bella Hadid. Made In Italy. Front 14 Cms...
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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Vintage Celine VC Office Siren Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy
By Celine
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Celine Sleek Black Frame Sporting Light Rose Lenses. In The Style Of The Ones Worn By Bella Hadid. Made In Italy. Front 14 Cms...
Celine CL401921 Sunglasses Purple Translucent Acetate Square Round Shade
By Celine
Located in Miami, FL
- Purple exterior - Comes with case - Comes with cleaning cloth Condition: The glasses are brand new with tags inside of the box
Celine men's blue cotton handkerchief
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine men's blue cotton handkerchief measures 19" x 19".
CELINE Size 8 White Leather Low Top Lace-Up Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE PARIS sneakers in a white leather featuring a low top style, rubber sole, and lace-up closure. Comes with box.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate creasing. Marked: 41Outsol...
Celine, Black leather slip on sneakers
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Black leather slip on sneakers. This item is in good condition. Small scuff on te left nose.
CELINE Waist Size S Beige Brown & White Animal Print Canvas Belt
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE HEDI SLIMANE belt in a beige and brown animal print nylon canvas featuring silver tone buckle. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: SLength: 46 inches Widt...
Celine Multi-Color "Whimsical Iconic Faberge Eggs" Silk Jacquard Scarf
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine wonderful multi-color vivid "Whimsical iconic Faberge Eggs" with rich detailing silk jacquard scarf, accented with hand-rolled edges, measures 34 inches by 34 1/2 inch...
Celine silk scarf with gold borders.
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine wonderfully detailed silk scarf measures 34" x 34", with edges hand-rolled and hand-sewn.
Celine Multi-Color "Compass" Silk Scarf
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine wonderfully elegant multi-color "Compass" silk scarf measures 33" x 34" and finished with hand-rolled edges. Made in Italy.
CELINE Fall 2019 Size 9 Black White Marbled Canvas Lace-Up Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE Fall 2019 sneakers in a black and white canvas featuring a marbled design, low top style, and lace-up closure. Comes with box. Made in Italy.New with Box. Marked: 19001092...
Celine Signature Multi-Color Silk Scarf
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine wonderfully detailed signature multi-color silk scarf measures 34" x 34" with finished hand-rolled edges, made in Italy.
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Celine White Leather Tassel Loafers sz 9.5
By Celine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Size 9.5 Good overall condition - has some wear to the front toe area as shown in photos Slip on design Tassel accent
$4,444Sale Price|24% Off
Celine Vintage Gold Logo Chain Link Mariner Charm Waist Belt
By Celine
Located in Charlotte, NC
Celine Vintage Gold Logo Chain Link Charm Waist Belt Metal Gold tone Hook closure Width 0.5" Total adjustable length 39" 100% authenticity guaranteed
Celine, satin slip-on sneaker
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, satin slip-on sneaker in blue. The item has minor signs of wear on the satin and the sole is slightly discolored.
Black Celine Leather Metal Heeled Mules Size 35.5
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Black leather silver-tone metal heeled mules by Celine. Block heels. 2.75" heel height. Designer Size: 35.5 US Recommended Size: 5.5
Vintage Celine Rope & Pulley Motif Silk Scarf
By Celine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Vintage Celine Rope & Pulley Motif Silk Scarf showcases a captivating blend of purplish-pink, grey, and cream hues. Its intricate rope and pulley print motif adds an artistic fla...
Celine Navy Ribbed Wool Logo Appliqued Scarf
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Celine Navy Ribbed Wool Logo Appliqued Scarf SKU: 151055 Condition: Pristine Condition Comments: Item has no indication of wear. Model: Logo Appliqued Scarf Accessorie...
Celine Paris Silk Scarf "Bijoux"
By Celine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Celine Paris Silk Scarf "Bijoux". This beautiful scarf has vibrant and bold colors that are perfect for winter or autumn. The design really represents the brands fascinations with go...
Céline Paris Silk Scarf "Wheels of Hat"
By Celine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Céline Paris Silk Scarf "Wheels of Hat". This beautiful scarf represent a wheels of hat with vibrant and bold colors, making this a really slight after piece among collectors. This s...
Celine, red leather waist belt
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, red leather waist belt. The item is in very good condition. CONDITION: very good condition SIZE: M MEASUREMENTS: length 106 cm, width 5 cm MATERIAL: leather COLOR: red