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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New Celine Patent Leather Brown Platform Heels Sz 39
By Celine
Located in Conroe, TX
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Celine Les Bois Clogs Black
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in London, GB
Iconic Celine Les Bois clogs. Made from smooth black calf leather leather with lightweight raw finished basswood platforms and signature Celine Maillon Triomphe chain to front. They ...
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Celine x Phoebe Philo Heeled Oxfords Resort 2015
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in London, GB
Super cool Celine x Phoebe Philo heeled Oxfords from the Resort 2015 Collection. Made from semi patent black leather with chunky heels and elongated toes. Size 36. Measures approx - ...
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By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Céline boots from the AH2021 collection in camel-colored suede, mid-high upper, beveled leather heel. Size 41FR (fits a little tight, more like 40/40.5): 5 cm heel, 26 cm insole, 22 ...
Celine Sandales Talons EU40 Studded Black Leather Heels Pumps UK6.5 US9 Céline
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
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By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in London, GB
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CELINE Size 8.5 Burgundy White Patent Leather Slip On Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Céline Grey Leather Ankle Boots IT 38
By Celine
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Leather Grey color Internal zip Heel height cm 11,5 (4,52 inches) Worldwide fast shipping included in the price
Celine Rubber Rain Boots 39
By Celine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Celine Rubber Rain Boots Size 39 Made in France Boots show some wear around the sole and also on the upper of the boots
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
Celine Black and Burgundy High Heel Shoes, Size 41
By Celine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The shoes are made out of black suede and burgundy leather, it features rounded toe and the heel heigh is 5.75.
Celine 2025 Bottines EU38.5 Tess Gold Leather Chelsea Boots UK5.5 US8 Céline
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
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CELINE Phoebe Philo Era Pink Satin Chunky Platform Sandals with Ankle Strap
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Pink satin open rounded toe sandals with ankle strap and white leather platform heels with cutout detail. Condition Details: Good, gently used condition. Some minor scratches and a ...
Celine 2023 Sandales Triomphe Clea EU38 Beige Platform Sandals UK5 US7.5 Céline
By Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine Triomphe series Cléa sandals in smooth beige leather with the Triomphe logo on the upper strap, gold metal pin buckle closure, leather insole, black rubber notched outsole wit...
CELINE Size 12 White Black Perforated Leather Mid Top Lace-Up Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE PARIS sneakers in a white leather with black quilted leather accent heel featuring a mid top style, and lace-up closure with hook & loop strap. Shoe trees not included.Very Go...
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
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 Fall 2019 Size 9 Black White Marbled Canvas Lace-Up Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
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CELINE Size 9 Yellow Leather Slip On Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE sneakers in a yellow leather featuring a low top style, rubber sole, and slip on closure. Shoe trees not included. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Multiple minor ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo CD logo High Heels
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Christian Dior heels - Dior shoes in blue oblique monogram, CD logo, color blue. Size 35,5 EU. Condition: Really good / unworn.
Chanel Black and White athletic shoes
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfeld - Sold by Skof.Archive - Black canvas & white leather bowling shoes - White laces - The signature "CC" on the tab in the back - Comes without original...
HERMES Izmir Leather Sandles Black Mens 41
By Hermès
Located in Bangkok, TH
These men’s HERMES Izmir sandles are crafted of natural rope trimmed with black calfskin patch. Made in Spain. Men’s size 41 EU. Come with dust bags. Condition - Generally in good p...
2006 Chanel Spring Collection Leather Boots
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black leather Chanel kitten heel leather boots from the 2006 Spring RTW collection. Featured prominently on the runway, these black tone on t...
Casadei Leather sandals size 36 1/2
By Casadei
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Pythondrill Python printed leather Red color Metal base Heel height cm 14 (5.5 inches) Plateau cm 4 (1.57 inches) Original price euro 700
New With Box Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Sz 10
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
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Roger Vivier Wedge sandal size 38
By Roger Vivier
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Textile Grey/Red fancy Metal buckle Max high cm 12 (4.72 inches) Plateau cm 25 (0.98 inches) With box and dustbag
Nicholas Kirkwood Multi Floral Yellow / Pink Python Shoes
By NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Alexandre Birman Snakeskin Laced Front Open Toe Sling Back High Heels 9B
By Alexandre Birman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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MM6 Maison Margiela Denim Ankle Boots, Size 38
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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DIOR Fusion Sneakers By Raf Simmons in Dark Blue Canvas Size 38.5FR
By Raf Simons for Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Flagship model of the year 2014, by Raf Simmons, pair of sneakers DIOR, Fusion model, in dark blue canvas without lace. Size 38.5. The sole is in blue rubber. Beads flowers are embroidered on the canvas. They are in very good condition and have been worn only once. These blue DIOR sneakers...
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UNWORN Alaia Black Suede Platform Lace Up Boots Booties High Heels 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
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Celine 2025 Bottines EU38.5 Tess Gold Leather Chelsea Boots UK5.5 US8 Céline
By Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
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CELINE by PHOEBE PHILOE black boxy western sandals with oversized buckles 41
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
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By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Celine Sandales Triomphe EU39 Burgundy Leather Sandals Heels UK6 US8.5 Céline
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
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Celine by Hedi Slimane Bottes EU40 Black Leather Jumping Boots US9 Céline
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine boots by Hedi Slimane in black leather with straight heel, leather strap lined with equestrian-inspired gold metal, straight shaft, almond toe. Size 40FR, insole 25.7 cm, heel...
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Size: 38.5 / US 8.5
Celine Phoebe Philo Fall 2016 38.5 V-Neck Black Silk Pointy Toe High Heels Shoes
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Celine Fall 2016 by Phoebe Philo black silk ‘v-neck’ heels ! Only worn once, these are in great condition. Exaggerated sexy toe opening. In great condition, and only worn once ...
Celine by Hedi Slimane Bottes EU40 Black Leather Jumping Boots US9 Céline
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine boots by Hedi Slimane in black leather with straight heel, leather strap lined with equestrian-inspired gold metal, straight shaft, almond toe. Size 40FR, insole 25.7 cm, heel...
CELINE Size 10 Black White Applique Canvas High Top Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Dark Green Celine Velvet Ankle Strap Heels Size 39
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Dark green velvet open toe heels by Celine. Stacked heels. Gold-tone buckle closures at ankle straps. 4" heel height.
CELINE Size 6 Multi-Color Fabric Stripe Slip On Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE sneakers in a multi- color stripped fabric featuring slip on style, and rubber sole. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 3...
CELINE Size 7 Black White Fabric Textured Slip On Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE sneakers in a black and white textured fabric featuring slip on style, and rubber sole. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: ...
CELINE SS 2020 Gold Glitter PVC Jelly Fisherman Sandals
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
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