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 x Phoebe Philo Heeled Oxfords Resort 2015
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
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 - ...
Celine Les Bois Clogs Black
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in London, GB
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By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
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Celine 180° Lace Up Canvas Sneakers Phoebe Philo
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in London, GB
Rare and collectable Celine 180° Lace Up Canvas Sneakers from Phoebe Philo's time at the label. Made from bright white canvas with forest green vulcanised rubber soles and two pairs ...
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By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
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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.
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CELINE Phoebe Philo Era Pink Satin Chunky Platform Sandals with Ankle Strap
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
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 2025 Bottines EU38.5 Tess Gold Leather Chelsea Boots UK5.5 US8 Céline
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in PARIS, FR
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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...
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 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...
CELINE Size 8 White Leather Low Top Lace-Up Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
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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
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Dolce & Gabbana black leather decollete / shoes
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Capri, IT
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New Yves Saint Laurent YSL SS 2005 Avocado Heels Suede Pumps Sz 39
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
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Casadei LimitedEdition 1990s GetaPlatform PatentLeather & SatinChinoiserie Mules
By Casadei
Located in Chicago, IL
These 1990s Casadei limited-edition black patent-leather, calf-leather and ornamental-Chinoiserie metallic-embroidered satin-bound mules with towering five-inch heels are supported by a unique platform with cut-out sides. The pair pays homage to traditional Japanese-geta sandals...
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Size: US 7.5 M
Yves Saint Laurent Black Crystal Satin Pumps in YSL Box Size 7.5 M
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
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NEW F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Runway Black Patent Leather Heel Boots 37 C
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of iconic black patent leather Gucci heeled boots designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, these boots debuted ...
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford 'GG' Monogram Black Velvet Heel Boots Size 7.5B
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of black velvet 'GG' monogram steel heel boots designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, the red velvet and black patent leather version of these ...
Alaïa Paris "CALZATURE" Donna Wedge in Snakeskin
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
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Size: 38.5
New Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Heels Sz 38.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
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Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
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Size: 39; compare to US 8.5 - 9
Gianvito Rossi Black Suede Collared Décolleté Peep Toe Bootie – It 39, 2012
By Gianvito Rossi
Located in Tucson, AZ
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New 90s Bruno Frisoni Black and White Tuxedo Heels Mules Shoes Size 35. 5 / 5.5
Located in San Diego, CA
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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 Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
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Céline by Phoebe Philo FW 2017 Runway Black Leather Santiag Western Boots
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in PARIS, FR
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Celine by Hedi Slimane Bottes EU40 Black Leather Jumping Boots US9 Céline
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
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 Celine, Hedi Slimane
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 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 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 SS 2020 Gold Glitter PVC Jelly Fisherman Sandals
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
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