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
Celine Platform Heels Brand New * Stunning in Brown Patent Leather * Contrast Stitching Throughout * Size: 39 * Gunmetal Hardware reads Celine * Leathe...
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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
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 ...
Celine Slimane 2021 Boots FR41 Gold Suede Low Tiag Boots UK7 US9.5 Céline
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
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 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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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 Size 8.5 Burgundy White Patent Leather Slip On Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE sneakers in a burgundy patent leather featuring white rubber sole, and slip on closure. Comes with dust bag. Shoe trees not included. Made in Italy.Good Pre-Owned Condition. M...
Celine Sandales Talons EU40 Studded Black Leather Heels Pumps UK6.5 US9 Céline
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine pumps by Hedi Slimane high sandals in thin black leather straps, those on the upper part of the leather decorated with mini gold studs, fastening on the ankle with a gold meta...
Celine, skate slip-on sneaker in black ponyskin
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, skate slip-on sneaker in black ponyskin in size 37. This product has been worn only once and is in good condition.
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
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 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 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 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, 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 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...
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, 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.
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 ...
Lanvin High Style New Sandals, 2011
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Water Mill, NY
Signed and Dated 2011 Lanvin High Style New Sandals in Original Box and Dust Bag..sizes are shown bellow
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Size: MARKED Size: 41 fits a U.S. Size
New Edmundo Castillo Metallic Leather Espadrille Mule Heels Sz 40
By Edmundo Castillo
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Edmundo Castillo Brand New * MARKED Size: 41 fits a U.S. Size 10 These Run a Half Size Small * Braided Rope Espadrille insole * Metallic Gold Toe * Wooden Base * 1" Front Platf...
New With Box Gucci Tom Ford Suede Horsebit Pump Heels Sz 10
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Brand New * Stunning Horsebit Heels * U.S. Size: 10 * Brown Suede Heels * Gold Horsebit Hardware * Suede Ankle Ties * Leather Footbed * 4" Heel * With Box and Dus...
$625
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
Seen on Kate Moss, Kate Hudson, Katie Holmes and countless other fashion illuminati, these eye-catching stilettos are the stuff of legend. Said to combine...
MM6 Maison Margiela Denim Ankle Boots, Size 38
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The boots feature light wash denim, zip closure and low wide heel, heel height is 3 inches. Made in Italy.
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Size: 38
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
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Size: 8.5B
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone Purple Dragon Chain Heels Size 8.5 B
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of stunning shimmery purple leather Gucci dragon heels, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, these strap heels feature a Gucci 'GG' monogram insole and an interlocking metal dragon...
Early 2000s Gucci Tom Ford Black Beaded Strap Heels Size 38C
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of black beaded Gucci heels, designed by Tom Ford. From the early 2000s, this incredible pair of sleek black heels feature straps covered in black caviar beads with an adorning silver-tone buckle at the ankle. The perfect pair of Gucci by Tom Ford heels...
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Size: 37.5
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld 2014 Ad Runway Fur Boots Booties Sz 37.5 With Box
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Calf Hair Fur Boots Karl Lagerfeld 2014 Brand New With Box * Euro: 37.5 * Stunning Rust Colored Calf Hair Boots * Wrap-Around Straps & Concealed Zip Closure at Sides * 4.25" ...
Late 1990's Manolo Blahnik 'Turgimod' Pink and Cream Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1990's Manolo Blahnik all over ombre pink, cream and grey snake print pumps in the Turgimod style. Pointy toe with small cut outs at the toe box, t ankle straps and 1.5' kitten ...
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Size: 40
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Rare Runway Art Deco Leather Fox Fur Booties Pump Sz 40
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New W/ Box Rare Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 2013 Fox Fur Patent Leather Pump Booties Monster Series Size: 40 White Patent Leather White Pink and Black Fox Fur Art Deco Patent L...
$350
Size: 10 AAAA; true to size
Black Souliers Christian Dior Block Heel Pumps with High Vamp – US 10, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage Dior reveals how much quality has suffered with the passage of time. As sturdy as tanks, these beauties will take you from board room to dining room and remain as comfortable as slippers thanks to their full support, solid heel and wide toe box. Leather pump with wide, square toe and chunky block heel; 1” elastic gusset at center vamp. Fully lined in persimmon leather; leather sole and upper. Heels recently re-tapped. material: leather noteworthy: clean and polish with leather conditioner repairs: none condition: very good with enough wear to insole to almost completely remove brand stamp, and sole wear consistent with 5-10 wearings. Original owner placed heel pads beneath insole and heel lining is beginning to lift. Light “pricks” on both vamps consistent with the use of decorative shoe clips and extremely gentle scuffs on toe box of right shoe. measurements: length: 10 ½” from toe to heel, measured along insole width: 3 1/16” measured across widest part of sole vamp height: 3 ¾” heel: 2 1/8” label: Souliers Christian Dior...
Celine 2025 Bottines EU38.5 Tess Gold Leather Chelsea Boots UK5.5 US8 Céline
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine ankle boots, 2025 collection, Tess model, Chelsea shape (biker inspired nonetheless) in camel-colored leather with the Triomphe logo on the front and Celine logo on the back, ...
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 2025 Bottines EU38.5 Tess Gold Leather Chelsea Boots UK5.5 US8 Céline
By Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine ankle boots, 2025 collection, Tess model, Chelsea shape (biker inspired nonetheless) in camel-colored leather with the Triomphe logo on the front and Celine logo on the back, ...
CELINE by PHOEBE PHILOE black boxy western sandals with oversized buckles 41
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very well documented 'boxy western' sandals with oversized gilt buckles designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to summer of 2015. Featured in numerous editorials. Size 41 (pleas...
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...
Céline by Phoebe Philo FW 2017 Runway Black Leather Santiag Western Boots
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A standout from Phoebe Philo’s Fall 2017 runway collection, these unworn CÉLINE 'Santiag' boots reinterpret the classic cowboy silhouette with elevated Parisian minimalism. Crafted i...
CELINE By PHOEBE PHILO Beige/Black Bi-Color Madame Ankle Heeled Boots
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A coveted pair from Phoebe Philo’s celebrated final years at CÉLINE, the "Madame" ankle boots embody architectural elegance and quiet confidence. As seen on the Spring 2018 runway, t...
Celine Sandales Triomphe EU39 Burgundy Leather Sandals Heels UK6 US8.5 Céline
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in PARIS, FR
Céline sandals by Hedi Slimane in burgundy leather, with thin straps, decorated with a large Triomphe logo on the top of the foot, heel covered in black leather. Size EU39 or UK6 and...
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
CELINE 2019/20 "Blank"by ANDRE BUTSNER sneakers in a black canvas fabric featuring a high top style, side applique, and lace-up closure. Comes with box. Ma...