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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By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in PARIS, FR
Céline sandals by Phoebe Philo in burgundy leather with wide criss-cross straps adorned with gold eyelets, adjustable gold pin buckle closure at the ankle, and a square block heel. L...
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Celine x Phoebe Philo Women's Black Leather Heeled Oxfords Size 36
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 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 ...
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By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
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By Celine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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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.
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By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
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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
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By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Camarque western Chelsea boots cognac. A few very small discoloration spots. The item is in very 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
Celine Black and Burgundy High Heel Shoes, Size 41
By Celine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Celine Mules Bordeaux EU38 Burgundy Leather Flat Slide Sandals UK5 US7.5 Céline
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine (by Hedi Slimane) flat mule sandals in burgundy leather with wide criss-cross straps. Size EU 38 (UK 5, US 7.5). The mules are brand new, from a very recent collection. Pleas...
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By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in PARIS, FR
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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
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By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
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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, 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 Fall 2019 Size 9 Black White Marbled Canvas Lace-Up Sneakers
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Dolce & Gabbana New Men's 1990s Size US 8 / 8.5 EU 41.5 Espadrilles 90s Shoes
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
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1980 Chanel Black Silk Fabric Slingback Shoe W/Satin Bows Size 7M
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Chanel classic black peau de soie silk slingback stiletto shoe with straight, high vamp and double bow detail. Size 7M.
Manolo Blahnik Gray Leather Floral Applique Kitten Heel Mules Size 36.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Jose, CA
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By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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By Chanel
Located in London, England
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By Miu Miu
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
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By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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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
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Tom Ford for Gucci Black Size 38 / 8 + Gray Lace Silk Platform Heels
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Conroe, TX
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1980's MAUD FRIZON white leather cowboy boots with python trim 36.5
By Maud Frizon
Located in San Fransisco, CA
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Late 1990's Manolo Blahnik 'Turgimod' Pink and Cream Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Celine Les Bois Black Calf Leather Clogs with Basswood Platform, 38
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 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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By Celine
Located in San Francisco, 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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By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
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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...
Céline by Phoebe Philo FW 2017 Runway Black Leather Santiag Western Boots
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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By Celine, Phoebe Philo
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...