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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CELINE navy blue cotton LOGO OVERSIZED FLEECE Sweater M
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine sweatshirt is crafted in navy blue fleece cotton for a soft, comfortable feel. It features an oversized silhouette with dropped shoulders, a crewneck, long...
CELINE navy blue cotton & cashmere TRIOMPHE HOODIE Sweater L
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine hoodie sweater in navy blue cotton (86%) and cashmere (14%). Features Triomphe logo embroidery on the front, a drawstring hood and...
CELINE white blue silk 2022 STRIPED OVERSIZED Shirt 38 S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine button-up shirt in white mulberry silk (100%) with classic navy blue stripes, the fluid, lightweight fabric lending an effortless, luxurious drape to this refin...
CELINE white cotton 2022 TRIOMPHE & FLORAL BRODERIE ANGLAISE Blouse Shirt 38 S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine blouse in white voile cotton (100% - please note the content tag is missing) intricately embroidered with the house’s Triomphe logo and delicate floral Broderie...
CELINE burgundy cashmere 2018 TECHNO LUX CREWNECK Sweater L
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Céline by Phoebe Philo sweater is crafted from a luxurious blend of burgundy technical lux cashmere (88%) and polyes...
1970s Celine Beige Jersey Shirt
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Beige wool and cotton jersey shirt featuring classic pointed collar (1970s), long sleeves, buttoned cuffs a front pocket with logo carriage embroidered. Circa 1970s Estimated...
CELINE beige black cashmere OVERSIZED COLORBLOCK TURTLENCK Sweater S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Céline by Phoebe Philo bicolor sweater is crafted from luxurious beige and black colorblock cashmere (100%). It features an oversized A-line silhouette with dropp...
Céline Top FR38 Michael Kors Dark Green Acetate Satin Blouse UK10 US8 Celine
By Celine, Michael Kors
Located in PARIS, FR
Céline top by Michael Kors in dark green acetate satin, wide boat neck, straight cut at the front and fitted at the waist with 2 pleats at the back, long straight sleeves. Size 38FR ...
Celine 2020 Top FR40 White Linen ruffled blouse top UK12 US10 Céline
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine top from the SS2020 collection by Hedi Slimane in white linen, wide boat neck with ruffle trimmed with English lace, flared cut, long sleeves with wide ruffle, tightened by an...
CELINE blue & white cotton 2019 LAVALLIERE STRIPED POPLIN Shirt 38 S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine by Hedi Sliman poplin shirt in navy blue and white striped cotton (100%). Features a classic fit with lavalliere collar. Brand new with tag. 2019 Fall/Winter ...
CELINE beige wool 2015 BELL SLEEVE RIB-KNIT Sweater M
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline by Phoebe Philo sweater in rib-knit wool (77%) and polyamide (23%). Features long sleeves with bell cuffs in jerse...
CELINE aqua & bottle green wool 2015 BELL SLEEVE RIB-KNIT Sweater S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline by Phoebe Philo sweater in aqua rib-knit wool (77%) and polyamide (23%). Features long sleeves with bell cuffs in ...
CELINE medium grey wool 2022 LOGO HOODED RIB-KNIT Sweater L
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine hooded sweater in medium-grey chunky rib-knit wool (100%) with a bold cream felt CELINE logo across the chest. Designed in the house’s signature relaxed silhoue...
Celine Tomato Red Printed Cotton Batiste Logo Shirt
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine forever celebrates the Bon Chic Bon Genre style of classical Parisian girl prettiness. Classic semisheer cotton batiste "mens" shirt strewn with colorf...
Celine Women's New Striped Blouse Size 42, Portugal, Modern Design
By Celine
Located in CACHAN, FR
CELINE Blouse striped blouse. New with label. Never worn. Size 42. Purchased for private sale. Missing collar label.
Celine Floral Print Navy Blue Cotton Logo Polo
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine cotton short sleeved polo of deep navy blue cotton lisle overall printed with floral bouquets and flower vases, in yellow, red, blues and greens. Logo signed Celine inside the...
CELINE black cotton BACK LOGO HOODIE Sweater XL
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine hoodie sweater in black cotton (100%). Features white logo-print on the back, drawstring hood and kangaroo pocket. Has been worn a...
CELINE Top Romy FR38 White Denim Romanian Embroided Top Blouse UK10 US8 Céline
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine top circa 2021 by Hedi Slimane, Romy model, in white cotton embroidered with Slavic motifs and the Triumph logo in red and blue, relaxed fit, round neck fastened with two tass...
CELINE black cashmere 2024 CHAIN DETAILED Cardigan Sweater XS
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine cardigan in black Heritage cashmere (100%). Designed with a relaxed, boxy silhouette and cropped length, it features dropped shoulders, a flattering V-neck, and...
CELINE Cream/ Ivory Knit Top, Size Large
By Celine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The top features cream color, crew neck line, sleeveless design with slit details on the sides, designed by Celine. Made in Italy.
CELINE grey cotton & cashmere TRIOMPHE HOODIE Sweater L
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine hoodie sweater in grey cotton (86%) and cashmere (14%). Features Triomphe logo embroidery on the front and a drawstring neck. Has b...
Celine Green Cotton Isle Logo Polo
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine cotton short sleeved polo. Of bright green cotton lisle overall printed with floral bouquets and flower vases, in yellow, red, blues and greens. Logo signed Celine inside the ...
Celine Straight Longsleeve Top with Eco-Leather Detail, S
By Celine
Located in Krakow, PL
Celine Straight Longsleeve with Eco-Leather Insert – Size S Condition: Good Description of wear: Signs of use, including a stain on the fabric and a defect on the collar material F...
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout....
Plus Size Vintage Emanuel Ungaro 1990s Beige + Gold Silk Chiffon 90s Beaded Top
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage EMANUEL UNGARO plus size beige / ivory silk chiffon beaded sleeveless blouse! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, beads and sequins throughout. Hidden zipper up...
1920S Black Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Cap Sleeve Blouse With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Cap Sleeve Blouse With Crystals
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse Shirt Collection 1976 YSL Vintage
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Has a bit of a southwestern vibe! YSL silk 1970s Blouse- Measuring Up to 40 Bust -- Up to 40 waist-- 25 long -- 23.5 sleeve, buttoned cuff. This is out of a massive collection of Con...
S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Couture Lady Bug Garden Baroque Print Button Up Silk Top
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning silk Gianni Versace Couture button-up shirt designed by Gianni Versace. Constructed entirely of printed silk, this shirt is covered in the brand's iconic baroque pattern and ladybug/butterfly print. This stunning archival top...
1990s Missoni Vintage Silk Chiffon Swirl Heart Print Flutter Ruffle Blouse Top
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 90s MISSONI silk chiffon blouse! Features vibrant hues of green, blue, red, brown and yellow. Gold metallic thread sewn throughout. Double ...
1990s Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Yellow Chiffon Angel Blouse w/ Rhinestones
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage Chloe blouse, designed by Karl Lagerfeld! Butter yellow color, on scrumptious silk chiffon. Angel-like bell sleeves, with rhinest...
1970's THEA PORTER COUTURE silk striped poet blouse
By Thea Porter Couture, Thea Porter
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A late 1970's silk blouse by Thea Porter Couture in sheer black chiffon with narrow vertical stripes woven into the fabric. The striping gives it a linear look while the material sta...
Vintage Girogio Armani 1990s Ivory One Shoulder 90s Silk Cropped Blouse / Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 'Black Label' early 90s ivory / off-white silk one shoulder cropped blouse! Sexy Grecian style, with layers and layers of flowy silk. Intricate pleati...
$550
Size: Small - Medium
Psychedelic 1970s 70s Paisley + Floral Multi - Color Boho Top / Blouse / Tunic
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage 1970s top! Features colorful prints of paisley and florals throughout. Wonderful poet's sleeve, with green velvet ribbon detail at cuffs and neck. Ruffles at the neck...
$379Sale Price|36% Off
Size: 42
UNWORN Roberto Cavalli Animal Wild Cat Cheetah Floral Print Silk Tunic 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Switzerland, CH
Roberto Cavalli Main Line Finest silk printed with signature Cavalli cheetah theme Lace up bow tie in front Very versatile, can be worn as tunic blouse, cover up or micro dress Bow t...
Valentino lace beige top body shirt
By Valentino Couture
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Valentino lace top in a beautiful beige colorway Material: Lace Color: Beige Designer: Valentino Garavani Skirt length: 55 cm 21,65 inches Size : 44 O...
CELINE beige silk 2023 BANDANA PRINT TWILL OVERSIZED Shirt 38 S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Celine shirt in beige banana print twill silk (100%). Designed in an oversized silhouette with a relaxed draped collar and chest patch pocket. Finished with luminous mother-of-pearl ...
Celine Pink Printed Silk Blouse
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Pink printed silk top featuring a round neck, a back slit and logo button opening, multicolor chains print all over, long sleeves buttoned cuffs. Circa 1980s Composition: 10...
CELINE blue white cotton 2021 FRILL COLLAR STRIPED POPLIN Shirt 40 M
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine boyfriend shirt in navy blue and cream three-stripe poplin cotton (100%), showcasing the house’s refined take on relaxed tailoring. Cut in an easy, slightly dro...
CELINE raspberry cashmere SEAMLESS CREWNECK Sweater L
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine sweater is crafted from raspberry cashmere (100%), offering a soft and refined texture. Designed with a classic fit, it features a crew neckline and delica...
CELINE airforce blue cashmere 2018 OVERSIZED TECHNO LUX Sweater L
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Céline by Phoebe Philo sweater is crafted from a luxurious blend of airforce blue technical lux cashmere (88%) and polyester (12%). It features an oversized, boxy...
Celine Silk Paisley Print Top By Phoebe Philo
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Celine Silk Paisley Print Top By Phoebe Philo Pink sleeveless blouse fully crafted from silk and designed by Phoebe Philo. Featuring a bold, large-scale paisley print in shades of ...
Céline by Michael Kors 2004 Vintage Tassel Wrap Top
By Celine
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A striking example of vintage Céline’s refined bohemianism, this wrap-style top is crafted in vibrant turquoise silk and accented with subtle tassel details. Its fluid, adjustable c...
CELINE cream & blue silk TRIOMPHE TIE NECK SHORT SLEEVE Blouse Shirt S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine blouse is crafted in cream crepe silk (content tag missing) with a light blue all-over Triomphe print. It features a classic fit, delicate ruffled collar w...
Celine By Phoebe Philo White Silk Camisole With Black Lace 2016
By Celine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a runway Celine by Phoebe Philo white silk camisole with black lace featuring a plunging neckline, black lace trim at hem and neckline, sleev...
CELINE beige silk FLORAL SHEER SHORT SLEEVE Blouse Shirt 38 S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine shirt in sheer beige silk (100%) is a delicate blend of romantic detail and modern silhouette. Adorned with a floral print in yellow, dusty rose, and olive...
CELINE black cotton TRIOMPHE FLEECE HOODIE Sweater XL
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine hoodie in black fleece cotton (100%) combines casual comfort with signature branding. Featuring a relaxed fit, it is accented ...
CELINE white cotton TRIOMPHE EMBROIDERED VOILE Blouse Shirt 38 S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine blouse in white voile cotton showcases timeless elegance with its all-over Triomphe logo embroidery. Designed with a relaxed silhouette, it features cap sl...