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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OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Swirl Large Hoop gold tone brass hoop earrings Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Swirl Large Hoop gold tone brass hoop earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/F00409 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: wirl Large Hoop Earrings Collectio...
Celine New Logo Pierced Gold Hoops
By Celine
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Celine new pierced hoops with gold plating and logo. Come with velvet pouch .
Base Metal
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Knot Double Hoop brass infinity twist wire earring Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Knot Double Hoop brass infinity twist wire earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00408 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Knot Double Hoops Material: Brass C...
Celine Paris 1980s Vintage Massive Iconic Logo Circle Hoop Drop Clip Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine Paris 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Iconic Logo Monogram Circle Round Hoop Large Chunky Modernist Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Versatile earrings. Can be worn in different ...
Gold-filled
$768Sale Price|20% Off
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo mirrored petal statement pin earrings Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo mirrored gold tone geometric petal statement pin earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/E00834 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Metal Color: Gold Pa...
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Flat Hoop faux pearl brass hoop pin earring Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Flat Hoop faux pearl brass hoop pin earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00412 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Brass, Faux Pearl Color: Gold, Pea...
Celine 1989 Vintage Crystal Emerald Ruby Globe Celestial Stars Drop Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1989 Vintage Unisex Textured Relief Crystal Emerald Ruby Globe Celestial Stars Circle Double Ball Round Dangle Drop Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genui...
Gold Plate
Celine 1992 Vintage Large Citrine Orange Cabochon Jelly Belly Circle Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1992 Vintage Large Citrine Orange Cabochon Jelly Belly Circle Round Dome Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely...
Gold-filled
1990 Celine Oversized Crystal Clip On Earrings
By Celine
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage 1990 Celine oversized crystal gold clip on earrings. Large size. Diameter is 4 cm. Minor scuffs. Clip on mechanism is still firm.
CELINE Vintage Massive Jewelled Faux Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Celine
Located in Nice, FR
CELINE vintage massive gold tone dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring a geometric square-shaped design, embellished with textured glass faux pearls and clear crystals. Embossed CELI...
Gilt Metal
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Spiral Double faux pearl hoop pin earring Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Spiral Double faux pearl hoop pin earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00411 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Pearl Spiral Double Hoops Material...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo chunky ribbed Croissant gold brass hoop earrings Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo chunky ribbed Croissant gold brass hoop earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/F00416 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Brass Color: Gold Pattern: Solid C...
Celine 1989 Vintage Extra Large Iconic Logo Globe Celestial Stars Clip Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine Paris 1989 Vintage Extra Large Iconic Logo Globe Celestial Stars Round Circle Dome Clip Chunky Modernist Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Maybe light...
Gold-filled
Celine Gold Chain Door Knocker Earrings
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Cool (and large) Celine Gold Chain Door Knocker Earrings from the late 1980's with curb chain fringe. Imposing scale and beautifully crafted for Celine in Italy. 1989 France. 3" x 1...
Gilt Metal
Celine Pave Gold Chain Door Knocker Earrings
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Cool (and large) Celine Gold Chain Door Knocker Earrings with pave rhinestones from the late 1980's with curb chain fringe. Imposing scale and beautifully crafted for Celine in Italy...
Gilt Metal
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Trinity Twist Swirl gold tone brass hoop earrings Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Trinity Twist Swirl gold tone brass hoop earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/F00415 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: Pre Spring 2018 Material: Brass...
1989 Celine Two Tone Star Clip On Earrings
By Celine
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage 1989 Celine in gold with silver trims. The clip on mechanism is still working well and firm. Minor scuffs. Item comes as is.
Celine Vintage Medallion Clip on Earrings
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Vintage, gold-tone medallion clip-on earrings from Céline. Colour: Gold, pearl Material: Gold-plated metal Measurements: Width: 2.5cm Condition: Very good condition.
Celine Pave Silver Chain Earrings
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Cool (and large) Celine Silver Chain Door Knocker Earrings with pave rhinestones from the late 1980's with curb chain fringe. Imposing scale and beautifully crafted for Celine in Ita...
Gilt Metal
$572Sale Price|44% Off
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo white beaded tassel drop earrings Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo white beaded tassel drop earrings Pair Reference: BSHW/A00118 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: Runway Material: Plastic Color: White, Gold Pat...
Celine Vintage 80's Elephant Dangle Clip-On Earrings
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Collectors Item - Celine Vintage 80's Elephant Dangle Clip-On Earrings Created by Celine Vipiana and a true collectors dream! Gold bronze earrings with elephant pendant motif which...
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
0.75Cttw Prong Set Round Diamond Huggie Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These glamorous diamond huggie earrings feature pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.75 carat. Encrusted in lustrous 14K white gold. Diamond quality: color G-H and clarit...
Diamond, White Gold
5.89 Carat Micro Set Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Disco Ball Drop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Pave brilliance with that extra Lustre sparkle. Featuring 5.89 carat of round brilliant cut cubic zirconia, set in 925 sterling silver with a high gloss white rhodium finish. Dimen...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 1.07 carats baguette diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & excl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and set with natural fancy cut 4.73 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & excl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sky Blue Topaz White Gold Pearls Engraved Round Drop Aquamarine Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Octagon Faceted Sky Blue Topaz measuring 9 x 11 mm set in a 14 Kt white gold bezel with 3 small round pearls of 4mm on 3 sides at the top t...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Jade Donut Lapis Lazuli Gold Emeralds Diamonds Blue Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with small emeralds cabochons in the center,middle parts in white gold, 14 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel, 2 Burma Jade donuts...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
$600
W 0.63 in Dm 0.63 in L 1.23 in
Faceted Oval Peridot Green Turquoise Round Drops 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of faceted oval Peridot size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Green Turquoise...
Peridot, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Shell Unisex Stud Handcrafted Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings. These exquisite unisex earrings, measuring 1cm, (0,4 inches) made in Italy, evoking the pristine sands and crystal-clear waters of Sar...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$695
H 0.2 in W 0.2 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.2 in L 0.2 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Round Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer stud Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made bead granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique contrast velvet...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Chanel FW2021 Boucles d'oreille Clou CC Golden CC and 5 Earrings Stud
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel stud earrings in gold metal with a circle motif topped with a small CC or a 5 encrusted with white rhinestones. Diameter 1.45 cm. The earrings are delivered without packaging ...
Handcraft Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Swirl Large Hoop gold tone brass hoop earrings Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Swirl Large Hoop gold tone brass hoop earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/F00409 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: wirl Large Hoop Earrings Collectio...
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Twisted Rope Double Hoop pin earrings Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 Twisted Rope Double Hoop pin earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/F00414 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Twisted Rope Double Hoop Collection: S...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Barbele Cuff gold brass twist barb wire pin earring Pair
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Barbele Cuff gold brass twist barb wire pin earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00410 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Brass Color: Gold Pattern: Soli...
CELINE rhodium plated 2025 KNOT DOUBLE Ring Sz 52
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Céline Knot Double Ring is crafted in brass with a sleek rhodium-finish. It features a sculptural double-band silhouette intertwined in a striking knot design, en...
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W 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Celine 1992 Vintage Iconic Logo Medallion Circle Earth Globe Gold Clip Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1992 Vintage Iconic Logo Medallion Circle Earth Globe Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. One back of earring is colour loss, others are e...
Gold Plate
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W 1.38 in L 1.38 in
Celine 1992 Vintage Large Citrine Orange Cabochon Jelly Belly Circle Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1992 Vintage Large Citrine Orange Cabochon Jelly Belly Circle Round Dome Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely...
Gold-filled
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W 1.58 in L 2.17 in
Celine Paris 1980s Vintage Massive Iconic Logo Circle Hoop Drop Clip Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine Paris 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Iconic Logo Monogram Circle Round Hoop Large Chunky Modernist Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Versatile earrings. Can be worn in different ...
Gold-filled
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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Celine 1989 Vintage Large Iconic Logo Globe Celestial Stars Gold Clip Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1989 Vintage Large Iconic Logo Globe Celestial Stars Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. A very ...
Gold-filled
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W 1.66 in L 1.66 in
Celine 1989 Vintage Extra Large Iconic Logo Globe Celestial Stars Clip Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine Paris 1989 Vintage Extra Large Iconic Logo Globe Celestial Stars Round Circle Dome Clip Chunky Modernist Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Maybe light...
Gold-filled
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo gold triple layered hoop earrings
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo gold triple layered hoop earrings Reference: TGAS/E00725 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Loop Th...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black beaded tassel chandelier earrings
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black beaded tassel chandelier earrings Reference: TGAS/E00733 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Plastic Color: Gold, Black Pattern: Solid Closur...
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W 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Celine 1992 Vintage Iconic Logo Medallion Circle Earth Globe Gold Clip Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1992 Vintage Iconic Logo Medallion Circle Earth Globe Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. One back of earring is colour loss, others are e...
Gold Plate