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 Boucles Fleur Clous Silver Gold tones Metal Flower Earrings Studs Céline
By Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Celine earrings (by Hedi Slimane), stud earrings with a flower motif in silver and gold-tone metal, very lightweight. Width 3.55 cm x height 4.25 cm. The earrings have been worn but ...
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...
$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...
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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.
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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 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...
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.
$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 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
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.
Oscar de la Renta Gold Polished Twisted Crystal Curl Hoop Earrings, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Bold twisted curl hoop earrings accented with clear Swarovski crystals. Add a golden glow to your outfit! By Oscar de la Renta. Gold plated. Post backs. Hallmarks: none
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
$380Sale Price|22% Off
Resin Red Leaf Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Strut your stuff in these red resin leaf earrings. As you can see, the novel creation features a standout design that incorporates some super stylish elements. These earrings fasten ...
Zircon, Base Metal
David Yurman Crossover Diamond Hoop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Expertly crafted by David Yurman, these striking earrings hail from the highly sought-after Crossover Collection. Elegantly composed in a harmonious blend of 18k white and yellow gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Ct 8, 11 of Sapphires and Diamonds on Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
So chic and elegant design for this gorgeous earrings in 18k gold with oval cut orange sapphires 5,66 ct and baguettes and round brilliant cut diamonds 2,45 , F/VS. Handmade jewelry...
18k Gold
PANIM 2.82 Carats Diamond Briolette 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Elevate your attire and make a statement with the sparkling diamond hoop earrings to boost your everyday look. Up your hoop game by adding pendants and make it truly personal. Set in...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set of Mother-of-Pearl Earring Jackets with Gold and Yellow Sapphire "Stamens"
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand-carved mother-of-pearl floral earring jackets pair beautifully with our yellow sapphire stamen posts, but can also be mixed and matched with stud earrings you already own!...
Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14k Gold Earrings with Pear Emeralds and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald and diamonds earrings studs. Pear emerald gold studs. Genuine emerald earrings. May birthstone jewelry. Emerald jewelry gift for her. Genuine 1.2 ct emeralds earrings studs. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Hermes Sterling Pierced Loop Earrings
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermes Loop Earrings in medium are made from sterling silver and feature a toggle clasp. The earrings feature a minimalist and graphic style. Serial number. 925 silver stamp. Com...
Sterling Silver
de GRISOGONO Pink Gold 376 White Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
de GRISOGONO Pink Gold 376 White Diamond Earrings. Pink Gold: 27 grams 376 White Diamonds : 7.75 cts
White Diamond, Gold
$248Sale Price|20% Off
Natural pave diamonds yellow gold plated sterling silver hoops earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver earrings hoops consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- yellow gold plated Diamond- Na...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 1.38 in D 0.36 in L 2.76 in
Stunning hand carved Swarovski crystal earrings.
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
These stunning hand carved earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo, are made using discarded single used plastic. Delicately carved and polished to resemble rock crystal and accented with g...
Crystal, Gold-filled, Base Metal
6.7 Carat Opal Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 6.7 carats Opal doublets, 7.0 carats blue sapphire and 5.21 carats of glimmering diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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...
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 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