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 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
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 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...
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 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 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 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 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 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
$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 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
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 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
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 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
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
Bijoux Num Oval & Pear Shape Prehnite Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num Oval & Pear Shape Chalcedony Vermeil Drop Earrings Discover these beautiful drop earrings featuring oval and pear shape pastel green prehnite - all in Cabochon cut - ...
Other, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Faceted Topaz Crystal Glass Clip on Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
The combination of faceted smoky topaz crystal glass with turquoise Boris Aurealis glass stones and clear rhinestones set of with a flower top in gilt m...
Crystal, Brass
$595
H 1.5 in W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Signed Fallon Gold Plated Sculptural Dangle Pierced Earrings 1990's USA
Located in North Miami, FL
These dynamic pair of signed Fallon gold plated pierced dangle drop earrings are sculptural and dimensional. Inverted raised sculptural forms in a raised ...
Gold Plate
$192Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Oscar de la Renta 22k Gold-Plated Hammered Metal Circle Post Earrings
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oscar de la Renta 22k gold-plated hammered metal circle post earrings, created in the early 21st century in the United States. These earrings are crafted from a base metal and richly...
22k Gold, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Ear Cuff In Sterling Silver And Neon Pink Enamel
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Ear cuff handmade from sterling silver and coated with enamel in a vibrant neon pink colour. Funky piece diffusing punk vibe into modern ear accessories. Sold as a single piece. Grea...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
CAROLEE signed gold silver coin etruscan designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CAROLEE • gold and silver tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ...
Filigree Faux Emerald Green Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
The handmade filigree faux emerald green earrings is ornate and lovely, it is further enhanced by sparkling CZ stones. Earrings ha...
Crystal, Zircon, Base Metal, Brass
$56Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 1.2 in L 1.2 in
Hot Fashionable Small 1.2 Inch Sterling Silver & Cubic Zirconia Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
International shipping is not free Hot Fashionable Small 1.2 Inch Sterling Silver & Cubic Zirconia Hoop Earrings Hot Fashionable Small 1.2 Inch to 1.5 inch wide , Weight 6.4 gm ...
Zircon, Sterling Silver
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 1.2 in
Gold Fashion Clip On Earrings, Chunky Faux Pearl Center, Retro Late 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Luxurious earrings with a bold faux pearl centerpiece - a perfect touch of class! Circa mid to late 1900s. Gold-tone.
Gianni Versace Vintage 2000s Y2K Gold Logo Medusa Head Dangle Pierced Earrings
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic never worn GIANNI VERSACE gold Medusa head embossed dangle pierced back earrings. Each earring features 6 discs. Pierced back. Can easily be dressed up or down. In great unwor...
$40Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.5 in L 0.5 in
Hot Fashionable Small Dangling flower Sterling Silver & Cubic Zirconia Earrings
Located in New York, NY
International Shipping is not free Hot Fashionable Small Dangling flower Sterling Silver & Cubic Zirconia Earrings/ Huggies Hot Fashionable Small Dangli...
Zircon, Sterling Silver
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...
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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
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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