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 Circle Gold Clip 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 Plate
Celine 1990 Vintage Large Gold Globe Celestial Stars Round Circle Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1990 Vintage Unisex Extra Large Iconic Classic 3D Globe Celestial Stars Sun Circle Round Domed Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light ...
Gold Plate
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 Vintage Rare Gold 1989 Green Emerald Ruby Globe Celestial 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
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...
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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 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...
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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 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 Paris 1980s Vintage Gold Iconic Massive Logo Circle Hoop Drop 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 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 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
Celine 1990 Vintage Large Gold Round Stars Celestial Pentagram Domed Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1990 Vintage Unisex Large Iconic Classic Cluster Stars Celestial Pentagram Round Circle Domed Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light s...
Gold Plate
Celine 1988 Vintage Large Gold Radiant Sun Face Star Trapezoid Domed Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1988 Vintage Unisex Large Iconic Classic Sun Face Star Radiant Trapezoid Domed Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Good condition. Light scratches or colour l...
Gold Plate
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
Vintage 1989 CELINE PARIS Rhinestone Planet Sphere Earrings
By Celine
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1989 CELINE PARIS Rhinestone Planet Sphere Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) Width: 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) Depth: 0.55 inch (1.4 cm) Weight per Earring: 25...
B. Kieselstein-Cord 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ridge Earrings
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Philadelphia, PA
B. Kieselstein-Cord's diamond and gold ridge earrings are a mix of diamonds and gold that effortlessly combine sophistication with a touch of edgy allur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Diamond Round Ear Clips
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stylish design of striated gold bands going in three directions highlighted by two rows of diamonds. The earrings are slightly domed. The backs are clips that can be converted to po...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Syna Amethyst Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Amethyst 20 cts approx Diamonds 0.05 ct approx Limited edition These limited edition Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz earrings showcase the finest craftsmanship wit...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ginkgo Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ginkgo leaf earrings. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special de...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Floating Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona elegant and essential diamond earrings featuring 14 beautiful, G color, VVS1 clarity, diamonds of different shapes, weighing 2.24+0.27 carats, pierced and purely assembled...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Impressive ribbon wedged heirloom 18k gold clip-ons featuring a sparkling cluster of Montana sapphires enhanced by several diamonds. Additional ribbon wedges of textured gold form th...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chanel 2005 Boucles oreille Clou CC Silver Metal Red Enamel Micro Earrings Studs
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel mini stud earrings in silver-tone metal with a CC logo inlaid in coral red enamel, signed on the back. Width 1 cm x height 0.75 cm. The earrings are shipped without original p...
Enamel
$18,950 / set
W 1 in L 1 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring a feminine flair to your ensemble with these flirty VCA earrings. Circa 1950's, these ultra-rare earrings are made from platinum and weigh 16.58 tot...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Floating White Diamond Drop Earring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold oval hook pendant earrings suspending two round cut white diamonds weighing 0.23 c...
White Diamond, White Gold
$1,459 / item
Dm 0.17 in L 2.55 in
Alex Jona Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold earrings suspending two Burmese Jade cylinders. DimensionS: L 2. 55 in / 6,5 cm...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Branch Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat polished yellow gold branch dangling ear pendants. Dimensions: H 1.9 in / 5 cm X W 1.22 in / 3 cm X D 0.10 in / 2.53 mm ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Rubellite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold pendant earrings with two flat cut rubellite drops weighing 4.31 carats. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not onl...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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
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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 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...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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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
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