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 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 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
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...
$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 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 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
$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 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 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 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
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 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.
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...
Ammanii Hoop Earrings with Freshwater Pearls in Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautifully handcrafted hoop earrings made from vermeil gold, sterling silver base with 18k yellow gold plating, in our signature satin finish adorned with Freshwater Pearls and high...
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Pear Marquise Peridot Cluster Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Olive-green radiance of peridot is presented in these earrings. A single pear cut of the gem is orbited halfway by illuminating two marquise and three pears. Marquise cuts accentuate...
Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ammanii Hoop Earrings with Hieroglyphic Amulets in Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Named after goddess Wadjet, who was closely linked to principles of justice, balance and transformation and inscribed with hieroglyphic signs to give you the power of life, health an...
Topaz, Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
$6,750 / set
W 0.25 in D 0.07 in L 2.5 in
RIMA JEWELS Seven Pointed Star Drop Earrings with Natural Yellow Diamonds
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
This 22k gold earring set features twenty two of RIMA’s signature seven pointed stars which have been set with full brilliant cut yellow-marigold diamonds (ranging in size from 1.65m...
Yellow Diamond, 22k Gold
$3,950 / set
W 0.13 in L 1.88 in
Elegant French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Line Earrings, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco period diamond and platinum line earrings Early 20th Century Sophisticated design composed of round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum with reticulated si...
Diamond, Platinum
Ammanii Hoop Earrings with Star Charms and Freshwater Pearls in Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The statement hoop earrings are a reminder of the vastness and versatility of our universe. Handcrafted from vermeil gold and ruthenium in a satin finish adorned with Freshwater Pear...
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Timeless complementary colors of blue and red are given a modern interpretation for these earrings. Above is turquoise, carved in a cushion cabochon. Below is red coral, in a rectang...
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Statement Interlocked Hoop Earrings with Hieroglyphic Amulets Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Newest Addition to Ammanii's Malikat = Queens Collections. Hand crafted, interconnected hoop earrings with amulets inscribed with hieroglyphic signs to give you the power of life, he...
Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Vermeil
$17,750 / set
W 0.75 in D 0.38 in L 0.94 in
18K Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A turquoise set-in coordinating V shape gold prongs begins the design. Next, a bezel set brilliant cut diamond in D.E.F. color and VVS2 clarity gives its signature sparkle as a rare ...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Skinny Square Huggie Earrings with Three Ruby Baguettes
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Add a bit of luxury to your classic huggie with a new square format. These Square Huggie Earrings come in various colors, set in solid 14k yellow gold. Can’t find a color you like? P...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Skinny Square Huggie Earrings with Three Diamond Baguettes
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Add a bit of luxury to your classic huggie with a new square format. These Square Huggie Earrings come in various colors, set in solid 14k yellow gold. Can’t find a color you like? P...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.2 Carats Faceted Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 5mm faceted blue sapphires are surrounded by sandlike "pasir" granulation in these attractive 22K handmade earrings. Beautiful contrasts between the textures and blue and gold. ...
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
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 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 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...
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 1.58 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 1.38 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