Celine Silk Organza Embroidered Prairie Blouse - Size US 0-2
View Similar Items
Celine Silk Organza Embroidered Prairie Blouse - Size US 0-2
About the Item
Celine
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.
Find vintage Celine day dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs.
- Yigal Azrouel Paisley Backless Turtleneck TopLocated in New York, NYSize smallCategory
1990s Blouses
- Prada Brocade Top Metallic Black Silk SS08 Size 38By PradaLocated in Los Angeles, CAAmazing Prada Brocade Top from iconic Spring/Summer 2002 collection Crew neck Darted bustline Size and back neck zip Fully lined Sheer chiffon lining tri...Category
Early 2000s Italian Blouses
- Salvatore Ferragamo Printed BlouseBy FerragamoLocated in Los Angeles, CAThe ultimate springtime blouse. This Salvatore Ferragamo blouse is made from a sheer 100% silk chiffon fabric ensuring incredible comfort and style. This blouse has long sleeves that feature a mother of pearl button detailing. Cut in a slouchy fit with a v neck and high low fit, this printed blouse...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses
- Emanuel Ungaro Floral Silk BlouseBy Emanuel UngaroLocated in Waterford, MINavy floral blouse. Front buttons. Shoulder pads. Mandarin collar. Silk. Made in Italy. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (i...Category
1980s Blouses
- Anna Molinari SS96By Anna MolinariLocated in Paris, FRANNA MOLINARI SS96 Tag MOLINARI Size M IT 42 EUROPE 36 Shoulder 48cm Chest 40cm Length 53cm Sleeve 52cm 53% acetate 47% silk Perfect condition Shipping worldwide with tracking ...Category
1990s Blouses
- Dries van noten, Floral top with long sleevesBy Dries van NotenLocated in AMSTERDAM, NLDries van noten, Floral top with long sleeves. The item is in good condition. Small pull on the right sleeve. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: EU40 - L • MEASUREMENTS: l...Category
2010s Blouses