Celine (brand) facts for kids
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Facade of a Celine boutique in Zhengzhou, China
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Founder | Céline Vipiana |
| Headquarters | 16 rue Vivienne, 75002, Paris,
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| Parent | LVMH |
Celine is a famous French fashion company that makes luxury clothes and accessories. It was started in 1945 by a fashion designer named Céline Vipiana. The company's main office is in Paris, France, in a historic building called the Hôtel Colbert de Torcy.
Séverine Merle has been the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Celine since April 2017. Michael Rider became the creative director of the brand in early 2025, taking over from Hedi Slimane.
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The Story of Celine
How Celine Began
In 1945, Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, started their business. It was one of the first luxury brands of its kind. They began by making custom-made shoes for children and opened their first shop in Paris. Their brand was known for its special logo, a red elephant designed by Raymont Peynet.
Changing Focus
In 1960, Celine decided to change what it focused on. The company started making ready-to-wear clothes for women, with a sporty style. They also began offering leather items like bags, shoes called loafers, gloves, and other clothing. Céline Vipiana herself designed for the brand from 1945 until she retired in 1988.
In 1964, Celine launched a new perfume called "Vent fou" and a collection of accessories called "American Sulky." Both were very popular. The trench coat became one of the brand's most important products. Because leather goods were so popular, Celine opened a special leather shop in Florence, Italy.
In 1973, Celine updated its logo. The new logo featured two "C" letters linked together, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe monument in Paris. Around this time, Celine started opening stores in other parts of the world, like Monte Carlo, Geneva, Hong Kong, and Beverly Hills. The founders also wanted to help others, so Richard Vipiana created the Céline-Pasteur Prize to support the American Hospital of Paris.
Joining LVMH
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In 1987, a businessman named Bernard Arnault bought part of Celine. Then, in 1996, the entire brand became part of a large luxury group called LVMH. This helped Celine become even more famous. LVMH opened a big new Celine store in Paris.
Creative Leaders at Celine
A creative director is like the main artist for a fashion brand. They decide what the clothes and products will look like each season.
Past Creative Directors
- 1988–1997: Peggy Huynh Kinh
- 1997–2003: Michael Kors
- 2004–2005: Roberto Menichetti
- 2005–2008: Ivana Omazic
Phoebe Philo (2008–2018)
In 2008, Phoebe Philo became the new creative director for Celine. She showed her first collection in 2010 at Paris Fashion Week. People described her style as "cool minimal," meaning simple yet stylish.
Phoebe Philo won important awards for her work at Celine. She received the Designer of the Year award from the British Fashion Council in 2010. In 2011, she was named International Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She left Celine in December 2017 after finishing her last collection.
Hedi Slimane (2018–2024)
In January 2018, Hedi Slimane was chosen to lead all creative aspects of Celine. He added new types of collections, including men’s fashion, very fancy custom-made clothes (couture), and perfumes.
Hedi Slimane's main design studio was in Los Angeles, but he also had a workshop in Paris. In September 2018, he updated the Celine logo. He also designed new Celine stores in cities like Paris, Tokyo, and London. Slimane brought a new style to Celine, inspired by youth culture and rock music. He left the brand in October 2024.
Michael Rider (2025–Present)
In October 2024, Michael Rider was announced as the new creative director for Celine. He started his role in early 2025. He is now in charge of all Celine collections, from leather goods to couture. Before this, Rider was a creative director for Ralph Lauren Polo. He also worked at Celine before, during Phoebe Philo's time.
Who Runs Celine?
Here are the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) who have led Celine:
- 2000–2006: Jean-Marc Loubier
- 2006–2008: Serge Brunschwig
- 2008–2016: Marco Gobbetti
- 2016–2017: Pierre-Yves Roussel (for a short time)
- 2017–present: Séverine Merle
Other Products
Celine has also worked with other companies to make different products. For example, they had agreements to create sunglasses and eyeglasses. They also had a license for their perfume lines, which are now managed by Celine itself.
Celine Stores Around the World
Celine has 178 stores across the globe. You can also find their products in famous luxury department stores like Bergdorf Goodman in New York, Harrods in London, and Galeries Lafayette in Paris.
Marketing and Ambassadors
Celine works with famous photographers for its advertisements. They have also chosen well-known people to be their brand ambassadors. These ambassadors help promote Celine. Some of them include singer Lisa (from 2020 to 2024), actor Park Bo-gum (since 2022), singer V (since 2023), singer Danielle Marsh (since 2024), the boy group TWS (since 2024), and actress Liu Shishi (since December 2024).
See also
In Spanish: Celine (casa de moda) para niños
