Celine (brand) facts for kids
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Celine boutique in Madrid
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| Société Anonyme | |
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Founder | Céline Vipiana |
| Headquarters | 16 rue Vivienne, 75002, Paris, , |
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Key people
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Hedi Slimane (Artistic Creative and Image Director) |
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| Parent | LVMH |
Celine is a famous French luxury fashion house. It was started in 1945 by a designer named Céline Vipiana. The company's main office is in Paris, France. It is located in a historic building called the Hôtel Colbert de Torcy.
Séverine Merle has been the Chief Executive Officer of Celine since 2017. Since 2018, Hedi Slimane has been the main creative director. He designs all the collections and guides the brand's image. He also started men's fashion and perfumes for Celine.
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History of Celine
How the Brand Started
In 1945, Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, began their business. They started by making custom-made shoes for children. Their first store was in Paris. The brand's first logo was a red elephant. It was designed by Raymont Peynet.
Changing Focus
Around 1960, Celine decided to make clothes for women. They focused on "ready-to-wear" fashion, which means clothes made in standard sizes. They also started selling leather items like bags, loafers, and gloves. Céline Vipiana designed for the brand until 1988.
In 1964, Celine launched a new perfume called "Vent fou." They also released a popular collection of accessories. The trench coat became a very important product for the brand. Because leather items were so popular, Celine opened a special leather goods store in Florence, Italy.
In 1973, Celine changed its logo. The new logo had two "C" letters linked together. This design was inspired by the Arc-de-Triomphe in Paris. Around this time, Celine started opening stores in other countries. They opened boutiques in places like Monte Carlo, Hong Kong, and Beverly Hills.
Joining LVMH
In 1987, a businessman named Bernard Arnault bought part of Celine. In 1996, the brand became a part of the LVMH group. LVMH is a very large company that owns many luxury brands. This helped Celine become even more famous around the world. LVMH opened a big new Celine store in Paris.
Creative Directors of Celine
Creative directors are in charge of the overall look and feel of a fashion brand. They design the collections and set the style.
Past Directors
- 1988–1997: Peggy Huynh Kinh
- 1997–2003: Michael Kors
- 2004–2005: Roberto Menichetti
- 2005–2008: Ivana Omazic
Phoebe Philo's Time (2008–2018)
In 2008, Phoebe Philo became the new creative director for Celine. She showed her first collection in 2010 at Paris Fashion Week. Her style was known for being "cool and minimal." This means it was simple, modern, and chic.
Phoebe Philo won important awards for her work at Celine. She received the Designer of the Year award in 2010. In 2011, she was named International Designer of the Year. She left Celine in 2017 after designing the Fall 2018 collection.
Hedi Slimane's Time (2018–Present)
In 2018, Hedi Slimane took over as the Artistic, Creative, and Image Director. He started working on all Celine collections. He also added men's fashion, special couture (custom-made) clothes, and perfumes to the brand.
Hedi Slimane's design studio for Celine is in Los Angeles. He also has workshops in Paris. In 2018, he updated the Celine logo. He has opened new Celine stores in many cities around the world. His style for Celine is often inspired by youth culture and rock music.
Celine's CEOs
- 2000–2006: Jean-Marc Loubier
- 2006–2008: Serge Brunschwig
- 2008–2016: Marco Gobbetti
- 2016–2017: Pierre-Yves Roussel (ad interim)
- 2017–present: Séverine Merle
Other Products
Celine also makes other products through special agreements. For example, they have worked with companies to create sunglasses and eyeglasses. They also used to have a partner for their perfumes. Now, Celine manages its perfume lines itself.
Celine Stores
Celine has 178 stores around the world. You can also find Celine products in fancy department stores. Some of these include Bergdorf Goodman in New York and Harrods in London.
Images for kids
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Former logo of Celine
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Celine boutique in Zhengzhou
See also
In Spanish: Celine (casa de moda) para niños
