Celine
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April 24, 2020Hermès
April 24, 2020
In 1945, Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, created one of the first luxury brands in the industry and called it Céline, a made-to-measure children's shoe business based in Paris. In 1960, the brand changed its focus on a ready-to-wear fashion brand for women with a sportswear approach, offering a range of leather goods such as bags, loafers, gloves and clothes. Céline Vipiana remained head designer until 1997, when American fashion designer Michael Kors took over the reins.
During his tenure at Céline, Kors brought modern femininity with a luxurious spirit. After his departure in 2004, the company struggled until British designer Phoebe Philo joined as creative director in 2008. During her time at Celine, she boosted sales from €200 million to more than €700 million, turning the brand into one of the most sought-after in the world; the perfect mix of commercialism and artistic expression and her own invention of a restrained, considered chic.
Current Creative Director: HEDI Slimane
