The fashion house Celine created an unmistakable look in the 2010s. The brand was shaped by the special designs of Phoebe Philo . The fashion house was founded in 1945 by Celine Vipianu and her husband. At first she only designed children's shoes. In 1959 she began designing women's shoes and in the 1960s she designed her iconic leather goods for the first time. Thanks to her high-quality designs, she quickly gained worldwide recognition. In the years that followed, she expanded her repertoire and created a sporty collection in Parisian chic . Celine remains true to the fashion style of the founding period to this day and the fashion house has established itself all over the world with its casual, elegant designs.

Phoebe Philo

Designer Phoebe Philo is primarily responsible for the success of the house. Like many others, she studied at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, where she met Stelle McCartney during her studies. This meeting was crucial for the long-term friendship between the two.

They started working together at Chloé in Paris in 1996. Their contrasting styles were already apparent there. In 2001, Phoebe Philo was appointed head of the studio, succeeding Stella McCartney. At that time, Phoebe Philo was still unknown to the public and the industry and developed her own fashion style over the years.

In 2006, she gave up this job and moved back to London to devote herself to her family. She then started working at Celine in 2008 and Phoebe Philo has shaped the brand like no other. Her minimalist , cool , modern and classy look is well received in the fashion industry and she has created her own small fan base over the years. With her designs, she placed Celine at the forefront of the hottest labels in the early 2010s. Her bags such as the Celine Trapeze, Luggage and Trio Bag are particularly popular in the scene. In 2017, Phoebe Philo ended her collaboration with the fashion house Celine. This was not well received, especially by her fan base.

The Revolution

The Phoebe Philo magic unfolded since the first Celine collection. The designer did the opposite of what her predecessors did. Phoebe Philo's designs are simple and minimalist . She doesn't want to emphasize women's femininity with them, but rather express power and independence instead of seduction. With her designs and silhouettes, Phoebe Philo shaped the 2010s like no other. Phoebe Philo's fashion found worldwide recognition and was adopted by women around the globe.

“never completely classic, never overloaded, comfortable, precise and with freedom of movement, which applies to both the shape and the fabrics”

Phoebe Philo

When working for Celine, Phoebe Philo does not think about women's sexuality, but about their everyday lives, their work and the importance of women today. And her commitment pays off. Within just a few years, she has more than tripled Celine's sales. She combines minimalism with XXL coats or thick knitwear with wide-cut trousers, and increasingly moved minimalist designs into the fashion language of the decade. Phoebe Philo designed an accessories line for Celine that quickly established itself in the fashion landscape. Elegant shapes , perfect workmanship and impeccable quality were her hallmarks. She managed to make each of her bags an immediate object of desire. Her designs are copied by numerous brands. In her designs, aspects such as practical and compact shapes , sufficient bag capacity and her attention to detail were particularly important to her. This attention to detail made bags such as the Celine Trio, Phantom, Classic and Trapez the darlings of the industry and her fans. The models are brought onto the market in numerous colors and materials. Phoebe Philo's special trademark is neutral tones and a rather reduced choice of colors. Except for special pieces in her collections. In these she uses more striking colors, but without ever overdoing it. Phoebe Philo has taught us timeless design and changed the fashion industry in the process.

“Build a wardrobe rather than focusing on trends.”

Phoebe Philo

Hedi Slimane

In 2017, the fashion house Celine announced the end of its collaboration with Phoebe Philo. At the end of 2018, it was announced that Hedi Slimane would be succeeding the designer and would thus be following in big footsteps. Hedi Slimane expanded Celine's product range to include a perfume collection , menswear and a haute couture collection . The French designer Hedi Slimane is considered a revolutionary , but at the same time a rebel in the fashion industry. When Hedi Slimane took over, the fashion house was turned upside down for a second time. Shortly after Hedi Slimane joined, he removed the Accent Aigu from the logo. While researching the archives in 2020, he found the old Sulky logo and reintroduced it. The old logo can be found in the fashion house's current bags and belts.

Celine Bags

Celine is particularly known for its high-quality calf leather bags . Numerous bags have made the hearts of the fashion industry beat faster in recent years. Celine's trademark is the clear , modern look , which is particularly suitable for everyday use. You will always find a large selection of Celine bags here too. We regularly have the Trapez bag and Luggage bag in stock. We look forward to your visit! Whether in the online shop or in person in our boutique in Cologne .