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Michael Rider unveils a debut bourgeois and rock collection at Celine

Paris - A new chapter opens at Celine. American designer Michael Rider, successor to Hedi Slimane, unveiled his first collection on Sunday in Paris. The spring wardrobe had chic, bourgeois accents tinged with a rock touch. “Returning to Celine in a changed world has been a deeply moving experience for me. It has also been an immense joy,” said...

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Celine names Robert Holden as North America President ahead of artistic transition

Celine has appointed Robert Holden as president of its North American division, as the brand prepares for a new chapter under incoming artistic director Michael Rider. The appointment was reported by WWD, signaling a key leadership change as Celine embarks on its next creative phase. Holden, who currently oversees Miu Miu in the Americas, brings...

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Celine’s new pilates collection is the latest intersection of high-end luxury and sports

A kettlebell wrapped in rich cognac calfskin commands a price of 2,400 euros. A set of steel dumbbells, adorned with monogrammed canvas, comes in at 1,900 euros. A cork yoga mat, complete with detachable leather straps, is priced at 850 euros. Luxury fashion’s relationship with sports has transcended traditional sponsorships, evolving into a...

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Constant change and whispers: the creative shifts that defined 2024

Nothing is as constant as change – it may sound like a cliché, but the fashion industry proves it year after year, particularly when it comes to its creative directors. While change has long been a defining feature of the fashion world, the creative upheavals of 2024 have been nothing short of unprecedented in their frequency. FashionUnited...

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LVMH sales dip signals broader challenges for the luxury industry

A 5 percent decline in quarterly sales may not spell disaster for LVMH's annual revenue, but for a bellwether like this luxury giant, the stagnation in its fashion and accessories portfolio signals broader challenges for the entire industry. LVMH, long heralded for its ability to weather economic downturns and outpace its competitors, is now...

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Has Hedi Slimane already paved the way for his future after Celine?

It was one of the swiftest transitions in recent fashion history. On Wednesday, Celine confirmed months of speculation by announcing that Hedi Slimane was indeed stepping down as creative director of the French fashion house, only to reveal his successor just a few hours later. His immediate successor, Michael Rider, not only assumed control...

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Celine names Michael Rider as new artistic director

Less than hours after Celine announced it had parted ways with Hedi Slimane, its artistic, creative and image director since January 2018, the French fashion house has appointed Michael Rider as its new artistic director. Rider, previously creative director of Polo Ralph Lauren, will take up his new role in early 2025 and will be creatively...

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Creative Director Hedi Slimane exits Celine

Celine and Hedi Slimane go their separate ways. The French fashion house is parting ways with its Artistic, Creative and Image Director after more than seven years, Celine announced on Wednesday. Under Slimane's leadership, Celine experienced exceptional growth and established itself as an "iconic French couture house." According to rumors:...

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Fashion|Beauty

Celine expands Haute Parfumerie bath and body collection

French luxury brand Celine is continuing its push into beauty, after announcing its first cosmetics products, with an extension of its Haute Parfumerie collection bath and body line. The collection, created by the French house’s artistic director Hedi Slimane, is expanding to include a liquid soap, body milk, hand cream, and hair mist later this...

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Is Hedi Slimane exiting Celine?

Since the beginning of April, speculation has been rife regarding the potential departure of Hedi Slimane from Celine and LVMH. Mr. Slimane assumed the role of Celine’s creative director in January 2018, purportedly under a six-year contract. This contract came up for renewal early in 2024, and despite ongoing negotiations, no announcement...

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Celine unveils push into beauty with lipstick

Celine teased its expansion into beauty with the first cosmetics line in the French fashion house’s history on its Instagram account. The fashion film for its autumn/winter 2024 ‘La Collection De L’Arc De Triomphe’ collection revealed models striding through the streets of Paris, wearing the brand’s ‘La Peau Nue’ rose-hued lipstick, one of the...

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Celine continues to defy convention with surprise Parisian fashion show

Hedi Slimane dropped a surprise fashion show on the Celine website. The brand eschewed Paris Fashion Week instead unveiling its women’s Spring Summer 2024 collection on its own calendar. Celine stands out among luxury brands as one of the very few, if not the only one, to embrace the digital format that became popular during lockdowns and...