CELINE

Origin: Paris, France

Founded: 1945

Founders: Céline Vipiana and Richard Vipiana

Brand Story:

Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana and her husband Richard, CELINE began as a made-to-measure children's shoe business before expanding into ready-to-wear, sportswear, and leather goods. In the late 2000s, under the transformative tenure of Phoebe Philo, the house became the ultimate North Star for intellectual minimalism, famed for architectural tailoring and legendary IT-bags like the Luggage Tote and Trapeze. Later redefined by Hedi Slimane, CELINE embraced a sleek, rock-infused Parisian chic while reviving the house's archival Triomphe logo—inspired by the chain links surrounding the Arc de Triomphe. Today, CELINE stands as a premier global emblem of effortless French refinement, Parisian street elegance, and understated luxury craftsmanship.