Look, including the “Watch me Work” bag in bottle green Alligator, from the Celine Fall 2008 Collection

Paris – September 4 2008
Phoebe Philo named Creative Director at CELINE, Marco Gobetti named President and Managing Director

LVMH Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, is pleased to announce the appointment of British fashion designer Phoebe Philo as creative director of CELINE. Phoebe Philo is one of the world’s most respected designers, credited as being at the heart of the revival of the Chloe brand while its Creative Director (2001 to 2006). Philo will work exclusively for CELINE, starting in October 2008. …

Celine Children’s Shoe Collection spring summer 2008 Advertising Visual

Launched for this spring summer season, Celine takes a walk down memory lane and relives its beginnings as luxury baby and children’s shoe maker. Although the brand of Celine has grown and evolved, it did in fact debut into the fashion world, pattering tiny feet, as an exclusive luxury baby and children’s shoes brand.
In 1945, Celine Vipiana opened a children’s shoe shop in the Rue de Malte in Paris. It sold made to measure shoes and boots for baby’s and children which was an extraordinary luxury for the period. Its style names …