Celine was founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, first as a made-to-measure children’s shoe atelier before moving into women’s ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. Vipiana led the house creatively until 1997, shaping a distinctly French elegance built on clean lines, superb leather and quiet restraint. After Celine joined LVMH in 1996, a series of defining designers followed: Michael Kors from 1997 to 2004, then Phoebe Philo from 2008 to 2018, whose architectural minimalism reshaped the modern Celine identity.
The heritage of a Parisian house
Celine was founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, first as a made-to-measure children’s shoe atelier before moving into women’s ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. Vipiana led the house creatively until 1997, shaping a distinctly French elegance built on clean lines, superb leather and quiet restraint. After Celine joined LVMH in 1996, a series of defining designers followed: Michael Kors from 1997 to 2004, then Phoebe Philo from 2008 to 2018, whose architectural minimalism reshaped the modern Celine identity.
Iconic emblems and signature lines
Celine’s story is written in its motifs. The Macadam canvas, introduced in the early 1970s, and the Triomphe emblem, designed in 1973 after the chains encircling the Arc de Triomphe at Place de l’Étoile, remain among the house’s most recognisable signatures. Both appear across monogram luggage, handbags and a wide range of accessories. In leather goods, the Triomphe, the Cabas and the Phantom each express a facet of this vocabulary: clean structure, confident geometry and timeless poise.
An archive beyond the handbag
This page gathers the full Celine universe available at Old Fashioned Club, far beyond leather goods alone. Alongside handbags and luggage, you will find silk scarves and carrés, jewellery and accessories, as well as ready-to-wear pieces. That breadth mirrors the house itself: a coherent aesthetic that runs from the wardrobe down to the smallest detail, and one that rewards collecting over time.
Why buy Celine pre-owned
Choosing pre-owned Celine means access to pieces that are often unavailable in store — vintage Macadam canvas, archival scarves, handbags from the Philo years — while embracing sustainable fashion. Designed to endure, Celine creations lend themselves naturally to a second life: their build quality helps them keep both their allure and their value. It is also a way to enjoy accessible luxury at a fair price, with no compromise on standards.
The Old Fashioned Club commitment
A Parisian pre-owned luxury boutique founded in 2017, Old Fashioned Club has every Celine piece authenticated by its experts and delivered with a certificate of authenticity and complimentary shipping. Browse our selection online, or try pieces in person at our showroom at 4 & 6 rue des Saussaies, 75008 Paris. A reassuring way to bring a durable, certified Celine piece into your wardrobe.
