While we anticipate Michael Rider stepping into the creative leader role at Celine, it’s worth noting his impressive background. Coming from Polo Ralph Lauren, he is also a former ready-to-wear design director under Phoebe Philo at Celine – could we see a resurgence of Philo’s iconic minimalist style? Perhaps we’ll see the return of the accent on the ‘e,’ making Celine, Céline once more, or the reintroduction of iconic Philo-era bags like the Trio and Trapeze? Only time will tell.
As we eagerly await his direction, let’s explore the three standout Celine bags that are set to make a statement for Winter 2024.
