Fashion Focus: Phoebe Philo for Céline
December 13th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Phoebe Philo, Paris-born British fashion designer, has successfully relaunched the French luxury house Céline.
Céline is a French label founded by Céline Vipiana in 1945, which was originally selling tailor-made shoes for children, then launched a footwear line for adults along with accessories and finally ready-to-wear clothing in 1960. Many designers have succeeded at the head of the creative direction of the house but not all of them have encountered great success, except for Michael Kors who designed several collections during 7 years before focusing on his own label in 2005.
Céline was slowly fading away when Pheobe Philo, graduate from Central Saint Marteens College in London and former head designer at Chloé, entered the company as the new creative director in 2009. Her vision and master of proportions took the brand back on the fashion scene, getting high recognition by her peers as well as luxury and fashion professionals. She, better than anyone else, was able to create balanced silhouette through classic, chic and minimal designs. Her timeless collections, often full of neutral tones, have been a signature style in past years.
Her graphic creativity and ability to create aesthetically and commercially attractive collections made her a star within the LVMH group – owner of Céline. Marc Jacobs being evoked to replace John Galliano at Dior, Pheobe Philo is said to be a potential successor at Louis Vuitton (http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2011/oct/02/paris-fashion-phoebe-philo-celine). With her sharp perception of what women like to wear, she will undoubtedly continue to rise within the world of fashion and luxury.
