Celine began in Paris in 1945, when Céline Vipiana and her husband Richard opened a business making made-to-measure children's shoes. From that modest start grew a fashion house known for understated Parisian elegance. In 1973 the brand adopted a new logo of interlocking Cs on Sulky canvas, a motif vintage collectors still recognise instantly.
Later on, well-known designers shaped the house. Michael Kors was creative director from 1997 to 2003, Phoebe Philo from 2008 to 2018 and Hedi Slimane from 2018 to 2024. The Philo years in particular are still celebrated for their clean, wearable minimalism, but older Celine pieces from the 70s, 80s and 90s are just as sought after for their quality and classic cut.
In vintage Celine, well-cut blazers and silk scarves are well worth looking out for. The interlocking C motif, introduced in 1973, can help you recognise older pieces. These are pieces you'll wear for years and that instantly refine a simple outfit. Silk scarves and other accessories are in other vintage accessories.
Wear a well-cut Celine blazer with straight-leg jeans, over a silk blouse or as part of a suit. A velvet blazer adds instant warmth and depth to an evening look, and a silk scarf at your neck or tied to the handle of your bag adds a subtle, very Parisian touch. For more jackets and suits, browse women's vintage suits and sets and women's vintage coats and jackets. Every piece from a well-known fashion house is in designer vintage.
With a vintage blazer we look at the fabric, lining, buttons and shoulders; with silk, at the hems, any marks and whether the colours are still bright. We take all measurements ourselves and describe signs of wear honestly. Steam velvet rather than ironing it, and keep a silk scarf rolled or folded, away from direct sunlight.
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