Fashion - Celine
Defining modern women
Celine Defining modern women
Luxury French label Celine presents a collection of subtle contrasts this season which are sophisticated yet comfortable - smart yet seemingly effortlessly put together with a hint of the casual.
The interplay of strength and weakness is evident in every piece or ensemble, suggesting a playful lightness enhanced by a chic and luxurious collection which, in a word, is simply Parisian - for Celine, the definition of the modern woman.
Designs are pragmatic and wearable although sensual and, ever so slightly, flirty. Despite rigorous attention to cut, detail and strong personal accessories, Celine's artistic director Ivana Omazic creates a quality for women who embody strength as much as poetry. Above all, Celine women radiate a gentle allure.
The Celine palette for spring-summer looks towards the pale shades of stone, bone, chalk, nude, mist, champagne, ash and optic white. Broken luminosity is shot through with faux opaqueness, while lilac, blue and coral add a fresh, vibrant touch to the collection.
Pieces include shorts and slim pants with cuffed hems which flatter the silhouette without weighing it down.
Transparent organdy dresses and T-shirts can be delicately covered with a jersey cardigan or little biker jacket - perfect for the close of summer or the cooler months, setting the pretext for flaunting sun-kissed legs.
Celine accessories are must-have pieces, loved by women around the world. The 2007 Byblos moccasin remains two-tone but is presented in a platform wedge heel, with straps in chocolate leather.
Strappy black sandals and red patent leather add a glamorous touch to the collection. while classic summer designs remain versatile and elegant.
The Bittersweet bag comes with a saddle-stitched strap and a smaller version which steps out for evening in embroidered black satin and jet.
The Double Tote is two bags in one to suit any situation, with an inner pochette which unclips to slip into a matte crocodile cover.
The new Anatomic bag is a round-the-clock companion with zippered front and side pockets to ensure perfect practicality and makes its first appearance on the catwalk in glazed black python and white calfskin.
