Phoebe Philo
Founder & Artistic Director, Phoebe Philo
The London-based star designer transformed the once sleepy bourgeois label Celine into a much-copied global fashion force. In 2023, she launched an eponymous, direct-to-consumer start-up backed by Celine owner LVMH.


The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity
Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?

The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity
Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Spring 2019 Season
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses Hedi Slimane’s Celine debut, his favourite shows of the season and fashion week in the #MeToo moment.

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Spring 2019 Season
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses Hedi Slimane’s Celine debut, his favourite shows of the season and fashion week in the #MeToo moment.

Tommy Ton's Life After Street Style
The photographer has spent the last decade of his life observing clothes through a lens. Now, he’s designing them.

Tommy Ton's Life After Street Style
The photographer has spent the last decade of his life observing clothes through a lens. Now, he’s designing them.

A Swan Song for the Philophiles
Hours before the debut of Hedi Slimane’s Celine, a group devoted to Phoebe Philo gathered in Paris to celebrate her one last time.

A Swan Song for the Philophiles
Hours before the debut of Hedi Slimane’s Celine, a group devoted to Phoebe Philo gathered in Paris to celebrate her one last time.

A Dark New Dawn at Celine
Hedi Slimane’s instincts for the moment have dulled, but his army of ‘Slimaniacs’ will surely canter towards Celine stores in blissful ignorance of the brand’s recent glories.

A Dark New Dawn at Celine
Hedi Slimane’s instincts for the moment have dulled, but his army of ‘Slimaniacs’ will surely canter towards Celine stores in blissful ignorance of the brand’s recent glories.

Hedi Slimane’s Celine Reboot Is Here
Parent company LVMH and its superstar designer have big ambitions for the brand formerly helmed by Phoebe Philo.

Hedi Slimane’s Celine Reboot Is Here
Parent company LVMH and its superstar designer have big ambitions for the brand formerly helmed by Phoebe Philo.

Inside Birkenstock’s Tumultuous Relationship With Fashion
The 244-year-old sandal brand is opening its first boutique in the US and will unveil a new online store for collaborations later this year.

Inside Birkenstock’s Tumultuous Relationship With Fashion
The 244-year-old sandal brand is opening its first boutique in the US and will unveil a new online store for collaborations later this year.

Hedi Slimane’s First Celine Interview
Ahead of his Celine debut, Hedi Slimane talks to Laurence Benaïm for Le Figaro. BoF brings you the exclusive English translation of a rare sit down with one of the most secretive designers in fashion.

Hedi Slimane’s First Celine Interview
Ahead of his Celine debut, Hedi Slimane talks to Laurence Benaïm for Le Figaro. BoF brings you the exclusive English translation of a rare sit down with one of the most secretive designers in fashion.

Slimane's Céline Draws All Eyes to Paris
This week, everyone will be talking about Hedi Slimane's Céline debut at Paris Fashion Week, Amazon's style recommendations play and Nike's upcoming earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Slimane's Céline Draws All Eyes to Paris
This week, everyone will be talking about Hedi Slimane's Céline debut at Paris Fashion Week, Amazon's style recommendations play and Nike's upcoming earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Salvatore Ferragamo’s Timely Timelessness
For their sophomore outing, Paul Andrew and Guillaume Meilland wisely stuck to the codes they are trying to establish at Ferragamo but next season could do with a little surprise.

Salvatore Ferragamo’s Timely Timelessness
For their sophomore outing, Paul Andrew and Guillaume Meilland wisely stuck to the codes they are trying to establish at Ferragamo but next season could do with a little surprise.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




