Celine’s spring 2026 show, led by its newly appointed creative director Michael Rider, premiered in Paris to wide praise. Rather than discarding the house’s heritage, Rider built upon both Hedi Slimane’s sleek minimalism and Phoebe Philo’s understated elegance. His...
Can a designer balance heritage and novelty without losing either? Michael Rider’s Spring 2026 debut at Celine delivers a compelling answer: yes. With nods to Philo minimalism, Slimane edge, and Ralph Lauren prep, Rider weaves a quietly radical narrative—crafting...
Can a simple play of proportions reset how we think about fashion? Celine’s latest collection proves it can. Under Michael Rider’s vision, the juxtaposition of big pants with little shirts—or vice versa—does more than surprise the eye. It challenges...
