Céline F/W 2015.16 Paris

[jeanclaude]

For me this feels more J.W. Anderson trying to do Comme des Garçons, than Phoebe Philo for Céline.

 

[FND74]

Er. So wait, what is Celine again? I am lost. It looks like a fun show but I dont think your Celine customers will be so thrilled with the clothes.

 

[Nosaceli]

Maybe she should be at Margiela? Some of the details, not so good.

I had this vibe too, some coats look like a remake from a duvet. And those (outrageous, but I'm guessing on purpose) wrinkles on that orange and blue top..

 

[mackos]

Now THIS is a fashion show, so many new ideas to take in, all the while super lovely and cohesive. Ahhh, she's the champ!

Agreed, such an excellent collection!

I'm in love with the embroideries in the opening outfit and then in the fur-collared coat and that feather-bottomed dress, such an incredible piece Oh, and the fox-print shirt is so, so lovely.

I'm dying to see the collection in movement.

 

[HeatherAnne]

Wow, I'm obviously in the minority here, but I also think that this is all over the place. Some pieces even have a Rei feel to them. I agree it's new - for Celine. I don't really think it's anything to write home about in the fashion world though.

I think you'll find that you actually are in the majority.

I'm not expecting this to be well received.

Personally, I love it though.

 

[gossiping]

this is absolutely appalling. sorry she is not an innovator anymore. this is just "oh yeah lets create some random stuff and shove it all together"

 

[Lola701]

sorry she is not an innovator anymore

She has never been. Her genius is in the fact that she can capture something from other designers, make it her own and challenge us. Lately, her inspirations have been a little bit more obvious but i think Celine is in a transition...

I may not love this collection but i'm excited for what's going to happen at Celine.
Now that (almost) everybody seems to follow Nicolas Ghesquiere, i wonder if she is going to be more wild or if she will came back to the pragmatism of her first few collections.

 

[dior_couture1245]

I think this is a really interesting collection. It's challenging. There are some gorgeous pieces and some gorgeous looks here. It feels loaded with ideas, which I really like. The fur collared coats are sublime and the feather-bottom dress on Phillipa is stunning.

HOWEVER, I absolutely hate the shoes. They're terrible and they ruin a lot of looks for me. The sneakers wreak of street style, and the other shoes make for a frumpy proportion. Would a beautiful high heel have been so terrible? It's almost as if there is so much oddity in the clothes, that I find myself craving something like a classic high heel to offer a bit of tension to each look...

 

[FashionFanatico]

Best Shoes, best bags, best dresses, best new ideas, best cast of the season.

Yes, She IS and stays the champ

 

[Caffeine]

This is probably the most exciting collection so far. Def. different from previous Celine...some details are interesting. I also like the half vest bags. Will def. check out in their stores.

 

[MulletProof]

Ah this is amazing! , it's like trying new food and it tastes so good but you're trying to figure out what's in it. She's the only designer that interprets and plays with trends in a way that feels mentally stimulating and not just 'buy me', and I love how her girls always look impeccable even when she's doing silly furry sandals.

 

[freja]

Phoebe just keeps on giving, does she not? This collection is really good. Lots of new and interesting ideas, which goes a long way these days. It definitely strays off with some pieces, but if that's the price we pay for fresh ideas and pure design talent, then so be it. No styling tricks here, that's for sure.
These pieces, from the color palette to the fabrics to the prints, are a really good showcase of the possibilities that lie within the future of design. Can't wait for more.

 

[Not Plain Jane]

i like it! i think it's fun and experimental.
i really love those shoulder packs.
and the fox print shirt with the flyaway sleeves.
some of the coats, dresses, and fluid trousers are marvellous too!
good for phoebe to branch out of her safe zone and try out some different looks.

 

[anlabe32]

Some really nice things here, but overall it was kinda messy and had too many themes going on. Not her best.

 

[Deleted member 7575]

Surprised I like it.

 

[softgrey]

clumsy is the word that comes to mind...
...

 

[Morphe]

Only word that describes this collection in my head is "gimmicky".

 

[ogepma]

While this look disjointed, I can't help but love its chaotic nature. I think this is a stunning collection that is experimental but wearable. Yes, it may seem gimmicky but one thing it is not is boring. ImO, this is what fashion needs now.

 

[HeatherAnne]

We throw out gimmicky a lot in the forums these days when we see designers taking on too much, but man it's so frustrating for me to see it thrown Philo's way! Nothing about this seems haphazard to me or meant to showoff. If anything, all the other idiot designers copying her have forced her to go to such great lengths so that her collection looks different than theirs (how messed up is that!).

 

[Not Plain Jane]

Nothing about this seems haphazard to me or meant to showoff.

i guess i could see the "haphazard" critique, because it seems like she's trying a number of different things here, some of which i find more successful than others. as a result, the collection probably wouldn't be described as "coherent" by everyone.

but i agree that it doesn't feel "show-offy" or "gimmicky".

for me the misses are the chubby fur bits here and there, and the puffy material. i haven't decided on the black/ivory/cut out textured pieces; i can see the cdg influence here, but philo pares it down.

the wins/hits are the fluid pieces, the play with colour and print, the knits, and those shoulder packs (like the "fanny pack" mixed with a knapsack - very fun). i like how there's almost a hint of her past at chloe in the flowing pants/dresses, capes, midi skirts, and irreverent prints. it takes some of the stiff minimalism out of celine and loosens it up. some of the other experiments weren't as great to my eyes, but i do like that she's busting things up. it feels...fresher.