Michael Rider - Designer, Creative Director of Celine

[Salvatore]

I went to Celine for the first time ever here in Paris and I have to say ... it's impeccable. Didn't think the style would fit me, but it actually worked perfectly. Now I am hoping Michael Rider doesn't change too much.

 

[99 Percent Polyester]

not sure if there’s a dedicated Celine thread (the search function makes me feel tech illiterate)

but it’s kinda funny how many Celine emails I’ve been receiving lately, practically begging me to buy something lol

 

[Lola701]

not sure if there’s a dedicated Celine thread (the search function makes me feel tech illiterate)

but it’s kinda funny how many Celine emails I’ve been receiving lately, practically begging me to buy something lol

They are trying to sell all the Hedi stuff.
I wonder how much not having a runway show hurt the brand.
I don’t have the feeling that outside of Hedi fans, people are really that excited to get their hands on the latest pieces from Hedi.

There’s no real covetable pieces from his last collections despite the fact that they were good.

But I guess the Kendrick jeans are sold out.

 

[99 Percent Polyester]

They are trying to sell all the Hedi stuff.
I wonder how much not having a runway show hurt the brand.
I don’t have the feeling that outside of Hedi fans, people are really that excited to get their hands on the latest pieces from Hedi.

There’s no real covetable pieces from his last collections despite the fact that they were good.

But I guess the Kendrick jeans are sold out.

That’s a good point - I hadn’t thought about it. Personally, I was interested in buying something since it could be his last collection (or at least for a while) but nothing really caught my eye.

I do think a big part is that Celine is actually doing email marketing now - a month after Hedi left (made a joke in here before about how with him gone they now have enough in the budget to do it lol)

 

[donyan]

I just had a look on the website to see if there's anything I'd like to buy from Hedi's last collection before it's over. There is nothing that has any creative input, just very pedestrian( albeit well-made) pieces with a vintage feel, and the same jacket and skirt again and again. It looks like the clothes have become an afterthought in order to sell the bags. They're not even bad, just nothing to get excited about.

 

[Lola701]

I just had a look on the website to see if there's anything I'd like to buy from Hedi's last collection before it's over. There is nothing that has any creative input, just very pedestrian( albeit well-made) pieces with a vintage feel, and the same jacket and skirt again and again. It looks like the clothes have become an afterthought in order to sell the bags. They're not even bad, just nothing to get excited about.

You would likely not have a real representation of the offering on Hedi’s last show through the e-shop.
Unfortunately, you have to go to the boutique.

 

[HigthaVandah]

Do we know when the first Rider items will hit stores?

 

[Lola701]

Do we know when the first Rider items will hit stores?

He is showing during Menswear/Resort season so probably November/December and even maybe earlier for bags if they are that ambitious.

 

[KilltheLook]

You would likely not have a real representation of the offering on Hedi’s last show through the e-shop.
Unfortunately, you have to go to the boutique.

That also shows the strength of Hedi as a merchandiser/stylist. Some of the runway pieces are online (with the Runway note) but they all look pedestrian without the styling tricks.

 

[tricotineacetat]

You would likely not have a real representation of the offering on Hedi’s last show through the e-shop.
Unfortunately, you have to go to the boutique.

Another downside - While during the Dior Homme years and even for the most part of his Saint Laurent you would have the most of the more elaborate show pieces in the regular ready-to-wear collection, those pieces are now in the "Celine Couture” line and therefore only available for private orders. Some pieces never made it into production while everything that made it into the show/showroom at Dior Homme also made it into production.

I hate that when this happens and maybe that’s one of the few cases I can appreciate the integrity of Rick Owens who, no matter how costume-y, will put what he showed on the runway into his online store!

 

[Scotty]

Between Chanel, Dior, Gucci, and Versace - I completely forgot that Celine has a new white gay as well!