Missed out on Phoebe Philo's debut collection? Here are 10 'Old Céline' pieces you can buy now
These pre-loved treasures have just gotten better with age
It's official – the debut collection from Phoebe Philo has dropped. Céline’s former Creative Director unveiled the first instalment from her long-awaited, eponymous collection on 30th October.
As expected, there are more than enough luxurious knits (styled with Philo's signature hair tuck), maxi coats and chunky gold jewellery to satisfy devotees of 'Old Céline', the moniker given to the collections released during Philo’s tenure, from 2008 to 2017. In addition, sartorial palate cleansers come in the form of shoe boots with 2010s-inspired, tapered heels, tailored trousers with frothy, hand-combed trims, and 'Mum'-linked bracelets and necklaces.
Philo’s Céline was understated but elegantly so, identifiable only to those in the know and perfectly palatable to everyone else. Think well-crafted wool coats, menswear-inspired shirting, hair nonchalantly tucked into knits, and simple white trainers. It wouldn’t be too bold a statement to say Philo invented 'quiet luxury', so the launch of her own brand is perfectly timed.
Never underestimate the devotion of a Philophile; just 24 hours after the collection launched on phoebephilo.com, most of the pieces are sold out. If you want to secure one of the remaining oversized totes, roll neck knits or a pair of sculptural shoes, you'll have to be quick.
If you missed out on the object of your desire, fear not. To celebrate Philo's return to fashion, we've rounded up the most covetable 10 pre-loved pieces from Phoebe Philo-era Céline that you can shop now. Hair tuck optional, but recommended.
Shop our favourite 'Old Céline' pieces, pre-loved:
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Natalie Hughes is Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes and edits fashion show reviews, trend reports, designer interviews, and features on her specialist subject, vintage and pre-loved. Natalie has worked in the fashion industry for 16 years, as a contributor to publications including Harper's Bazaar, Elle and Who What Wear; consultant for the British Fashion Council, Christian Louboutin, and more; and senior editor at Matches and Net-a-Porter.
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