since the lvmh takeover in 1989, celine has gone through many identities throughout the years. michael kors was the first designer to make a significant impact on the brand, working sportswear elements seamlessly into high fashion luxury. afterwards came the unforgettable phoebe philo, with her take on a modern womenswear wardrobe wooning the aficionados then and for decades to come. with the brand currently under the hands of hedi slimane, celine launches into a new direction that has never been trod by the traditional luxury house.