Celine Spring 2026 Collection
For his second outing at Celine, Michael Rider picked up right where he left off — with a cool, confident rejection of Parisian polish in favor of something looser, fresher, and more real.
When asked how he approached this sophomore effort, Rider was quick to reply, “Not so differently from the first. We kept thinking about the foundation.” That foundation, as it turns out, is the modern wardrobe: masculine-cut jackets shaped like the curve of an apple’s core; slim denim; sleek tuxedo riffs; and a dash of preppy attitude via polos and oversized silk rugby shirts.
There were new pleasures too — easy baby-doll dresses in bouclé soigné and trippy floral prints, a whimsical nod to the 1960s spirit that ran quietly through the collection. Scattered among them were bicycle helmets emblazoned with the Celine logo, a playful reminder that in Rider’s world, luxury doesn’t mean standing still.
This new Celine defies the myth of Parisian restraint. Scarflike collars spilled generously over coats and blazers; bohemian jewelry caught the light; practical shoes replaced stilettos; and handbags were slung across shoulders or tucked casually under arms — an attitude, not a statement.
Menswear held its own, crisp and confident, a rarity in this season’s mixed shows. One could easily imagine those looks on the impeccably dressed K-pop idols watching from the front row — perhaps exactly the audience Rider had in mind.
