Phoebe Philo at the 2016 LVMH Awards (Paris, June 16, 2016) Getty
A post on Instagram and the fashion world is in turmoil. This February 9, after a five-year absence, the designer announces his return to the fashion scene.
The end of almost two years long silence. British designer Phoebe Philo confirmed her upcoming comeback via a press release on Instagram on Thursday, February 9. Since leaving the Céline brand (then spelled with an accent), she has been absent from the media scene and social media after announcing in June 2021 the launch of her own label, backed by the LVMH group. . Many fans of the designer rejoiced, then moved on to waiting for the launch day. After two years, it finally arrives. Phoebe Philo will launch her brand in September 2023, with the first collection available at phoebephilo.com. If the contours of the platform are not specified, we know that registrations will be possible from July. Much-awaited news, because the 50-year-old British woman, the former artistic director of Chloé (from 1997 to 2008), then Celine (from 2008 to 2017), has acquired a special status in the eyes of fashion lovers.
In the video, Charlotte Casiraghi, Vanessa Paradis, Angel RG Dragon present their impressions of the spring-summer 2023 haute couture show.
Flawless outline craftsmanship
In 2018, his departure from the artistic direction of Celine caused a great stir. It must be said that once at the helm of the Parisian brand, the British designer, who previously cut his teeth at Stella McCartney, was able to impose his minimalist, chic and feminine touches, breaking the glossy interior. power at the beginning of the millennium. The resolution was a great success. Firstly from a commercial point of view, with a profit of €700m when he left, compared to €200 when he arrived in 2008. Above all, Phoebe Philo established a certain mastery of impeccable silhouette and frontal elegance. Added to that is a reserved nature, which contributes to creating a unique aura around his personality.
So much so that the memory of the era of the sketch stylist is preserved and cherished by his fans. A cult that was highlighted by his total absence from the media scene, especially in the three and a half years following his departure from the Parisian brand for “family reasons”. During this period, his reputation did not weaken, on the contrary. As proof, the Instagram page “oldceline” (formerly Celine), in honor of the brand from 2008-2018, gathers about four hundred thousand subscribers who are very impatient for the return of their idol. She’s now living on the platform with Phoebe Philo ( @phoebephilo ), who finally made her social media debut today with the single release of a sober press release. A sign that the Brit lost nothing from the minimal leg.
In the video: Valentino haute couture collection
Source: Le Figaro
