Following the departure of Hedi Slimane, Celine has announced Michael Rider as the house’s new artistic director.

Rider will have the entire creative responsibility of all Celine collections, including Womenswear, Menswear, Couture, Leather Goods and Accessories.
According to the house, he will join the house in early 2025.
The announcement could mean a return to the design aesthetic championed by Phoebe Philo, as the designer spent ten years under her leadership at Celine and was most recently the creative director of Polo Ralph Lauren.
Prior to his ten years at Celine, he also spent time at Balenciaga with Nicolas Ghesquiere.
Discussing the news, Severine Merle, the CEO of Celine said “I am delighted to welcome Michael back to Celine, a maison that he knows intimately. Michael’s vision, creative talent, together with his genuine nature and strong connection to Celine’s heritage make him a natural choice to continue to build a long-lasting success for the maison.”
Meanwhile, Rider added “Celine is a maison with values very close to my heart and a beautiful heritage to build on. I am honoured to come back and shape the future of the maison together with the Celine team.”