*New Collection Video
CELINE Summer 24
Slimane's TOMBOY Vision melting History and Androgynous Elegance in Paris
written Sarah Arendts
In the poetic embrace of Paris's Bibliothèque Nationale, Celine's visionary creative director, Hedi Slimane, unfolds the Women Summer '24 narrative — TOMBOY. Through a mesmerizing video that's equal parts fashion and art, Slimane weaves together threads of history, architecture, and Parisian cultural zeitgeist.
Right across the rue Vivienne, where CELINE ateliers echo with the chatters of designers and artists, stands the venerable Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF). From its days as the royal library to its post-revolution national avatar, the BNF carries with it stories dating back to the end of the Middle Ages. This makes it the perfect canvas for a collection that is as much about the past as it is about the present.
The video showcasing TOMBOY was carefully curated within the salient architectural marvels of the BNF. From the "Salle Labrouste" — an 1861-1868 masterpiece by Henri Labrouste, now deemed a historic monument since 1983, to the “Galerie Vivienne” and the "Cour d’Honneur" with its 18th-century façade. The cinematic journey transcends beyond the library's confines, with ethereal moments captured at the Bir-Hakeim Bridge.
Hedi Slimane, the visionary director behind this collection, once again reaffirms his commitment to androgynous tailoring — a signature that's been consistent since his early design days in the late 90s. From the opening to the finale, CELINE’s TOMBOY strikes a harmonious chord between masculine flair and feminine grace, reminding us of the allure and beauty of fluid fashion.
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The collection, meticulously photographed and filmed by Slimane, also pays homage to craftsmanship and sustainable practices. It's no secret that CELINE champions a strict no fur policy, opting instead for shearling. A testament to their dedication to craft can be seen in the couture jackets and dresses, each embroidered meticulously by hand.
Models donned leather headphones embossed with the emblematic CELINE Triomphe, a result of a special collaboration with Master & Dynamic.
Echoing through the architectural splendors of the BNF is the pulsating extended version of "Too Much Love" by LCD Soundsystem, a song that's etched its influence deep within the realms of indie electronic music and club scenes. The track envelops viewers, taking them on a sensory journey through the androgynous realms of TOMBOY.
The new Summer 2024 collection is a melange of architectural magnificence, historical resonance, and androgynous tailoring, crafted under the watchful eye of Hedi Slimane. In TOMBOY, we see a symphony where history, art, music, and fashion converge, promising a summer of timeless elegance.
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