One of my favorite brands, Céline, by Phoebe Philo (FW 2010) is filled with great outerwear details and knit variations that are tactile and textured for this fall. The knit dresses and sweaters are just right for the new season. They are also evoke nostalgia, but very modern. The intarsia’d knits proved to be a very timely, but rewarding process for Céline. One of my favorite looks would have to be the high waisted black slacks with the popular cable knit/intarsia’d sweater. The look was so French, classic and she-she-la-la. After seeing the whole collection, this style felt the most natural and likely to be emulated.
The evocative intarsia’d Rolls Royce-like illustration with Céline plates on the cable knit was by far the strongest and most memorable detail. To choose such a static image speaks volumes about Philo’s intentions for Céline.The brand is pushing refined, simplistic and tailored womens wear to another level. Pairing the sweater with a modified high waisted trouser is a great follow-up to last year’s, high-waisted canvas trouser. This look felt vintage and the styling was new and this is something Philo brings to Céline seasonally—a little bit of old mixed with new, can go along way.
After seeing the first season from Philo, I immediately thought of the influential life of people like Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. Céline is setting yet another trend this winter with this collection. By being seasonally consistent, the Céline House may have a promising place, in the fashion ranks.
Images via Céline
