Celine’s New Creative Director, Michael Rider, to Debut First Collection on July 6
Get ready fashion lovers, because Celine has just announced that their newly appointed creative director, Michael Rider, will be making his runway debut on July 6. This highly anticipated event will showcase Rider’s inaugural collection during the Fall/Winter 2025 Couture season. However, there is still no word on whether the collection will feature womenswear, menswear, or a co-ed line.
Rider, who took on the role in October of last year after Hedi Slimane’s sudden departure, is no stranger to the brand. He previously worked for Celine for a decade under the infamous creative helm of Phoebe Philo. In 2018, he left to become the creative director of Ralph Lauren, a position he held until May 2024.
This debut is just one of many sudden shifts happening at the top levels of the fashion industry. Slimane’s final collection for Celine, which launched via the brand’s YouTube channel during the Spring/Summer 2025 season, was seen by many as an audition for Chanel following Virginie Viard’s departure and industry rumors. Since then, Matthieu Blazy has been confirmed for Chanel, but there has been no official statement about Slimane’s next move.
The upcoming runway show also marks Celine’s semi-return to the standard fashion week calendar. Under Slimane’s leadership, the brand often opted for off-schedule pre-recorded runways in destination locations. His Celine was known for its distinct preppy grunge aesthetic and his fascination with younger generations, including the new wave of TikTok personalities. Rider’s debut is expected to bring a new aesthetic to the brand, similar to Gucci’s recent transition from Alessandro Michele to Sabato De Sarno.
So mark your calendars and get ready to see what Rider has in store for Celine on July 6. It’s sure to be a game-changing moment in the fashion world.
