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Celine Reinvented: See 10 Celebs Wearing Hedi Slimane’s First Collection For the Famed French Brand

By Rachel LeWinter

Lupita Nyong'o, Lucy Boynton, Dakota Johnson and Emma Stone

In September 2018, Celine lost its accent mark and gained a new creative director with a dramatic new aesthetic for the much-loved French fashion house, which had been led by Phoebe Philo for nearly a decade. Hedi Slimane’s debut collection for the brand consisted of 96 looks with a heavy rock ‘n roll influence: hiked-up hemlines, sequin party dresses, feathered frocks and studded leather pieces that were a far cry from Philo’s classic artistic direction. Slimane’s designs were full of glitz and glamour, so it’s no wonder that celebs are flocking to his creations for star-studded red carpet events.

Celebrity stylist Kate Young, who works with Margot RobbieOpens a New Window. and Sienna MillerOpens a New Window., was one of the first to dress a client in one of Slimane’s new Celine designs. She picked a sparkling mini for Dakota JohnsonOpens a New Window., “The red dress just screamed Dakota to me, she wore it to the Suspiria premiere so the color felt right, and the shape was just perfect for her body,” she explained. On Slimane, Young says she has always been a fan: “I still wear my Dior Homme jacket from his days there.” She saw the new collection in person in Paris, noting, “I felt that the dresses worked, I love a disco ball dramatic evening dress with a bit of an attitude. I like that it’s minimal, dark and full on party for evening, those things always resonate with me.” She adds: “I loved the old Celine too, they’re just different.” Young also dressed Rachel Weisz in the new collection. “I thought of Rachel the first time I saw her dress on the runway in Paris. It has a ‘70s vibe, and that is what I look for when I think of her,” says Young.

Michael Erlanger, the stylist responsible for dressing Michelle DockeryOpens a New Window. and Constance WuOpens a New Window., chimes in on Slimane’s appeal: “Everything about it is different. His clothes speak to a new audience, they are for the cool kids. I also think it’s brilliant that a lot of the clothes are unisex,” Erlanger tells Us. She describes the new Celine as “a raw kind of disruptive glamour that we all know and love.” She picked a beaded minidress for Lupita Nyong’oOpens a New Window. to wear to the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards. “I loved that this dress had a bit of edge. It was short, sparkly and completely cut out on the sides, making it the kind of thing not many people can wear. It walked the runway with a leather jacket which was perfect for after the party,” Erlanger explained. “It just had that indisputable cool factor we were looking for.”

Scroll through to see how more celebs rock the new Celine designs on the red carpet.

Lupita Nyong’o in a beaded cutout design on Nov. 12.

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Rachel Weisz in a ruffled wool and silk gown on Jan. 6.

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Lucy Boynton in a belted sequin creation on Jan. 6.

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Naomi Watts in a Swarovski crystal-covered look on Dec. 9.

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Dakota Johnson in an embroidered mini on Oct. 24.

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Emma Stone in an organza top and wool pants on Jan. 4.

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Amy Adams in a high-slit silk strapless on Jan. 27.

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Claire Foy in a crystal and wool jumpsuit on Jan. 13.

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Amandla Stenberg in a beaded chain high-collar frock on Nov. 18.

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Natalie Portman in an organza shirt and wool jacket and pants on Nov. 1.Credit: Tibrina Hobson/WireImage

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