In a stirring homage to the timeless elegance of Paris and the iconic beauty of “La Collection de l’Arc de Triomphe”, the world-renowned designer Hedi Slimane unveils his latest masterpiece for Winter 2024: “The Arc de Triomphe Collection.” This collection, designed in July 2023 and filmed in the heart of Paris in December 2023, marks a pivotal moment for the fashion house Celine, as it introduces Celine Beauté, the brand’s inaugural cosmetics line.
Under the artistic direction of Slimane, who also took charge of the photography and cinematography, the collection serves as a tribute to his late friend and mentor, the legendary photographer Richard Avedon. The creative team for this project includes celebrated makeup artist Aaron de Mey, stylist Esther Langham, and hair colorist Alex Brownsell, each contributing to the realization of Slimane’s vision.
The launch of Celine Beauté is highlighted by the release of “La Collection de L’Arc de Triomphe,” featuring the debut of the “La Peau Nue” lipstick, a standout among the 15 shades from the “Rouge Celine” collection set for release in 2025.
The line takes inspiration from the CELINE Haute Parfumerie collection introduced in 2019, promising to bring the same level of sophistication and elegance to the realm of cosmetics.
The narrative of the collection is deeply intertwined with the history of Celine itself, drawing on the brand’s origins and its emblematic use of the chain pattern found around the Arc de Triomphe—a motif that became a monogram for the brand. Slimane, since taking the helm at Celine in 2018, has modernized this historic symbol, now named “Triomphe,” which has become a recurring element in his collections.
The “La Collection de L’Arc de Triomphe,” not only revisits the golden age of Celine in the 1960s but also redefines the iconic Triomphe bag, cementing its status as a new classic that embodies the essence and values of the couture house. Presented against the backdrop of Paris’ historic Art Deco venues—Salle Pleyel, Musée Bourdelle, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, and Maison de la Chimie—the collection is an ode to French elegance and the enduring legacy of Celine.
Accompanied by an original soundtrack titled “La Folia,” written, rearranged, and performed by Mélanie Chédeville with production by Rico The Wizard and Mélanie Chédeville, and commissioned and co-produced by Slimane, the collection is a testament to the power of artistic collaboration and the enduring allure of Parisian chic.