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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Chloe Mac Donnell

Michael Rider evolves a winning formula in debut for Celine in Paris

A preview of Celine’s spring 2026 collection on 6 July, where simple evening looks in black subtly recalled Michael Rider’s previous time at Celine.
A preview of Celine’s spring 2026 collection on 6 July, where simple evening looks in black subtly recalled Michael Rider’s previous time at Celine. Photograph: Fior/Dragone/Gorunway.com

After a year of musical chairs in fashion, September is gearing up to be one of its biggest show months ever: with debut collections slated from new creative directors at brands including Matthieu Blazy at Chanel and ex-Balenciaga designer Demna at Gucci.

On Sunday in Paris, Michael Rider, who recently succeeded Hedi Slimane at Celine, decided to get a head start.

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