Hedi Slimane’s latest CELINE collection, Un Été Français (A French Summer), evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and timeless French elegance. Presented in the historical setting of Compiègne in France, the Summer 2025 collection takes inspiration from the romanticism of French icons and youth culture.

The collection pays tribute to the late Françoise Hardy, blending melancholic youthfulness with sophisticated tailoring. Silhouettes were sharp and effortlessly chic, featuring pleated schoolgirl skirts, tailored summer cashmere coats, and embroidered twinsets adorned with sequins. There was an air of retro femininity throughout, with silk dresses suspended in delicate sequins and feathers, offering a modern twist on timeless classics.

Slimane’s mastery of texture was on full display, from hand-crocheted broderie anglaise dresses to architectural black silk evening gowns. The accessories echoed the luxe yet casual spirit of the French Riviera, with layered CELINE necklaces and exotic lacquered leathers—python, lizard, and crocodile—used for slingbacks and the made-to-order Joséphine bag.

More than just a fashion show, Un Été Français celebrated the essence of French summers through a seamless fusion of past and present, cementing Hedi Slimane’s CELINE as the epitome of Parisian cool.

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