Phoebe Philo Is Celine's New Creative Director

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Celine has a new creative director in the person of former Chloé head designer Phoebe Philo.

Her appointment marks a comeback for the 35-year-old designer, who has been on hiatus since she quit her post as creative director of Chloé in January 2006 in order to, among other things, spend more time with her family.

"This is a really exciting step for me to be taking, with what could be seen as one of the most promising brands of the industry," Philo said. "I can't wait to step back into the studio and begin creating designs which will reinvigorate the brand, get customers excited about the product and work with a team that are incredibly serious and passionate about their work."

Apart from Philo, another new face on the Celine team is Marco Gobbetti, who has been recently appointed as president and managing director. "I am delighted to work with Phoebe on this exciting new project. The brand has enormous potential with its global presence and the quality of its team", Gobbetti said of Philo's appointment.

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