-SPECIAL- “CELINE” 2018’s silk striped ruffle bow blouse

As a French-born maison, CELINE has infused refined everyday wear with intellect and elegance, expressing different feminine silhouettes and urban moods across eras. We are pleased to present a piece featuring a classic stripe and a beautiful ribbon collar.

The delicate stripe pattern is meticulously rendered onto 100% silk fabric, and with a frilled stand collar and a neck ribbon tie, it combines the classic blouse's elegance with the sharp, unmistakable nuance of the Hedi Slimane era.

Firstly, what is most striking is the yoke design, boldly cut from the front to the back; the line that narrows toward the chest changes the direction of the stripes, so the piece is not simply a pattern but a design that establishes a constructed rhythm across the torso.

At the neckline, the frill rises to softly frame the face, and paired with a slim ribbon tie, it achieves a balance that does not overemphasize sweetness, embodying CELINE's characteristic harmony of refined French bourgeois neatness and rock-inspired sensibility.

With a silhouette that naturally drapes from the shoulders, the sleeves are gathered near the cuffs to create volume at the wrists, and as the silk moves, it sways softly, delivering a subtle, lingering nuance that a flat shirt cannot express. Moreover, the frill is visible at the cuffs, so when the sleeves peek out from a jacket or coat, they add delicate depth to the overall look.

Front features CELINE-engraved buttons, a detail that embodies the maison's craftsmanship and adds value unique to this piece. The stripes are fine and uniform, yet the way they appear changes at the yoke, bodice, and sleeves, guiding the eye vertically; the relaxed silhouette remains refined and not bulky.

As for the period, the collar embroidery name and care label display the CELINE logo without accent marks, and the current washing instructions, LVMH Fashion Group Japan's distributor notation, and the care-label specifications are all in place, making it credible as a piece from the Hedi Slimane era (2018 onward). The design, which echoes the vintage silhouette of a classic ribbon blouse, is reconstructed with CELINE's sharp contemporary aesthetic, a quality especially noteworthy as part of the MOOD Special Collection.

Even in daily wear, it is not merely a glamorous blouse; when layered under a jacket or long coat, it adds an intellectual contour and subtle decorative touches to the outfit. While preserving a poised mood, it offers a highly refined option for those who wish to express individuality through fabric and detail.

As styling, pairing it with fluid slacks and a crisp tailored jacket enhances CELINE's signature classic tension while presenting a refined, gender-neutral impression. Alternatively, paired with a long skirt or minimalist leather shoes, the ribbon tie and frill detailing are gracefully accentuated, elevating it to a chic, fashion-forward silhouette.

Please take this opportunity.