Celine Chooses ‘Character Over Costume’ in Their Fall/Winter 2026 Campaign

Under the Paris skyline, the brand’s menswear campaign sends a powerful message

Set on the cobblestoned streets of Paris, CELINE’s Autumn-Winter Campaign hits a classical note. Shot in black and white, the campaign narrows in on details rather than entire looks. An embroidered patch on the seat of trousers, a charm bracelet, a pair of shoes that show a little skin. Alongside the images, Michael Rider, Creative Director of the house, included a letter outlining the intentions and ideas that formed the collection.

“We feel that CELINE is a place to come and get dressed, for all sorts of days and nights and moments in life. Inviting everyone to find the best pieces and then to appropriate them into their lives, their rhythms, their style.

It’s about clothes that feel necessary, and personal, in beautiful fabrics that last.

An attitude, classics with bite, when discretion and restraint make the right kind of noise.”

The pieces are true to the spirit of CELINE. Thoughtfully chosen materials, subtle branding, elevated tailoring. Leather remains a mainstay of the house, alongside knits and high necklines. The collection also leans heavily on accessories. The clothing is understated, though never boring. It’s the sort of design CELINE is known for: refined, restrained, and exceptionally well made. Hats, charms, and jewelry elevate each look, serving as visual cues to the message Rider included with the campaign. This one is about personality, authenticity, and “character over costume.”

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