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

The American designer balances a homage to the past with a nod to his own fashion story

SearchSupport usPrint subscriptionsNewslettersDownload the appSearch jobsDigital ArchiveGuardian LicensingAbout UsThe Guardian appVideoPodcastsPicturesInside the GuardianGuardian WeeklyCrosswordsWordiplyCorrectionsTipsSearch input google-search SearchSearch jobsDigital ArchiveGuardian LicensingAbout UsWorldEuropeUS newsAmericasAsiaAustraliaMiddle EastAfricaInequalityGlobal development 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.comView image in fullscreenA 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.comFashionMichael Rider evolves a winning formula in debut for Celine in ParisThe American designer balances a homage to the past with a nod to his own fashion story

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.