Michael Rider follows his debut with a second Celine collection that centers on the emotional connection people have with their clothes.
Summary
- The Creative Direction: Michael Rider follows his October debut with a sunlight-soaked look at his second Celine outing.
- The Collection: A mix of silk rugby shirts, sculptural dresses, and a heavy-handed focus on hardware and oversized shades.
Michael Rider thinks a lot about the way a shirt or a dress collects the days we spend in them. In the Été 2026 campaign, shot by Zoë Ghertner, Michael Rider leans into the way a garment hangs onto a memory.
These memories take shape through a series of silhouettes that feel both sharp and incredibly soft. He uses a bright white backdrop to let the clothes do the talking, letting the sun create deep shadows that wrap around the body.
The body is draped in silk rugby shirts and sculptural dresses that move without much effort. These pieces trade corporate stiffness for a fluid look that feels more like a personal wardrobe than a trend report.
This wardrobe is held together by a heavy dose of gold hardware and leather belts. The metal bits look like charms found in a jewelry box, paired with massive shades that hide the eyes but show a clear point of view for the house.
