In early 2022, Celine creative director Hedi Slimane announced a rather unexpected new muse – his beloved canine companion, Elvis.
The shaggy dog - named after Elvis Presley, a long-time obsession of Slimane, who photographed Graceland in 2014 – provided the inspiration for, and became the face of, the designer’s first Celine dog accessories and saddlery collection in May 2022.
Hedi Slimane unveils the second Celine dog collection
Made with the same attention to quality and savoir-faire as the house’s clothes and accessories – particularly showcasing its expertise in leather – it consists of Celine-monogram collars and leashes, a clip-on wallet for dog bags and treats, a canvas-clad feeding bowl, and a version of the ‘Voyage’ carry-all emblazoned with ‘dog’ (and, so its cat wouldn’t feel left out, another version read ‘cat’).
There’s even a black rubber toy in the shape of the house’s historic ‘Triomphe’ monogram – Slimane’s luxurious riff on the traditional ‘chew toy’.
Revealed yesterday (7 December 2023), Elvis is back in a new Slimane-shot campaign, showcasing the designer’s latest dog collection. This time, she was accompanied by some royal companions: Pulis, the dog of HRH Caroline of Hanover, and Eloïse, the pet of HRH Alexandra of Hanover. Befitting the subjects, the campaign was photographed in Monaco.
This time, the items include a dog carrier in Celine-monogram canvas with sheepskin trim, a set of dog collars and leads, an animal-print version of the canvas feeding bowl, a leather toy of sheep, a sequined treat bag, a brush, and a rattan basket designed to hold your canine companion’s belongings.
And, although these may seem like accessories to spoil your dog, such is the beauty of the variety that they will provide equally pleasing decor for owners – and their homes.
The Celine dog and pet collection is now available at Celine stores and at celine.com.