Robert Murphy,The House That Cline BuiltMarch 25, 2015
The brands founders wished to be part of a charitable association, so Richard Viapiana established the Cline-Pasteur Prize, a sponsor for theAmerican Hospital of Parisin 1973.[16]
Cline appoints Phoebe Philo as creative director
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Hedonism Slimane named Artistic, Creative and Image Director of Cline.
In 2010, Philo received the Designer of the Year award fromBritish Fashion Council. In 2011, she was awarded International Designer of the Year by theCouncil of Fashion Designers of America.[28]Both prizes were awarded for her work at Cline.
On January 21, 2018, LVMH announced the appointment ofHedi SlimaneasArtistic, Creative and Image Director, set to join the house on February 1. He is to direct all Cline collections, extending the brands offering with the launch of mens fashion, couture and fragrances.[30]
Philo studied atCentral Saint MartinsSchool of Art and Design inLondon.[27]Prior to Cline, Philo held the position of Design Director atChlo.
In 2005,Italiandesigner Roberto Menichetti was named creative director.
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American fashion designerMichael Korswas named the first ever womens ready-to-wear designer and creative director for Cline in 1997.[20]During his tenure at Cline, Kors brought modern femininity with a luxurious spirit.[21]In 2004, he left the fashion luxury house to focus his career on his own brand.
The brand owns almost 150 stores worldwide and is distributed through a selective network including department stores such asBarneys New YorkBergdorf GoodmanHarrods(London) andGaleries Lafayette(Paris).
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In 1945, Cline Vipiana (19151997)[4]and her husband, Richard, created one of the first luxury brands in the industry, Cline, amade-to-measurechildrens shoe business,[5]and opened a first boutique at 52 rue Malte in Paris.[6]The brand was recognised by its logo, the red elephant created by Raymont Peynet.[7]
In 1973, Cline redesigned itslogowith the intertwined C Sulky canvas, linked to the Arc-de-Triomphe, which appeared as a symbol for Parisians.[14]At that time, Cline began its expansion in the world with the opening of various boutiques in Monte Carlo, Geneva, Hong Kong, Lausanne, Toronto and Beverly Hills.[15]
In 1964, the launch of the newfragranceVent fou[11]and the new American Sulky collection of accessories gained a lot of success. The trench became the iconic product of the house.[12]Prompted by the popularity of leather and dedicated to the quality of production, Cline opened a leather goods factory inFlorence.[13]
is aandbrand that has been owned byLVMHgroup since 1996. It was founded in 1945 by Cline Vipiana. Since November 2015, the headquarters are located at 16 rue Vivienne in the2nd arrondissement of Parisat the Hôtel Colbert de Torcy, which hasFrench Historic Monument classification.Sverine Merle is the Chief Executive Officer since April 2017.
In December 2017, following increasing rumors in the press, Philo announced her departure from Cline after finishing the Fall 2018 collection, which is to presented in March of that same year. Thanking her team, Phoebe Philo stated Working with Cline has been an exceptional experience for me these last 10 years. I am grateful to have worked with an incredibly talented and committed team and I would like to thank everyone along the way who has been part of the collaborations and conversationsits been amazing.[29]
On January 21, 2018,LVMHannounced thatHedi Slimanewill take reins at Cline as its artistic, creative and image director.[3]
Hedi Slimane Named Artistic, Creative and Image Director of Cline.
A year later,Croatiandesigner Ivana Omazic directed the design studio. Omazic was a former consultant for the brand and previously worked with Romeo Gigli,PradaJil Sanderand Miu Miu. Omazic designed for Cline until 2008, after further disappointments for the brand.[22]
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In 1960, the brand decided to change its positioning by focusing its business on a ready-to-wear fashion brand for women with asportswearapproach.[8]Henceforth, the brand offered a range of leather goods such as bags,loafers, gloves and clothes.[9]Cline Vipiana remained the designer from 1945-1997.[10]
Clines Ivana Omazic takes final bow
Phoebe Philo the mastermind behind the transformation of Cline
In 1987,Bernard Arnaultdecided to buy into Clines capital.[17]However, it was only in 1996 that the brand was integrated into theLVMHgroup for 2.7billionFrench francs($540million).[18]LVMHpropelled the brand to fame with the opening of a boutique at 36 avenue Montaigne in Paris.[19]
On September 4, 2008, the fashion portalWomens Wear Dailyannounced thatBernard Arnault, president ofLVMH, had appointedPhoebe Philoas the new creative director of Cline.[23]Philos tenure at Cline began in October 2008, and she presented her first ready-to-wear collection for Spring/Summer 2010 atParis Fashion Week.[24]Pierre-Yves Roussel, chief executive officer of LVMHs fashion division, said that recruiting Philo was giving her the opportunity to express her vision.[25]Philo brought a new touch to the brand creating functional clothes with a focus on materials and tailoring. In 2009, Vogue Magazine defined her style as the cool minimal trend.[26]
Cline Finds Next CEO; Plots Online Sales.