Michael Rider will present Celine’s first standalone menswear show on the final Sunday of Paris Fashion Week, June 28, marking a significant expansion of the house’s men’s offering. The American designer, formerly of Polo Ralph Lauren and a key member of Phoebe Philo’s Celine team, has approached men’s with a quiet confidence that distinguishes his output from the noise-driven strategies of competitors.
The decision to schedule the men’s show on the final day — traditionally a lighter slot reserved for emerging talents and quiet presentations — signals strategic confidence. Celine men’s has built a cult following through word of mouth and precise product execution rather than front-row celebrity. The Sunday slot allows editors and buyers to give the collection focused attention.
The collection is expected to continue Rider’s exploration of bourgeois French dressing filtered through an American sensibility: wide-legged trousers in cavalry twill, double-breasted jackets with suppressed waists, poplin shirts with substantial collar rolls, and accessories that reference mid-century tennis and driving culture. There is nothing trend-driven about his vocabulary.
With men’s luxury growing faster than womenswear globally, Celine’s entry into standalone men’s shows reflects a broader industry recalibration. Rider, who has said little publicly about his creative intentions, lets the clothes do the talking — a rarity in a calendar defined by escalating spectacle.
Rider’s previous menswear presentation, staged at Celine’s headquarters during the Autumn/Winter 2026 season, used tableaus rather than a traditional runway — models held static poses while guests walked through rooms styled as the designer’s apartment. For SS27, the format shifts to a proper show, suggesting that LVMH sees men’s as a category worth investing in at full runway production value.
