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Celine White Dress

Vintage White Celine Coat Dress
Vintage White Celine Coat Dress

Vintage White Celine Coat Dress

By Celine

Located in London, GB

A super vintage white coat dress by Celine. The coat is made of a heavy viscose ( hangs beautifully) and has all the original buttons.

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Celine Paris by Celine Vipiana Circa 1973 Bleu Cotton Red/White Logo Long Dress
Celine Paris by Celine Vipiana Circa 1973 Bleu Cotton Red/White Logo Long Dress

Celine Paris by Celine Vipiana Circa 1973 Bleu Cotton Red/White Logo Long Dress

By Celine

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Real Old Celine Paris by Celine Vipiana Circa 1973 Vintage A-Line Maxi Dress, trimmed Red & White Logo, Bleu Cotton, Rare ...

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1960s French Maxi Dress

Black & White Celine Polka Dot Dress Size FR 40
Black & White Celine Polka Dot Dress Size FR 40

Black & White Celine Polka Dot Dress Size FR 40

By Celine

Located in New York, NY

Black and white polka dot dress by Celine. Crew neck. Three-quarter sleeves.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

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CELINE White Sleeveless Shirt Dress with Belt
CELINE White Sleeveless Shirt Dress with Belt

CELINE White Sleeveless Shirt Dress with Belt

By Celine

Located in New York, NY

Celine White Sleeveless Shirt Dress with Belt Made In France Materials: 100% Cotton Retail Price $760 Closes with Front Buttons Comes With: Detachable Belt Original Ta...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses

CELINE Phoebe Philo black & white tunic sweater dress - RUNWAY
CELINE Phoebe Philo black & white tunic sweater dress - RUNWAY

CELINE Phoebe Philo black & white tunic sweater dress - RUNWAY

By Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black and off-white marled knit dress with large slit designed by CELINE by Phoebe Philo as seen on Fall 2014 runway.

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Black and white silk wrap cocktail dress Céline
Black and white silk wrap cocktail dress Céline

Black and white silk wrap cocktail dress Céline

By Celine

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white silk wrap cocktail dress.Button in fabric. 100% silk ( outside and lining.) SIZE 38

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Black and white abstract print sleeveless dress Céline
Black and white abstract print sleeveless dress Céline

Black and white abstract print sleeveless dress Céline

By Celine

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white abstract print sleeveless dress. Main fabric composition: 65% silk, 35% wool. Lining composition: 100% silk. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. SI...

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

CELINE Size 4 Navy White Silk Abstract Sleeveless Dress
CELINE Size 4 Navy White Silk Abstract Sleeveless Dress

CELINE Size 4 Navy White Silk Abstract Sleeveless Dress

By Celine

Located in San Francisco, CA

CELINE dress comes in a navy & white abstract print silk featuring a shift style, brown velvet trim, sleeveless, and a back zip up closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

Celine Ivory Silk and Dress SS 13
Celine Ivory Silk and Dress SS 13

Celine Ivory Silk and Dress SS 13

By Celine

Located in Geneva, CH

This dress comes in off-white/nude shades with feathers. 

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

CELINE white silk PARIS PRINTE PUSSY BOW Long Sleeve Midi Dress S
CELINE white silk PARIS PRINTE PUSSY BOW Long Sleeve Midi Dress S

CELINE white silk PARIS PRINTE PUSSY BOW Long Sleeve Midi Dress S

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Celine pussy bow dress in black and white silk (assumed cause tag is missing).

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

CELINE PHOEBE PHILO silk viscose navy white colorblocked shift dress FR36 S
CELINE PHOEBE PHILO silk viscose navy white colorblocked shift dress FR36 S

CELINE PHOEBE PHILO silk viscose navy white colorblocked shift dress FR36 S

By Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CELINE PHOEBE PHILO silk viscose navy white colorblocked shift dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/A02926 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Viscose Color: Navy Pattern: Other C...

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2010s Shift Dresses

runway CELINE PHOEBE PHILO SS17 Yves Klein body print white frayed dress FR36 S
runway CELINE PHOEBE PHILO SS17 Yves Klein body print white frayed dress FR36 S

runway CELINE PHOEBE PHILO SS17 Yves Klein body print white frayed dress FR36 S

By Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

runway CELINE PHOEBE PHILO SS17 Yves Klein body print white frayed dress FR36 S CELINE BY PHOEBE PHILO YVES KLEIN COLLABORATION FROM SPRING SUMMER 2017 COLLECTION Ramie, viscose.

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

CELINE Size 6 White Cotton Blend Sleeveless Leather Trim A Line Dress
CELINE Size 6 White Cotton Blend Sleeveless Leather Trim A Line Dress

CELINE Size 6 White Cotton Blend Sleeveless Leather Trim A Line Dress

By Celine

Located in San Francisco, CA

This fabulous shift dress by CELINE comes in a white cotton blend technical fabric and features a scoop neck, empire waist, and full skirt with side slit pockets and thick leather pa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

new CELINE PHILO red white cotton stripe tie casual dress Melania Trump FR34 XS
new CELINE PHILO red white cotton stripe tie casual dress Melania Trump FR34 XS

new CELINE PHILO red white cotton stripe tie casual dress Melania Trump FR34 XS

By Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new CELINE PHILO red white cotton stripe tie casual dress Melania Trump FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/A03562 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: Pre Fall 2018 As seen on: Mel...

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2010s Malagasy Cocktail Dresses

Black and white printed silk dress Celine par Phoebe Philo
Black and white printed silk dress Celine par Phoebe Philo

Black and white printed silk dress Celine par Phoebe Philo

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white printed silk and wool dress ( 78% silk, 22% wool) Lining: 100% silk. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Pockets. SS 2011 SIZE 40 (L)

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2017 Runway Yves Klein  body print white dress FR34
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2017 Runway Yves Klein  body print white dress FR34

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2017 Runway Yves Klein body print white dress FR34

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2017 Runway Yves Klein blue body print white dress FR34 XS Reference: LNKO/A02120 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: 2017 Yves Klein - Runway Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

CELINE white silk FLORAL TIERED MIDI Dress S
CELINE white silk FLORAL TIERED MIDI Dress S

CELINE white silk FLORAL TIERED MIDI Dress S

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Celine sleeveless paneled midi dress in white, green, rose and olive green silk (assumed cause tag is missing).

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21st Century and Contemporary Pullovers

Phoebe Philo for Celine 2011 Runway Off White Silk Striped Dress Pants
Phoebe Philo for Celine 2011 Runway Off White Silk Striped Dress Pants

Phoebe Philo for Celine 2011 Runway Off White Silk Striped Dress Pants

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Phoebe Philo for Celine Off White Silk Dress Pants are a masterclass in understated elegance, embodying the luxurious vision of one of fashion's most esteemed designers.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pants

runway CELINE PHOEBE PHILO SS17 Yves Klein body print white frayed dress FR36 S
runway CELINE PHOEBE PHILO SS17 Yves Klein body print white frayed dress FR36 S

runway CELINE PHOEBE PHILO SS17 Yves Klein body print white frayed dress FR36 S

By Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CELINE BY PHOEBE PHILO YVES KLEIN COLLABORATION FROM SPRING SUMMER 2017 COLLECTION Ramie, viscose. White base with iconic Yves Klein blue body printed at front. Scoop neckline. Sleev...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Celine 1970s vintage safari dress with gold buttons and slide front pockets
Celine 1970s vintage safari dress with gold buttons and slide front pockets

Celine 1970s vintage safari dress with gold buttons and slide front pockets

By Celine

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Celine vintage 1970s safari cotton-blend dress, gold-tone signed Celine front closure. Front slide pockets. No size label Measurements that are taken flat: Sh to Sh 15inch/38cm - Ua ...

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1970s French Day Dresses

1960s Celine Bubble Gum Pink + White Vintage 60s Shift Dress
1960s Celine Bubble Gum Pink + White Vintage 60s Shift Dress

1960s Celine Bubble Gum Pink + White Vintage 60s Shift Dress

By Celine

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic AND Rare vintage Celine dress from the mid 1960s. Celine began in 1945 as a high end shoemaker for children. In 1960, the transitioned to leather goods, shoes, and ready to wear...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

new CELINE PHILO 2018 red white cotton stripe belted tie shirt dress FR34 XS
new CELINE PHILO 2018 red white cotton stripe belted tie shirt dress FR34 XS

new CELINE PHILO 2018 red white cotton stripe belted tie shirt dress FR34 XS

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new CELINE PHILO 2018 red white cotton stripe belted tie shirt dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/A03563 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Shirt Dress Collection: Pre Fall 2018 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Cocktail Dresses

Celine Bone White Asymmetric Knit Dress XS 36
Celine Bone White Asymmetric Knit Dress XS 36

Celine Bone White Asymmetric Knit Dress XS 36

By Celine

Located in London, GB

Cream/Bone White Unique Sleeveless Short Casual Dress from Celine

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Celine White Satin Animal Pattern Dress
Celine White Satin Animal Pattern Dress

Celine White Satin Animal Pattern Dress

By Celine

Located in Toronto, ON

Celine White Satin Animal Pattern Dress. Straight-cut design, rounded cap sleeves, invisible side zipper.

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Celine Green and white color block dress
Celine Green and white color block dress

Celine Green and white color block dress

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in Toronto, ON

Celine green, white, and black color block dress.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Day Dresses

Celine by Phoebe Philo Runway White Silk Blend Zipper High Neck Dress - Small
Celine by Phoebe Philo Runway White Silk Blend Zipper High Neck Dress - Small

Celine by Phoebe Philo Runway White Silk Blend Zipper High Neck Dress - Small

By Celine

Located in London, GB

Celine White Silk Blend Contrasting Zip High Neck Dress - Celine by Phoebe Philo - Made of a silk blend knit - Contrasting zip details to the front - Oversized sleeves - Classic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Celine Off White Linen Eyelet Patterned Top & Pants Set L
Celine Off White Linen Eyelet Patterned Top & Pants Set L

Celine Off White Linen Eyelet Patterned Top & Pants Set L

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Celine set exudes summer elegance. The top features delicate eyelet patterns, a breezy silhouette, and a flattering fit. Paired with matching wide-leg pants, it offers a sophisti...

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2010s European Day Dresses

CELINE 1970s
CELINE 1970s

CELINE 1970s

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CELINE 1970s

By Celine

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage Celine dotted cocktail dress. White and black heavy woven silk faille fabric items fully silk lined.

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2004 Celine Michael Kors Pink & White Floral Plunging Keyhole Mini Dress
S/S 2004 Celine Michael Kors Pink & White Floral Plunging Keyhole Mini Dress

S/S 2004 Celine Michael Kors Pink & White Floral Plunging Keyhole Mini Dress

By Michael Kors, Celine

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 2004 Celine by Michael Kors Runway- was shown on the runway in black and pink with the large flower on the chest- which has been removed on this dress. Please contact...

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Early 2000s French Mini Dresses

S/S 2004 Celine by Michael Kors White & Gold Chain & Logo Print Dress
S/S 2004 Celine by Michael Kors White & Gold Chain & Logo Print Dress

S/S 2004 Celine by Michael Kors White & Gold Chain & Logo Print Dress

By Michael Kors, Celine

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 2004 Celine by Michael Kors Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Excellent- possibly unworn FABRIC: 100% rayon COUNTRY MADE: France SIZE: ...

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Early 2000s French Casual Dresses

Celine Off White Cotton Pinstripe Shirt Dress - M
Celine Off White Cotton Pinstripe Shirt Dress - M

Celine Off White Cotton Pinstripe Shirt Dress - M

By Celine

Located in Toronto, ON

Celine Off White Cotton Pinstripe Shirt Dress. Original retail price tag of $1700 from Saks Fifth Avenue included.

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2010s French Chemise Dresses

Céline by Michael Kors White Jersey Tropical Halter Dress, S / S 2004
Céline by Michael Kors White Jersey Tropical Halter Dress, S / S 2004

Céline by Michael Kors White Jersey Tropical Halter Dress, S / S 2004

By Celine

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Celine by Michael Kors White Jersey Tropical Halter Dress, S/S 2004 Size: Marked EU 38 which is roughly a UK 10/ US 6.

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Early 2000s French Toga Dresses

Classic Celine Caftan White & Gold Lame 2 piece Ensemble
Classic Celine Caftan White & Gold Lame 2 piece Ensemble

Classic Celine Caftan White & Gold Lame 2 piece Ensemble

By Celine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Celine Paris 2-piece Caftan ensemble is crafted from exquisite white and gold lame.

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Late 20th Century Italian Caftans

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Celine White Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary celine white dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Gray, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Beige and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a celine white dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Celine White Dress?

On average, a celine white dress on 1stDibs sells for $865, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $6,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Celine for sale on 1stDibs

Now renowned for chic womenswear as well as luxury leather handbags that are often recognized for their iconic gold-tone fastening and hardware, French fashion house Celine got its start in children’s shoes.

In 1945, Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, opened a made-to-measure shoe shop for children at 52 rue de Malte in Paris. Designer Céline’s name graced the business, alongside a red elephant designed by French cartoonist Raymond Peynet that served as the company’s first logo.

In 1967, following an expansion into women’s shoes and leather accessories, the Vipianas decided to expand their company’s reach into women’s ready-to-wear, focusing on high-end sportswear. Céline Vipiana, who remained chief designer until her death in 1997, would oversee a range of fashion that would reach an international audience with a pared-down elegance and timeless style.

The company quickly achieved widespread success with its new offerings, most notably its trench coat, which became a staple for the brand. In the 1970s, they expanded outside Paris with boutiques in Monte Carlo, Beverly Hills and Hong Kong. In 1973, Céline Vipiana, inspired by chain links around the Arc de Triomphe, debuted the Blazon Chaîne motif of interlocking C’s. She began using it on a printed canvas and branding as well as accents on accessories, such as the Triomphe bag.

Vipiana’s designs were created to appeal as everyday fashion: Celine skirts, suits, fitted shirts, vests and coats were stylish but rooted in practicality. Quality, too, was paramount; Vipiana’s determination to deliver the best possible leather led to the opening of a studio in Florence, where the brand created its leather goods.

Vipiana died a year after her brand was acquired by Bernard Arnault’s luxury conglomerate LVMH for about $540 million. American designer Michael Kors then took the helm as creative director. Kors, too, was known for practical but chic ready-to-wear. He introduced such luxury staples as cashmere sets, smartly tailored pants and simple slip dresses, plus themed collections around jet-setter locales like Monte Carlo and Tahiti. Following Kors’s departure in 2004, onetime Burberry designer Roberto Menichetti took the job for just a year. He was followed by designer Phoebe Philo, the young British designer who is now credited with establishing Celine’s 21st-century style.

Philo created a distinct, minimal style that channeled the brand’s roots of practical simplicity with luxury materials. (“I just thought I’d clean it up,” she quipped of her debut collection in 2010.) Over the course of ten years, Philo turned the company into a beloved fixture of the fashion industry. In 2018, after Philo’s departure, the house tapped Hedi Slimane, former creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, as its new leader; he caused a stir when he famously removed the accent from the brand name. Controversial though it was, Slimane maintained it was a return to the label’s roots: an exercise in strong simplicity.

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