Back in March this year (2024) Hedi Slimane announced the imminent arrival of Celine’s first-ever beauty line, Celine Beauté. In September, the collection pre-launched alongside Celine’s A/W 2024 collection in a pop-up space with its debut product: a quintessential red lipstick named ‘Rouge Triomphe’.
As of yesterday (16 October), ‘Rouge Triomphe’ is now available globally, both in Celine stores and online. It is described by the Maison as ‘effortless’ – a term that not only applies to how it should be worn but also its formulation.
Celine Beauté by Hedi Slimane’s ‘Rouge Triomphe’ lipstick arrives in-store and online
Celine Beauté ‘Rouge Triomphe’ lipstick featured in the October 2024 issue of Wallpaper*
‘Rouge Triomphe’ has a deeply hydrating yet long-lasting satin finish. Designed to feel almost weightless, draws upon Slimane’s ‘obsession with couture fabrics’. Contained in a faceted refillable case, nodding to Louis XVI’s gold jewellery and Art Deco design, the lipstick’s delicate scent of rose and rice powder is a nostalgic nod to beauty products from the 1970s.
Hedi Slimane tapped American model and actor Ever Anderson to star in the debut Celine Beauté campaign, which rolled out in August.
The 16-year-old Anderson, who is the daughter of Milla Jovovich, has also recently featured in Celine’s ‘Portrait of an Actress’ photography series. (Other notable subjects shot by Slimane for the project include Margaret Qualley, whose recent roles include Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things and Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, and Lily McInerny, who will star alongside Chloë Sevigny in the upcoming film adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s 1954 novel Bonjour Tristesse).
In the campaign film, Slimane captured the up-and-coming star in close-up, a wind machine blowing her tousled dirty blonde hair, styled by Esther Langham. Her make-up look, created by Aaron De May, allowed Anderson’s freckles to show through subtly mattified skin; barely perceptible eyeshadow and mascara ensured the ‘Rouge Triomphe’ lipstick appeared in sharp focus.
Earlier this month (2 October 2024) Slimane announced that he would be stepping down from Celine after a seven-year tenure as its artistic, creative and image director. Michael Rider was soon named as his successor, noting in a press statement that ‘Celine is a maison with values very close to my heart and a beautiful heritage to build on.’
But for now, there is still a lot to come in terms of the house’s beauty offering, which remains everything you would expect from Hedi Slimane’s uncompromisingly chic world. Expect 14 more ‘Rouge Celine’ lipstick shades including ‘La Peau Nue’ (a colour first used by in the house’s 2024 show); eyeliner, which was demonstrated to powerful effect in Slimane’s 1960s-inspired collection for S/S 2025; plus nail polish, blush, loose powder, tools, accessories, and more.
Celine Beauté ‘Rouge Triomphe’ lipstick (£62; refill £40) is available now.
Celine Beauté ‘Rouge Celine’ lipsticks in 15 different shades, including ‘Rouge Triomphe’ and ‘La Peau Nue’, are coming soon
Celine Beauté powder blush
Celine Beauté mascara
Celine Beauté eyeliner
Celine Beauté loose powder
Celine Beauté nail polish
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