A runway-documented Celine dress from Hedi Slimane’s Fall/Winter 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection, this silk midi dress appeared as Look 15 on the Paris runway. The collection continued Slimane’s exploration of 1970s Parisian bourgeois dressing, combining romantic silk dresses and blouses with the rock-and-roll sensibility that has become synonymous with his work at Celine.
Rendered in rich chocolate brown silk with an allover cream polka-dot print, the dress balances romantic detailing with an exceptionally refined silhouette. A dramatic cascading ruffle frames the neckline and continues down the upper bodice, while the high ruffled collar can be worn fastened for the runway styling or opened into a V-neck for a softer, more relaxed presentation.
The fitted bodice transitions into a defined waist and finely pleated midi skirt, creating movement and volume without overwhelming the streamlined silhouette. Long sleeves are finished with wide buttoned cuffs, while tonal Celine-engraved buttons provide a discreet house signature. A concealed side zipper maintains the clean line of the waist.
On the Fall 2020 runway, the dress was styled with a slim belt, dark hosiery, platform shoes and oversized sunglasses, illustrating Slimane's distinctly 1970s-inflected vision for the collection. The runway styling also demonstrates the versatility of the dress: equally effective as a polished daytime piece or styled more dramatically for evening. The Fall 2020 collection was notable for its pleated knee- and midi-length silk dresses and distinctly Parisian interpretation of bourgeois dressing.
A particularly desirable example from Hedi Slimane's Celine era due to its documented runway provenance, recognizable print and quintessential silhouette.
Designer: Celine
Creative Director: Hedi Slimane
Collection: Fall/Winter 2020 Ready-to-Wear
Runway: Look 15
Year: 2020
Style: 2R870899K
Style Name/Type: Ruffled Polka Dot Pleated Silk Midi Dress
Color: Chocolate Brown / Cream
Material: 100% Silk
Made in: Italy
Size: FR 36
Approx. US Size: US 4
Closure: Front button detailing with concealed side zipper
Details: Ruffled high neckline, cascading front ruffles, long sleeves, buttoned cuffs, fitted waist, pleated skirt, Celine-engraved buttons
Length: Midi
Approximate Measurements
Measurements are estimated from the garment as photographed on a US 4/6 mannequin and should be considered approximate:
Bust: 35–36 in.
Waist: 28–29 in.
Hips: approximately 38–40 in. through pleated skirt
Shoulder: approximately 15 in.
Sleeve Length: approximately 24–25 in.
Overall Length: approximately 46–47 in. from shoulder to hem
Please compare measurements with a similar garment for best fit.
Condition
Excellent pre-owned condition with little to no visible signs of wear consistent with gentle use. Please review all photographs closely for the most accurate representation of condition.
Runway Documentation
Documented on the Celine Fall/Winter 2020 Ready-to-Wear runway as Look 15, designed under the creative direction of Hedi Slimane. The collection was presented during Paris Fashion Week on February 28, 2020.
