Paris Fashion Week: Phoebe Philo Celine debut

The long awaited debut of Phoebe Philo at Celine did not disappoint. "I just thought I'd clean it up. Make it strong and powerful—a kind of contemporary minimalism," she told Style.com

The precise lines and simple equations of luxuriously sporty elements defined a utilitarianism sexy. The catwalk saw pairings of sharp skirts, fine leather tees, piqué shirting, over-the-head cross-laced dresses, and modified military jackets. A crucial underlying appreciation of classic Parisian taste as Sarah Mower reported.

Philo, who left Chloé four years ago to spend time with her family in London, spelled out very clearly that Celine means modern sportswear. All very grown up yet very, very wearable.