At Paris Fashion Week, Michael Rider presented his third collection for Celine at the historic Institut de France. For REY, the focus naturally falls on the men’s looks — and this season they carried a relaxed confidence that felt instinctive rather than calculated.

The menswear silhouettes moved with ease. Trousers were tucked in or gently flared at the ankle, creating a casual but deliberate line. Necklines twisted and wrapped in unexpected ways, while feathers scattered through slightly messy hair added a playful irreverence. The clothes felt wearable and fluid, designed to mix easily with each other or slip naturally into an existing wardrobe. What stood out most was a subtle eccentricity — a willingness to let pieces feel a little offbeat without losing their polish.

Accessories, always a strong pillar of the house, remained central. Bags and sunglasses reinforced the brand’s established codes, but scarves quietly stole the spotlight. For those who collect vintage Celine, this season’s designs already feel like the future classics.

In a letter accompanying the collection, Rider spoke about confidence and intuition, rejecting the need for heavy conceptual frameworks. Instead, he celebrated style as something personal and instinctive. The message resonates strongly through the menswear: great clothes worn with individuality, where imperfection, character, and personal attitude matter more than rigid fashion formulas.