Celine enters Lyst Index top 10 under Michael Rider

Luxury brand Celine has reached the number 10 spot on the Lyst Index’s hottest brands ranking for the third quarter of 2026, marking its first appearance in the top 10. The brand climbed five places in the rankings.

This ascent is attributed to creative director Michael Rider’s leadership, including a successful partnership with Reebok and his spring 2027 menswear collection. The Celine/Reebok Freestyle Lo sneaker, a lambskin leather version of the classic silhouette, ranked as the number three hottest product on the Lyst Index.

Rider, who previously served as Celine’s design director of ready-to-wear from 2008 to 2018, recently received the 2026 WWD Honor for Menswear Designer of the Year. His recent collections have focused on what he describes as “classics with bite” and “character over costume.”