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ABOUT


celinekhawam@gmail.com
Lives and works in New York.












Celine is a Fashion Historian, Textile Designer, and teaches Textiles for Interiors at the New York School of Interior Design. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and a Master’s in Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, and Museum Practice from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

With a wealth of international experience, Celine specialized in designing high-end home linens for the European, Japanese, and American markets. Her portfolio includes collaborations with renowned brands such as Bellora 1883, Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Kenzo, and Givenchy, among others.

In addition to her design work, she regularly hosts the Color Trend and Eco-Innovation seminars at the leading textile show Premiere Vision in New York and Montreal.  








In these engaging public talks, she explores the ongoing concepts, conversations, and shifts within the global textile industry, particularly sustainability.

As a scholar, her investigative research focuses on forgotten designers, uncovering their stories, reviving their legacies, and restoring their place in fashion history.

Beyond design and academic pursuits, Celine has exhibited her photography work at art festivals and galleries. She was also trained as a contemporary ballet dancer and has performed publicly.

Her professional affilitations include Textile Society of America and the Centre International d’Etudes des Textiles Anciens, furthering her commitment to preserving and advancing textile and fashion studies.