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=== Assistant: Yes — it’s very believable that CELINE also showed interest in Jennie, but it stayed at the “observation / soft interes… ===
Yes — it’s very believable that CELINE also showed interest in Jennie, but it stayed at the “observation / soft interest” stage, not a final push.

Here’s the clear breakdown 👇

===== Yes, most likely — especially around 2017–2018. =====

Why people say this:
* CELINE (under Hedi Slimane) actively scouts: - Slim, chic, cool-girl idols - Quiet confidence + modern edge
* Jennie’s image at that time: - Minimal makeup, sharp styling - Parisian, effortless vibe - Strong personal fashion sense 👉 She fit CELINE’s aesthetic very well

===== There were three main reasons: =====
# Timing - CELINE fully shifted its identity under Hedi Slimane in 2018 - Jennie was already moving closer to Chanel - Luxury houses move fast when they’re serious
# Strategic overlap - CELINE later aligned strongly with Lisa - They avoid overlapping members from the same group - Once Lisa entered the picture, Jennie was no longer pursued
# Jennie’s brand direction - Jennie leans toward: - Dual image (cute + edgy) - Heritage + modern mix - Chanel gave her more creative range than CELINE’s narrow rock-chic lane

===== - ✔️ Interest / monitoring: yes =====
* ❌ Formal contract talks: no public evidence
* ❌ Final negotiation: unlikely

===== The luxury brands that showed interest in Jennie were: =====
* Saint Laurent (very strong)
* Chanel (strong & decisive)
* Louis Vuitton
* Prada
* Dior
* CELINE (soft interest / observation)

CELINE didn’t “lose” Jennie — they simply never escalated.

If you want, I can:
* Rank which brand wanted her the most
* Explain why YSL didn’t secure her
* Or compare Jennie vs Lisa brand paths

Just tell me 💭