Coromandel screens, the mythical interior design objects, inspired Chanel’s new high jewellery collection

  France, under the influence of Louis XIV, became enthralled with Asian imports, the 18th century emerging as an age of Chinoiserie, French culture conjuring romantic notions of these mythical objects from places afar. The Coromandel screens — of Chinese creation by way of India’s Coromandel coast — were in the highest demand. For Gabrielle Chanel, … Read more

Jewellery Watch Prize: Signature Grenat is Chanel Secret Watch of the Year

Part of the Les éternelles de Chanel collection, Chanel Secret Watch Signature Grenat luxury watch is Limited to 1 exemplaire. The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève annually salutes the excellence of worldwide watchmaking production and thereby contributes to promoting the worldwide influence of watchmaking and its values. Chanel‘s Secret Watch Signature Grenat (~€ 709000) is … Read more

Sigrid Agren, the perfect muse for Chanel High Jewellery campaign

Chanel Fine Jewelry SS 2012 Ad Campaign Chance Eau Tendre, Chanel Coco Rouge and now Chanel Fine Jewelry. Sigrid Agren is, indeed, the perfect muse for Chanel to advertise the romantic Chanel diamonds. Sigrid Agren alongside male model Sam Way were photographed by photographer Dominique Isserman. The couple is shopping for the perfect Chanel rings in … Read more