Tag: Chanel
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Luxury is what makes the world go round, and France is still top of the game
After Tokyo, New York, Taipei, Hong Kong, Sydney, London and Moscow, the Chanel photo exhibition “The Little Black Jacket” arrived at the Paris’ Grand Palais on November 10th. From November 10 to 25, the travelling exhibit is shown in Paris. Luxury is what makes the world go round, and France is still top of the…
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The European Commission wants laws curtailing the use of natural scents in perfumery
Perfume-makers fear EU legal blow to industry The European Commission wants to introduce new laws restricting the use of natural perfume ingredients linked to allergies. The EU estimates 1-3 percent of people in Europe are allergic or potentially allergic to ingredients found in perfumes – a number it considers high enough to justify concern. “All…
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140-year-old Cashmere knitwear manufacturer Barrie Knitwear acquired by Chanel
Chanel acquired its cashmere supplier Chanel has purchased cashmere knitwear manufacturer Barrie Knitwear of Scottish Borders-based. Barrie have produced cashmere knits for Chanel for more than 25 years. Following Italian shoemaker Roveda, Barrie Knitwear is the second foreign company to be acquired by Chanel. “Chanel’s acquisition of Barrie Knitwear in Hawick secures the jobs of…
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80 anniversary of Chanel’s Bijoux de Diamants collection feted with a special book
80th anniversary of the Chanel’s jewel collections is celebrated with an exclusive book “Jewelry by Chanel“, published by Thames and Hudson, presents Gabrielle Chanel’s ‘Bijoux de Diamants’ jewelry creations and sheds light on one of the designer’s lesser known pursuits. The thome, wich includes numerous photographs and historical documents, encompasses the story of the…
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Inside Chanel: French luxury maison opens digital archives
The story of Chanel is told online Chanel opens its digital archives to capture the essence of the luxury house. “Inside Chanel” (www.inside- chanel.com) platform will reveal the insider story of the French luxury maison through a timeline of events and a series of original short films. One can own N°5…and yet still yearn…
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Chanel Spring-Summer 2013 powered by renewable energy
Chanel Spring-Summer 2013: renewable energy is powering the classic house. Karl Lagerfeld matched oversized pearls, cotton blends of the highest quality and wind turbines for Chanel new Spring-Summer show at the Grand Palais in Paris. The airy feel was achieved with a giant blue solar-panel pattern. “Its all about volume and lightness, which normally don’t…