Tag: Gabrielle Chanel
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One camellia, five allures: Chanel takes a sole high jewelry camellia and turns it every which way
The fate of the camellia would have been remarkably different if it were not for the ingenuity of Gabrielle Chanel. Gabrielle Chanel was fascinated with numerology. Superstition in numbers often guided her decisions and held great significance in her life — most importantly, her lucky number five. The number five brought Gabrielle Chanel…
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Virginie Viard: Karl Lagerfeld’s trusted collaborator takes the spotlight
The late fashion designer has kept Viard at his side for decades. Now, it appears she has been tasked with keeping his legacy going
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L’Epée Swiss Manufacture x Chanel Horlogerie: exclusive works of art and unique collector’s items
In 2018, Chanel‘s watch division illustrates a vision of time that is precious, unique, and timeless. The collaboration with celebrated L’Epée Swiss Manufacture, the Swiss luxury brand specialized in manufacturing mechanical clocks, represents a renewal of CHANEL’s creative approach through table clocks and pocket watches. Once again, Gabrielle Chanel’s apartment at 31 Rue Cambon…
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Both jewel and watch, Bouton de Camélia makes time reading a precious and delicate moment
Chanel Bouton de Camélia – an iconic secret jewellery watch with a distinct personality. The Bouton de Camélia is a secret watch with Chanel’s Camellia motif in 18k white gold and diamonds with a high precision quartz movement. Sumptuously simple and naturally elegant, the camellia was Gabrielle Chanel’s favorite flower and has become one…
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The first Coco Neige brings together the worlds of skiing and the style codes of the Chanel House
This new winter line created by Karl Lagerfeld, brings together the worlds of skiing and the codes of the luxury French Maison. Coco Neige is a new Chanel collection devoted to winter sports, designed by Chanel Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld. Embodied by Australian actress and film producer Margot Robbie, the first ever Chanel Coco…
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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,…