10 September 1933 – 19 February 2019
The French fashion editor remembers a passionate man of ideas who always remembered the small details
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Alma Jodorowsky to become one of the faces of Lancome. Alma Jodorowsky, New Lancome ambassadress. French actress, fashion model and singer Alma Jodorowsky, described by maison Lancome as “a beautiful paradox, fascinating and unforgettable in equal measure,” was announced as one of the faces of French beauty house. An actress, but also a musician and an … Read more
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 … Read more
Making of of the jacket in Chanel’s ateliers Behind the Seams: How Chanel makes its famous little black jacket CHANEL’s Little Black Jacket is an iconic staple that can be worn by anyone, anyway. Stop at rue Cambon in Paris to discover the secrets of the little black jacket, at the heart of Chanel’s … Read more
Direction Japan! From March 21 through March 23, Chanel will open in Japan a pop-up shop, an exhibition devoted to Chanel’s tweed jackets and will present a winter couture show. The line up of haute events will reaffirm the brand’s commitment to Japan and “re-boost” its image in a vital market, said Bruno Pavlovsky, Chanel’s … Read more