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Tommy Ton for May 2012 Harpers BazaarSummer is definitely in the house!!!! When Harper’s decided to hire Tommy Ton, I thought it was a magical and genius idea. Having been a huge fan of his blog since it’s inception, and his detail heavy style of photographing, and also having perused Harper’s since I can remember, I instantly saw the potential. Here is [...]
· DESIGNERS, EDITORIAL, EXHIBITION ·
Chanel and the Little Black JacketChanel and The Little Black Jacket, yes, the quintessential Little Black Jacket Coco Chanel made famous as styled by Carine and shot by Karl, in 6 days, 113 images, and an amazing cast of characters. For those of you who weren’t able to see the Tokyo exhibit, here’s a sneak peek; get ready London, coming in [...]
· EXHIBITION, PAINTING ·
Cindy Sherman at Metro Pictures GalleryThe ever elusive and courageous chameleon, Cindy Sherman is back, exhibiting her new, large-scale works that depict outsized enigmatic female figures standing in striking isolation before ominous landscapes. Looking directly out of the picture in our direction, each character is an eccentric specter, whose epic scale, vivid Chanel costumes and intense gaze suggests a sentry [...]
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Maison Michel Millinery1936- Hatmaker Auguste Michel opens Maison Michel 65 Rue Sainte Anne , Paris…1968 – Pierre Debard takes over with his wife Claudine…1975 – Debard re-introduces Weismanns, old straw sewing machines that enable the creation of straw hats with invisible stitching. These hats appeal to Pierre Cardin and Yves Saint Laurent…1980 – Haute couture production begins for Chanel, [...]
· FASHION, VIDEO ·
Chanel’s Shade Parade VideoCHANEL lets the fingers do the catwalking in its latest Shade Parade video for their new Nail Polish Campaign. Through some dextrous, well-manicured hands with on-point choreography, we see the brand’s entire luxe nail line swing, skip, and strut its stuff to the tune of “Little Bitty Pretty One” by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. [...]
· AD CAMPAIGN, ADVERTISING, FASHION ·
Carine Roitfeld Styled Chanel 2011 Fall CampaignFreja gets all feline-chic for Chanel – The first image of the Chanel 2011 Fall Campaign appeared on the web few days ago. Shot by Karl Lagerfeld and styled by Carine Roitfled where she dressed Freja Beha Erichsen as a sexy Catwoman. I personally love this campaign, what do you think of it ?
· DESIGNERS, EXCLUSIVITY ·
Chanel F/W2011 Prestige Eyewear CollectionDesigned to look precious with the interwoven chain-and-leather temples, the stunning Chanel F/W 2011/12 Prestige Collection asserts a new attitude. Karl Lagerfeld has composed variations on the chain theme inspired by the iconic Chanel handbag chain handle. Whether the look is an ultra-wide statement in biker chic or petite, graceful and feminine, every item in
· FASHION, VIDEO ·
Tale of a Fairy by Karl LagerfeldWritten by Guest Blogger Seema Sharma Karl Lagerfeld made a 30-minute short film called: The Tale of a Fairy. It’s basically a video showcase of Chanel’s latest collection Cruise. Karl described it as “a movie about an ill-advised use of money which begins with violence and ends with feeling”. The actress Anna Mouglalis and the [...]
· DESIGNERS, EXCLUSIVITY ·
Chanel: The Making of the 2.55Chanel send Trendland the exclusive insight of the making of the infamous 2.55. Here is the view of “The secrets of the Handbag” and its press release – People often ask why CHANEL accessories never seem to age. It is because, having been influenced by the men in her life and even more by her [...]
· AD CAMPAIGN, ADVERTISING, FASHION ·
Blake Lively Mademoiselle Chanel CampaignHere is the first look at the latest Chanel campaign featuring the official ambassador, hip actress Blake Lively, as well as special “behind the scenes images” of Ms. Lively’s shoot with Karl Lagerfeld. Blake Lively has been chosen by Karl Lagerfeld to represent Chanel with her fresh,
· STORE ·
Chanel & Colette Meet in Rue Saint-HonoréChanel joins Parisian temple of hip Colette to open a pop-up store, during the time of Paris fashion week (March 1st to 10th). In a former garage turned into a giant living display space, both houses have artists, and installations combining fashion, art and musical performances while selling their products. The occasion also find artists [...]
· FASHION, WEB ·
Dedicaded Microsite for Chanel CultureThe Culture Chanel microsite was launched to featured the brand’s heritage and the iconic Chanel products in the same time as promoting their new exhibition in Shanghai’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Form Jan 15th to March 14th visitors can fully immerse themselves in the