Chanel 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 the fall.(...) Read More about Chanel and the Little Black Jacket (16 words)

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1936- 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, Givenchy, and Lanvin…(...) Read More about Maison Michel Millinery (204 words)

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For the launch of the Karl Lagerfeld collection for Net-A-Porter, the online luxury shopping site released this funny ‘Self-Interview’ of the Kaiser asking and answering questions to himself. It was the first time for Karl and the last one he said. Presenting the fashion icon as you’ve never seen him before. Watch the video now to find out what one of the world’s most famous designers really thinks about himself, his muses and more…

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Creator, photographer, designer and editor Karl Lagerfeld likes nothing more than expanding his modes of expression. And what better way to do that than to present his first line of crystal products with Orrefors. With an insatiable curiosity, always in search of new creative experiences, this multifaceted artist has had an uncommonly rich career, during which he has developed a perfectly chiseled graphic identity.

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Anja Rubik is playing a muse (for male model Brad Kroenig) in the latest Fendi Fall 2011 Ad campaign photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. This campaign makes it her third consecutive season as the face of Fendi, and we totally agree that she represent and carries the brand very well.(...) Read More about Fendi Fall 2011 Campaign by Lagerfeld (4 words)

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Karl Lagerfeld just finished this stunning collaboration with luxury pen & lighter brand S.T. Dupont. Divided into two line: The Prestige in red and gold & The Chic in black and palladium. No price or availability yet, but while waiting you can check the childish illustrations of Mr Lagerlfed himself below.

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Freja 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 ?

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Designed 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 (...) Read More about Chanel F/W2011 Prestige Eyewear Collection (51 words)

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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 models Kristen McMenamy, Baptiste Giabiconi and Freja Beha Erichson are the main actors.

(...) Read More about Tale of a Fairy by Karl Lagerfeld (87 words)

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