Known for her steel spider monument dubbed “Maman” (French for “Mom”), displayed everywhere from Tokyo to New York to London’s Tate Modern, this is a piece that was meant to be admired; its frozen moments cast its shadow on its surrounding exposition’s white walls. The artist gained inspiration for the spider motif from her mother,...
Gabrielle et Marilyn : un numéro, deux emblèmes, trois icônes. Une équation simple à l’origine d’un mythe fabuleux. Après plus d’un siècle d’existence, la Maison Chanel se fait l’archéologue de son passé et revient sur ce qui a fait son succès. C’est par petits chapitres vidéo qu’elle retrace ses moments phares. Le site Inside Chanel revient...
“I have an immense respect for tradition and craftsmanship and I try, in everything I do, to have this attention to detail” – Christopher Bailey
On February 12, 1947, Christian Dior exhibited his very first Spring/Summer collection, the Corolla and En huit lines, in his couture house on Paris’ avenue Montaigne. The success was so immediate that Carmel Snow, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, proclaimed: “Dear Christian, your dresses have such a new look! “. This eponymous expression would go on...
Nuggets, bars, flakes, watches. Gold is everywhere, not least of all on these ladies’ wrists. Don’t lose a second: it’s your time to shine! Gold is fascinating. It’s an attraction in and of itself; an indescribably attractive precious metal. Watch out diamonds: gold is definitely in hot pursuit for the title of “Girl’s Best Friend”!
The Italian design house has finally put an end to the suspense by revealing the name of one of the replacements for Christopher Kane, former creative director for Versace’s secondary line “Versus”. Recipient of the award for “Emerging Talent for Ready-to-Wear” at the 2012 British Fashion Awards, this more than promising talent has been able...
“The Britain is the incarnation of our rich British heritage.” These are the words that Christopher Bailey chose to evoke “The Britain”, a collection of timepieces from Burberry created for the brand’s 156th anniversary. In the footsteps of the iconic trench coat, created by Thomas Burberry in 1914 to meet the demands of his Majesty’s army,...
Kitten heels for a flowering young woman: it’s the accessory of choice for a radiant femininity, ingenuous yet mischievous. These tiny stilettos, with their 5 cm height, are making a comeback with a solidly affirmed character and an iconic reissuing. The curved profile for the mythic elegance of Audrey Hepburn, the square heel for Yves...
All of Chanel’s creations have the inimitable ability to tell an entire story. Called simply the “Boy”, this bag imagined by Karl Lagerfeld in 2011 renders homage to Gabrielle Chanel’s one true love: English polo player Arthur “Boy” Capel. Without getting bogged down by sentimentalism, Lagerfeld’s homage is movingly restrained. The colors are elementary: dull...
Badge out, laid off Says he’s got a bad cough/ Wants to get it paid off.” BOB DYLAN, SUBTERRANEAN HOMESICK BLUES
