While many of their competitors, like Gucci and Louis Vuitton, are globetrotting for their cruise collection shows, Chanel has decided to stick to their own backyard and show in Paris on May 3. The show will take place at the Grand Palais, which was the exact location of last year's show. The news was first reported by WWD. France's...
Jan 18, 2019
Karl Lagerfeld is showing no signs of slowing down. At the (presumed) age of 85, the fashion designer who serves as creative director for Chanel, Fendi and his own eponymous label is having a go at sculpture. That is, after showing his talents in photography and illustration as well. “Architectures”, a new exhibition at the Carpenters Workshop...
Oct 15, 2018
As we step over the critical carnage of Hedi Slimane’s debut collection for Celine, and the puzzling disappointment of Riccardo Tisci at Burberry, let’s regain perspective by reviewing some key moments throughout fashion’s history where the hired gun at a beloved house shot himself in the foot but still hobbled on towards victory. In fashion no...
Oct 9, 2018
Karl Lagerfeld took Chanel for a paddle in the sea Tuesday, creating a huge beach with real waves for his joyously zingy Paris fashion week show. The 85-year-old produced a winningly youthful collection to lift the spirits of jaded fashionistas on the last day of the packed nine-day schedule, which ends a marathon month of shows in New York,...
Oct 2, 2018
German designer Karl Lagerfeld is celebrating one more birthday today. While the Kaiser's age is a controversial subject (he celebrated his 70th birthday in 2008 and his 79th birthday in 2012), he is not showing any signs of slowing down: Chanel recently denied retirement rumours. One can, therefore, expect some more years of glamorous catwalks...
Sep 10, 2018
Karl Lagerfeld, who turns 85 years old today, is showing no signs of slowing down. The fashion designer, who serves as creative director for Chanel, Fendi and his eponymous label, has announced a partnership with Puma. On his Instagram account, Lagerfeld said a collaborative capsule collection with items for both men and women is to drop...
All the looks from the Fall/Winter 2018-19 Haute Couture show, presented by Karl Lagerfeld at the Grand Palais, in Paris. Source: Chanel, YouTube
Sep 7, 2018
Featuring Kaia Gerber wearing the Karl x Kaia collaborative collection. Directed by Dexter Navy. Source: Karl Lagerfeld, YouTube.
Aug 31, 2018
Karl Lagerfeld has joined forces with up-and-coming model Kaia Gerber for a new collection of Parisian inspired essentials combined with Los Angeles flair. The 16-year-old, who is the daughter of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and the German designer and Chanel creative director are set to release the line next week, which features...
Aug 25, 2018
International e-tailer Zalando has launched an exclusive capsule collection by Karl Lagerfeld today. Influenced by streetwear, the line includes bomber jackets, sweatshirts and T-shirts priced between 50 and 175 euros. "Sporty, high neck bomber jackets, sweatshirts and t-shirts play with Lagerfeld's well-known black and white palette, infusing...
Jul 11, 2018
Go behind the scenes of the Fendi Couture Fall/Winter 2018-2019 Show in Paris. Source: Fendi, YouTube.
Jul 6, 2018
Karl Lagerfeld, the artistic director of the House, discusses the inspiration behind his Fall-Winter 2018/19 Haute Couture collection. Source: Chanel, YouTube.
Jul 5, 2018
