David Koma is the new creative director of Blumarine. He is one of the many creative directors involved in the recent reshuffling. Fashion thrives on change, and behind these status-quo-challenging shakeups often lie designers. Gabrielle Chanel’s singular vision to liberate women from restrictive clothing spurred the immense success of her label, Chanel, and then there’s...
Photo: Courtesy of Chanel Since its debut in 2020, the Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto retrospective continues to offer a profound exploration into the life and creative process of its trailblazing founder, Gabrielle Coco Chanel. With over 200 archival pieces on display, Chanel brings its most spellbinding creations to life—celebrating its founder’s illustrious career while taking visitors through its riveting history....
Photo: Courtesy of Chanel While the months of May through July calls for a flurry of pre-fall and cruise collections, we’ve diverted our attention to something more bespoke. Shown last December in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Chanel’s latest Métiers d’art collection is finally in boutiques. First presented in 2002, this pre-season collection is an annual tribute to Chanel’s unique savoir-faire and the close-knit partnerships...
Virginie Viard has stepped down as creative director of Chanel (Photo: Chanel) It’s the end of an era: Virginie Viard has stepped down from her role as creative director of Chanel. The French luxury brand has shared the following statement regarding Viard’s departure: “Chanel confirms the departure of Virginie Viard after a rich collaboration of five years as...
