In the small French town of Pau near the Pyrenees, inside a sprawling workshop with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking green meadows, a weaver threads spools of endless yarn in an enormous loom. The strands are strung chaotically and every which way, yet the intently focused artisan keeps track…
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The 5 Biggest Trends from Paris Fashion Week
Paris has long been a leader in art, architecture and music, distinguished by its historic joie de vivre, and its standing as the holy grail of high fashion. As its style marathon, the nine-day Paris fashion week for autumn/winter 2019, drew to a close, we bade adieu to fantastic shows, dazzling …
Chanel Launches $7,700 Skateboard and $8,900 Surfboard
Chanel’s accessory offerings are eclectic, diverse and every bit luxe. The brand, under the direction of its former maverick creative director- Karl Lagerfeld has presented fans with several sporty toys in the past- ranging from ice skates to motorcycle helmets. In carrying on the very same legac…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Karl Lagerfeld 10.10.1933 – 19.2.2019
The world is devastated over the news of Karl Lagerfeld’s passing. A man of varied talents – artist, photographer, caricaturist, creative director and iconic fashion designer who lived in Paris. He became a revolutionary name in the fashion industry with his “high fashion and high camp” app…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Heritage Is Still Crucial to Luxury Fashion
Earlier this month, Apple shares slid by 10% and many insiders ascribed this weak performance to the lack of innovation in its latest products. Brunello Cucinelli shares dramatically dipped following its 2018 report that saw a revenues increase of +8.1% – something considered too low and slow by …
Karl Lagerfeld Unveils Christofle Collaboration in a Magnificent Launch Party
In September, Karl Lagerfeld collaborated with Christofle, the luxury Parisian silversmith, on an exclusive edition of the “MOOD” flatware set and decorative case. Taking inspiration from the Art Deco movement, Karl — himself a long-time connoisseur of Christofle — designed a striking, symmetrica…
Chanel’s New Boutique Is the Stuff of Dreams!
What’s better than a room full of Chanel? 14,000 square-feet and five floors of Chanel creations by Karl Lagerfeld—including ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, costume jewelry and eyewear, watches and fine jewelry, fragrances, and beauty. After a two year renovation, the Parisian brand unveile…
Chanel with Pharell Williams Join Forces for Exclusive Capsule Collection
Pharrell Williams has had a long-standing connection with Chanel. After being the face for several of the brand’s campaigns, the star is now ready to reveal an exclusive collection for the brand, expected to hit the markets early 2019. And considering Pharrell’s aesthetic as well as Chanel’s wond…
Karl Lagerfeld Partners with Cosmetics Firm For Limited Edition Line of Make-Up
Multi-tasking fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld puts his hands on make-up, for a limited edition collection created in partnership with Modelco. The Chanel Creative Director – who also stands at the creative helm of Fendi women’s wear and his namesake brand Karl Lagerfeld – engages in t…
Chanel Dominates Cuba with their Cruise 2016 Collection
Chanel continues to continues to show that it is the number one luxury brand in the world. They premiered their Cruise collection in the beautiful city of Havana, Cuba. The collection was colourful, festive and casual. With each subsequent Chanel fashion show even more visually appealing than the…