The Debut of Coco Neige with Margot Robbie Had Deep Roots in Chanel's History
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Chanel's Coco Neige 2024/5 Collection Honors a Long House History with Sporting Life
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Chanel's Coco Neige 2024/5 Collection Honors a Long House History with Sporting Life
Model Loli Bahia is photographed by Juergen Teller[IG] in the apartment of Gabrielle Chanel at 31, rue Cambon in Paris wearing CHANEL COCO NEIGE 2024/25 collection. / Hair by James Pecis; makeup by Lisa Butler
AOC can’t verify that weather prediction for major ski resorts in Europe. But if you are wearing Chanel Coco Neige for cocooning at a ski lodge, you probably have global options regarding where to land the plane.
Chanel ‘Coco Neige’ History
The first Coco Neige collection and campaign dropped in 2018, created by luxury visionary uber-talent Karl Lagerfeld and starring Margot Robbie. Coco Neige promoted itself as a combination of high-tech clothing and winter ready-to-wear.
Coco Neige was not Chanel’s Maiden Ski Collection
Read MoreVittoria Ceretti Channels '60s music star Francoise Hardy for British Vogue October
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Vittoria Ceretti Channels '60s music star Francoise Hardy for British Vogue October
British Vogue’s [IG] October 2024 issue channels ‘60s pop chanteuse Francoise Hardy in a fashion story ‘Joie de Vivre’. Top model Vittoria Ceretti channels Hardy’s signature looks styled by Jordan Bickham in images by Angelo Pennetta [IG]. / Hair by Ramona Eschbach; makeup by Marie Duhart
‘Tous les garçons et les filles’ [1962]
Françoise Hardy, a seminal figure in 1960s pop music, captivated audiences with her distinct voice and stylish presence, marking her rise to fame during this transformative decade. Born in Paris in 1944, Hardy emerged in an era where the youth culture was blossoming, creating a fertile ground for her talents to flourish. Her journey to stardom commenced with the release of her debut single ‘Tous les garçons et les filles’ in 1962.
The rising music phenom was a central figure of the Yé-Yé wave, that characterized post-war Europe.
Francoise Hardy Fashion Muse
Hardy had an innate ability to blend contemporary trends with classic elements, often wearing tailored mini skirts, chic trench coats, and perfectly fitted turtlenecks. Her love for monochromatic palettes and understated patterns allowed her natural beauty and grace to shine through, making her a muse for designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Paco Rabanne.
Read MoreBottega Veneta Winter Solstice 2024 Campaign Is Pragmatically Epicurean Says Matthieu Blazy
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Bottega Veneta Winter Solstice 2024 Campaign Is Pragmatically Epicurean Says Matthieu Blazy
Bottega Veneta campaign models include Awar Odhiang, Douta Sidibe, Hedi Ben Tekaya, JenniferMatias, Lina Zhang and Liz Kennedy. Photographers Louise & Maria Thornfeldt [IG] return for another season./ Hair by Duffy; makeup by Pat McGrath
A NYT Darling Deserves His Status
Not for the first time, the New York Times Style shares another major feature on Bottega under Matthieu Blazy. In doing so, they advance the hot topic of craft beyond superb execution and often ‘dusty’ heritage into the world of the creative director role itself.
At Bottega Veneta, Blazy champions his craftspeople for their role in the creative process. His is a rare ego in the world of luxury brands.
The Times introduces us to Barbara Zanin, a 26-year veteran of the brand who became Bottega Veneta’s first director of craft and heritage in July.
Read MoreMore or Less Issue 8: What Our Love of Plants and Flowers Tells Us About Our Politics
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More or Less Issue 8: What Our Love of Plants and Flowers Tells Us About Our Politics
Photographer Carlijn Jacobs [IG] captures models Sascha Rajasulu and Yasmin Wijnaldumwalks in the natural world of ancestral traditions and conscious consumption for More or Less Magazine’s [IG] Issue 8.
In the Beginning . . . .
The first definitive evidence of flowers traces back to the Cretaceous period, around 130 million years ago, during a time when the Earth's climate and landscapes were undergoing significant change.
Prior to this floral revolution, vegetation was dominated by gymnosperms, ferns, and mosses. The advent of flowers introduced a new mechanism for pollination, often involving intricate interactions with the animal kingdom, particularly insects.
Human-Plant Interaction Studies Using Brain Science
Fast forward to now and human-invented technologies that explore these human-plant interactions. Modern-day researchers strive to understand the psychological and neurological impacts of plants on humans — including our brains.
Read MoreChanel Ambassador & Icon Penelope Cruz Covers Vogue Hong Kong November 2024
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Chanel Ambassador & Icon Penelope Cruz Covers Vogue Hong Kong November 2024
The divine Penélope Cruz covers the November 2024 issue of Vogue Hong Kong, posing in key pieces from the Chanel Cruise 2025 collection.
A Chanel ambassador since 2018, Cruz is styled by Michael Philouze in images by friends and star photographers Luigi Murenuu & Iango Henzi [IG] for ‘Penelope Cruz on Embracing Each Role and True Success’.
Penelope Cruz and Johnny Depp in ‘Day Drinker’
Last week’s Penelope Cruz news is her teaming up with Johnny Depp for ‘Day Drinker’, a Lionsgate thriller with Marc Webb directing. The film is Cruz’s fourth film with Depp and is described by Lionsgate as one in which “a cruise ship bartender” and “a mysterious day drinker” . . . “find themselves entangled in a criminal underbelly, and connected in unexpected ways.”
Read MoreEmma Corrin in Miu Miu 'Irreverent Wonder' Holiday 2024 Campaign by Lengua
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Emma Corrin in Miu Miu 'Irreverent Wonder' Holiday 2024 Campaign by Lengua
Miu Miu shares its Holiday 2025 campaign with actor Emma Corrin expressing a boyish insouciance about the holiday, in images captured by Lengua [IG]. Edward Quarmby serves as creative director on the campaign, with styling by Lotta Volkova.
Miu Miu [IG] is riding near cult status among young people in China, as its parent Prada Group reported an 18%, nine-month, year-to-date increase at constant currency. In reported terms, revenue rose 15% placing Prada Group in a positive light navigating China’s economic slowdown in the luxury market and beyond.
Miu Miu’s 2024 Upcycled collection takes a major role in the holiday campaign, a testament to the brand’s commitment to circular design practices. Crafted from re-fashioned deadstock yarn, kilts, and leather, each garment in this limited-edition collection is permeated with a hint of spunk, as the Miu Miu brand explores what it means to be human.
Read MoreDior Cruise 2025 Campaign by Brigitte Niedermair at Drummond Castle in Scotland
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