11/07/2008

Film Mobile Art #3 New York

For more information, visit www.chanel-mobileart.com
10/30/2008

THE CHANEL APPLICATION FOR YOUR IPHONE

A NEW UPDATE FOR
THE 2009 SPRING-SUMMER READY-TO-WEAR COLLECTION

The application contains videos and photos of the latest show, individual shots of the looks and accessories as well as
information on the points of sale. The iPhone's touch-screen functions allow the user to zoom in on the photos for a detailed view. The application also includes a link to the latest exclusive Chanel News features.
To download it, visit the App Store. You need to have iTunes on your computer and an iPhone or iPod Touch.
If you have already downloaded the Chanel application for the 2008/9 Fall-Winter Haute Couture collection,
an update will be available automatically.
10/21/2008

CHANEL MOBILE ART IN CENTRAL PARK

OPENING NIGHT

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10/20/2008

NEW YORK MOBILE ART

The Chanel Contemporary Art Container designed by Zaha Hadid opened it's doors on October 20, 2008 at
Rumsey Playfield, in the heart of Central Park and will stay until November 9th. This cultural event, which celebrates
the intersection of contemporary art, architecture and fashion, was so highly anticipated by the New York crowd, curious to visit this exhibition housing over twenty original installations, that the free tickets were completely reserved within two days
of being posted online.
2008/9 Fall-Winter

READY-TO-WEAR CAMPAIGN

HARLEM SHUFFLE

For this collection's campaign, Claudia Schiffer gave up her legendary blonde hairstyle: Karl Lagerfeld was not afraid to turn
her into a modern Louise Brooks, short black hair, snow white skin, lace stockings covering long legs, and a delicate 20's
look. The photo shoot took place in an authentic Harlem brownstone, still full of the historical atmosphere of the neighborhood,
formerly dedicated to jazz music. [ More ]
10/15/2008

PREMIERE WATCH

COMEBACK

In 1987, the first Chanel watch is created and is simply called "Première." Its octagonal shape is what makes this watch
original, and just like the cap on the N°5 bottle, it is a reminder of the geometrical shape of the Place Vendôme, seen from
the windows of Mademoiselle Chanel's room at the Hotel Ritz.

This year, Chanel launches the new version of this cult watch in ceramic, a luxurious, noble, smooth and light material.

This new version still has the original hands and octagonal shaped case, it is fine and feminine, and has the same
precious line as the discrete watches from the 1930's.

This re-edition is available in two colors, black and white, four ceramic versions, steel and diamonds or ceramic,
18-carat white gold and diamonds.

For more information, visit the Fine Jewellery & Watches website on chanel.com. [ More ]
10/03/2008

2009 SPRING-SUMMER READY-TO-WEAR SHOW

THE RUE CAMBON MOVES TO
THE HEART OF THE GRAND PALAIS

For the 2009 Spring-Summer show, Karl Lagerfeld rebuilt the façade of 31 rue Cambon, under the huge skylight of the
Grand Palais, on a one to one scale. [ More ]
10/03/2008

THE GIRLS OF THE RUE CAMBON

AT THE 2009 SPRING-SUMMER
READY-TO-WEAR SHOW

Karl Lagerfeld surrounded by the models in the backstage area of the fashion show at the Grand Palais [ More ]
10/03/2008

THE 2009 SPRING-SUMMER GUITAR

THE MOST SURPRISING ACCESSORY OF THE
NEXT SUMMER: A BLACK ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND ITS WHITE QUILTED CASE.
KARL LAGERFELD EXPLAINS WITH A LAUGH: COCO CHANEL HAD AN AFFAIR WITH STRAVINSKY,
MINE WAS WITH A GUITAR.
2009 Spring-Summer

STARTING POINT

UPTOWN GIRL

Here is a sneak preview of selected images of the "Starting
Point 2009", the beginning of the Spring-Summer collection:
a very chic "Uptown New York"...

(In stores this January) [ More ]
10/20 - 11/9/2008

MOBILE ART IN NEW YORK

IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL PARK

After Hong Kong and Tokyo, the futuristic pavilion built by
Zaha Hadid for Chanel will arrive in New York on October 20th.

This itinerant contemporary art exhibition will open its
doors to the public in the heart of Central Park, on the
Rumsey Playfield, just by 70th Street. Karl Lagerfeld did
not choose this location randomly. Central Park is the
only gigantic natural space, where one can take a walk
and breathe in a city that is dedicated to the "culture
of congestion": condensed architecture, rationalization,
repetition, systematism, verticality... The flawless and organic
architecture of the Mobile Art pavilion will encounter the
park's natural design and contrast with the New York
architecture that comes out through the foliage.

Coincidentally, the opening of Mobile Art in New York will take
place at the same time as the park's 150th anniversary.
The exhibition admission is free upon request via Internet.
The New York edition of "Chanel Mobile Art" magazine will
be given to each visitor.

For more information, visit www.chanel-mobileart.com [ More ]
06/10 - 09/07/2008

VERSAILLES VU PAR KARL LAGERFELD

Karl Lagerfeld's exhibition of photos of the Château de Versailles and its gardens has just ended, but his project continues.
The designer and photographer intends to publish a book. The profit of the sales of this book will contribute to the restoration
of this heritage. The success of this exhibition must have a true meaning in the subconscious of French history, which
appreciates Karl Lagerfeld's original point of view. He focuses less on the well-known architectural splendor and the monarchic
glory, and more on the sad sculptures, whirling alleys and the obscure ponds: the viewers of this vanished world locked in a silence of stone. [ More ]
2008/9 Fall-Winter

THE CHANEL FISHING KIT

A LOVE STORY

An original Chanel stamped fishing kit, with its quilted leather case and double C flies: without a doubt the most unexpected
fall 2008 accessory offered by Karl Lagerfeld to fishing lovers. It fits naturally into the history of the fashion house, echoing
Mademoiselle Chanel's passions. She was one of the first women to take on horse riding, dancing and golf, and started
creating "sporty" pieces for her collections as early as the twenties. [ More ]
07/15/2008

HIGH TECH

A CHANEL APPLICATION FOR YOUR IPHONE

For the release of the new iPhone, Chanel is embarking on a new high-tech adventure as one of the first brands to offer
a web application for the iPhone. The application contains videos and photos of the latest show, individual shots of the latest looks and accessories, as well as boutique locations. The iPhone's touch-screen functionality allows the user to zoom in on
the videos and photos for a detailed view of the items featured in the show. The application also features a link to the latest
exclusive Chanel news features. The Chanel iPhone application is available for download through App Store, which opened
its virtual doors on July 11th. The famous Chanel double "C" can now be found among the iPhone application icons.

To download this application, visit the App Store. You need to have iTunes on your computer to download the Chanel
application and an iPhone or iPod Touch in order to launch it.
07/01/2008

2008/9 FALL-WINTER
HAUTE COUTURE SHOW

ORGAN PIPES

For this season's haute couture collection, the designer
conceived a central burst of tubes as tall as 32 meters
under the majestic glass ceiling of the Grand Palais.
"One day, he says, I was at a piano concert given by
Helene Arnault and Brigitte Engerer... It all started then.
It is the organ buffet at the Salle Gaveau that inspired me."
For Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion show's set is extremely
important; It is more than a simple illustration or prolongation
of the collection's theme, it is a true architectural proposition.
The power, the strength, and the originality of this effort add
a whole new dimension to the show, as the architecture
connects the fashion to the show's music.
07/01/2008

2008/9 FALL-WINTER HAUTE COUTURE

THE FRONT ROW

[ More ]
05/31 - 07/04/2008

TOKYO MOBILE ART

CHANEL CONTEMPORARY ART CONTAINER BY ZAHA HADID

After Hong Kong, Mobile Art opened its doors in Tokyo. The pavilion that Zaha Hadid designed to welcome a contemporary
art exhibition was set up in the center of the capital, on the site of the National Yoyogi Stadium, which was built by architect
Kenzo Tange for the 1964 Olympic Games. The choice of this location is no coincidence; it allows a strong visual dialogue
between 60's Japanese utopian architecture and Zaha Hadid's ultra-contemporary signature: fluid shapes, organic lines,
and volumes without heaviness. After the Pavilion's surprising arrival and the magic of its incredibly rapid construction (less
than one month), Mobile Art has merged into Tokyo's urban chaos, full of accidents, stylistic breakups, and clashes between
extreme modernity and tradition. [ More ]
05/29/2008

A NEW BOUTIQUE IN LOS ANGELES

Located at 125 north robertson boulevard, this new architectural concept focuses
on light and fluidity. The space has been designed so that the shop opens up as much as
possible onto the street and gives free access to an interior garden patio, bringing
abundant light into the boutique.

[ More ]
05/29/2008

EXCLUSIVE

For the opening of the North Robertson Boulevard boutique in
Los angeles, Chanel has launched a series of four neon-colored nail polishes
05/22/2008

DIAMOND FOREVER

MADONNA AT THE AMFAR DINNER DURING THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

It's for a good cause: the fight against AIDS. Karl Lagerfeld and Madonna put together their talents and managed to sell this
bag for 300 000 euros during the famous AMFAR dinner auction, which takes place every year at the Moulin de Mougins. For
the occasion, Karl Lagerfeld designed an ultra-luxurious black version of the "Diamond Forever" bag with a white gold
double "C" clasp covered in 334 diamonds (to be precise, 3.56 carats...), all held up by a white gold chain lined with
alligator skin. Madonna also added her personal touch to this must-have bag: her own lipstick and a handkerchief with a
carmine red kiss.
05/14 - 05/25/2008

CHANEL IN CANNES

BACKSTAGE AT THE FITTING ROOM

Lily Allen with her pink Chanel sunglasses [ More ]
05/14 - 2008/05/25

61^ST ANNUAL CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

HOLLYWOOD GOES TO CANNES
05/15/2008

CRUISE COLLECTION AFTER PARTY

A MIDNIGHT SWIM in miami

The Cruise Show after party was supposed to take place in a club on Lincoln Road, but no one wanted to abandon the
Raleigh Hotel where the show had taken place. Karl Lagerfeld's guests, a mix of superstars from the American fashion
press, Miami jet setters in head-to-toe Chanel and iconic actresses including Anna Mouglalis, Diane Kruger and
Joana Preiss, all seemed thrilled about this tropical fashion break. The night ended in the pool with a midnight swim. [ More ]
05/15 - 06/29/2008

THE TRANSPHOTOGRAPHIQUES EXHIBITION IN LILLE

KARL LAGERFELD'S
ONE MAN SHOWN

This year, the 7th edition of the Lille Transphotographiques photography festival is dedicated to the passionate and
sometimes intense relationship between fashion and photography. "No one but Karl Lagerfeld could represent these two
worlds so perfectly," says Olivier Spillebout, the curator of the exhibition. "He is certainly the most emblematic person in
fashion; everyone knows his work as a fashion designer, but not everyone knows him as a photographer. Karl Lagerfeld lets
us into his intimate life, the result of a long-term project, a collaboration of top model Brad Kroenig and a designer behind
the camera." This "One Man Shown" shows the many faces of Brad's masculine identity, as he poses as a "James Dean"
cowboy or a contemporary playboy or in a chic tuxedo... A range of identities, which serves as a canvas for Karl Lagerfeld's
exploration of different photographic genres." [ More ]
05/14/2008

CHAN MARSHALL

her favorite places in miami

Chan Marshall, photo by Karl Lagerfeld

Chan Marshall, the celebrated underground folk singer
known as Cat Power, and a Chanel icon, reveals some
hot spots in Miami, where she has been living for the past
few years.

Vintage clothing: Fly Boutique, 650 Lincoln Rd,
Tel. (305) 604 85 08 /

Haitian food: Tap Tap, 819 5th Street, Tel. (305) 672 28 98

Nightlife:
Versailles, 3555 SW 8th Street, Little Havana,
Tel. (305) 444 02 40

The Deuce Bar, 222 14th Street, Tel. (305) 531 62 00

The Room, 100 Collins Ave, Tel. (305) 531 60 61
05/15/2008

2008/9 CRUISE collection

A FASHION SHOW AT the RALEIGH HOTEL POOL, MIAMI BEACH

[ More ]
05/14/2008

DINNER WITH KARL LAGERFELD

FOR THE 2008/9 CRUISE collection SHOW IN MIAMI

Karl Lagerfeld and Diane Kruger [ More ]
MÃƒâ€°TIERS D'ART 2008

THE FEATHER PLASTRON

PARIS-LONDRES COLLECTION

Photo by Karl Lagerfeld

For the Paris-Londres collection, the house of Desrues made
this spectacular golden feathers plastron. It is with his unique
Métiers d'Art collection that Karl Lagerfeld is able to preserve
and promote traditional know-how, using these increasingly
rare artisans to enhance his creation. Behind the scenes of a
meticulous project which takes over ten days of labor and
results in a capelet of feathers delicately articulating along
a woman's décolleté. [ More ]
03/12/2008

MOBILE ART OPENING IN HONG KONG

CHANEL CONTEMPORARY ART CONTAINER

[ More ]
03/12/2008

MOBILE ART in HONG KONG

KARL LAGERFELD'S VISION

[ More ]