Friday, November 30, 2018
Founded by Palmyre Coyette, the House of Lemarié has existed since 1880. An expert in flowers and feathers, Lemarié also excels at ‘couture’ (incrustations, ruffles, sophisticated smocking…) and the creation of pleats. The House is an essential partner for the ten annual CHANEL collections by Karl Lagerfeld and joined CHANEL’s Métiers d’art in 1996.
© Boris Lipnitzki / Roger-Viollet
© Boris Lipnitzki / Roger-Viollet
Friday, November 30, 2018
CHANEL is among the French representatives of the Couture and Perfumery at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. Within the French pavilion, the House presents a sculpture with objects placed behind crystal windows, evoking the signature lines of its creations.
The next Métiers d’art collection will be presented in New York on December 4th.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Aligning savoir faire with creativity, this is the talent of the House of Desrues, the ‘parurier d'art’. Founded by Georges Desrues in 1929, the factory crafts buttons, jewellery, belt buckles as well as handbag clasps each season. Partners with CHANEL since 1965, Desrues was the first Métier d’art to be acquired by the House in 1985.
© New York Times Co.
© New York Times Co.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
In 1931, Gabrielle Chanel embarks on her first trip to America. Taking advantage of an invitation to Hollywood by famed producer Samuel Goldwyn who wants her to dress his actresses on and off screen, she stops en route to visit New York City. Accompanied by Misia Sert, Gabrielle Chanel discovers a city that enchants her with its energetic pace. A reception is held in her honor at the Hotel Pierre where she stays.
On December 4th, the House returns to New York ahead of the next Métiers d’art show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
