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22 Apr

A Mania for Karl Lagerfeld-era Chanel Gathers Steam in Paris

A Mania for Karl Lagerfeld-era Chanel Gathers Steam in Paris
COCO NUTS: Waiters in white ponytails and dark glasses ferried Champagne on trays Wednesday night in Paris as online resale specialist Collector Square unveiled an array of things designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld over his 30-plus years helming Chanel. The handbag-heavy sale includes classic quilted styles, and more whimsical items, including a nifty life preserver satchel from the beach-y spring 2019 Chanel collection; a milk carton minaudière from the autumn 2014 collection bearing the words “Lait de Coco,” and a sequined army rucksack from the Coco Cuba cruise collection paraded in Havana back in 2016. One in all the priciest items is a limited-edition Coco Chanel Bearbrick at 98,000 euros. Under Lagerfeld, Chanel was the primary luxury fashion house to create...
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24 Sep

Mara Hoffman Gathers Fiber Enthusiasts at First In-store Industry Talk 

Mara Hoffman Gathers Fiber Enthusiasts at First In-store Industry Talk 
Mara Hoffman convened fashion’s fiber and climate enthusiasts for a light-hearted yet fired-up conversation in her Lafayette Street store. It was the primary time the contemporary designer hosted an industry conversation in her incense-scented and plant-filled retail storefront, which opened last 12 months, as previous gatherings took on a more intimate feel for artist fireside chats. The certified-Climate Neutral brand has been a dedicated and vocal advocate within the sustainability community since several years ago when Hoffman decided to pivot her company’s mission. Dana Davis, vice chairman of sustainability at Mara Hoffman moderated the session billed as a “Climate Useful” panel which included Chantelle Davis, a latest designer and founding father of label Boe Davis; Liz Alessi, a Coach brand and sustainability...
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