Chanel

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In this collection devoted to the major brands of luxury, what better emblem than Chanel to represent contemporary creation? The originality of the subject, bringing together the heritage of the great tradition and the creation of today, has seduced the most presitigious French brands. The Chanel House opened its private archives. We discover the constellations of stones, embroideries and sequins, the ornments and decors which, invented by Gabrielle Chanel since the 1920's, are reinterpreted today, such as leitmotifs, on clothes, jewelry and objects of beauty. Chic suits, eveining dresses, lace and chiffon are offered for a dazzling imaging. The Chanel House has made available unique pieces for an exclusive report, as well as original photographs and drawings by Karl Lagerfeld. The greatest signatures of fashion photography enrich this totally unprecedented visual journey. Finally, all the creators of fashion, beauty, perfumes and jewelery, including Karl Lagerfeld, Jacques Helleu, Jacques Polge, Dominique Moncourtois, contributed to this rediscovery. Contemporary creation is linked to the most beautiful innovations of Coco Chanel by five the tailor, the camellia, the jewelery, the beauty, the black dress. Five essential themes, five as the mythical No. 5, fetish scent of the house.