Tag: chanel
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FASHION HOUSE HISTORIES: GUCCI
Given the popularisation and interest in high-end fashion in the media,Amrit Virdi looks at the history of Gucci: specifically how its legacy hasbeen documented in the modern world, and whether our obsession withthe history behind fashion brands is heading to be too much. Along with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, and Chanel,Gucci…
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FASHION NEVER SLEEPS
The era of secret and inaccessible fashion shows is now over, well, at least not digitally. Lately, the technological evolution of fashion has galloped wildly. We are now moving towards fully digital clothing and red carpets populated by gaming-style avatars. Do we all agree that Fashion Week is one of the most loved and awaited…
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INTERVIEW WITH HARUN RUNE
With notable features and performances at BBC Introducing and Jazz Café, Born and raised London artist, rapper, and creative Harun Rune delves into his multi-faceted career and shares with us inspirations and passions for creativity! Who are you and what do you do? Harun Egwenu, professionally known as Harun Rune. I’m a creative artist, model,…
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BILLIE EILISH: A FASHION REVOLUTION
As we await her ‘Happier than Ever’ world tour show in the UK, Billie brings to us something more than music. If you have put on the radio in your car lately or asked Alexa to play the top 50 international playlist, there is no chance you haven’t heard the tunes of Billie Eilish’s new…
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THE KAISER OF FASHION: KARL LAGERFELD
This month, Cicilia Brognoli presents some curious facts and oddities from her favorite designer, Karl Lagerfeld. Get ready to immerse yourself in a mix of fashion and weirdness. KARL, WHO? Although the legendary German designer is known for his innate creativity and revamped fashion house, not everyone knows how extra he was. He kept his…
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Chanel’s Autumn-Winter Digital Launch is an Ode to Karl
Cheyanne Greig-Andrews explores the unveiling of the Chanel Autumn-Winter 2020/21 collection, something the great Lagerfeld would be proud of. Bold, haunting, edgy, sophisticated. Chanel has unveiled its Autumn-Winter 2020/21 haute couture collection. This season’s looks are unsurprisingly masterful in thought and design, emanating an essence from a bygone era yet unquestionably modern. Virginie Viard became…
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Chanel Cancels Cruise Show in Hong Kong
News by Madeleine Oakley Chanel has announced the postponement of their 2020 Cruise collection show, which was originally planned for November 6th. Political unrest and anti-government protests have caused upheaval in the region, making it the sensible choice to not go ahead with the event. Originally unveiled in Paris earlier this year, the Cruise collection…
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A LIFE IN DESIGN: COCO CHANEL (1883-1971)
Joanna Cunningham explores the life of the famous fashion designer, Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel; socialite, couturière, costume designer, and Nazi spy. EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY Coco Chanel was born on 19th August 1883 to Eugénie Jeanne Devolle, a charity hospital laundrywoman known as Jeanne. After a mix-up at the registry office, Chanel was actually named…
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THE OSCARS’ FASHION FOR CHANGE MOMENT: RAINBOW FEMINISM
On Sunday, women from across the film industry took a stand for change. And we don’t just mean the literal stand that Frances McDormand prompted during her Best Actress speech – although that was the biggest moment of the night. No, we’re talking about how women used fashion to make a political statement. The talk…