When Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld chose Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" for his 1989 show, few in the audience were aware of the subtle nod that he was making to Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. But the recent book release (and upcoming Sony Classics film, to be released in June 2010) COCO CHANEL & IGOR STRAVINSKYexplores the little known, brief yet passionate affair that inspired their greatest works.
As both a lover of fashion and a fan of historical fiction, Chris Greenhalgh's novel is a pleasure and an indulgence to read. But readers will certainly want to prepare themselves for the delicious glimpses of the duality that defined Coco - her charm and sensuality, her manipulation and questionable morality. If you're intrigued by the House of Chanel and the legendary woman that built it, you'll love this book.
Snag a copy of your own at a bookstore near you or online at Amazon.
Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld may be among the hardest working men in fashion but that doesn't stop me from getting the distinct feeling that he understands "leisure" more than most.
The new issue of VMAN Magazine (#16) hits newsstands Tuesday, November 17th and features a new editorial shot by The Karl himself, “Gentlemen of Leisure.”
Featuring Spring’s finest-cut suits, "Gentlemen of Leisure" takes its inspiration from old-world elegance and tailoring as well as icons like the Duke of Windsor, Rudolph Valentino and Gary Cooper.
These photographs beg the question, how well kept are you?
The new Chanel ads, shot by designer Karl Lagerfeld and featuring singer Lily Allen, have surfaced. Created to promote the October launch of the Coco Cocoon collection, they're definitely targeted at a younger, hipper woman than the average Chanel campaign. I love me some Lily, so I can't complain.
To accompany the ads, there's a series of (very short) video shorts, including this one:
