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MISSONI’S SAVOIR-FAIRE UNITES WITH CASTAÑER IN ITS MISSION TO REINVENT AND RAISE THE STATUS OF ESPADRILLES

From the collaboration between two great family brands with a calling to meet, a collection designed by Angela Missoni is born, consisting of fifteen models of footwear for women and four for men.
The renowned Italian fashion brand has an unmistakable style and makes use of bright colours, geometric prints and daring contrasts to decorate the iconic handmade wedges and espadrilles by the historic Spanish brand.

Two symbols of craftsmanship that now walk together
Nearly one thousand kilometres separate the towns of Banyoles, where in 1927 the iconic espadrille brand was founded, and Garallate, a small town in Lombard that was home to the first workshop of the Italian brand at the start of the 50’s. Two almost identical paths, two worlds destined to meet and compelled towards the continuous reinvention of classic models, now join forces to create a footwear collection that pays tribute to the artisanal virtuosity that is at the core of both Missoni and Castañer, names that are greatly renowned in the fashion industry with decades of history and numerous timeless creations behind them.
This year Missoni and Castañer celebrated their 65th and 90th birthdays respectively, keeping their passion to innovate alive, without leaving behind their rich legacy and sharing values such as family tradition and authenticity, as well as a character based on positivity. As part of their 2019 Spring/Summer pre-collection, the Missoni x Castañer collection will be released in stores in December.

The Missoni x Castañer collection combines an unmistakable style of dressing and living with comfort and versatility, brought by footwear that hasn’t stopped reinventing itself and becoming more sophisticated, even reaching the most acclaimed catwalks in the world. Radiating freshness, balance and elegance, each one of the designs reflects the rule-breaking vision of Missoni’s multicolor aesthetic, reinventing the iconic Castañer espadrilles for yet another season.
A colorful mix of geometric prints bringing personality and fun to designs that are both contemporary and timeless. In the color palette of the fabrics used in the capsule, the bright and vivid colors stand out together with the earthly and raw tones, and a powerful monochrome rainbow that gives rise to a positive (black) / negative (white) effect.
The fifteen models for women appear in different heel heights, wedges tied around the ankle and espadrille flats. There is no doubt that the star design of this collection is Andy, the platforms that show the Missoni logo printed on the toe in the form of a cross, explicitly paying tribute to the collaboration. The male version of the Castañer espadrille, Pablo, reveals its livelier side through four designs made of printed fabric that are inspired by the colorful patterns of Ikat, the black and white version of the unmistakable zigzag, and the infinite shades which are found in the colors of nature.
Just like the rest of the espadrilles in the Castañer catalogue, the designs signed by Angela Missoni are produced in a completely artisanal manner in the company´s workshops, where its espadrilles are decorated by hand with the very same love and affection as they were 90 years ago. A virtuous labor that treats every shoe as a work of art.

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NEW GUCCI ARTWALLS CELEBRATE THE HOUSE DIY PROGRAMME

Gucci is pleased to announce that its global ArtWalls now celebrate the House DIY initiative, championing Gucci’s philosophy of self-expression where customers can personalise special pieces and accessories.
Among the new ArtWalls, two feature works inspired by Gucci DIY knits already published on Gucci’s social media accounts and on gucci.com. Milan’s ArtWall displays Florida-born Angela Deane’s friendly ghosts, wearing personalised Gucci sweaters in a winter scene. The artist creates her work by hand-painting old photographs. Meanwhile, the London ArtWall is given over to Sarah Ashley Longshore (popularly known as Ashley Longshore), a Louisiana-based painter, entrepreneur and owner of the Ashley Longshore Studio Gallery in New Orleans. Longshore's art focuses on pop culture, Hollywood glamour and American consumerism, and for Gucci DIY her portrait of a girl wears large pink, red and yellow Gucci glasses and a green cable-knit sweater displaying the letter R.
For the ArtWalls in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Gucci has once again collaborated with American illustrator Jayde Fish. Fish’s illustrations have appeared on the Summer 2017 collection and on walls inside the Gucci Garden exhibit space in Florence, and also decorated a range of special products sold exclusively in the Gucci Garden boutique. The subject of Fish’s imaginative scenarios, executed in her distinctive, detailed, whimsical style, is a customised Gucci Ophidia tote (displaying her name initial ’J’), imagined as a garden
serving Gucci-wearing miniature people with their pet wild animals.
Phannapast Taychamaythakool, an illustrator from Thailand who worked with Gucci to create the fairy tales for the House’s jewelry collection Le Marché des Merveilles in June 2017, has created a fantastical image incorporating Ace Sneakers bearing her initials ‘P’ and ‘T’. Set in a multi-coloured cosmos inhabited by dragons and bees, this work for the ArtWall in New York is typical of Phannapast’s highly imaginative, psychedelic style. The artist also collaborated with the House for the launch of the Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori scent and on the #GucciGram Tian Instagram project.
A new ArtWall in Taipei debuts with a work by Alex Merry, who also conceived the Gucci Décor illustrations that the House used for its interiors collection’s launch in 2017. Like Jayde Fish, Merry is inspired by the customised Ophidia tote (displaying her name initial ‘A’), creating a crest around the letter. Merry’s vision has been brought to life by graphic master Mr. Yan, who has painted an image at scale on the new Gucci ArtWall in Taipei, the first of its kind in Taiwan.
The Gucci ArtWalls are located on Lafayette Street in Manhattan’s SoHo neighbourhood; in Milan’s Largo la Foppa (in the district of Corso Garibaldi); just off East London’s famous Brick Lane; on D’Aguilar Street, in Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong; in Fengsheng Li, Jing’an District, Shanghai; and in Yongkang Street, Da’an District, Taipei.

PRADA TO OPEN PRADA MODE MIAMI DURING ART BASEL DECEMBER 4TH – 6TH, 2018

Milan, November 27, 2018 – Prada presents Prada Mode, a club that invites its members to experience art, music, dining, conversations and late night festivities with a focus on contemporaneity at large and local. Imagined as a club that augments and extends significant global cultural gatherings at diverse locations worldwide, Prada Mode offers guests exclusive access to unique programs and …

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Maison Kitsuné x Le Gramme

A fashion label, music label, a space for sharing and savouring with its cafés, Maison Kitsuné and its emblematic fox are a unique reference tha combines the Parisian and Tokyoite influences of its founders.
An uncompromised aesthetic, materials pared back to the essential, details calibrated to the extreme, LE GRAMME cultivates a world that is timeless and universal, echoing the Japanese fibre of Maison Kitsuné.
Symbol of its versatile sensitivity, the Kitsuné is more than just a fox, it’s actually a magic spirit (Yōkai) blessed with special powers, an intelligent and curious mind, and is something of a trickster. Legend has it that every 100 years the Kitsuné grows another tail until he’ll have nine at the age of 1000.
At the confluence of these two brands with their shared common values and genuine passion for Japanese culture comes a new series of wearable, functional and decorative objects made from 925 Sterling silver. In this way, the Maison Kitsuné fox explores the precious metal world of LE GRAMME in the form of bracelets and keyrings.
Machined in 925 Sterling silver then affixed with a dark blue lacquer, the fox seems to walk along the infinite line of the iconic LE GRAMME bracelets: the 7g, 15g and 21g in a brushed smooth version. Like all the LE GRAMME creations, this new variation lends itself to being worn in accumulation and goes well together with the other LE GRAMME flat ribbon and cable designs.
Fox appears just as mysteriously on the 13g key-ring, accompanying the keys to the hideaway that will welcome him, contrasting with the brilliance of the polished smooth 925 Sterling silver.
Ultimately, he takes shape as three precious figurines weighing in at 29g, 61g and 203g. A family of perfect proportions, the fox is reinterpreted as a new elementary form. As much a keen-eyed spirit for a desk top as a precious companion in a children’s bedroom.
Each object is engraved with the logos of both houses behind the collaboration.

Bracelets in brushed smooth 925 Sterling silver:
7g (240€), 15g (320€), 21g (360€)
Keyring in polished smooth 925 Sterling silver: 13g (185€)
Foxes in polished smooth 925 Sterling silver: 29g, 61g, 203g (on demand)

The exclusive Maison Kitsuné × Le Gramme collaboration will be available from November, 26th 2018 in Maison Kitsuné boutiques and online on www.maisonkitsune.fr and www.legramme.fr

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MIUCCIA PRADA TO BE HONOURED WITH THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT THE FASHION AWARDS 2018 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SWAROVSKI

The British Fashion Council is delighted to announce that Miuccia Prada will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2018 in partnership with Swarovski. Mrs. Prada will be honoured at this year’s ceremony on Monday 10th December at the Royal Albert Hall in London, for her outstanding contribution to the global fashion industry.
The Outstanding Achievement Award …

“CREATE YOUR OWN” POLO RALPH LAUREN POP-UP

“CREATE YOUR OWN” POLO RALPH LAUREN POP-UP
Exclusively at Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche
From December 1, 2018 to January 2, 2019

From December 1, 2018 to January 2, 2019, Polo Ralph Lauren is opening up a “Create Your Own” Polo Ralph Lauren pop-up shop for Men, Women, and Children, exclusively at the Bon Marche (-1 and 2nd floors).
This unique customizing experience will let shoppers …

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CHANEL - 19 RUE CAMBON

This November the rue Cambon, CHANEL’s legendary address, welcomes a new boutique at number 19. The House has restored and transformed three historic buildings to create one 1500m2 space, dedicated to the entire CHANEL universe: Ready-to-Wear, accessories, watches and fine jewelry, perfume and beauty. Initiated in January 2016, this project was designed by New York based architect Peter Marino and is a veritable architectural, technical and artistic feat, located on the rue Saint-Honoré, rue Duphot and rue Cambon.

From 31 to 19 rue Cambon
Built at the end of the 18th century, 31 rue Cambon was bought on February 7th 1918 by Gabrielle Chanel. The designer’s first acquisition, this four-storeyed building was originally a townhouse, opening with a porch and complete with a façade pierced by five asymmetric windows. Quickly she commenced building work with the help of Louis Faure-Dujarric, known for constructing town houses and major sporting facilities, including the centre court at Roland-Garros. Gabrielle Chanel’s taste for a more modern and graphic aesthetic meant the Art Deco style was her natural choice. Her sense of the avant-garde was, as ever, spot on: the artistic trend was just beginning to flourish when she decided to showcase it to the world. She straightened the attics on the 4th floor and asked architect Pierre Figarol to erect a fifth floor. From then on, the boutique on the ground floor, the famous Art Deco mirrored staircase and the Haute Couture salons on the first floor, Mademoiselle Chanel’s private apartment on the second, the studio on the third, and the Haute Couture ateliers on the fourth and fifth floors would become the epicentre of CHANEL. And the rue Cambon its privileged surroundings: n°29 was acquired in April 1923, n°25 in April 1926, and n°27 and n°23 in October 1927. The advent of Ready-to-Wear in 1978 as well as the arrival of Karl Lagerfeld in 1983, confirmed rue Cambon’s status as CHANEL’s quintessential address.
A mythical place, a number, 31, and a street known worldwide, synonymous with luxury and French savoir-faire. Under the impetus of the designer, today CHANEL is extending its aura over the rue Cambon by opening a second boutique. A fashion showcase that perfectly adheres to the importance of offering customers a unique experience: “When my customers come to me, they like to cross the threshold of some magic place; they feel a satisfaction (...) that delights them: they are privileged characters who are incorporated into our legend (...) Legend is the consecration of fame.”* affirmed Gabrielle Chanel in 1935.
*Coco Chanel, The Legend and the Life, p1, published by Harper Collins, 2010.

19 rue Cambon
Now, finally, the boutique at n°19 perfects this remarkable ensemble with its rich history and architecture. Almost three years of building work have been necessary to complete this edifice built in the shape of a back-to-front L. The main 18th century listed building on the rue Saint-Honoré has been joined with a former 17th century convent. In rue Duphot, a 19th century building joins the listed “Élément pittoresque de la Ville de Paris” façade with a small annex. This new address is completed by an interior courtyard. The different architectural styles, the numerous structures and frameworks, each quite distinct, along with the heights and foundations of each individual building had to be defied in order to unify this incongruous and unique space. Wooden beams were removed and then
reinstalled on the concrete structure, and original stones were reintegrated to preserve the historical elements of the three buildings. The colours, the woodwork and the facades have been designed in accordance with L’Architecte des Bâtiments de France to ensure that the history of this group of buildings is respected as closely as possible. For architect Peter Marino it was vital that the typically Parisian architecture should be preserved. The building must be able to tell its story, and implicitly that of Paris and of CHANEL. With the opening of n°19, the rue Cambon beats even more to the rhythm of CHANEL, its two boutiques answering and complimenting each other perfectly.
Starting with the exterior, the facades in Oise stone express the desire to pay tribute to an exceptional heritage and savoir-faire. Inside the boutique, a Versailles parquet and ironwork made by artisans, curtains embroidered by the House of Lesage along with elements fashioned by Goossens all accentuate the Parisian and French spirit of the space. From the ground floor up to the fourth floor, everywhere is bathed in natural light, the brilliance of which is further emphasised through the use of white and three shades of beige, accompanied by black, gold and metallic notes. Limestone, stucco, blond parquet, khaki woodwork, enamelled gold textured plasterwork and metallic fabrics, combinations of carpets…The overall effect is both graphic and pure, magnified by the luxurious materials, used in their most simple form, without artifice. Various ceiling heights (from 2.5 meters to 3.7 meters) form a harmony of arches and changing volumes.

Accessed via the rues Saint-Honoré and Duphot, 19 rue Cambon presents the entire CHANEL universe, from fashion and beauty to watches and jewellery. The ground floor opens onto the shoe, leather goods and accessory collections. As a continuation of the historical stone façade, the floors are paved with limestone, bringing the outside, inside. On the walls, stucco worked in the manner of a weaving adopts Gabrielle Chanel’s favourite wheat colour, in a metallic gold. The second entrance on rue Duphot leads into the Beauty space, home to all the House perfumes in an alcove salon imagined like a cabinet of curiosities, while the make-up and skincare are deployed over the wall in a graphic orchestration of black, white and mirrors. An original feature, the majestic staircase in limestone has been fully restored, its walls swathed in juxtaposing mirrors echoing the legendary staircase at 31 rue Cambon. Finally, a vestibule houses an elevator in black, ivory and metallic woven metal. Moving up through the floors, the atmosphere becomes more intimate and hushed. The first floor, where stone becomes parquet, is lengthened by a terrace overlooking the garden: a sense of calm silences the bustle of the city. Here we peacefully discover the bags, the small leather goods, the costume jewellery and other accessories. The white and grey armchairs and the tall chairs in tweed are an invitation to spend time trying on the latest watchmaking and jewellery creations, to slip on a scarf or a pair of sunglasses, and to enjoy the space in a relaxed ambiance. Simple and graphic, the furniture blends discreetly into every room.
Dedicated to fashion, the last three levels focus on contrasting materials: traditional wooden parquet, textured metals, lacquered walls in the fitting rooms. Pared back to the extreme, the clothes rails are transformed into modern frames to highlight the garments. The décor throughout is nourished, of course, by the preserved privacy of Gabrielle Chanel’s apartment. The second floor thus welcomes furnishings inspired by her world. It’s here, in the three rooms that make up this floor, that the Ready-to-Wear collection and the Cruise, Métiers d’art, COCO NEIGE and CHANEL’s COCO BEACH collections will be displayed over the seasons. In one room, a ten panel antique Coromandel lacquered screen is positioned behind a beige sofa with cushions covered in gold fabric.
In another, a large mirror in cut crystal and bronze made by Goossens hangs over a marble fireplace. The view over the neighbourhood and the Tuileries Gardens, a polished bronze table by Ingrid Donat, along with a coffee table by Michael Pohu further accentuate the comfort and the warm welcome of this space. There’s a lion sculpted from Carrera marble, a Line Vautrin mirror dating from 1955, a Goossens chandelier, antique lamps and ceiling lights also forged by Mademoiselle’s goldsmith… The 3rd and 4th levels are reserved for reception rooms covering a total floorspace of 500m2.
From 31 to 19 rue Cambon… With this ensemble, CHANEL opens a new door into its world. Thus enriched, the customer experience takes on unprecedented scope. Immersed with the House values of excellence, it gives the impression of following in the footsteps of its founder and taking the creative paths established by Karl Lagerfeld.

CHANEL and the artists
Gabrielle Chanel was always a fervent patron of the arts and artists. As well as counting many of them among her closest friends (Pablo Picasso, Igor Stravinsky, Serge Diaghilev, Luchino Visconti, Jean Cocteau, Pierre Reverdy, to mention but a few), she would support and finance their work. Her apartment was also home to many pieces of both contemporary and historical art. So, it has always made sense that the CHANEL boutiques should illustrate this love of art. Each time, the art is fully integrated, blending naturally into the décor, a precious object in an open and accessible showcase. A proximity and a simplicity that means it can be admired without an ostentatious mise-en-scene.
The pleasure of introducing, of honouring these artists, and commissioning special pieces in collaboration with Chanel, is emblematic of Peter Marino’s work. No matter where it is located, every CHANEL boutique reserves a special place for art and for contemporary artists. From the entrance to the reception rooms, the boutique at 19 rue Cambon presents 28 artworks by 20 different artists, selected by Peter Marino. Present on four floors from the ground floor up, the specially commissioned work Große Treppe (Great Staircase) by Gregor Hildebrandt stretches for almost 14 meters: made of cut vinyl records, steel and fabric, it exists like a mobile in perpetual motion. On the first floor, the sculpture Odore di Femmina-Torso Plugs by Johan Creten shimmers in bronze covered with gold leaf. There we also find two Camellia collages, commissioned especially for the boutique and made by Peter Dayton.
On the second floor, a large panel painted by Martin Kline, also a commission, with its texture in relief, appears to retreat into CHANEL’s iconic white.
The reception rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors are also punctuated with works of art a sculpture by Paola Pivi accumulates gold on white beads on a wooden base, appearing as pearlised drops. On the third floor, polished silver takes pride of place with a table designed by Ingrid Donat. The darkness of Observation Point n°53, a small sculpture in glazed stoneware by Johan Creten contrasts with the brilliance of the Gold Dome VI canvas by Y. Z. Kami dipped in gold leaf. On the fourth and final floor, the pair of Murano glass vases entitled Love and Hate by Jerszy Seymour, ring out as a tribute to CHANEL’s black and white two-tone duo.

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN - BLACK TIE SPRING-SUMMER 2019

Christian Louboutin unveils Black Tie, a collection of precious pieces infused with joy and freedom, ready to spice up any outfit.
Provocative and certainly not about to quiet down, Christian Louboutin diverts the codes of formal parties and delivers iconoclastic styles seasoned with a sheer dose of cheekiness. From dull to fun, you can trust Christian to breathe life into the end-of-the-year celebrations. Iconic signature styles are turned around, reinvented, forever compelling. The most daring embellishments are on display for the occasion with strass, embroideries and fine lace.
This season, men are gifted with fancy loafers. Luxurious statement, the extravagant Laperouse style stands out with unquestionable chic. On top of pitch-black velvet, the initials C.L are embroidered in a brightly lit arrangement of golden strass and coloured gems. With the Ascot boy, men can now also walk the parties like they were awarded eye-popping decorations. Get prepared for some spectacular entrances! Festive events demand exceptional pieces that will leave the audience giddy. Covered in luminous strass and
gleaming Louboutin signature, the Marie Jane Bucket is the ultimate party accessory. This cute bucket bag just awaits to perch on a shoulder and swing around in blinding flashes.
Now the party gets really fancy! The utmost feminine shoes come this season with unusual features.
Demonstrating his singular humour, Christian reveals new styles adorned with bows and ties diverted from men’s wardrobe. The name of the Naked Bow style says it all. It achieves the audacious illusion of giving the stride a very formal and very bare character at the same time.
This is no secret, the history of the Maison Louboutin often evokes the universe of cabaret. Christian’s passion for its scenery, its larger-than-life characters, is expressed more than ever this season with partyready styles. Play the retro vibe with The Joli Fifre boots. Their uppers reproduce buttoned white spats in a playful trompe-l’oeil. Or, rather, go for the Goyetta, a cascade of pearls and strass on a black pump.
Underline and adorn women’s feet has always been a lively game for Christian Louboutin. More insolent than ever, he reveals the Juliettra and Josephine styles. Carved out to reveal just enough, they display the Touze lace, a unique piece of craftsmanship calling for a deeper look. Laced or enhanced with signature spikes, each style is bound to cause a definite fashion concussion.
The outfit would not be complete without the new Palmette clutch in matching dentelle Touze. The clasp of the clutch is slightly curved to stand by women’s side as a natural companion. Dressed in velvety red leather, it recalls red carpets and spotlights, a dream of timeless elegance ready to take over all festive occasions.
The Black Tie collection will be available worldwide on www.christianlouboutin.com and in the Christian Louboutin Boutiques starting November 15th.

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CHANEL TO OPEN REDESIGNED 57TH STREET FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE

On November 15th, 2018, CHANEL unveils a newly designed New York flagship on 57th Street, the largest US boutique to date. First opened in 1996, the now 14,000 square-foot boutique is the ultimate New York CHANEL destination, showcasing Karl Lagerfeld’s creations including Ready- to-Wear, handbags, shoes, costume jewelry and eyewear. The boutique also houses Watches & Fine Jewelry and Fragrance & Beauty.

The 57th Street location is the latest concept for CHANEL by the New York-based architect Peter Marino. Known for creating spaces that reflect the aesthetic codes of the House worldwide, he harmoniously blends the values that define CHANEL – creativity, high fashion, craftsmanship, and exclusive materials. A longtime CHANEL collaborator and visionary, Peter Marino continuously embraces the inherent allure and timeless modernity of the legendary House with equal emphasis on architectural and interior design.

The New York City flagship is designed as a celebration of the House that seamlessly extends the brand’s presence from the inside out. Notably marked by its graphic exterior composed of white printed glass panels framed by a thin black metal grid, the façade exudes the spirit of CHANEL referencing the brand’s color palette while presenting an abstraction of its emblematic tweed. The striking glass façade covers six stories, with the interior retail space expanded from three to five floors.

The show-stopping focal point of the boutique is a dramatic sculpture of an entwined necklace that cascades down the center of the four-story central staircase, dazzling visitors upon entering the first floor. Specially commissioned from the French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, the impressive 60-foot tall sculpture evokes a strand of timeless pearls, a nod to the pearl necklaces so dear to Mademoiselle Chanel. A stunning piece crafted in mirrored stainless steel and gilded glass beads, it appears as though magically suspended from the ceiling, visually drawing the eye upwards to the top of the boutique.

Jean-Michel Othoniel’s sculpture accentuates and plays off the design and materials of the collections that reside within the boutique. Upon entering a bright foyer, clients are invited to browse several distinct spaces within the first floor. Each area is defined by its own aesthetic story, while reflecting a mix of products across categories that complement each other. The rear of the first floor is defined by a wall of folded panels in dark crackle lacquer that recalls the Coromandel screens beloved by Mademoiselle Chanel. Serving as the focal point of the Watches & Fine Jewelry salon, the wall is punctuated by glass vitrines highlighting exquisite jewelry and timepieces. The space is illuminated by a bronze and crystal chandelier, created exclusively by goldsmith Maison d’art Goossens.

Following the dramatic marble-walled central staircase upwards, clients are invited to continue discovering the boutique, with each floor unfolding new creations. The second floor features the shoe salon, which is accented by another custom Goossens chandelier. The salon features the complete assortment of the shoe collection including the emblematic two-toned slingback, ballerina flat, beach espadrille and sneakers. This floor also houses a diverse selection of accessories, from seasonal reinterpretations of the 2.55, 11.12, Boy CHANEL, CHANEL’s Gabrielle and the newly introduced CHANEL 31 handbag to costume jewelry and eyewear. On the third floor, guests will find two Ready-to-Wear salons and a dedicated space for knitwear. Two additional Ready-to-Wear salons are located on the fourth floor, accompanied by a selection of accessories, timepieces and fine jewelry. The fifth floor, designed to have a residential feel, is reserved for privatized shopping experiences.

Throughout the boutique, Peter Marino incorporates finishes and materials that connect to the codes of CHANEL. Gold leaf and crackled lacquers provide a nod to the Coromandel screens that adorned the walls of Gabrielle Chanel’s apartment on rue Cambon. Fabrics and carpeting designed exclusively for the boutique are done in subtle and warm beiges that contrast the graphic and sleek wall treatments. Defined as cores values of the House, craftsmanship and materials are celebrated within the space through the exquisite custom finishes found within the boutique, including hand applied matte wall finishes, handwoven tweed textiles and hammered bronze railings.

Every detail and artifact in the boutique was thoughtfully chosen to reflect the brand’s and Mademoiselle Chanel’s legacy as a passionate patron of the arts. Journeying throughout the flagship, visitors will discover a curated array of artwork that enhance the architectural design and echo the legendary iconography of the House with graphic elements. Displayed are works by internationally renowned artists, such as photography by Robert Mapplethorpe, two pieces from Olafur Eliasson’s “Eighteen Moons in Penumbra” series, Jenny Holzer’s “I Touch Your Hair”, a piece by Peter Dayton, and several works by Y.Z. Kami, including a portrait of Gabrielle Chanel. Additionally, British artist Idris Khan was commissioned to create chalk and oil stick photography in black and white for the boutique elevator.

The boutique will open with the arrival of the Cruise 2018/19 collection, first presented in Paris in May this year. Beneath the nave of the Grand Palais transformed into a larger-than-life cruise ship terminal, Karl Lagerfeld sent out a nautical-inspired collection rich with fresh wave prints, classic sailor stripes in glistening sequins, and an array of light berets, expressing a smart yet playful attitude that exquisitely compliments the 57th Street boutique.

In celebration of the flagship, a capsule of exclusive products has been created, including a limited edition 2.55 handbag and wallet adorned with iconic New York-inspired charms. The 57th Street boutique will also feature a limited edition steel Code Coco watch with diamond-set bezel and mirror dial. To round out the exclusive offering, the boutique will be feted with the launch of a new scent, Les Exclusifs de CHANEL 1957, a layered musk fragrance created by CHANEL’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge.

CHANEL is a private company and a world leader in creating, developing, manufacturing and distributing luxury products. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel at the beginning of the last century, CHANEL offers a broad range of high-end creations, including Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Fashion Accessories, Eyewear, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewelry and Watches. CHANEL is also renowned for its Haute Couture collections, presented twice yearly in Paris, and for having acquired a large number of specialized suppliers, collectively known as the Métiers d’art. CHANEL is dedicated to ultimate luxury and to the highest level of craftsmanship. It is a brand whose core values remain historically grounded on exceptional creation. As such, CHANEL promotes culture, art, creativity and “savoir-faire” throughout the world, and invests significantly in people, R&D and innovation. CHANEL currently employs more than 20,000 people across the world.

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57th Street
15 East 57th Street
New York, NY 10022
212.355.5050

Introducing the next chapter of Gucci Wooster: The Gucci Wooster Bookstore curated by Dashwood Books

Gucci Wooster located in SoHo, New York, at 63 Wooster Street has already become a destination for those seeking the creative and innovative spirit of this district, a spirit that was established during the 1970s and ‘80s and haunts the neighborhood still. Acting as a magnet for those who valued self-expression, SoHo became a hub for pioneering music, film, fashion and art. And literature.

It is this last facet of SoHo’s creative heritage that Gucci has decided to celebrate by opening the Gucci Wooster Bookstore. Recalling the fondness of New York’s small independent bookstores, the new Gucci Wooster Bookstore is catered to the truly literary souls of today. The bookstore offers delight, intrigue and self-discovery among its carefully-selected titles focusing on avant-garde art and photography. The space will further Gucci Wooster's presence as a cultural gathering space now hosting book signings and related cultural events for neighbors and creatives alike.

To give the Bookstore a unique and authentic character, Gucci has invited Dashwood Books founder David Strettell, to curate the assortment. Dashwood Books is a NoHo institution, a sublevel bookstore that specializes in contemporary photography. Opened by Strettell, the former cultural director of Magnum Photos, in 2005, the store boasts beautiful coffee-table books from internationally renowned galleries, publishers and museums. Strettell will personally source the selection of works for sale, which will comprise approximately 2,000 books. Titles will range from contemporary to used and rare books, including many out-of-print titles that continuously rotate based on Gucci’s inspirations and seasonal projects. An eclectic range of niche magazines will also be featured. The bespoke selection will shine a spotlight on fashion and lifestyle, youth culture, art, interiors and architecture, illustration, design, and photography. The shelves will also house an array of works by many Friends of the House including Petra Collins, Ari Marcopoulos, Ryan McGinley, Martin Parr and Florence Welch.

Bearing its own address and dedicated entrance at 375 West Broadway, guests will be able to flow freely between the bookstore and existing space to encourage cross-discovery. In keeping with the aesthetic of the space, the Bookstore will feature pieces of restored antique wooden furniture, including bookcases and a large lectern-style reading table. The space will also be home to Gucci’s latest cast of book experts including a Chief Librarian and Book Worms that will oversee the bookstore.

Similar to the famed Gucci Garden located in Florence, Gucci Wooster will sell a range of souvenirs and gifts, such as fabric shopping bags, pencil sets, notebooks, and sticky tape, among other products branded with a 63 Wooster Gucci graphic and a duotone green/cream pattern depicting the cast-iron architecture that has come to define the SoHo neighborhood.

The new Bookstore sits adjacent to the Screening Room, another dynamic space dedicated to cultural and creative exploration. The Screening Room celebrates independent film-makers like the Frieze-collaboration documentaries that explore NYC 1980s house music, and London acid house and Italo disco. Over the upcoming months, the Screening Room at Gucci Wooster will feature a curated program featuring various short films and film series highlighting the cultural significance of SoHo in the 1970s and 80s. For the majority of the content, Gucci collaborated with SoHo Memory Project, whose mission is to celebrate and preserve the history of SoHo, and tapped into their vast digital archive. The film program begins with Crosby Street, a short-film directed by Jody Saslow. Other content includes Homage A Anonymous Blocks: A Cinematic Ballet in Three Movements directed by Jim Stratton and a curated program of the ART/New York series produced and directed by longtime SoHo resident Paul Tschinkel. The documentaries feature interviews with prominent individuals from the New York art community as well as SoHo residents, who lived, worked and showed their work in the center of the art world at the time. The documentary features individuals such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Robert Mapplethorpe, Laurie Anderson, Nam June Paik and more.

Continuing Gucci’s cultural examination into the very core of this prolific era of art, music and film, Gucci also partnered with the Roxy Cinema Tribeca. Curated by Illyse Singer the Screening Room will feature a dedicated programming centered around avant-garde, experimental, New Wave cinema from downtown NY filmmakers including Amos Poe, Edo Bertoglio, Maripol and Sara Driver.

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