Chanel recently premiered the new Chanel N°5 ad featuring Brad Pitt and directed by Joe Wright. Sam Taylor-Wood took photos of the behind the scenes filming of the commercial ad and Chanel also sent images of Brad Pitt photographed by Mario Sorrenti. You can see the Mario Sorrenti images below . . .
October 14, 2012
October 12, 2012
Chanel Fine Jewelry 1932 “Bijoux de Diamants” Anniversary Collection
Earlier this week Chanel hosted a dinner to open the NYC exhibit of the 80th Anniversary of the Chanel 1932 Bijoux de Diamants. I’ve been searching online to see as many pieces as possible and though I haven’t found all eighty, I have found some dazzling pieces that are exquisite. Taking inspiration from the things that inspired Coco Chanel, the collection features the sun, comets, feathers, fringes and ribbons/knots. The jewelry is mesmerizing and I’ve been looking at it all day and can look at it for days to come. I also came across some great videos including one featuring actual footage of the 1932 collection. The voice over is in French but there are some great shots in there. Enjoy!
1932, naissance de Chanel Joaillerie by VOGUEPARIS
Photo Sources
Beauty Daily
Refinery 29
Vogue France
Style
T Magazine
October 11, 2012
Chanel Spring-Summer 2013 Press Kit
I recently posted the behind-the-scenes photos of the making of the Chanel Spring-Summer 2013 Press Kit and here are the fruits of the teams’ labor. I love the combo of color and black and white photos and we finally get a good look at those amazing sunglasses with Coco on them! All photos by the illustrious Karl Lagerfeld and featuring model Stef van der Laan.
Chanel Spring-Summer 2013 Making of the Press Kit
Chanel sent images of Karl Lagerfeld photographing Stef van der Laan for the Chanel Spring Summer 2013 Press Kit. I love seeing candid photos of everyone behind-the-scenes at work and it’s a great way to get a glimpse of the process. You can also catch some details of the collection in the close ups – all photos by Olivier Saillant.
All photos courtesy of Chanel by OLIVIER SAILLANT
October 10, 2012
Chanel “Bijoux de Diamants” 80th Anniversary NYC Dinner
Last night Chanel celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the “ Bijoux de Diamants” collection, originally created by Gabrielle Chanel in 1932 with the presentation of 80 new High-Jewelry pieces at a dinner reception in NYC. The guests included Michael Avedon, Jen Brill, Rose Byrne, Alexa Chung, Prince Pierre d’Arenberg, Linda Evangelista, Blake Lively, Anh Duong, Elle Fanning, Frederic Fekkai, Diane Kruger, Leigh Lezark, Nemo Librizzi, Caroline Sieber, Mario Sorrenti & Mary Frey and Lindsey Wixson.
Entitled “1932”, this exceptional collection clearly displays the full scope of the creativity and know-how of High Jewelry at CHANEL. These 80 pieces draw their inspiration from motifs and symbols that colored Mademoiselle Chanel’s imagination. Their magical constellations of white, yellow and black diamonds, blue and pink sapphires and pearls project us into the very heart of a cosmic fantasy within a dream-like and timeless universe.
Comets, stars, suns, fringes, fountains, ribbons and feathers all form the stylistic vocabulary of CHANEL FINE JEWELRY. Today, there’s a new addition, the lion – that great protector – Mademoiselle Chanel’s favorite animal and her star sign Leo – she was born on August 19th.
Inspired and visionary, in the same manner as the original “Bijoux de Diamants” collection created 80 years ago, these new jewelry pieces strongly express the unique creative spirit that characterizes High Jewelry at CHANEL. The excellence and mastery of technique that each piece demands, enables CHANEL FINE JEWELRY to advance and push forward its taste for perfection and ultimate luxury.
Photos by Will Ragozzino and Joe Schildhorn courtesy of Chanel. CHANEL FINE JEWELRY celebrates its 80th anniversary of the “Bijoux de Diamants” collection created by Gabrielle Chanel. Everyone is wearing Chanel Fine Jewelry.
- Giovanna Battaglia
- Lindsey Wixson
- Nora Zehetner
- Rinko Kikuchi and Diane Kruger
- Rose Byrne
- Rose Byrne
- Diane Kruger
- Diane Kruger
- Nora Zehetner
- Blake Lively
- Elle Fanning
- Leigh Lezark
- Jessica Pare
- Jennifer Brill
- Diane Kruger
- January Jones
- Black Lively
- Linda Evangelista
- Black Lively
- Alexa Chung
- Rinko Kikuchi
October 8, 2012
Chanel Spring-Summer 2013 Behind the Scenes Video
Chanel recently shared a video showing the behind the scenes action of the Chanel Spring-Summer 2013 runway show and making of the press kit. I can’t get enough of those glasses!! Enjoy!
October 7, 2012
CHANEL N°5 – For the first time – Inside CHANEL
For the first time, CHANEL tells its story online at http://Inside-Chanel.com
Chapter 1: the legend of N°5. Journey back in time through the CHANEL archives into the heart of this magical perfume, beginning with the revolutionary moment of its creation.
What better way to prepare for the launch of the new Chanel N°5 campaign featuring Brad Pitt than by celebrating the iconic perfume’s history?
The Story of Chanel N°5 in English:
The Story of Chanel N°5 in French: