All articles tagged with #karl lagerfeld
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Virginie Viard, who succeeded Karl Lagerfeld as Chanel's artistic director, is stepping down after five years. Despite her collections receiving mixed reviews, Chanel's sales surged to nearly $20 billion in 2023. Chanel has not yet announced her replacement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WWD
Virginie Viard, Chanel's artistic director, has left the company after five years in the role and 30 years with the brand. Chanel praised her for renewing the house's codes while respecting its heritage. A new creative organization will be announced soon. Despite recent social media criticism, Viard significantly contributed to Chanel's success, with the brand reporting record revenues in 2023.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Virginie Viard is stepping down as Chanel's creative director after nearly 30 years with the fashion house, including five years in her current role. Chanel has yet to announce her successor but will reveal a new creative organization soon.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Paris' Hôtel de Crillon features two ultra-luxurious "Les Grand Appartements" designed by Karl Lagerfeld, which can be combined into a $52,000 per night mega-suite. The suite boasts opulent details like a Carrara marble bathtub and a secret room, reflecting Lagerfeld's meticulous design.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Mansion Global
Karl Lagerfeld's minimalist Paris apartment, located on the Left Bank and previously owned by the fashion designer until his death in 2019, is set to be auctioned with a starting price of €5.3 million. The 2,800-square-foot space features a panoramic view of the Seine, polished concrete floors, towering glass bookshelves, a stainless steel kitchen, and a modern aesthetic. The auction presents a rare opportunity to acquire a part of fashion history and French cultural heritage, as much of the apartment's furniture and art has already been sold at auction.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boing Boing
Pedro Pascal wore a custom Valentino outfit to the Met Gala, refusing to honor the event's theme of "Karl Lagerfeld," who was known for being fatphobic, anti-immigrant, possibly homophobic, and misogynistic. Pascal's outfit included a red coat, matching shirt, black tie with a gold metal V, and black shorts, with the Valentino V logo painted on his nails. He also got his middle fingers manicured with the same logo, making a fashion statement and a not-so-subtle message to the event's organizers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Page Six
Choupette, the famous Birman cat of late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, approves of Jared Leto and Doja Cat's Met Gala outfits, which paid tribute to the feline. Leto dressed in a full fur suit resembling Choupette, while Doja Cat wore a silver sequined gown with embellished animal ears and a prosthetic cat nose. Other stars who paid tribute to Lagerfeld's furry companion included Lil Nas X, Chloe Fineman, Janelle Monaé, and Emma Chamberlain.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Los Angeles Times
Actress and activist Jameela Jamil criticized the 2023 Met Gala for honoring "known bigot" Karl Lagerfeld, calling out Hollywood liberals and "famous feminists" for practicing "selective cancel culture." Lagerfeld made several offensive statements throughout his career, including dismissing the #MeToo movement and body-inclusivity advocates. Jamil condemned attendees for celebrating the controversial German designer and ignoring his problematic views. Some defended their attendance as a form of resistance, but Jamil argued that it highlighted the double standards of cancel culture within liberal politics.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Marca English
Actress and body empowerment activist Jameela Jamil criticized the 2023 Met Gala and its honoree, the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, for his problematic behavior towards women, fat people, immigrants, and sexual assault survivors. She called out Hollywood and fashion for celebrating a known bigot and women's publications and spectators for ignoring his behavior. Jamil's words sparked a conversation about cancel culture and accountability in the fashion industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NME
Actress Jameela Jamil has criticized celebrities who attended the 2023 Met Gala for celebrating the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, whom she called a "known bigot" due to his comments about women with larger bodies. Jamil accused the attendees, many of whom are outspoken feminists, of hypocrisy and selective cancel culture. She also criticized women's publications and online spectators for ignoring Lagerfeld's problematic history. The Met Gala was attended by some of the biggest names in music, film, television, and fashion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
Jameela Jamil criticized the Met Gala's decision to pay tribute to Karl Lagerfeld, citing his controversial past, including his use of anti-fat language and defense of colleagues accused of sexual assault. She also called out the hypocrisy of attendees who claim to be feminists but celebrated a man who was "publicly cruel to women, to fat people, to immigrants, and to sexual assault survivors." Jameela argued that cancel culture is selective and warned that if people continue to be complicit in hypocrisy, they shouldn't be shocked when they lose the next election.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Actress and body positivity advocate Jameela Jamil has criticized the Met Gala for celebrating Karl Lagerfeld, who was known for making disparaging statements about women, fat people, immigrants, and sexual assault survivors. The gala's theme this year coincided with an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, titled "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty." Jamil called out the selective cancel culture within liberal politics and the fashion industry's disappointing double standard.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vogue
Doja Cat made her Met Gala debut by channeling Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat, Choupette, in a completely hand-beaded gown featuring a face-framing hood punctuated by a pair of cat ears. The look was completed with prosthetics by Malina Stearns, delicate cat-inspired eyeliner by Ernesto Casillas, and diamonds from Messika. The overall look was meant to read "more beauty, less costume."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Celebrities at the Met Gala paid tribute to Karl Lagerfeld with elaborate trains, floral motifs, and suiting. Jeremy Pope's custom Balmain cape, featuring Lagerfeld's profile, was the most notable train, measuring 10 meters long and requiring over 5,000 meters of silk chiffon and 70 seamstresses. Rihanna closed out the red carpet in a silky white custom Valentino gown with a 5-meter train and 30 camellia flowers. Other notable looks included Jenna Ortega's custom Thom Browne outfit, Glenn Close's sequined Erdem Eau de Nil gown, and Rita Ora and Gigi Hadid's dark and sultry looks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Jameela Jamil criticized the Met Gala for honoring Karl Lagerfeld, calling out the attendees for showcasing "selective cancel culture" by celebrating a man who was publicly cruel to women, fat people, immigrants, and sexual assault survivors. She expressed her discontent over the theme last year and explained that this is not about cancel culture or Karl, but about showing the double standards within liberal politics. Jamil warned that if we carry on like this, we may lose the next election.