A Financial Times Book of the Year 2022
A glamorous tribute to Karl Lagerfeld's highly influential creations for Chanel captured behind the scenes by US Vogue photographer Robert Fairer in beautiful, never-before-seen images.
Casting a new light on one of the best-loved chapters in fashion history, Karl Lagerfeld Unseen: The Chanel Years illuminates key Chanel collections and creations from behind the scenes.
From discreet client fittings in rue Cambon's immaculate black-and-beige salons to previously unseen backstage moments that show models, hairdressers, stylists, make-up artists and Karl Lagerfeld himself at work, Robert Fairer's stunning and high-energy photographs capture the elegance, glamour and spirit that defined Karl Lagerfeld's shows for Chanel.
Texts by Karl Lagerfeld's collaborators and friends provide a fresh perspective on his creative process and reveal the stories behind the now iconic designs. A treasure trove of inspiration, this publication will be a must-have reference for fashion and photography lovers alike, and for dedicated Chanel fans the world over.
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'Documents the designer's immense range with the fashion house founder's brand codes, and demonstrates the family spirit and culture of excellence Lagerfeld inspired and nurtured' - WWD 'Almost impossible not to float away on a wave of nostalgia' - Fashion United 'First and foremost, it fulfils the raison d'etre of every good coffee table book: it in and of itself is a work of art' - New York Journal of Books 'Karl Lagerfeld Unseen: The Chanel Years is a pass not only to the backstage of the shows, but also to the Paris atelier on rue Cambon. Unique photographs reveal the secrets of the work of models, make-up artists, tailors, as well as the designer himself and his closest entourage' - Vogue Poland 'Pays tribute to a pivotal chapter in fashion history' - i Newspaper 'Behind-the-scenes photographs chosen from tens of thousands of images from the mid-1990s to 2006 immortalize not only Lagerfeld's voracious curiosity and vast range, but also the supermodel and celebrity-fuelled golden era of fashion. Consider it your cheat sheet for the Met Gala's 2023 theme, "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty"' - ZED 'If you get a little thrill from seeing hitherto undiscovered triumvirate shots of '00s Amber/Kristen/Linda ... well, we won't have to explain why you need this book' - Glass
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Höhe: 344 mm
Breite: 254 mm
Dicke: 34 mm
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978-0-500-02424-9 (9780500024249)
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Robert Fairer started photographing the major international womenswear collections in the mid-1990s. First commissioned by Elle and Harper's Bazaar USA, he then became US Vogue's exclusive backstage photographer for over a decade. His first book, Alexander McQueen: Unseen, was published by Thames & Hudson, followed by John Galliano: Unseen, Marc Jacobs: Unseen and John Galliano for Dior. Sally Singer is head of fashion direction at Amazon. Her previous roles have included creative director of American Vogue and editor-in-chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Natasha A Fraser is an author, journalist and expert on Paris, luxury and lifestyle. Her books include Chanel Fashion, Monsieur Dior and After Andy: Adventures in Warhol Land. She has also taught at the American University in Paris and is the co-producer of Inside Dior, the two-part television series. Elizabeth von Thurn und Taxis is a freelance writer, columnist and editor for international publications. Formerly style editor-at-large at American Vogue, she has designed and collaborated with both fashion brands and art institutions.
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Essay by Andre Leon Talley
Ready to Wear Collections Autumn/Winter 1994-1995 to Autumn/Winter 2006-2007
Haute Couture Collections Spring/Summer 2001 to Autumn/Winter 2006-2007
Rue Cambon: Caroline Sieber
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