Tag Results for: Karl Lagerfeld

Helmets Save Lives


We know helmets save lives, but at what cost? Helmet head is a lot to ask of someone. Still, it’s probably worth it if you can wear one designed by Jerome Coste at Les Ateliers Ruby, which just launched a new store in the center of Paris (1 rue Hérold, Paris, 75001). Quirky and slightly…

Les Ateliers Ruby, Paris


Having collaborated with the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Maison Martin Margiela, the French purveyors of über-chic helmets – Les Ateliers Ruby – have just opened the doors of their first physical boutique, located close to Le Louvre and Palais Royal at #1 Rue Hérold. Housing limited runs, art editions, one-offs and carefully curated items…

Karl Lagerfeld: In His Own Words


Suzy Menkes hosts Karl Lagerfeld at the 10th International Herald Tribune Luxury Conference in London this week. Karl at IHT Luxury Conference. He speaks about Coco, the Chanel heritage, his way of working for Chanel and what he thinks of the commercial side of the French Fashion business. Images via NYT.

Fashion Designers’ Sketchbooks By Hywal Davies


Well known fashion writer Hywal Davies explores in his new book how designers design, how they initiate their ideas and what the journey to the finished product looks like. Sketchbooks are the books where designers chart their journey. Designers included in this book are 4 stocked, Boudicca, Lagerfeld for Chanel, Dries Van Noten, John Galliano,…

Chanel’s ‘coolest’ show yet…


Each season, the fashion industry awaits the Chanel show with bated breath or an arched eyebrow depending on your point of view – how can Karl Lagerfeld possibly top his previous shows? Yet each season, he pulls out all the stops to deliver a spectacular show, and this season was certainly no different. For AW10 Lagerfelt produced…

Karl Lagerfeld for Les Ateliers Ruby


Karl Lagerfeld is the latest fashion heavyweight to team up with 4 favourite Les Ateliers Ruby for the fourth installment of their limited-edition helmet series. Following Maison Martin Margiela’s artful defacements, which were stocked by 4, Karl is giving the protective headgear the ultra-luxe makeover. First appearing on Karl’s runway for fall, the creations include…