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A model presents a creation for Chanel, a black bag with the famous double C logo
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Chanel

The luxury fashion brand was launched in Paris by Coco Chanel in 1909. It remains one of the biggest names in the fashion industry to this day.

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Black and white picture of French designer Coco Chanel lying down on a couch with a fur coverlet over her.

Coco Chanel: Fashion icon with controversial connections

Coco Chanel: Fashion icon with controversial connections

A London exhibition not only looks at the 20th-century designer's iconic creations but also her dubious Nazi relations.
CultureSeptember 16, 2023
Mary Quant

Mary Quant, 'mother of the miniskirt,' dead at 93

Mary Quant, 'mother of the miniskirt,' dead at 93

One of the 20th century's top fashion designers, Mary Quant has passed away at the age of 93.
CultureApril 13, 2023
American reality star Kylie Jenner wearing a dress featuring a life-size lion's head on the chest.

Paris Fashion Week: What everybody is talking about

Paris Fashion Week: What everybody is talking about

Get the low-down on Schiaparelli's lion heads, Doja Cat's trypophobia-sparking look or Dior's Josephine Baker tribute.
LifestyleJanuary 25, 2023
People sitting in a blue lit room where the Sotheby's auction 'KARL' is held.

Watching Lagerfeld's estate go under the hammer

Watching Lagerfeld's estate go under the hammer

What goes on at an auction? DW's Brenda Haas finds out at Sotheby's Cologne during a sale of Karl Lagerfeld's estate.
CultureMay 6, 2022
A black and white photo showing the side profile of designer Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld estate up for auction

Karl Lagerfeld estate up for auction

The estate of the catwalk 'Kaiser' goes under the hammer at Sotheby's newest auction house, in Cologne.
CultureApril 29, 2022
Flakon des Parfums Chanel Nr. 5.

Chanel No. 5: the cult perfume turns 100

Chanel No. 5: the cult perfume turns 100

In 1921, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel launched a new fragrance created for women. The result: Chanel No. 5.
LifestyleMay 4, 202110 images
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