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Sheri Berman, American political scientist: 'Can democracy survive in a political environment where institutions are treated as disposable? The revival of the Rosebud bar, a historic artist hangout in Paris's Montparnasse neighborhood. At the Centre Pompidou, Suzanne Valadon finds her rightful place in the art of her time. In Paris's Saint-Germain neighborhood, Buly combines a traditional ethos and modern efficiency to craft its beauty products. These three cities are not typically associated with the world of fashion and luxury.
Yet, Chanel has chosen to host fashion shows in all of them over the past 18 months. The guests, spread over two shows due to the limited capacity of the UNESCO World Heritage building, arrived calmly in the light rain, which may have deterred onlookers, who were few in number despite the presence of celebrities such as Lily-Rose Depp and Marion Cotillard.
In Marseille, as in Dakar and Manchester, there are no Chanel boutiques, so it was not a question of going there to do business. This helps to broaden the imaginative realm surrounding the brand while respecting its codes. Since Virginie Viard succeeded Karl Lagerfeld as artistic director in , she has followed in the footsteps of her predecessor, who had himself skillfully dusted off the brand codes defined by Gabrielle Chanel: Tweed tailoring serves as the foundation, adorned with double-C logos, pearls, jewel belts and a black and white palette; comfortable clothes and shoes that exude confidence.
This collection is no exception but with a Marseille twist. I was inspired by life's codes, everyday experiences and everything that invites movement," explained Viard. The city of Marseille is evoked through cute marine elements, embroidered little fish or fishing nets as well as seashell pendants. Ripples of frills adorn jerseys, tweeds and sequined jackets.
