Written By LE BOOK
RUNWAY
Jacquemus, the renowned French fashion designer, is set to make a highly anticipated return to the official Paris Fashion Week calendar after a five-year hiatus. This comeback is scheduled for January 26, 2025 during the Paris Men's Fashion Week.
BEAUTY
Chanel has released its first-ever book dedicated to beauty, titled "Chanel: The Allure of Makeup". This landmark publication traces the rich 100-year history of Chanel makeup. The book, authored by Natasha A. Fraser, is divided into chapters based on Chanel's key colors: black, white, beige, red, pink, gold, and blue.
COLLABORATION
Levi's is honoring the legendary Bob Dylan with a special capsule collection in celebration of the upcoming biopic A Complete Unknown, which stars Timothée Chalamet as the iconic musician. The collection features meticulously recreated pieces inspired by Dylan's signature style, including the 1955 - 501 Jeans with a unique bootcut insert, a classic suede trucker jacket, and a leather "D" buckle belt.
BUSINESS
Puig, the Spanish beauty and fashion conglomerate, has announced plans to acquire 100% ownership of Charlotte Tilbury, the British luxury makeup and skincare brand. This acquisition will be executed through a gradual process, with full ownership expected to be achieved by early 2031.
ART
French artist JR is preparing a monumental project to transform the Pont-Neuf in Paris into a gigantic trompe-l'oeil, paying homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's iconic work created 40 years ago. This spectacular artistic installation is planned for 2025, marking the 40th anniversary of the bridge's wrapping by the artist couple.
AUCTION
An exceptional auction is set to highlight Martin Margiela's early creations, tracing his beginnings in the fashion industry. Scheduled for January 27, 2025 during Couture Week, this sale will offer over 300 pieces created by Margiela between 1988 and 1994.
AR
Dior has launched an augmented reality gift box featuring 'luminarie' and celestial patterns that come to life when viewed through a smartphone. This AR experience, created by Atomic Digital, is available across multiple platforms including Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and 8th Wall Web AR.
A FEW UPDATES
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Christian Louboutin just dropped their ballet-inspired heels.