Chanel's Russian Connection by Karl Lagerfeld
Paris-Moscou
Russian Connection is Karl Lagerfeld’s exploration of all things Russian. The book presents photos by Lagerfeld centred around Paris-Moscou, his 2008/9 Métiers d’Arts collection for Chanel, showcasing the fastidious workmanship of the Parisian ateliers that provide couture houses with decorative specialities such as artificial flowers, embroidery, feathers, costume jewellery, shoes and millinery.
Lagerfeld's vision is panoptic, from Catherine the Great to Faberge, from Russian Folklore to Coco Chanel's own passion for Russia including the Ballets Russes, Byzantine jewellery and her affair with the Grand Duke Dimitri Pavlovitch.
Images courtesy of Steidl
