Bottega Veneta: shoes, bags and popular accessories in leather

Bottega Veneta – in Italian “Venetian Shop” – inspires with its sense of luxury and elite. The epitome of artful design and fine craftsmanship. In the house of Bottega Veneta, one consciously decides to avoid the hype “Logomania” and remains true to its minimalist and fine design handwriting. The Italian luxury label was founded by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro in 1966. Since its birth, the label has shone as an unobtrusive but very much present treasure in design heaven. A narrow tightrope walk that Bottega Veneta still masters brilliantly.

Timeline: from bags, shoes and leather goods to clothing, sunglasses, jewellery and perfumes

• 1966: successful start, rapid growth under Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro
• 90s – 2001: severe recession (Vittorio and Laura Moltedo(Taddei’s ex-wife))
• 2001: Sale to Gucci Group
• 2001: German designer Tomas Maier revolutionizes Bottega Veneta
• Early 2000s: jewelry, sunglasses, perfume & fashion line
• 2005: first women’s ready-to-wear collection
• 2006: first men’s ready-to-wear collection
• 2018: Tomas Maier leaves the fashion house
• 2018: Daniel Lee succeeds as creative director

Secret of the braided pattern: “Intrecciato fabric”.

What is feared as a disadvantage against competing labels turns out to be the most important innovation that heralds the success of the fashion brand. The “Intrecciato fabric”. Shortly after its founding, Bottega Veneta’s production machinery seems to put it at a disadvantage compared to other manufacturers of leather goods. The house’s sewing machines do not have the strength to fuse more robust leathers. Creative thinking and a willingness to compromise result in the iconic development of the “Intrecciato fabric”. To effectively utilize delicate, supple leather, they opt for a woven pattern to ensure the durability of their handbags. Why they choose the name “Intrecciato”? “Intrecciato” is the Italian term for “woven” and thus acts as a direct term description.

This type of braiding establishes itself as the iconic recognition mark of the brand. To this day, the Intrecciato weave remains popular in the fashion industry. The entire range of the accessories line enjoys the “Intrecciato weave”!

Creative Directors: German and English designers revolutionize the fashion house

As exemplary as the start of the company was, the first change of creative director was sobering. However, this was to change abruptly in 2001. German designer Tomas Maier restored the fashion house to its former glory and led it to the top of the fashion world. Daniel Lee, his successor, is no less talented and goes one step further: nominations from the fashion label and as a designer himself crown his success. See for yourself!

Designer Tomas Maier: quality craftsmanship and minimalist aesthetics

Sonia Rykiel, Guy Laroche, Revillon and Hermès. The list of fashion houses for which the German designer worked before his career peak is impressive. After studying at the Chambre Syndical de la Haute Couture in Paris, he founded his own label in 1997. In addition to swimwear, he also created general womenswear and menswear. 2001 – the year in which his career reaches a new dimenson. Tom Ford appointed him as the new creative director at Bottega Veneta. Thus, not only his career, but also the image and sales figures of Bottega Veneta reach a new dimension. His career at the luxury label lasts for 17 years. An 800% increase in profits is statement enough and shows what the fashion house owes to the talented designer from Germany. He has put the focus back on clean and quality craftsmanship:

“The Italian artisan was the starting point. Today, the collaboration between designer and artisan is at the heart of everything we do!”

Video Interview: Suzi Menkes with Tomas Maier

You always wanted to know how the former creative director of Bottega Veneta reflects on his successful years at the luxury label, how he adresses the importance of personal design signature and how he defines his version of future fashion? The following video will give you answers to all these questions and much more:

Daniel Lee: Bottega Veneta at the top of the fashion world

Hailing from the north of England, the design talent is able to explore and perfect his creativity and talent at Central Saint Martins. Internships at Martin Margiela and Balenciaga and jobs at Donna Karan and Céline gave him the opportunity to showcase his talent. With success: in 2018 he was appointed Creative Director of Bottega Veneta.

Daniel Lee shows that he has a strong understanding of the label’s desingern, but is also a friend of innovative and creative thinking. The result: a genuine, as well as sublime, timeless appeal. He makes luxury consumers buy and all fashion lovers dream! The implementation of his philosophy? He “blows up” the typical “Intrecciato” braided pattern, creating new dramatic dimensions without losing the basic core of the design. He respects his heritage, but at the same time has the courage to give it his personal signature.

“If you think about it a little bit, there’s so much you can do with this weave pattern. I liked the idea of making it bigger because I like things that are bold and very direct. I like things that are uncomplicated!”

Bottega Veneta under Daniel Lee, Designer of the Year: Video

Daniel Lee strongly influenced the design of the fashion house Bottega Veneta. his stylistic means are summarized here and describe Lee’s personal signature and his greatest, previous successes at the house Bottega. All these creative approaches and ideas have contributed to the design talent winning the award for “Designer of the year” in 2019. See for yourself in the video pasted below.

• Minimalist design
• New interpretation of the classic weaving pattern
• Leather coat in chocolate bar structure
• Quilted mules
• Square toe mesh shoes with ankle gold chain
• The Pouch bag

Models and popular designs of the luxury label Bottega Veneta

What the Kelly Bag is to Hèrmes, the Cabat Bag is to Bottega Veneta. New creations in recent years also show potential for the house’s new IT pieces. It’s not just the label’s unique styles that have iconic value. It equally shines with its determined, authentic design signature. See for yourself what Bottega Veneta is all about and which products have the potential to become iconic classics of the fashion house:

Bottega Veneta design signature

While many fashion brands fall for the logomania trend, Bottega Veneta remains true to its design aesthetic and meets with much approval in the fashion world. The following slogan sums up the philosophy of the luxury label:

“When your own initials are enough!”

• Leather goods with special weaving technique
• Handmade
• No logo
• Woven pattern (“Intrecciato”)
• Timeless design
• Simple & clean aesthetics

Famous products: Leather in the form of bags, shoes and co.

Bags shine in minimalist “no-logo” aesthetics in the midst of the “Logomania heyday”. The artful leather designs captivate with its own braiding technique and purist look. Prices vary in a price range from 1700€ up to 78.000€. The following is a list of the label’s most iconic and popular bag models:

• Cabat bag
• Tote-Bag
• KNOT Clutch
• The Pouch

Ladies’ clothing: Trousers, dresses and co. in Bottega aesthetics

Bottega Veneta has found a way to inspire women with timeless, puristic and elegant design with attention to detail. See for yourself how dresses, pants and co. by Bottega Veneta have become the design favorites of many fashion lovers.

Maxi, Midi & Mini Dresses

Bottega Veneta knows what makes women’s hearts beat faster – dresses that emphasize their beauty without sacrificing practicality and comfort. Daniel Lee delights customers with timeless creations with attention to detail:

• Knee-length dress in stretch lambskin: brown (€3,800)
• Crocodile green wool dress: striking elastic waist (€1,800)
• Maxi dress: turtleneck in fine viscose knit (€2,200)

Jackets: trench coats, coats & co.

Leather, purist design, splashes of colour and straight lines wherever you look. Whether it’s a winter walk in the snow, an elegant cocktail evening or a pizza night with girlfriends – Bottega Veneta has the perfect, timeless yet extravagant jacket for every occasion in its repertoire. See for yourself:

• Trench coat with rounded shoulders: black (€2,400)
• Crochet jacket: Lavender (€1,750)
• Short blazer jacket: waxed calfskin cream (€5,500)

Pants: wide leg, minimalist design and extravagance

Legroom in trousers? The luxury label knows how to create trousers with a focus on comfort and functionality. All this without neglecting design, aesthetics or style. Pants that are able to give every outfit that certain something without drawing all the attention to themselves. Subtle IT-piece – see for yourself:

• Pants with adjustable ankle zipper: cream (€1,950)
• Wide pleated trousers: black (850 €)
• Black vintage leather trousers with buckle at hem (€2,900)

Shoes: Boots, sandals and co. from Bottega Veneta

Intrecciato braided patterns, exquisite leather goods and geometric heels – what sounds like a wildly thrown together bunch of words, Daniel Lee is able to unite into it-piece shoes. The “blown up” braided pattern runs through a large part of his shoe creations – with success. The shoes have become a fixed part of the wardrobes of many bloggers, fashion editors and fashion lovers.

Boots: leather, rough soles and extravagant heels

• “The Lug Boots” with chunky sole in white (850 €)
• “The Tire Boots” with petrol-coloured sole (890 €)
• “The Puddle Boots” in neon pink (490 €)

Sandals: Intrecciato Braided Pattern All-Over

• “The Lido Sandals” with braided fabric in cream (€990)
• Flat “Padded Sandal” in black (550 €)
• Sandals in leather covered meshmataerial and gold chain in beige (920 €)

Pumps: Geometric heels, bright colours and gold chains

• “Stretch Pumps” in black with square toe and gold chain (790 €)
• Lace “Almond Pumps” with geometric heel in lilac (€690)
• “The Point” sandals in white with strappy detailing (€890)

Bags: Braided pattern, leather and gold chains

“Women carry their life in their handbag!” – Bottega Veneta understands the importance of a handbag and creates timeless masterpieces that complement every woman’s outfit. Instagram is proof of the popularity of the fashion house’s bags – it’s rare to find a blogger’s feed where there isn’t a single piece of jewellery from the label. The timeless aesthetic, quality craftsmanship and minimalist design with that certain something make fashion hearts beat faster:

Clutch: Small but nice in minimalist Bottega style

• “The Pouch” voluminous clutch in beige (€1,500)
• “The Pouch” in zebra look (€2,300)
• “The Fringe Pouch” with fringe details in brown (€2,200)

Shopper: Big, bigger, Bottega Veneta

• Beige “Arco Tote Bag” in Intreccatio design (€1,850)
• “Tote Bag” in V-shape in lilac (€1,500)
• “The ChainTote” in Intrecciato Shearling with chain handle (€4,500)

Handle bag: geometric details, padded leather and splashes of colour

• Medium “Arco Bag” in cream (€2,950)
• “The Triangle” bag in dark red (€2,500)
• “The Handle” in upholstered nappa leather in white (€3,600)

Menswear: leather and denim at Bottega Veneta

The luxury fashion house not only inspires the women’s world with its innovative, minimalist and timeless designs – the men’s world has also jumped on the Bottega Veneta bandwagon. The design house knows how to offer men a quality, stylish, timeless and detailed outfit. From washed out trousers to military jackets and cropped shirts, you’ll find everything you could want and beyond. See for yourself:

Shirts: leather elements, minimalist elegance and extravagance

The fashion house designs shirts away from the stuffy cliché of a shirt. From a cropped box shape to bright lilac and military style, Bottega Veneta’s shirt range promises variety without sacrificing elegance, quality and comfort.

• Short-sleeved shirt in lamb leather in brown (2.300 €)
• Military style shirt in lavender (550 €)
• Short, boxy shirt in raw denim (€850)

Blazers, jackets and short jackets in Bottega aesthetics

Shirt, pants and shoes? What’s an outfit without a jacket? – Not complete. Bottega Veneta knows how to inspire its clientele with stylish, timeless yet extravagant jacket designs. Convince yourself:

• Military flannel double breasted jacket (€1,600)
• Double breasted jacket in black (€1,750)
• Cropped jacket with kimono sleeves in olive (€1,900)

Luxury brand suit trousers, jeans and wide leg trousers

The luxury house captivates with its timeless trouser designs and its sense of comfort, practicality and aesthetics. The minimalist and qualitative design runs through the entire range. A wide-ranging assortment that spans from different lengths, to different materials, to color experiments. See for yourself:

• Cotton trousers with wide leg in brown (850 €)
• Pants with patch pockets in beige (890 €)
• Raw Denim Jeans (€750)

Perfume: Popular fragrances for men and women like

In addition to bags, shoes, leather goods and accessories, perfumes are also part of the exquisite range of the design house. Bottega Veneta creates perfumes for the independent, strong woman and creates a timeless, distinctive fragrance play. Convince yourself!

Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum

A leathery-floral chypre composition in homage to renowned leather products of the brand. It evokes the suppleness and sensuality of iconic leather items paired with the freshness of the Venetian countryside. For 70€, the elegant glass bottle is yours!

Bottega Veneta Illusione Female

Ultimate luxury in a bottle – a floating moment between dream and reality. The fashion house creates an extraordinary and unique fragrance composition of bergamot, black currant, orange blossom and fig leaves. The floral-woody eau-de-parfum can be purchased from a price of 120 €!

Fashion Shows: Bottega Veneta fashion shows with collections & highlights

Consuming fashion and shoes in boutiques or online shops brings joy and fun. Admiring the collections in the form of a fashion show reaches a whole other level of excitement, inspiration and joy. Fashion from clothes racks seems to come to life. Fashion shows resemble elaborate productions in this day and age, with each label creating its own personal definition of “perfect” fashion show. See for yourself:

Video: Bottega Veneta Fall/Winter 2021 Collection Fashion Show

The models walk down the catwalk to a small but fine string orchestra. Black, greens and glitter dominate this collection. Highlights of the collection range from maxi bags to fringe details to extravagant sunglasses and beyond!

Video: Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2020 Collection Fashion Show

The majority of this collection comes from a dark colour palette with a focus on black. Furthermore, splashes of colour in blue & red tones inspire the audience. Particular eye-catchers are coloured leather coats, the reinterpretation of the Intrecciato weave and refined cuts. Convince yourself:

Outlet Store: Buy Bottega Veneta in Metzingen

If your wish list of Bottega Veneta products is getting longer and longer, the outlet store in the outlet city of Metzingen in Baden-Württemberg offers the perfect opportunity to fulfil one of those wishes. Discounted designer creations, shopping trip and Bottega Veneta world all in one:

Lipsticks by Hermès – The Birkin Bag of Lipsticks?

Everyone knows the Birkin Bag, one of the most expensive handbags in the world, which for a while was a more stable investment than gold. Of course, lipsticks are not suitable as an investment, especially since they are a consumer product and have only a short shelf life. But the demand for quality and individuality should also be met by lipsticks. Does Hermes manage that? We try to find out.

Rouge Hermès: Refillable lipsticks

The standard collection of lipsticks comes in a white, black, gold packaging and includes eleven matte and thirteen silky lipsticks. These are mainly characterized by red and pink colors. The brand’s signature orange has also been immortalized in a lipstick. The special feature of the lipsticks is that the tubes of the lipsticks are refillable and the individual colors are therefore also available as refills. Thus, the label reflects its motto ‘Quality is characterized by repairability’ also in its lipsticks.

Rouge Hermès LE: Seasonal colours

In addition to the standard lipstick range, Hermès has come up with something special. In seasonally coordinated colors and with an equally limited sleeve, new lipsticks are added to the brand’s assortment every fashion season for a limited time. Sometimes darker and more ashy than the regular ones and sometimes more colourful and exciting. It’s an unusual idea to follow the fashion season. Even though you’ve seen the concept of collections before with other brands. Often, however, these are fully represented on the make-up market. A courageous step for a label that dares to make its first attempts in the make-up sector. It remains to be seen whether the limited editions will continue and, above all, whether Hermès will further expand its make-up range in the coming years.

Video Hermés Beauty: Beauty is a gesture

In the staging of the lipsticks, one recognizes the Parisian chic for which the brand stands. Restrained colors and smooth contours characterize the outfits of the models as well as the environment in which the spot was shot. The lipsticks represent the splash of colour. Beauty is a gesture – this is the motto of the new make-up collection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LOyfnEPOYU

Hermès perfume: exciting fragrances and exclusive niche perfumes

Like many other labels, Hermès has also divided its perfumes into collections. These include somewhat cheaper fragrances in larger editions and niche perfumes in the high price range, which are produced in lower quantities. Accordingly, these are more difficult to find in a perfumery.

Video Twilly d’Hermès: The most famous women’s fragrance

Twilly is inspired by the joie de vivre of young women. The perfume stands out due to its slight sharpness. It seems a little more distinguished than other mainstream fragrances of large fashion labels. Prominent fragrance notes are especially:

• Ginger (citrus hot)
• Tuberose (floral-sweet)
• Sandalwood (warm-woody)

So Hermès has developed a fragrance here that stands out compared to others. It is exciting, cheeky and almost cute. In addition, the fragrance turns out to be a real all-rounder. Whether in the office or sipping cocktails, Twilly somehow fits in. The bottle is also special. The lid represents a black melon that Twilly has perkily placed on his head. Wrapped around the neck of the bottle is a colorful bow, meant to represent the perfume’s namesakes, Hermès famous Twillies. Twillies are narrow silk scarves that are meant to be versatile accessories that add splashes of color to simple outfits.

Exactly this function also fulfills the Twilly fragrance, so the name is chosen very appropriately and not only resulted in a really cute bottle, but is also very indicative of the perfume. The great bottle makes Twilly an excellent gift.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf5twHgFZes

Les Jardins series: sniffing out the gardens of this world

Hermès has bottled the scents of gardens around the globe in the Les Jardins series. A total of five fragrances can be found in this collection:

• Un Jardin sur la lagune
• Un Jardin sur le toit
• Un Jardin sur le Nil
• Un Jardin en Méditeranée
• Un Jardin aprés la mousson

Un Jardin sur la lagune – a flower garden with a sea view. Magnolias, salty sea air and driftwood can be detected in this perfume. Compared to the rest of this fragrance series, Un Jardin sur la lagune stands out because it is synthetic-elegant, but hardly carries green fragrance elements. Only a gentle sea breeze provides freshness here.

Un Jardin sur le toit – A roof garden with fresh fruit, flowers and lots of greenery. An oasis of relaxation, but also a place where you can pursue hobbies undisturbed and have a view over the entire surroundings. Parties are also celebrated here and one enjoys company. Fresh and fruity homeland feelings to spray on the skin

Un Jardin sur le Nil – An exotic garden near the water. With green mango, lotus flower and sycamore wood. Fresh, slightly fruity and gently warm can describe this fragrance. Citrusy, slightly aquatic and a lot of green. Definitely better suited for warm seasons.

Un Jardin en Méditeranée – Who is looking for spicy green will find it here. A little herbaceous and tart smells the garden at the Mediterranean Sea. This is sweetened only by the hint of fig, which accompanies the rest. Another fragrance that provides refreshment in hot weather.

Un Jardin aprés la mousson – A garden after the monsoon rains. That’s what the fragrance promises. A tropical storm that can breathe new life into its environment. A bit of holiday has also been included. A touch of cocktails that is so understated that you hardly notice it. Very much green and aquatic-fresh scents.

Les Colognes: Hermès fragrance library

Hermès’ fragrance library for men and women comprises seven scents. The concept is somewhat reminiscent of the high-priced fragrance collections of other fashion houses such as Tom Ford, Dior, Céline and others. Fragrances are taken from thoughts and scenarios, which are cleverly combined and nobly bottled.

• Eau de néroli doré
• Eau de mandarine ambrée
• Eau de gentiane blanche
• Concentré d’orange verte
• Eau de citron noir
• Eau de pamplemousse rose
• Eau de rhubarbe écalate

These predominantly citrus-fresh fragrances are not only sold as eau de toilette, but also as care cream and shower gel. A combination of all products of a fragrance helps to intensify the durability and of course the smell itself.

Top 5 men’s, women’s and unisex fragrances from Hermès

Especially when it comes to buying fragrances on the Internet, the decision can often be difficult. To make it a little easier for you, we have summarized the best fragrances of the brand as clearly as possible. If you are looking for even more choice, browse through our beauty segment.

The best men’s perfumes from Hermès

The selection of men’s perfumes from Hermès is quite impressive. We present the absolute best sellers to you:

• Terre d’Hermès
• Voyage d’Hermès
• Bel Ami Vétiver
• Equipage Géranium

Terre d’Hermès – with fresh orange peel and a lot of tart vetiver, this fragrance is very unusual and definitely not for everyone. But just fans of vetiver perfumes will love this one

Voyage d’Hermès – The olfactory journey is this time without vetiver. For it it becomes here spicy-woody. Further with a citrusy-tart note. This fragrance is definitely more catchy than what you know from Terre d’Hermès.

Bel Ami Vétiver – another vetiver fragrance that starts citrusy and then gently dives into soft leather. If you like leather scents, like a new car with leather seats and a new pair of shoes, or even the well-groomed leather jacket, you will like Bel Ami Vétiver.

Equipage Géranium – An outdated fragrance classic from Hermes. The fragrance is already a bit dusty. Unfortunately, it can not keep up with party perfumes that fill the clubs fruity-herb. Rather, it is soft. The fragrance, as one imagines him on true gentlemen.

Overall, men’s fragrances from Hermès are not party fragrances. They are not something you would immediately recognize as a fragrance. Rather, they blend with their wearer. But anyone who makes an Hermès fragrance their own can assume that it will bring out their personality in the best possible way

The most popular women’s fragrances

Also for women Hermès offers a large assortment of exceptional perfumes, so that you get an idea, which it is worth to test we have selected the most popular fragrances.

• L’ambre des Merveilles
• Un Jardin sur le Nil
• Amazon
• Caléche

L’ambre des Merveilles – Warm, sensual and seductive. This is how the spicy fragrance comes across. It is not heavy, but pleasantly creamy. This is by no means a gourmand-sweet fragrance. Rather, it acts like a vanilla blossom that gently envelops the wearer. Perfect for cold temperatures and hot dates.

Un Jardin sur le Nil – This fragrance was already described in detail in the previous part. Actually, this is a unisex fragrance, which is worn due to its slightly fruity-sweet note but especially popular with ladies.

Amazone – The name already suggests: This is a fragrance for the strong, independent woman. Floral-green and tart is this little water. The tartness is caused by a small amount of vetiver. In general, this fragrance is better suited for more mature ladies. But also younger women who are looking for a change from the sweet, soft-floral fragrance landscape should take a look at this fragrance.

Caléche – The ladies who first wore such a perfume were probably spotted in a carriage from time to time, because Caléche is indeed a classic. Aldehyde notes are also known from Chanel No.5, among others, and Caléche is also the easiest to compare with this fragrance.

The most exciting unisex fragrances

Unisex fragrances are on the rise, especially in the high-end perfume segment. Tom Ford, for example, offers a wide selection of unisex fragrances, but Gucci has also launched a great unisex perfume on the mainstream market with Memoire d’un Odeur. Hermès’ selection in this area is also impressive.

• Amber Narguilé
• Cuir d’ange
• Vétiver Tonka
• Rose Ikibena

Ambre Nargilé – Finally, a gourmand fragrance from Hermès. Although the label often restricts itself to spicy, fresh fragrances, here the friends of sweet scents that make your mouth water get their money’s worth.

Cuir d’Ange – Not only angels can wrap themselves in this soft powdery leather scent. Hermès has managed to enchant the otherwise harsh leather note so wonderfully that both men and women can wear it.

Vétiver Tonka – This fragrance combines so many scents: rooty-nutty, woody-green, but also sweet. If you can’t imagine nutty fragrances, you should try Olympea by Paco Rabanne or Angel Muse by Tierry Mugler, because they also carry the sweet hazelnut note. In Vétiver Tonka, however, this is packaged quite differently, much more restrained and less gourmand, but sweet enough to not get enough of it.

Rose Ikebana – Floral freshness with tea, rose and rhubarb. Especially rhubarb is very rare in perfume production. One of the most successful fragrances with rhubarb is Mon Guerlain, but where Mon Guerlain becomes sweet, Rose Ikebana finds a floral-spicy curve and blends so much more gently with the skin of the wearer.

Silk scarf or perfume: why not both?

Especially since silk twillys from Hermès are in the same price range as many of the perfumes, the question of which attention would be the better gift naturally arises quickly. However, the two together make the best combination and we’ll tell you why.

Properties of silk accessories

Natural fabrics like silk, which is used in the silk accessories by Hermès, absorb perfumes particularly well. This is because, unlike many plastics, natural fabrics have very absorbent fibres. So if you spray a silk scarf or a Twilly with perfume, the scent will last a long time.

Additionally, silk accessories are cleaned with the utmost care. This gentle approach means that perfume is not simply washed out of these fabrics.

Video: Variety of Twillies Scarves & Shawls

Moreover, silk scarves and twillys are extremely versatile companions. On the one hand they can be worn around the neck, the head or for example as a belt and on the other hand they can be attached to jackets, bags and the like to enhance them optically.

Rick Owens: abstract yet accessible avantgarde designs

Richard Saturnino Owens, the avant-garde master craftsman with a bourgeois name, creates an avant-garde fashion sportswear label with gender-neutral design and gothic aesthetics. What makes his fashion extraordinary? How his career has developed? Read it yourself!

“Dark Lord of Fashion” – black sheep in the fashion world of Los Angeles

1962: a formative moment in fashion history Avant-garde design talent Rick Owens is born in Porteville, California. A place known for its light earthquakes and citrus fruit plantations. Avant-garde design functions rather as a foreign vocabulary. But he is not intimidated by this. At first he tries his hand at a “fine art” study at Parson University. There, however, it only lasts two years. He breaks off even before his degree. His intuition leads him towards Trade College. A two-year apprenticeship, where he learns “pattern making”, paves his way into the fashion world. No glamour. No big high fashion contacts. He sits in the midst of Korean seamstresses. There he learned how to create pattern making and created a basis to get a job.

Fake-Fashion: bags, shoes and clothes

After graduating from Los Angeles Trade Technical College in pattern making, he worked for a company that produces fake designer clothes.

“They used to bring me a Versace jacket, I copied the pattern in an hour so they could return it to get the refund.”

This creation of cheap knock-offs of big brand products turned out to be a fantastic training. He could not express his creativity and ideas, but he was able to perfect his pattern technique.

Michèle Lamy: the woman who presents the fashion world to him in Paris

After finishing in the “fake fashion industry” he meets his current wife, Michèle Lamy. His work on her sportswear line “Lamy” is the start of their relationship. He describes her as his great source of inspiration. The two are happily married until today, 2020. Among other things, Michèle Lamy is also involved in any processes and in collections by Rick Owens.

Career: from fake designer clothes to exclusive avant-garde fashion

Fake clothes and designers? A paradox in itself. Two terms that could not be more different from each other. And yet both are terms that find their place in Rick Owens’ unwritten biography. The following explains how his career has evolved from making fake clothes to making avant-garde designer pieces.

Launch of “Rick Owens”: clothes, bags and shoes in black

1994: A year that turns his entire career upside down. He has had enough of producing fake articles. He has had enough of a financially secure, risk-free life. He wants to make his visions, his creativity and his dreams come true.

“I can be poor, that’s not hard for me. I have to go as fas as I can before I die.”

Video: Rick Owens expresses his philosophy

So he launched his own fashion line “Rick Owens” and already in 1994 he was able to sell his designs to one of the most future-oriented fashion boutiques – Charles Gallay. Inspired by creativity and the dedication of Charles James, he was successful. However, he soon realized that the full expression of his creativity must not lose its top priority. He is not concerned with the number of collections and shows.

“I like using the runway to express as much positive energy as I can get out there while I’m on Earth”

His collections are not just clothes, but a lifestyle. He sells a total package. He does not compare himself with others. He looks back on his own designs and always tries to improve himself, to become the best version of himself.

So he creates a community that doesn’t just own a part of his collection because they are part of a trend. He creates a community that lives his lifestyle. Grunge Queen Courtney Love, Madonna, Kate Moss, Kayne West, A$AP Rocky, Taylor Swift, Halle Berry, Jaden Smith, are just a few of the few names that are inspired by his design arts.

Key point: Kate Moss as fan, US-VOGUE as sponsor

“Now I am going to invent the creation of myself!”

With this project he should be successful. So in 2001 a snapshot of supermodel Kate Moss is taken in one of his jackets. By none other than VOGUE photographer Corinne Day. Her snapshot shone in the french VOGUE only a short time later.

A snapshot that set his career in motion. None other than US-VOGUE editor-in-chief Anna Wintour falls in love with anhib’s untypical design. The enthusiasm for his innovative thinking leads to the American VOGUE sponsoring his first fashion show SS02 in NY. Another step towards the fashion world.

The next big step was his move to Paris in 2003.

Large breakthrough of the luxury label in the fashion metropolis Paris

But his story does not end in Paris. There it first picks up speed. With his philosophy, authenticity and priorities, he is well received and knows how to establish himself as a constant in the fashion world. He opens boutiques all over the world, sells his creations in his online store and through possible retailers like Farfetch and Mytheresa. Among others he has won the following awards:

• Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent 2002
• Cooper-Hewitt Design Award for Fashion Design
• Fashion Group International’s Rule Breaker Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award 2017

Bags, shoes and clothes from California in Paris

Rick Owen’s life story is written like a classic Hollywood movie. He grew up in an environment far away from fashion glamour. Unfortunate study experiences and less glamorous work make him authentic and likeable. Then the classic, glorious turn. The discovery. Designer boutiques, his current wife Michèle Lamy and Anna Wintour personally pave his way into the fashion world. His story continues even more clichéd in Paris, the fashion metropolis par excellence. The following are a few facts about Rick Owens that earn him further sympathy points:

5 things not everyone knows about the avant-garde talent of a luxury brand

• in his 40s he has only really set foot in the big fashion world – fashion is often associated with youth – he breaks with this stereotype
• regarding lifestyle he lives the typical Californian cliché: green smoothies and gym day in and day out
• he is a full-fledged writer and editor who has written any books (L’ai-Je Bien Descendu? 2007, RickOwens 2001, Rick Owens Furniture 2017)
• his closet consists almost exclusively of his own clothes, he doesn’t want to waste too much thought and time, he has a commitment to his own unique aesthetics, silhouette – “it is a lifestyle” – luxurious gothic grunge lifestyle
• his clothes have already had a cult following: stylist Patricia Field used his clothes in scenes from “The Devil Wears Prada

Coats, jackets and shirts in leather and transparent fabrics

The elementary part of every outfit: the clothes! Rick Owens has devoted himself entirely to his creativity and philosophy in this area. Transparency, leather and black dominate most of his clothing. He makes it possible to integrate avant-garde fashion into everyday life!

Coat: avant-garde, wearable creations

The silhouette and shape of his clothes are the characteristics of his design signature. Light gothic-grunge aesthetics paired with avant-garde influences and geometric cuts. A master in his work. Convince yourself!

• Long sleeve coat with oversize hood in black nylon (1.595 €)
• Oversize “Museum Coat” in black and white color mix of cotton and wool felt (2.245 €)
• Maxi down coat in black made of slightly shiny nylon (1.755 €)

Leather jacket: asymmetry, avant-garde and comfort in one

The leather jacket is the most popular model in his collections.
The garment with which one associates Rick Owens. His talent in pattern design and innovative thinking is evident in these showpieces.

• “Larry Biker Jacket” made of black lamb leather with contrasting arm parts and included turtleneck (2.080 €)
• Bomber leather jacket made of grey calfskin with beige-dyed lambskin inserts (3.510 €)
• “Forever Classic Biker Jacket” made of black lamb leather with asymmetric zippers (1.782 €)

T-Shirt: both Basic and Eye-Catcher

A T-shirt can be both the basic and main component of an outfit. Rick Owens offers everything. From simple black, boxy cut shirts, to slightly transparent long-sleeved shirts with a frayed hem, to leather oversice shirts – everyone will find what they are looking for! What connects everyone? The love for detail!

• Oversize “Jumbo Tee” in black from Liquid Latex Satin (570 €)
• “Forever Sleeves Rib Tee” in slightly transparent black cotton with frayed hems (222 €)
• “Forever Level Tee” made of cotton in black with horizontal seam pattern (257 €)

Jewelry: avant-garde on hand, nose and ears

What is an outfit without jewelry? Not completely. What is an outfit with the wrong jewelry? No outfit. Luckily Rick Owens has taken on this task and created jewelry that is the perfect complement to his clothes. See for yourself! The lifestyle “Rick Owens goes on!

Ring: Gothic-Avantgarde as an accessory

With his extraordinary, exclusive jewelry creations he reaches a new level of design. Especially his rings shine with their mystical, extraordinary presentation and their love for detail.

• Double Hunrod ring in gold and silver (6.000 €)
• “Maxi-Hunrod-Ring” with turquoise stone (22.000 €)
• Hunrod Ring (21.000 €)

Nose ring: pure aesthetics, grunge attitude and a spark of glitter

A nose ring is rarely seen in the classic collections of classic designers. Classical designer and Rick Owens are anyway two terms that do not form a symbiosis. Rick Owens knows how to evade the classic fashion and create his own work. So also with his jewelry line. Nose rings made of oxidized bronze. Sometimes with several diamonds, engravings or other luxury.

• “Hunrod Nose Ring” made of oxidized bronze with rose cut (5.815 €)

Shoes: the step towards “Dark Fashion World”

Boring, basic shoes? Not with Rick Owens. The opposite awaits you with his shoe collections. Leather overknees and sneakers in one – no problem with Rick Owens. Furthermore his collection captivates with extraordinary boot styles with platform, chunky sneakers and flat shoes.

Boots: Highlight of every outfit

Boots that work as an eye-catcher of every outfit and still match the style of Rick Owens 100%. Most of the time he uses his favorite components: leather and black.

• “Bozo Tractor Sock-Overknee-Boots” in black calfskin (1.290 €)
• “Mega Bozo Tractor” – Chelsea Boots with transparent chunky sole in black calfskin (855 €)
• “Kowboy Sliver Boots” in black calfskin with wedge heel (1.515 €)

Comfort in the world of the avant-garde thanks to sneakers with that certain something

As avant-garde as Rick Owens’ design is, he can also integrate practicality and comfort into his design. His collection of sneakers is a prime example. Of course, these too bear his unmistakable signature!

• Black sneakers with grey kidskin mega lacing (830 €)
• Highop Sneaker in black and white geometric pattern made of calfskin (800 €)
• Low Sneaker in calf white calfskin with blue-transparent sole (675 €)

Boots: with platform heels on the way to the fashion world

With his extraordinary, innovative bootees he meets the taste of the fashion world. Platform heels have established themselves here as one of his characteristics. He is not afraid to give women height and plays with unusual shoe shapes. See for yourself!

• “Goat Kiss Ankle Boot” in black calfskin with goatskin details and block heel (1.285 €)
• Black “Motocross Kiss Ankle Boot” made of bull leather with double platform heel (1.431 €)
• “Kiss Open Shoe” peep-toe ankle boot with lacing details in black calfskin (1.570 €)

Fashion world: A piece of avant-garde in your pocket

Here Rick Owens can pursue his love for leather-& fur articles. His avant-garde design signature is unmistakably transferred to the designs of his bags. See for yourself!

Avant-garde as a stuffed animal

Plush animals at Rick Owens? He knows how to surprise or rather shock. Bags in rabbit shape are part of his bag collection. An eye, a nose, two teeth, long ears and a secret zipper pocket turn a soft toy into an avant-garde creation by Rick Owens.

• Bunny bag in powder blue made of nutria fur and calfskin (1.269 €)
• Black “Hunrickowens Bag” bag bag in cyclop form made of mink fur (1.458 €)
• “Hun Fat Bunny Bag” in cardinal red made of mink fur and calfskin (1.782 €)

Bags: Rick Owens in the fashion world

Besides his extraordinary bags, which remind of soft toys, he also shines with his bag designs that are more suitable for everyday use. Whether crossbody, handle bag or clutch – Rick Owens offers the whole spectrum. Convince yourself!

• Balloon leather bag with silver details in black calfskin (2.055 €)
• Performa Griffin Bag in yellow and white with studded details in snake & lamb leather (3.780 €)
• Fanny pack “Cerberus Bumbag” in black calfskin (1.070 €)

Rick Owens Avantgarde fashion for everyday life

His creations are an art in themselves, but they are also correspondingly expensive. Collaborations with affordable mainstream brands and second lines of his luxury label create the opportunity to acquire a piece of the Rick Owens lifestyle for less money.

Five variations of Rick Owens aesthetic art

His creativity and variety of ideas knows no limits. So it does not remain only with his main line “Rick Owens”, which produces clothes, handbags, accessories and shoes. Following is a list of all his established lines:

• 2005 second line more feminine and cheaper “Rick Owens Lilies”
• 2005 denim line “Rick Owens DRKSHDWW” (Dark Shadow)
• 2006 Rick Owens Menswear
• 2007 Fur Design “Palais Royale”
• Furniture Collection: “Prehistoric” presented at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in London, seven-piece collection in white and black

Collaborations: affordable Rick-Owens avant-garde fashion

As suitable for everyday use as most of his clothes are, they are unaffordable on the other side. In order to be able to offer cheaper pieces, he has started possible collaborations. Such as with the following brands:

• Adidas
• Hood Rubber
• Veja
• Converse
• Birkenstock

Exciting fashion shows: Rick Owens surprises the fashion world

Rick Owen’s very personal and very intimate fashion develops with him. His goal is not to design in a consumer-driven way. He wants to express his philosophy and can be called a niche designer with a special aesthetic. Rick Owens is like his fashion. He does not like to stand still, rather he loves to develop himself further. Both in terms of his personality and fashion. At his fashion shows he does not want to sell his idea as a finished construct, but he uses his inner ideas as vague thought constructs.

“All collections are a reflection of the other collections [you can only] make progress by setting the mistakes and success of my past!”

In his fashion shows, he always refers to current events that are critical of society. Here are some of the most expressive fashion shows by Rick Owens!

Video Fashion Show SS14: Tap dancers replace models

At this fashion show Rick Owens manages to surprise once again. Instead of the classic 90-60-90 models, various tap dancers from Africa present his fashion in the form of an African dance. He strongly criticizes the lack of diversity in the fashion business. Convince yourself of the breathtaking fashion shows, which do not only convey fashion, but a message.

Video Fashion Show FW15: strategically placed holes, male nudity & Sphinx-inspired clothing

Another example of how cleverly Rick Owens incorporates socially critical themes with topicality into his collections and their presentation. See for yourself:

Chloé: French, flowing fashion with bags and perfumes

The gloomy and at the same time soaring post-war period, two ambitious Parisians and one idea. That’s all it takes and the luxury label Chloé was in its infancy. But she did not stay there for long. The designer Gaby Aghion and her business partner Jacques Lenoir had made it their business to give customers access to luxury clothing which, unlike couture fashion, was accessible and affordable. The then new concept, now commonplace, is called “Prêt-à-porter”. With this sales strategy, which was unusual for those times, success was not long in coming. The romantic, flowing clothing paired with unmistakable French chic established itself as an integral part of the fashion world.

Bags, clothing and accessories: why they bear the name “Chloé”

C for chic, h for happy, l for casual, o for optimistic and e for elegant – that is Chloé. As beautiful and memorable as the five syllables are, many people will wonder about the origin, the history of the name. Unlike so many other fashion brands, this is not the designer’s first name, surname or nickname. With Chloé, the name of a good friend of Gaby Aghion was used. This friend with the name Chloé embodied the carefree attitude of the modern young woman of the time, who was modelled on Aghion. Her tenacity, her ambition and her doggedness were to bear fruit. Her first collection was sold out in several boutiques within the first day.

Fashion designers* of the timeless fashion brand

Gaby Aghion and Jacques Lenoir have set the brand on the road to success and many – increasingly female young designers – have jumped on the wave of success and have been able to demonstrate their talent. Most of them have managed to ride the wave of success and have not forgotten Chloé’s philosophy. Find out more about the different faces behind the brand here!

“For me fashion was France!”

Gaby Aghion: dresses, fashion show & first collection

As feminine as Chloé has established itself as a label, the educational background of its founder Gaby Aghion stands in contrast. The Egyptian-born beauty was born in 1921 and decided to gain a foothold in the fashion world after graduating in political science. Her greatest motivation was to become independent. She wanted to earn money with her own hands, not literally hang on to a man’s purse. It was a reaction to the strict, body-conscious post-war fashion. Her goal was to create fashion for the emancipated, independent woman – as she was able to be herself.

“I designed a small collection and hired a talented seamstress who had worked in haute couture. I went to the suppliers of buttons and fabrics myself… I took risks. But soon I was carried away, it was like a tornado!”

Fashion Show with Gaby Aghon for Chloé

Already at the beginning of her career she inspired with her sense of style, especially in the bohemian area, and created luxury clothes for the emancipated woman with her fashion sense. She acted as the creative head of the fashion brand, while Jacques Lenoir took over the business part. A well-rehearsed duo which enchanted the whole fashion world. The stage for their success was the Café de Flore in Paris – the initial exhibition space for their collections, which functioned as a meeting place for the artist scene at the time.

Designer, newcomer & new talents like Karl Lagerfeld

The Ready-to-wear label is not only capable of creating extraordinary fashion, but also of producing outstanding designers. One could almost say that the sense of beauty, timeless design and talent of young designers* is on one level. Thus Aghion and Lenoir expanded their team with a name that is now widely known – Karl Lagerfeld.

“I have the gift to recognize the talent of others.” – Karl Lagerfeld

Lagerfeld was hired as head designer in 1963 and helped the label achieve cult status in the 1970s. With his floral patterns and flowing, flattering shapes, he created a new aesthetic – the Chloé aesthetic. The crowning glory of his success followed in 1971: the opening of the first boutique in Paris, with a customer base that included celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Jackie Kennedy and Grace Kelly. His flair for design was rewarded, so in 1974 he was appointed sole head designer. The 1970s are strongly influenced by his flowing silk dresses with the use of delicate lace, which celebrate both femininity and carefree romance. After Karl Lagerfeld, many other – now well-known names – joined the ranks of the Creative Director post. The following is a list of the most relevant and well-known chief designers* of the label:

• Gérard Pipart
• Maxime de La Falaise
• Michéle Rosier
• Graziella Fontana
• Stella McCartney
• Phoebe Philo
• Paulo Melin Andersson
• Hannah MacGibbon
• Clare Waight Keller

Natacha Ramsay-Levi: fashion, accessories, bags & much more

Since April 2017, Natacha Ramsay-Levi has been inspiring as Creative Director with her fashion sense at Chloé and is completely oriented and inspired by the original philosophy of Gaby Aghion. The focus is on giving women the freedom to be themselves. The target group is: emancipated, independent, stylish, self-determined woman.

Who is this design talent? Natacha – with Parisian chic in her blood – graduated from the fashion school Studio Bercot in her hometown Paris. Her biography resembles a hiking trail in the fashion world, where she has already been able to climb several peaks despite her young age. In 2002 she started working for Balenciaga in the team of art director Nicolas Ghesquière. She spent eleven years honing her creations and her own talent before moving to Louis Vuitton in 2013 to take on the position of Creative Director for women’s prêt-à-porter fashion.

“I am very proud to belong to a company founded by a woman for women. I want to create fashion that emphasizes the personality of the woman who wears it – fashion that creates character and attitude without imposing a “look” on the wearer”

For four years, the French luxury label held on to the design talent before moving to Chloé and taking on the task of creating breathtaking creations entirely in the spirit of the company!

Interview with designer Natacha Ramsay-Levi

To create fashion that suits every situation – that is Natacha’s guiding principle for designs and collections. Fashion should be simple, not complicated and not add another stumbling block to our often difficult lives. Find out more about her philosophy and her relationship to fashion in the following interview!

Collections: Ready-to-wear fashion in Paris

Chloé – the inner word for feminine, flowing, soft clothing in a break with cool, elite moments. Floral prints, soft fabrics, flowing, flattering silhouettes and lace-trimmed tricks have been delighting customers since the fashion brand’s founding days. What is the brand’s recognition value? Which collections / fashion shows represent key moments of success? You will find all this and more in the following paragraphs. Enjoy the excursion into the happy, optimistic and extraordinary world of Chloé!

Femininity: A luxury label from the woman for the woman

Chloé has always maintained the status of a label that creates for the emancipated, independent woman. The woman should be given the opportunity to be herself, to wear her clothes as a complement to herself, not to change herself. Nevertheless it is important to the label to emphasize the beauty of each woman and to flatteringly show off her body. The clothing should be simple. To embellish the already complicated life of the woman and not act as an additional burden. What are typical iconic and feminine garments of the label?  See for yourself!

• Silk Blouse (1962)
• Chloé Cape (1974)
• Angkor Dress (1983)
• Tertulia Dress (Lagerfeld)

Fashion show Chloé spring summer 2021

You can see this especially well in the SS21 collection. Following is the recording of this brilliant fashion show! For the spring/summer collection Chloé has come up with something very special again. Check out the adorable dresses and outfits here.

Fashion show FW 2020/21: Bohemian x Romance

In 1973, the Rachmaninoff dress with its graphic black and white motifs and matching scarf tied around the head is a perfect example of the romantic, bohemian and nomadic ethos of the 1970s. This aesthetic is still often integrated into the collections today. Like the fashion show FW20/21

Sophisticated comfort: pants for women

In the mid-1960s, Chloé introduced loose silk pants that glide over the skin. These pants embodied a new kind of relaxed elegance and established the enduring tension between the feminine and the masculine in the Chloé posture. Chloé is the epitome of comfort and pure elegance. A tightrope walk, which Chloé masters perfectly!

See By Chloé: Second line, fashion, bags and accessories

Launched in 2001: See By Chloé is regarded as the diffusion line – also called second line – of the French fashion house Chloé. The intention behind it was to make the aesthetics of Chloé more accessible to the public and to score points with a significantly lower price segment among customers.

Chloé accessories: much more than just bags, shoes and jewelry

Significant with her bohemian-style straw hats, her iconic round sunglasses and soft, light pastels and her leather belts, Chloé creates another platform to bring her unmistakable French flair, simplicity and femininity to women. Another plus point: when it comes to accessories, it’s worth investing in timeless design. It even makes you want to save money – see for yourself!

Decorated straw hat – homage to the bohemian style of the 70s

• Hat with cotton-gabardine (365€)
• decorated straw hat (580€)

The view through rose-colored glasses: iconic sunglasses in pastel shades

• Oversize Sunglasses with pink color gradient (249€)
• Octagonal sunglasses “Poppy” wth mint-pink color gradient (330€)
• Cat eye sunglasses “Rosie” with decorated edges in gold (319€)
• Oval Chloé signature sunglasses “Ayla” in brown color tones (330€)

buckle up please: High quality leather belts with significant gold buckle and Chloé logo

• Belt “Franckie Wide” leather in black (479€)
• Black leather belt with white seams and golden buckle (350€)
• Cognac colored leather belt with golden Chloé logo buckle (395€)

In the gold rush: necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings in gold for the luxury label

• Decorated necklace “Blake” in gold with charm (410€)
• Golden earrings “Darcey” with pearl applications (450€)
• Necklace in gold with chain details (710 €)

Bags: the IT bags of the fashion world

“The women and their bags” – with the Chloé bags the woman leads a very special relationship. A dream come true, which combines quality, design and timelessness into a beautiful end product. With her bags Chloé focuses on classic, timeless creations with that certain twist. See for yourself!

IT-Bag: Mini-Daria chain bag made of grained and shiny calf leather

This piece of jewelry shines with its natural, classic look and inspires with its miniature size. The bag is available in the typical pastel color palette. The color spectrum ranges from beige to sand grey and black. There are also two differences in the shape. So the customer can choose between the classic form and the more modern round shape. There are even three different ways of wearing it:

• long, over the shoulder
• diagonally across the body
• carrying it in your hand

6 cool ways to wear Chloé bag: Video

A small, visual overview of Chloé showing off the possibilities of carrying the Chloé Mini Daria bag. Use this short clip as an inspiration how to carry your designer handbags in the future with as much style as possible.

Chloé bags colors & Prices

A Chloé bag is an absolute highlight in every closet and for every wardrobe. But how much money do you actually have to put on the table for such a piece of jewelry? Here you can find a small price list of the bag:

• Mini Daria Chain bag in sweet beige (1.090€)
• Round Mini Daria Bag (690€)
• Mini Daria chain bag with cort effect and buttons (1.490€)

Chloé and the bag with the golden ring

Real success is when a label has created its own signature, its iconic brand. In the case of Chloé bags, one can clearly speak of the golden ring element, which adorns a large part of the bag collection. Below you will find the iconic cult copies of the label:

• Faye bag with shiny calf leather and suede-calfleather in brown (1.390€)
• Tess mini-carrybag in light pastel blue (1.290€)
• Little Tess Bag in fine color-blocking (1.590€)

Paddington bag: the rebirth of the classic

In the 00s the term “IT” was still reserved for IT girls. So Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan or Kate Moss all wore their Paddington. All the popularity and attention that was drawn to the piece of jewelry contributed significantly to the fact that soon IT bags were to move into the world of fashion. So the Paddington Bag is one of the first IT-Bags.

Whoever wants to buy an original today can try his luck on vintage online platforms:

• Rebelle: Chloé Paddington bag in black (297€)
• Vestiaire Collective: Paddington bag in sandbrown (360€)
• Vestiaire Collective: Paddington bag in copper red (200€)

For those who are not a fan of second hand bags, Natacha Ramsay-Levi has the right solution. She has created the “Aby Bag” for the season Autumn/Winter 2019/20. Its shape has more structure, a long strap has been added. What remains is the iconic padlock with embossed logo. In any case a good alternative with potential to the new IT bag of our time.

Shoes: a step into the Parisian fashion world

What is an outfit without shoes? Right – no outfit. So Chloé has also worked on the shoe design and the result is breathtaking. Classic, timeless footwear with that certain something inspires the fashion world!

Sneakers: chic and casual in the fashion world

The feminine yet casual look has also found its way into the shoe world of Chloé. Practical, comfortable but no less chic and elegant. Chloé’s sneakers shine with their choice of colors and classic, simple shapes. The most popular models in the Chloé community:

• Franckie Sneaker in sleek calf leather in white and blue (425 €)
• Lauren Sneaker in Pink-Tea (395 €)
• High Clint Sneaker in suede calf leather in ancient brown (575 €)

Half boots: cult shoe with buckles and rivets becomes the highlight of every outfit

Shoes that you have seen once and never forget until they are part of your own shoe closet. This description originally applies to Chloé’s bootees. Unique in their design and yet timeless in their overall look. Convince yourself!

• Susanna half boot with golden buckles andrivets in beige (975 €)
• Susanna half boot with goldenen decorations out of nappa leather in brown (995 €)
• Diane half boot made of shiny calf leather in black (895 €)

Slipper: staying at the bottom of the fashion world

Flat footwear has become one of the characteristics of Chloe. Whether sandals with heel straps or wooden mules – there is something for everyone at Chloé. Below is a small overview of the most popular pieces:

• Flat Woody Pantolette with lamb fur in beige (430 €)
• Flat Woody sandal out of calf leather in canvas-black (350 €)
• Flat Demi Pantolette in white with golden ring elements (550 €)

Scent: Parisian elegance & floral lightness in a bottle

The first Chloé fragrance was launched in 1975. The floral, feminine fragrance became one of the most popular fragrances of its time. Freedom, lightness and femininity – Chloé’s perfumes have remained true to these three principles since their creation until today. Further successful women’s fragrances followed in the 1990s. In 2005, the Chloé fragrance license was acquired by Coty. Since then, fragrances by Chloé have been available in the classic form (Chloé 2008) or in one of the new variations such as Love, Chloé (2010) or L’Eau der Chloé (2012). Here are some of the most famous fragrances:

• Chloé Eau de Parfum
• Chloé Nomade (Absolu)
• Chloé Fleur de Parfum
• Chloé Classic Eau de Parfum
• Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Néroli

Influencers, models and social projects: everyone participates

Caro Daur, Bella Hadid or Eva Herzigová – from bloggers to top models, everyone wears it, everyone loves it – Chloé. Models wear Natacha Ramsay-Lewis collections not only within a show as part of their work. No, they wear them from the catwalk directly into real life. Also the popularity within the blogger community is growing day by day.

Chloé: more than just fashion, bags and accessories

Every year on October 11th the International Girls’ Day is celebrated. This year, 2020, Chloé launches the annual campaign alongside UNICEF to support young girls worldwide. With the hashtag #GirlsForward the campaign is staged. The jewel of the campaign is an oversized T-shirt made of organic cotton jersey, which bears the words “Girls Forward, Chloé” and the UNICEF symbol.

Miu Miu: from nickname to luxury label

The name of the Italian fashion house is inspired by Miuccia Prada’s nickname from childhood. In 1993 a new door opened in the Italian fashion world. A door where especially younger customers ask for entry and queue up. The first boutique opens in Via della Spiga Milan. Three years later Miu Miu debuts with her first fashion show at New York Fashion Week. With Kate Moss as a model, nothing seems to stand in the way of success. Miu Miu acts as the most uninhibited representation of Miuccia Prada’s creativity. XXL lace over tight bodysuits or cycling shorts and shirts establish themselves as a brand recognition factor. The young line is very close to the designer’s heart, which is why authenticity is always her top priority.

“I am many different women, depending on situation and mood. Prada and Miu Miu are the two poles of my universe.”

Her collections are always a play between youthful naivety and expressive elegance. She prefers to move in the field of feminine clichés and stirs up provocation. Her creations are an expression of new design, unexpected patterns and colors, where boundaries seem like foreign vocabulary.

Miuccia Prada: the face behind the Italian fashion brand

These words sum up the philosophy of Miuccia Prada. She wants to give the woman the opportunity to stand out from the masses without assuming the status of an outsider – just be herself. She was born in Milan in 1949 into a wealthy family and has had contact with the fashion world since birth. Flea market clothes and vintage clothing helped her to stand out from the masses already in her youth.

“I think that every woman should have the opportunity to walk the streets naked!”

“En Vogue” was rarely her goal, rather she understood fun in provocation. She studied political science. This was followed by a five-year acting & amp; mime training. At only 28 years of age, however, her career was to take a completely different direction. She took over the family business Prada, which is run by the third generation of the Prada family. She revolutionized it with the establishment of a fashion line alongside the classic leather creations. But the age of “Pradamania” didn’t seem to be enough for her – so she launched the more affordable second line Miu Miu in 1993. With her unconventional, experimental and yet feminine work she still inspires the fashion world today.

Interview with Miuccia Prada at a Miu Miu Fashion Show

The rather media-shy designer gives here a short interview about her Miu Miu Autumn Winter Collection 1997. This video shows the unique charisma of the designers and the remarkable development of the label. Prada’s little sister has made the step into the modern age and today, just like her parent company, is one of the hottest brands among fashion lovers.

Exceptional, inspiring and feminine collections

Miuccia Prada knows how to get attention. Her collections captivate with their wide range of products, her attention to detail and diversity. Every year the fashion world presents several fashion shows and collections, but Miu Miu always manages to captivate her fans. Convince yourself!

Codes: individual, extravagant handwriting Miuccia Pradas

The designs are often reminiscent of Miuccia Prada’s personal enthusiasm for the hippie style. Oversized cuts in contrast with provocative mini shorts, retro lines paired with modern details and feminine silhouettes express the Prada philosophy.

R.I.P. men’s line, hello shoes, bags and perfumes

While the majority of Miu Miu fans associate the brand only with feminine clothing, there is a minority who know about its male counterpart. This ignorance may be due to the fact that the line has been a thing of the past since 2008.

The loss of something usually goes hand in hand with the gain of another thing. So also in the example Miu Miu. In the meantime, high-quality bags, distinctive shoe creations, accessories, jewelry, extravagant glasses and perfumes have taken their place alongside the traditional form of clothing.

“When I am working on Miu Miu,” Prada told Women’s Wear Daily, “[it] has to come immediately, instinctively, spontaneously, with whatever is available at the moment. If I think three times, I stop. . . Anything avant-garde, twisted, or challenging becomes part of my Miu Miu vision. In this sense there is a bit more room for liberty.”

Creative playground of accessories

In addition to the classic fashion line, Miu Miu has also made a name for itself as an accessories, shoe & perfume brand. Extravagance, creativity and femininity also here where the eye can see!

Shoes: Step into the world of fashion

With her knowledge and love of leather products, it was only a matter of time before her love of experimentation and her penchant for extravagant design made a connection with shoes. Among the most famous shoe designs are:

• Derby laced leather shoes with extravagant stud details
• Leather sling pumps with bow
• Platform pumps -& boots of any shape
• Lace-up shoes and boots in a solid design

Sunglasses: Look into the fashion world

Whether it’s striking aviator glasses, colorful CatEye lenses with jewelry or spraced Matrix sunnies – Miu Miu knows how to attract attention and make a statement with her sunglasses. Kitschy charms, lace gloves and brooches in retro design complement the playful yet strong looks.

Perfume: dream in a bottle

The fragrances Miu Mius shine with the unexpected interplay of fresh and floral notes. The product of these shapes the delicate, irresistible scents of the label. A glass, populated bottle invites you to dream even before opening the perfume.

Fashion shows that will be remembered

Fashion label Céline: Shoes paved the road to success

The French label Céline, founded by Mr. Mrs. Vapiana in 1945, started out specializing in high-quality children’s shoes. It was not until the sixties that she added leather goods to her range and in the seventies, she began designing clothes.

With the style-conscious career woman in mind, the first fashion collection was created. By using high-quality materials in combination with timeless designs, the fashion house was able to generate a broad clientele and thus shaped the fashion on the streets of Paris.

Meanwhile, the label’s creations are versatile classics that can be found in closets all over the world. From the mid-sixties, Céline also introduced olfactory aesthetics in the form of perfumes, although production had been discontinued for a while. Hedi Slimane revived the house’s perfume line at the end of 2019.

Don’t wear jeans to the interview, except they are Céline.

Céline Vapiana designed for the modern woman

As a busy businesswoman, she recognized the need for fashion tailored to the everyday life of working women. On this basis she designed her first women’s fashion collection in 1969, combining elegance with practicality. Instead of the dresses that were to be found on almost every woman at the time, she focused on blouses and skirts for well thought-out everyday looks.

Céline-Stores: Interior design, architecture and showrooms

The exclusive brand has stores all over the world. Here you will find all the ways you can purchase Céline and get exclusive insights into the stores. Because Céline offers not only the possibility to shop online or in the store, but also gives you an insight into their shops through the power of film.

Céline’s virtual view into the main locations: Architecture and design

For all those who don’t have a Céline store nearby, there is the possibility to take a virtual look at the label’s main locations in the form of videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCzBeFCu2YU

Logo evolution and steps towards street style

Over time, the Céline label has undergone several changes. Not only the style of the brand has changed but also the general appearance. Ups and downs are summarized for you below.

Again and again Céline reinterpreted trends to combine function and fashion for her clientele. For example, she took the denim fabric that was popular in the seventies and decided to offer it in pastel shades instead of the much-used denim blue. Thus, the Céline brand worked its way from the streets of Paris to the catwalks of Fashion Week. This spirit introduced by Céline Vapiani, is still incorporated into the designs today.

Designer Phoebe Philo brings the necessary changes

After the acquisition of Céline and its eventual incorporation into the LVMH group, the label was unable to continue the success of the Céline by Michael Kors era. However, this was about to change under Phoebe Philo, who took over the creative leadership in 2008. Philo discontinued perfume production, which had been less and less successful in previous years and refocused on the label’s more lucrative accessories division.

The motto “Back to the roots” seemed to prevail. With success, because Céline was once again increasingly spotted in the front rows of fashion shows and enjoyed growing popularity. The years in the back rows were over and Céline regained its place as the showcase label of Parisian Chic.

During her time with Céline, partly for the great successes she had achieved for the label, she won the “British Designer of the Year” category of the British Fashion Awards in 2010. In 2011 she received the “International Award of the CFDA Fashion Awards.

Céline’s new image: brand logo without l’accent aigu

After the house was acquired by Dior owner Bernhard Arnault in 1987, Céline began designing for the men’s fashion market in 1990. Since that time, the fashion label has been characterized again and again by names well known to fashion enthusiasts.

In 1997, Céline hired Michael Kors as chief designer, who was able to celebrate great sales successes especially in the handbag segment and was able to address the label’s young, predominantly female target group with his designs. During this time, Kors Designs created bag models that are still highly sought after by handbag fans today but no longer are part of Célines catalogue and therefore not as easy to get.

Attempts by subsequent designers and creative directors to follow up on Kors’ successes failed. In 2008, under Phoebe Philo, the brand was radically restructured. As a result, after a long period of mediocracy, the brand was once again able to achieve significant success.

After Philo had left her position at Céline after ten years, Hedi Slimane took over. One of Slimane’s first official acts was to remove the accent aigu above the first “E” of the brand name. A clear line without a lot extra is also what distinguishes Céline’s current collections from former ones. Slimane designs very much in sync with what can be seen on influencers and generally on many social media platforms.

Diverse clothing designs for casual street fashion

The combination of blouse and skirt, deemed to be almost revolutionary during Vapiana’s times, can still be found in the label’s collections today. The sense of time of the creative heads is so good that this classic combination is embedded into the looks in a very modern way.

The label’s French origin is also cleverly integrated into the looks. For example, with tops that are reminiscent of la Marinière tops that have been loved by French women for generations.

Fashion Shows & Catwalk: Casual, elegant “athletic couture” collections

If you are looking for simple, straightforward designs, Celine is the right choice for you. Muted colours and clear shapes characterize the brand’s collections. Fabrics such as denim and leather are also popular, which are interrupted gently by more feminine, flowing pieces to create a simple, urban look that makes you dream of being right on the busy streets of big cities, making your way through masses of well-dressed people.

SS18: Trenchcoats and fringy fashion, fashion show

In the spring/summer collection 2018 Philo showed once again what the label is able to do. The classic, waist-defining silhouette interpreted entirely new with belts and trenchcoats . The designs are remotely reminiscent of the Wild West, with the implication so cleverly integrated that it doesn’t feel costumy. Céline’s signature jewellery is also on display.

SS21: Slimane’s sporty, chic street fashion, fashion show

The Céline look is created by a combination of rough and feminine designs. Very much reminiscent of modern street style. To create a nice silhouette, widely cut and figure-hugging garments are combined on the catwalk. This can also be seen in the label’s SS21 collection, which was cleverly staged in a sports stadium.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myOUqG1PTbo

Handbags: Luggage Bag, Belt Bag and co.

As mentioned above, under Michael Kors’ creative leadership, Céline has won the fashion world with his handbags. The two most popular handbag models of that time were Boogie and Polbout, which are now highly sought after by collectors. We have put together the current must-haves for you down below.

Must-have: Luggage Bag

The Luggage Bag isn’t a cult object for nothing. The design from the Philo era is the most popular bag of the brand. Especially after the handover of the creative direction to Hedi Slimane, the demand for Philos’ designs increased once again. However, the bag is still available in the brand’s permanent assortment and thus can continue to be purchased by handbag lovers.

It was designed as an all-rounder. On the one hand it should offer the possibility to use it in everyday life. On the other hand, the medium size claims to offer enough space to accommodate everything that is needed for a short trip or whatever needed in your hand luggage.

And if you have the right bag, but don’t know where your next trip will take you, have a look at our travel section and let us help you find some inspiration. We also have some great tips and tricks for you.

The Belt Bag comes in four sizes

The Belt Bag by Céline is simple and timeless, but nevertheless or just because of that it enjoys great popularity. Also, the model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is very enthusiastic about the bag and can be seen over and over again in everyday life accompanied by a Belt Bag in her hand. The bag is available in the sizes Pico, Nano, Micro and Mini. The closure offers double security with a zipper and additional magnetic closure. Like most of Céline’s leather goods, the Belt Bag is made of high-quality genuine leather and available in different leather and colour variantions

The Phantom Shopper: Size comparison with notebook and co.

If you are looking for a handbag to handle everyday situations with ease, look no further. The Phantom Shopper offers a beautiful design without sacrificing functionality. With a width of 27 cm the small version fits a small Notebook. A notepad with regular size dimensions has only limited space, if you put it in short side down. Céline offers another size. With 54 cm offers much more space for everything your heart desires.

Accessories: necklaces, earrings and sunglasses

Not to be forgotten is the jewellery the fashion house has shown in past collections. It is simple yet elegant and characterized by geometric shapes. This unusual combination of plain yet eye-catching was very unique in the first collections but had so much appeal that the interesting accessories are now an integral part of the brand.

Personal alphabet necklace

Children of the 1990s and early 2000s will certainly remember personalized necklaces. These were already popular back then and have recently celebrated a small revival. Céline has used this fact to release chains with letter pendants in the past seasons. The necklaces, of course available with all 26 letters, are the perfect as gift for a dear or loved one. Or simply get them as a small gift for yourself.

Formes simple: bracelets and creoles á la Philo

Philo here Philo there. The creations of the designer are simultaneous with Céline. Another design from her time with Céline can be found in the jewellery collection Formes simple. The pieces in this series are characterized by geometric shapes and somewhat chunky designs. The pieces are available exclusively in gold and make a great addition to many jewellery collections.

Sunglasses: Celine S163 offers Hepburn chic

The fashion house also has the right thing in store for all sunglass-lovers: The model S163. Big, dark and perfect to elegantly hide the traces of last night. No one will ask why you are wearing sunglasses inside, if they are from Céline. Don’t worry about having one too many cocktails when going out. But even without alcohol, a night can be a success. And honestly, you don’t need an excuse to wear these sunglasses anyway, so we’ve put together some tasty, non-alcoholic drinks for you to try out.

Fine jewellery made of special materials

The fashion house also offers jewellery made of high-quality materials such as silver, gold, white gold and similar. Often these pieces of jewellery are also combined with real gemstones, such as diamonds and the like. There are a few different fine jewellery collections, some of which we are going to present to you here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AAna0xxNcE

Medaille Celine: simple jewellery in yellow gold

Medaille Celine includes matching necklaces, rings and bracelets crafted from real gold. So, if you are looking for something more extra, the fashion house still got your back. The designs are simple and plain, which makes them compatible lot of tastes and different styles.

Torsion jewellery collection shines through embedded diamonds

The Torsion series is very twisted, literally. Twisted jewellery design in gold and white gold with precious diamonds. These accessories are really something for the particularly exquisite taste. So, if you are looking for something very special, you will find it here.

Céline Haute Parfumerie: perfume, unisex scents and co.

After Hedi Simane took over the chairmanship, it was decided to give perfumes a second chance in the form of La collection Céline Haute Parfumerie. The perfumes are available in sleek bottles and nine fragrances so far. The idea behind the fragrances is to capture some of Slimane’s experiences in kind of fragrance diary. Neutral-powdery and with titles like “Black Tie” and “Reptile” the fragrances try to gain your interest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFgo5-HtOOY

Nightclubbing: The smell of a danced-through night

Friday evening, after a strenuous week, the weekend is finally approaching. You know what that means: Going out. Dancing to the deafening music that is played from huge speakers and makes you forget your everyday worries. Closely packed between different people, who are all there for the same reason: to finally let go. This is what Céline wants to remind you of. This goal is achieved by a powdery base paired with smoky and floral notes. The protruding scents are:

• Galbanum (resinous)
• White Iris Butter (flowery-creamy)
• Patchouli (flowery)
• Tree moss (fresh green)
• Vanilla (soft-sweet)
• Musk (musky)

They remind you of cigarette smoke and expensive make-up in an unexpected way. Some may think the scent is a little too on point. The fragrance brings up memories that some would rather forget, but at the same time they also are a reminder of the best times of their lives.

Dans Paris: A homage to the brands hometown

Even the most popular fragrance in the perfume collection has succeeded in capturing the essence of a situation. Dans Paris brings Paris onto the skin. The fragrance smells powdery-sweet with notes of:

• Bergamot (citric)
• Coriander seeds (oriental)
• Laurel Blossom Chord (spicy)
• Musk (musky)
• Vanilla (soft-sweet)

You spray it on, close your eyes and you are there, on a street in the middle of Paris. The sky is clear, and the surroundings filled with the sounds of the city. A bus full of tourists going from attraction to attraction. Well-dressed people rushing past you. The bakery on the street corner baking fresh croissants, buttery-sweet and irresistible. The elegant allure of Paris bottled in the signature flacon of the collection.