Karl Lagerfeld (1938-2019) - Modern Renaissance

CHANEL

Métiers d’Art Paris–Edinburgh 2012/2013

"Modern Renaissance"

Original CHANEL Press Portfolio

Photographs by Karl Lagerfeld

An extraordinarily rare original CHANEL Press Portfolio for the legendary Métiers d’Art Paris–Edinburgh 2012/2013 collection – designed and photographed by Karl Lagerfeld.

This is not a regular sales catalog or a standard lookbook, but an exclusive press edition produced by CHANEL exclusively for international fashion journalists, selected editorial offices, showrooms, boutiques and VIP presentations. Press portfolios of this kind are extremely rarely available on the open collector market and today rank among the most coveted publications from the Karl Lagerfeld era.

The Paris–Edinburgh collection was presented on December 4, 2012 at the historic Linlithgow Palace in Scotland. Karl Lagerfeld drew on Coco Chanel’s close connection to Scotland and interpreted traditional tweeds, tartans, cashmere and aristocratic elegance in a modern, unmistakable form. The Métiers-d’Art collections continue to honor the exceptional craftsmanship of the legendary Chanel ateliers and remain among the brand’s most exclusive presentations.

This exceptional portfolio has a format of approximately 33 × 23 cm and includes:

* original structured CHANEL press folder
* title page “Modern Renaissance”
* original accompanying booklet “Modern Renaissance – Photos by Karl Lagerfeld”
* overview of the collection’s looks
* original CHANEL reference lists for the presented garments and accessories
* numerous large-format campaign photographs

A particular highlight is the extraordinary production quality. The photographs were not produced on ordinary printing paper, but on a high-quality synthetic specialty carrier with a satin-matte surface. This exclusive material gives the prints an exceptional tactility, high stability and a noble appearance – a standard of quality reserved for high-end press editions.

Karl Lagerfeld was not only one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th and 21st centuries, but also an internationally acclaimed photographer. His campaigns for CHANEL are today regarded as icons of fashion photography and are collected worldwide. This portfolio therefore unites haute couture, photography and graphic design in an extraordinary form and documents a significant chapter in the history of CHANEL.

Original CHANEL press portfolios of this kind are nowadays offered only very rarely. Most copies remained in the archives of fashion houses, international fashion magazines or private collections after their issue. Accordingly, opportunities to acquire such a copy on the open market are today rare.

The individual photographs, with their exceptional print quality and iconic visual language, possess an autonomous art character and are ideal for high-quality framing. Whether in a private collection, a gallery, a fashion studio, a boutique or an exclusive living environment – they make an extraordinary statement and reflect Karl Lagerfeld’s unmistakable signature.

An exceptional collectible for lovers of CHANEL, Karl Lagerfeld, Haute Couture, fashion photography and exclusive luxury publications – with great historical significance, impressive presentation quality and extraordinary rarity.