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Original CHANEL press portfolio 'Modern Renaissance' showcasing Karl Lagerfeld photographs for the Paris–Edinburgh Métiers d’Art 2012/2013, 33 × 23 cm, multi‑colour digital prints on synthetic support, in excellent condition.
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CHANEL
Métiers d’Art Paris–Edinburgh 2012/2013
“Modern Renaissance”
Original CHANEL Press Portfolio
Photographs by Karl Lagerfeld
An exceptionally 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 an ordinary 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 very rarely appear on the open collectors’ market and today are 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 extraordinary craftsmanship of the legendary Chanel ateliers and remain among the house’s most exclusive presentations.
This extraordinary portfolio measures approximately 33 × 23 cm and includes:
* original structured CHANEL press folder
* title page “Modern Renaissance”
* original accompanying booklet “Modern Renaissance – Photos by Karl Lagerfeld”
* look overview of the collection
* original CHANEL reference lists for the presented garments and accessories
* numerous large-format campaign photographs
Notably, the production quality is exceptional. The photographs were not produced on ordinary coated printing paper, but on a high-quality synthetic special substrate with a silk-matte surface. This exclusive material gives the prints an extraordinary tactility, high stability, and an elegant appearance – a quality standard reserved for premium press editions.
Karl Lagerfeld was not only one of the most important fashion designers of the 20th and 21st centuries, but also an internationally renowned photographer. His campaigns for CHANEL are today regarded as icons of fashion photography and are collected worldwide. This portfolio thus unites haute couture, photography, and graphic design in an exceptional form and documents a significant chapter in the history of CHANEL.
Original CHANEL press portfolios of this kind are still extremely rarely offered today. Most copies remained in archives of fashion houses, international fashion magazines, or private collections after their issue. Accordingly rare is the opportunity today to acquire such a copy on the open market.
The individual photographs, due to their exceptional print quality and iconic imagery, possess their own artistic character and are excellent for high-quality framing. Whether in a private collection, a gallery, a fashion studio, a boutique, or an exclusive living space – they make an extraordinary statement and reflect Karl Lagerfeld’s unmistakable signature.
An exceptional collectible for CHANEL, Karl Lagerfeld, haute couture, fashion photography, and exclusive luxury publications – with high historical significance, impressive presentation quality, and extraordinary rarity.
CHANEL
Métiers d’Art Paris–Edinburgh 2012/2013
“Modern Renaissance”
Original CHANEL Press Portfolio
Photographs by Karl Lagerfeld
An exceptionally 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 an ordinary 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 very rarely appear on the open collectors’ market and today are 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 extraordinary craftsmanship of the legendary Chanel ateliers and remain among the house’s most exclusive presentations.
This extraordinary portfolio measures approximately 33 × 23 cm and includes:
* original structured CHANEL press folder
* title page “Modern Renaissance”
* original accompanying booklet “Modern Renaissance – Photos by Karl Lagerfeld”
* look overview of the collection
* original CHANEL reference lists for the presented garments and accessories
* numerous large-format campaign photographs
Notably, the production quality is exceptional. The photographs were not produced on ordinary coated printing paper, but on a high-quality synthetic special substrate with a silk-matte surface. This exclusive material gives the prints an extraordinary tactility, high stability, and an elegant appearance – a quality standard reserved for premium press editions.
Karl Lagerfeld was not only one of the most important fashion designers of the 20th and 21st centuries, but also an internationally renowned photographer. His campaigns for CHANEL are today regarded as icons of fashion photography and are collected worldwide. This portfolio thus unites haute couture, photography, and graphic design in an exceptional form and documents a significant chapter in the history of CHANEL.
Original CHANEL press portfolios of this kind are still extremely rarely offered today. Most copies remained in archives of fashion houses, international fashion magazines, or private collections after their issue. Accordingly rare is the opportunity today to acquire such a copy on the open market.
The individual photographs, due to their exceptional print quality and iconic imagery, possess their own artistic character and are excellent for high-quality framing. Whether in a private collection, a gallery, a fashion studio, a boutique, or an exclusive living space – they make an extraordinary statement and reflect Karl Lagerfeld’s unmistakable signature.
An exceptional collectible for CHANEL, Karl Lagerfeld, haute couture, fashion photography, and exclusive luxury publications – with high historical significance, impressive presentation quality, and extraordinary rarity.
Details
Artist
Karl Lagerfeld (1938-2019)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Modern Renaissance
Technique
Digital print
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2012
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
23 cm
Width
33 cm
Depiction/theme
Fashion
Style
Contemporary
Period
2010-2020
Sold with frame
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