The Little Black Jacket

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This work is a reinterpretation of Chanel’s iconic little black jacket by Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld. Lagerfeld has modernized the jacket, making it a versatile piece suitable for all genders and ages. The book features Lagerfeld’s photographs of various celebrities showcasing the jacket with their unique styles—sometimes classic, sometimes irreverent, but always embodying Chanel. Notable figures include Claudia Schiffer, Uma Thurman, Kanye West, Tilda Swinton, Baptiste Giabiconi, Yoko Ono, and Sarah Jessica Parker. This collection highlights the remarkable adaptability of Chanel’s vision under Lagerfeld's artistry, ensuring the little black jacket remains a timeless classic. Karl Lagerfeld, a renowned fashion designer and photographer, started his photography career in 1987 and has received numerous accolades, including the Lucky Strike Design Award and the ICP Trustees Award at the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Awards in 2007. His exhibitions include “Konkret Abstrakt Gesehen” and “Metamorphoses of an American.” Steidl has published many of his works, such as Casa Malaparte and The Beauty of Violence. Carine Roitfeld, a prominent fashion writer and stylist, served as editor-in-chief of French Vogue from 2001 to 2011 and has collaborated with various designers, including Tom Ford. Her book Irreverent was published in 2011.