A ‘new look’ at the Holocaust through fashion recycles old excuses for Nazi collaborators
'The New Look' is a show about World War II, told through Coco Chanel and Christian Dior
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Life Chanel had a complicated relationship with Jews — until Karl Lagerfeld showed up
Lagerfeld made the brand so iconic and inclusive that it was easy to forget everything that was problematic about Chanel herself, writes a fashion historian
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Culture In ‘Chanel’s Riviera,’ it’s wartime and the rich are comfortable — and collaborating
There’s a lively market for stories about World War II that make it seem like a more civilized endeavor than it really was. After all, it’s fun to read about plucky Brits standing guard over St. Paul’s, American women gamely donning factory overalls and glamorous Parisians insistent that the high life doesn’t have to end…
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Life What Happens When A 79-Year-Old Former Chanel President Gets A Tattoo?
We all know about mid-life crises, even quarter-life crises. But is there such a thing as three-quarters life crises? Arie Kopelman, the former Chanel president was catapulted into viral fame when his famous daughter, Jill Kargman, the star of Bravo’s hit scripted series “Odd Mom Out,” posted a photo on Instagram of Kopelman getting his…
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Life Karl Lagerfeld Claims Taking In Refugees Is Embracing The Enemies Of Jews
According to a report in the Times of Israel Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld evoked controversy this week when he made an appearance on French talk show Canal 8 and eviscerated German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her open borders policy. According to a translation provided by the Times, Lagerfeld said, “You cannot kill millions of Jews…
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Life Maureen Chiquet: French Elegance From An American Jewish Woman
For Maureen Chiquet the day she came into high school and found the words “dirty Jew” scrawled on her locker changed everything. Chiquet rose from an internship at L’Oreal to Worldwide CEO of Chanel. She is also the author of “Beyond the Label,” a book that chronicles her rise up the corporate ladder. She grew…
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Food ‘Chanel’ With a Schmear
Actress India Menuez arrives at a Chanel event with a delicious (if ersatz) accessory. Photograph by Timothy A. Clary; Getty Images This bagel goes with everything. A mock “Chanel” bag designed to resemble a bagel with schmear became a global sensation this week after making its debut on the arm of actress India Menuez at…
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The Schmooze Bar Refaeli’s Purim Costume Is Better Than Yours
Think dressing up for Purim is just for kids? Bar Refaeli doesn’t agree. The Israeli supermodel embraced her inner child this year and posted a picture of her Purim costume to Instagram to prove it. The caption reads: “A stylish tiger #happyPurim.” Bet your version doesn’t include a bright yellow Chanel satchel.
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