By: Myriam Bouchenafa, FW Writer

In an effort to mark the 50th year of the Chanel handbag, the French Luxury Goods Company recently created an exhibit, “Chanel Mobile Art.” This was a futuristic pavilion created by the architect Zaha Hadid. The Show features the work of 20 International Artists with the original Chanel 2.55 bag as their inspiration, in sculptures, photographs and videos. The artists include Yoko Ono, Stephen Shore, Pierre & Gilles, and Nobuyoshi Araki, among others. According to the official website the artists work is inspired by the elements that give the quilted 2.55 bag its identity. “Their unique visions, unexpected interpretations […] reveal the multiple facets or this emblematic bag in all the artistic expressions.”

Architecture’s inspiration is not only limited to Clothing lines. Renowned architect Frank Gehry collaborated Tiffany & Co. a couple of years ago to launch a jewelry collection featuring
earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. The upscale line has a contemporary edge. From clean, elegant, and modern Torque bangle to simple and modern earrings.