EXCLUSIVE: Barrie and Goossens team up for Zodiac and Scotland Capsule

RAISED HANDS: If there's one thing Barrie Artistic Director Augustin Dol-Maillot enjoys most about his work, it's challenging the material mastery of the specialist's artisans. cashmere - their "hand" - with ideas beyond the realm of knitting.

"When all you think about is knitting, you quickly get into a corner. What I love is the surprise of thinking about [things] that aren't knitted and letting the craftsmen work into something magical,” he told WWD, after transforming the brand's signature material in distressed denim, sheepskin, or some sort of substantial fabric. jersey used for sweatshirts.

This time he added another pair of expert hands to the conversation: those of goldsmith Goossens.

The two specialized workshops belonging to Chanel have found a common denominator in the medallion, a classic jewel that echoes the idea of ​​patches with which Dol-Maillot played. Here, Goossens' golden line of zodiac signs has been transformed into textured knitted patterns, painstakingly reproduced down to the tiny turquoise cabochon that becomes a touch of bright blue paisley.

A sweater and a medallion from the collaboration between the cashmere specialist and the goldsmith, both under the Paraffection division of specialized Chanel artisan workshops. Courtesy of Barrie & Goossens

Seven styles were created, ranging from a cardigan strewn with zodiac medals and a matching miniskirt to a long-sleeved jumper emblazoned with her favorite star sign on the chest and finished with a row of gold buttons down the shoulder. A scarf and hat emblazoned with a miniature zodiac medal complete this lush range.

On the Goossens side, Barrie's native Scotland inspired the medals, lending its thistle, rose and lion symbols, as well as flowers arranged in a paisley pattern, all finished with a garnet.< /p>

Consumers will be able to get their hands on the Barrie x Gossens collaboration in October.