Sale of LVMH archives, Katie Grand Prize, Claridge's Vision by Sandra Choi
OUT OF THE ARCHIVES: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton launches Heristoria, a platform for archives and historical pieces .
The platform aims to find treasures in company houses and launch special sales of unique items, each paired with experiences and services.
“Heristoria reflects our passion for great stories. Only a group like LVMH has the ability to bring together such a diversity of emblematic heritage elements under the same banner; objects that are the permanent expression of the know-how of our houses,” said Toni Belloni, CEO of the LVMH group.
Related GalleriesThe platform is grouped by decade and tells a story of ethics and aesthetics of the time, as well as the history of each piece.
The first version of elements, titled "Preface" to launch the concept, collects 29 pieces of 21 houses of all their holdings in fashion, leather goods, perfumes, watches and jewelry, and wines and spirits. A 1920s Moynat trunk, restored but left with the original owner's personal red and white striped pattern, is on offer for €9,000, while a visit to Château d'Yquem accompanies a trio of bottles from the estate for €840. euros.
Among the fashion items is a restored Givenchy couture dress from the spring 1963 collection, worn by Audrey Hepburn . A visit to the brand's private home for tailoring accompanies the black offset with a back bow, while a circa 1976 Concorde flight attendant uniform designed by Jean Patou is also available.
A velvet wrap coat from Kenzo Takada's first collection in 1987 is offered, accompanied by a visit to the brand's workshops.
All items are unique and the site will be replenished as items are unearthed, but will not have any "drops" scheduled. Not to be confused with resale, each piece is extracted from the houses' internal archives, and the platform does not offer sales between individuals or strictly "second hand".
It's part of the company's drive to incorporate new ideas and innovation through its Disrupt, Act, Risk to Be an Entrepreneur Initiative, or DARE, and designed to focus on the company's history and know-how.
The trio Gérosine Henriot, Laurence Mayer and Nicolas Forge made the idea grow through the DARE program , and are credited as co-founders of the platform. Forge also played a key role in the creation of Nona Source, the sustainability initiative of LVMH's dead textile resale platform. —RHONDA RICHFORD
BIG PRIZE: Katie Grand to win Isabella Blow Fashion Designer Award at Fashion Awards in London which will take place on December 5 at the Royal Albert Hall.
The British Fashion Council, which awards the awards, said Grand was honored "for her incredible contribution to culture, art and fashion, which has made her one of the most exciting creative visionaries of our time.
A stylist and creative consultant, Grand has worked on runway shows and campaigns for brands including Pra.. .
OUT OF THE ARCHIVES: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton launches Heristoria, a platform for archives and historical pieces .
The platform aims to find treasures in company houses and launch special sales of unique items, each paired with experiences and services.
“Heristoria reflects our passion for great stories. Only a group like LVMH has the ability to bring together such a diversity of emblematic heritage elements under the same banner; objects that are the permanent expression of the know-how of our houses,” said Toni Belloni, CEO of the LVMH group.
Related GalleriesThe platform is grouped by decade and tells a story of ethics and aesthetics of the time, as well as the history of each piece.
The first version of elements, titled "Preface" to launch the concept, collects 29 pieces of 21 houses of all their holdings in fashion, leather goods, perfumes, watches and jewelry, and wines and spirits. A 1920s Moynat trunk, restored but left with the original owner's personal red and white striped pattern, is on offer for €9,000, while a visit to Château d'Yquem accompanies a trio of bottles from the estate for €840. euros.
Among the fashion items is a restored Givenchy couture dress from the spring 1963 collection, worn by Audrey Hepburn . A visit to the brand's private home for tailoring accompanies the black offset with a back bow, while a circa 1976 Concorde flight attendant uniform designed by Jean Patou is also available.
A velvet wrap coat from Kenzo Takada's first collection in 1987 is offered, accompanied by a visit to the brand's workshops.
All items are unique and the site will be replenished as items are unearthed, but will not have any "drops" scheduled. Not to be confused with resale, each piece is extracted from the houses' internal archives, and the platform does not offer sales between individuals or strictly "second hand".
It's part of the company's drive to incorporate new ideas and innovation through its Disrupt, Act, Risk to Be an Entrepreneur Initiative, or DARE, and designed to focus on the company's history and know-how.
The trio Gérosine Henriot, Laurence Mayer and Nicolas Forge made the idea grow through the DARE program , and are credited as co-founders of the platform. Forge also played a key role in the creation of Nona Source, the sustainability initiative of LVMH's dead textile resale platform. —RHONDA RICHFORD
BIG PRIZE: Katie Grand to win Isabella Blow Fashion Designer Award at Fashion Awards in London which will take place on December 5 at the Royal Albert Hall.
The British Fashion Council, which awards the awards, said Grand was honored "for her incredible contribution to culture, art and fashion, which has made her one of the most exciting creative visionaries of our time.
A stylist and creative consultant, Grand has worked on runway shows and campaigns for brands including Pra.. .
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