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Behind the scenes at the Chanel show in Chenonceau

2020-12-03T14:03:12.680Z


EXCLUSIVE - Private on Tuesday, the house on rue Cambon filmed its Crafts collection in the château des dames, in Touraine. From Catherine de Medici to Coco Chanel, from upholsterers to embroiderers, from great history to fashion with a capital M…


From our special correspondent in Chenonceaux

It is arguably the most famous monogram in the world.

And if you, readers, saw the figures of Catherine de Medici, ordinary people think of the Chanel logo.

This is the case for many Japanese tourists, fervent fans of the Château de Chenonceau and its unspoiled view since the Renaissance, who are astonished at the double Cs of their favorite brand on the ceiling of the rooms and on the fireplace of the Black Queen ...

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Tuesday, during the shooting of the Crafts parade, we wondered about the part of the historical furniture and decoration added for the occasion.

Answer: everything is period or house, since even these C intertwined in dried immortelles standing on a dresser are part of the incredible Christmas compositions, blooming even in the kitchens, created by Jean-François Boucher, the resident florist, at destination audience expected from December 15.

Above: the monogram of Catherine de Médicis which inspired Coco Chanel her logo.

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The places were therefore predestined

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Source: lefigaro

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