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Designer DNA, Volume 1, Episode 5, Chanel

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, in Designer DNA, Volume 1, Episode 5 (New York, NY: Videofashion, 2010), 48 mins

Designers are characterized by certain trademarks that remain consistent throughout their careers, trademarks that are at the very core of their “design DNA.” In this episode, we explore the signature style of the House of Chanel. From the iconic tweed to the quilted leather handbag, Chanel has woven its ico...

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Designer Marathon, Volume 3, Episode 11, Chanel (Karl Lagerfeld: Part 1)

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, in Designer Marathon, Volume 3, Episode 11 (New York, NY: Videofashion, 2007), 48 mins

In 1983, when German-born designer Karl Lagerfeld joined the house of Chanel, he changed the course of fashion history. To this day, the house is owned and controlled by the famously press-shy Alan Wertheimer, grandson of one of Coco's early partners. Despite initial criticism, Lagerfeld returned the Chanel label...

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Designer Marathon, Volume 3, Episode 12, Fendi (Karl Lagerfeld: Part 2)

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, in Designer Marathon, Volume 3, Episode 12 (New York, NY: Videofashion, 2007), 48 mins

The house of Fendi looms large in the Italian fashion world. What started as a Roman fur and leather boutique in 1925 by Adele Fendi has blossomed into an international powerhouse. It has remained a family business, run by Adele’s five daughters. In 1965 Karl Lagerfeld took the design helm, steering Fendi toward...

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Designer Marathon, Volume 3, Episode 13, Lagerfeld Gallery (Karl Lagerfeld: Part 3)

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, in Designer Marathon, Volume 3, Episode 13 (New York, NY: Videofashion, 2008), 48 mins

Quite possibly the most recognizable face in fashion, and certainly the most prolific man in the business, Karl Lagerfeld fully explores his own idiosyncratic style when helming his eponymous label. How he does this while also creating sensational collections for Chanel and Fendi, (and for 20 years, Chloe as well)...

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Designer Marathon, Volume 4, Episode 2, Julien Macdonald

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, in Designer Marathon, Volume 4, Episode 2 (New York, NY: Videofashion, 2008), 48 mins

London’s “King of Bling,” Julien Macdonald, found fame as a knitwear designer. His cobweb-like creations caught Karl Lagerfeld’s eye, who hired him to spin his gossamer-fine fantasies for Chanel and Lagerfeld from 1996-1998. Macdonald launched his namesake line in 1997, and his work has instilled high-octa...

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Designer Marathon, Volume 5, Episode 2, Chloe

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, Videofashion, in Designer Marathon, Volume 5, Episode 2 (New York, NY: Videofashion, 2008), 48 mins

Created in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, the house of Chloe projected a bohemian spirit from the very beginning. In 1966, 28 year-old Karl Lagerfeld became head designer. He left in 1983 and Martine Sitbon spent 5 years at the helm. Lagerfeld returned in 1992 and stayed on until 1997. Since then, a string of young designer...

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The Designers, Volume 1, Episode 10, Karl Lagerfeld

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, in The Designers, Volume 1, Episode 10 (New York, NY: Videofashion, 1999), 24 mins

Universally recognized as one of the world’s most prolific designers. Often described as a modern day Renaissance Man, his is a talent beyond compare --the man behind Chloe, Fendi, Chanel and his own signature label. With his fan aflutter and legendary ponytail, see how he rewrites modern fashion history with an...

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The Designers, Volume 2, Episode 2, Paris Capital of Style

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, in The Designers, Volume 2, Episode 2 (New York, NY: Videofashion, 2001), 24 mins

Featuring the designers: Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Dior, and Valentino. The city that invented couture and ready-to-wear is at the heart of these French designers’ bodies of work.

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The Designers, Volume 2, Episode 5, Italy A Family Affair

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, in The Designers, Volume 2, Episode 5 (New York, NY: Videofashion, 2006), 24 mins

Featuring the designers: Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Pucci, Missoni, Ferragamo. From the shoemakers of Florence to the major fashion empires, fashion in Italy is certainly all in the family.

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Elements of Style, Volume 1, Episode 2, Metropolitan Style

directed by Nicolas H. Charney, fl. 1992; produced by Marlene Cardin, 1943-2013, in Elements of Style, Volume 1, Episode 2, Costume Institute Gala (New York, NY: Videofashion, 2005), 24 mins

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and its Costume Institute have become an essential part of the city’s fashion scene, with a history that dates back to 1937. Exhibits include Chanel, Gianni Versace, Rockstyle, Goddess, Extreme Beauty, and Wild: Fashion Untamed. The Costume Institute holds an annual fundra...

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