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Haute Couture Novels

Byzantine Fragments is an Haute Piece of Literature About Karl Lagerfeld

— April 22, 2011 — Luxury
Whats the latest must-have luxury item? A couture coffee-table book by fashion designer and icon Karl Lagerfeld called Byzantine Fragments. The 52-page wonder is a collection of Karl Lagerfeld’s photographs of the Bysantine mosaics in the Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna, and was conceived in connection to his pre-fall 2010 Paris-Byzance collection for Chanel. Reflecting the luxury it depicts, the photos in Karl Lagerfeld's Byzantine Fragments are printed on ivory parchment while the title page is of indigo tracing paper with gold lettering.

Lagerfeld is known for his love of luxury and traditional crafts. He is, after all, said to have singlehandedly saved the art of couture in France. As if to remind fashionistas of the importance of traditional handcraft and its synonymy with couture, each of Karl Lagerfeld’s luxury books is hand-stitched with umber thread and housed in an embossed gold slipcase.

If you’re a sucker for designer luxury items but can’t afford couture gowns, why not splurge on Karl Lagerfeld’s couture book Byzantine Fragments?
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Coffee-table Books - Opportunity for luxury brands to create couture coffee-table books as a high-end accessory for fashion enthusiasts.
2. Celebrity Designer Collaborations - Collaboration between high-end fashion designers and iconic figures in other industries to create unique and innovative luxury products.
3. Revival of Traditional Crafts - Potential for a resurgence in traditional handcraft techniques in the luxury industry, emphasizing the value of artisanal craftsmanship.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create limited-edition coffee-table books as a luxurious extension of their brand.
2. Publishing - Collaboration between publishing houses and high-end fashion designers to produce exclusive coffee-table books that cater to fashion enthusiasts.
3. Artisanal Craftsmanship - Revival of traditional handcraft techniques in luxury industries such as fashion, interior design, and jewelry, offering unique and exclusive products.
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