# Historic-Style Salon Showings The CHANEL 'Little Black Jacket' Exhibition is Timeless By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-little-black-jacket-exhibition References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2012/06/13/chanel-little-black-jacket-exhibition-new-york/) & [thelittleblackjacket.chanel](http://thelittleblackjacket.chanel.com/) The [CHANEL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/factory-5) 'Little Black Jacket' Exhibition in New York City celebrates the iconic history of this classic closet staple. Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld began the initiative to revisit one of the brand’s most idolized items, capturing countless celebrities and socialites wearing the chic coat. The exhibit is set to travel across the world with the bustling city of Taipei being the next route on its tour. The salon-style gallery showcases a slew of high-power celebs such as Yoko Ono and Claudia Schiffer modeling the little black jacket. The black and white portraits capture the elegance and sophistication of the brand that has withstood the test of time. CHANEL has also released a number of videos to showcase the craftsmanship that goes into its [luxury merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loro-piana-exhibit). The CHANEL 'Little Black Jacket' Exhibition is an artistic look into one of the most coveted and [historic fashion houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Historic-style Salon Showings:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create exhibitions showcasing iconic items to celebrate their history and capture the attention of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage historic-style salon showings to engage with consumers and reinforce their brand identity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Anniversary Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kway-exhibition.md) - [Luxury Brand Legacy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-of-dreams.md) - [Iconic Designer Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/200-trunks-200-visionaries-the-exhibition.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Curated Vintage Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lillys-vintage-vault.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Luxury Airport Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/factory-5.md) - [Luxury Seasonal Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-boutique-in-sainttropez.md) - [Luxury Fragrance-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stories-of-a-miss.md)