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# Fashion Icon Collaboration Books
The Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld Book is Sure to be Amazing

By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-11-10 | Business
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karl-lagerfeld-and-carine-roitfeld-book
References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Karl-Lagerfeld-Carine-Roitfelds-Chanel-Book-Pictures-20316132) & [fashion.telegraph](http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/columns/phong-luu/TMG8850897/Carine-Roitfeld-bags-another-Chanel-campaign.html)

There is only one thing that would make a book full of images of [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie)-clad models better, and that would be if a certain former Vogue Paris editor in chief acted as the stylist, which is exactly what fans can expect from the Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld book.

The book will be a series of [black and white images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) shot by Mr. Lagerfeld and styled by Carine Roitfeld. The book is centered around the iconic Chanel tweed jacket and showcases the endless ways that it can be styled. Some preview images have been released (and will be available in this month's issue of V magazine) and feature Dakota and Elle Fanning, Saskia de Brauw, Daphne Groeneveld and Charlotte Casiraghi.

"This jacket is a vital and irrational impulse open to creativity and transformation," Lagerfeld explains, adding, "especially in the hands of Carine Roitfeld." Stay tuned for more about the Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld book, as it's sure to be an instant classic.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Fashion Collaboration Books:** The trend of fashion collaboration books provides opportunities for brands and designers to showcase their iconic pieces and collaborate with influential figures in the industry.
- **Black and White Fashion Photography:** The trend of black and white fashion photography offers a timeless and artistic approach to showcasing clothing and styling, creating opportunities for photographers and stylists to collaborate in this medium.
- **Iconic Fashion Staples:** The trend of highlighting iconic fashion staples, like the Chanel tweed jacket, presents opportunities for brands to leverage their timeless pieces to captivate consumers and inspire creative styling.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Publishing:** The fashion publishing industry can leverage the trend of fashion collaboration books to create compelling publications that appeal to fashion enthusiasts and art book collectors.
- **Photography:** The photography industry can explore the trend of black and white fashion photography to offer unique and artistic services to fashion brands, magazines, and individuals seeking a distinct visual style.
- **Fashion Brands:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of highlighting iconic fashion staples to create marketing campaigns, collaborations, and collections that showcase their signature pieces and resonate with consumers.

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