Chapel, the upcycled capsule wardrobe brand founded by model Agathe Mougin and director Laura Marciano, is like a parish: “Open to all and unifying,” says the brand. Born during the first strict lockdown in Paris, during which the pair couldn’t leave their respective homes for more than an hour, Chapel’s mission is to create a unisex, inclusive edit crafted from luxury deadstock. Sound familiar? The difference between Chapel and other young, environmentally-conscious brands is that Mougin and Marciano’s tight edit – just two pairs of trousers and two shirts – is made from designer off-cuts, including those sourced from Givenchy and Lanvin. For fashion fans for whom the most luxury brands are out of reach, Chapel’s timeless separates realised in bold materials are a way in.
Hello high heels, the stiletto is back
2 Mar, 2021 06:00 AM
7 minutes to read
High heels are the instant mood booster we need right now. Photo / 123RF
The Times
By: Jane McFarland
They re all over the catwalks and luxury sales are up, so is it time to bring our heels out of retirement? Yes, says Jane McFarland they re the instant mood‑booster we need right now. The death of the high heel has been greatly exaggerated, as well as frequently predicted, throughout this pandemic. It was predicted at the beginning, when we shifted into reverse mode, shuffling around in some form of fluff-lined slipper. It was predicted in the middle, when any kind of socialising took place outside in the park, resulting in record-breaking sales of wellies. And it was predicted as recently as the US election, when Vice-President Kamala Harris abandoned the longstanding political shoe of choice namely high-heeled pumps in favour of Converse Chuck Taylors. We have been too co