CHANEL’S HAUTE-COUTURE DIRECTOR CHRISTELLE KOCHER JOINS IN JELENEW: REDEFINING ATHLETIC COUTURE.
The air takes me into its realm. Night envelops me entirely, leaving me out of touch with the earth, leaving me within this small moving world of my own, living in space with the stars.
CHANEL’S HAUTE-COUTURE DIRECTOR CHRISTELLE KOCHER JOINS IN JELENEW: REDEFINING ATHLETIC COUTURE.
The air takes me into its realm. Night envelops me entirely, leaving me out of touch with the earth, leaving me within this small moving world of my own, living in space with the stars.
JELENEW BY CHRISTELLE KOCHER
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JELENEW BY CHRISTELLE KOCHER
JELENEW BY CHRISTELLE KOCHER
Christelle Kocher and Jelenew share a haute couture heritage, with a common pursuit and understanding of performance sports. Kocher integrates Chanel's dedication to craftsmanship into the collaborative series with Jelenew, adding her experience in haute couture sportswear to create a brand-new athletic collection. This series draws inspiration from the autobiography of female aviator Beryl Markham, West with the Night. Like cycling, flying is an experience that blends the grandeur of nature with the excitement of speed. Jelenew believes this courage to explore is the fulcrum for people to find balance with their external environment and relationships.
Christelle Kocher and Jelenew share a haute couture heritage, with a common pursuit and understanding of performance sports. Kocher integrates Chanel's dedication to craftsmanship into the collaborative series with Jelenew, adding her experience in haute couture sportswear to create a brand-new athletic collection. This series draws inspiration from the autobiography of female aviator Beryl Markham, West with the Night. Like cycling, flying is an experience that blends the grandeur of nature with the excitement of speed. Jelenew believes this courage to explore is the fulcrum for people to find balance with their external environment and relationships.
Jelenew Technological Co-founder meets Christelle Kocher
Seeking to create the ideal cycling gear for women, Marion Clignet, the Technological Co-founder of Jelenew, met with Christelle Kocher in her Paris studio. Their conversation focused on advancing women's cycling attire by exploring the integration of couture technology into sports apparel.With the addition of Christelle Kocher and her talent and insights, JELENEW has further developed a line of products and brand-new concepts to push the boundaries of cycling and athletic apparel. With Chanel's high-end craftsmanship concepts and techniques, Jelenew by Christelle Kosher paints a new vision for joining the world of Haute Couture with sportswear.
About Christelle Kocher
Christelle Kocher's ascent in the high-end fashion realm is marked by her exceptional artistic talent and a deep understanding of luxury industry dynamics. She honed her skills at some of the most prestigious fashion houses, including Bottega Veneta and Dries Van Noten, where she immersed herself in design innovation and artisanal craftsmanship. In 2010, she joined Chanel as the Artistic Director at Maison Lemarie, one of the world's most iconic luxury brands, further enhancing her expertise and influence in the fashion industry.She is a firm believer in sport and fashion as the power of positive change. She has showcased to the world her distinct relaxed couture look that mixes her passion for sports with her runway collection. In 2022, her brand KOCHÉ teamed up with famous sports teams and sports brands to create a collection that upcycled fabrics and prints to redesign, cut, sew, and embellish the garment that becomes a luxury piece with the perfect athleisure touch. Her specialty and passion are for creating ground-breaking collections that celebrate sport, heritage, and Couture know-how.
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