Coco Chanel: a New Portrait by Marion Pike. Paris 1967-71 at London College of Fashion

Dear Shaded Viewers,

During my last trip to London, I was delighted to discover "Coco Chanel: a New Portrait by Marion Pike. Paris 1967-71" at London College of Fashion. Benjamin Whyman gave me a little tour of the exhibition, presenting the unusual friendship between the painter and celebrated fashion designer. Chanel was often portrayed as a recluse at the end of her life, but she was very close to Pike and their bond was real. The exhibition showcases private letters, photographs, paintings and objects belonging to both women. You can check it out at Fashion Space Gallery, London College of Fashion, 20 John Princes Street, until the 16th of November.

Best,

Philippe

Philippe Pourhashemi

A freelance fashion writer, consultant and stylist, Philippe Pourhashemi was born in Tehran in 1976. He grew up in Paris, before moving to Scotland to study Foreign Languages. His passions are fashion and culture, as well as music and film. He writes and styles features for Metal in Barcelona, Behind the Blinds in Brussels, Contributor in Stockholm, Veoir in New York and SKP in Beijing. He was named Fucking Young's Editor-at-Large in 2016 and has contributed to ASVOF since 2008, acting as Correspondent-at-Large since 2012. An avid traveler, he likes to explore exotic fashion weeks and unexpected destinations whenever he can.