Pierre Cardin & Paco Rabanne hat exhibition
A new exhibition at the Atelier-Musée du Chapeau, the hat museum in Chazelles-sur-Lyon, pays tribute to a pair of designers who each pioneered the fashion of the future. The social upheavals experienced in France in the 1960s were reflected in fashion and in particular hats, marking the end of a golden age. Among the innovative generation shaking up Parisian haute couture were Pierre Cardin and Paco Rabanne. For these designers, paradoxically, headwear did not disappear but was an integral part of a new style. Pierre Cardin (1922-2020) revolutionised men’s fashion
by adapting it to the active life of the youth movement. His felt hats and caps, with their avant-garde lines, were produced by the Fléchet company in Chazelles-sur-Lyon. Paco Rabanne (1934-2023) experimented with plastic and metal, using material that was riveted rather than sewn, a radical approach that he also applied to textiles. Despite different aesthetic universes, Pierre Cardin and
Paco Rabanne both conceived clothes − and headwear − as a sculpture in movement. They shared a taste for transgression and a desire for fashion to be democratised and connected with society. Pushing the limits of shape, form and material, they paved the way for couturiers of
the 21st century. The exhibition ‘Pierre Cardin
& Paco Rabanne, couturiers de l’audace’ (‘the designers who dared’) brings together creations from the 1960s to the 1990s. Exhibits include 40 hats, headdresses and caps from the collections of the Atelier-Musée du Chapeau; 10 haute couture and ready-to-wear outfits loaned from
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partner institutions; a selection of accessories, glasses and jewellery; and a set of headwear items relating to the work done for Pierre Cardin at the Fléchet factory. ‘Pierre Cardin & Paco Rabanne,
couturiers de l’audace’ runs from 5 May to 3 November 2024 at the Atelier Musée du Chapeau, Chazelles-sur-Lyon, France.
More information
www.ateliermuseeduchapeau.com
Akubra appoints CEO following
acquisition by Tattarang
Akubra has appointed international marketing and retail executive Natalie Culina as chief executive officer, heralding a new era of growth and innovation at the iconic Australian hat manufacturer. The development follows the recent acquisition of the company by Tattarang, the private investment group of Andrew and Nicola Forrest. Ms Culina has held various global roles at some of
Left, felt cap by Pierre Cardin; right, cellulose
acetate headdress by Paco Rabanne (Atelier-Musée du Chapeau collection)
for women and men in the fashion, screen and stage industries.” Examples of Rosie’s headwear can be seen in a number of movies, most notably in Australian-made feature films like Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby. “I have devoted my working life to
offering the best customer service as a headwear specialist. It’s just what I do,” Rosie said. “Initially I was in disbelief (on hearing of my award), but then I felt very honoured to be recognised and acknowledged at this prestigious level.”
More information
https://rosieboylan.com
Australia’s most successful brands and said Akubra embodied the essence of the Australian spirit, resilience and adventure. “At the heart of Akubra’s heritage lies a commitment to handcrafting its products in Australia from the best materials, representing an enduring quality and utilitarian style that transcends the ages,” she commented. “The future of Akubra will be built upon respecting the brand’s genesis, building on the shoulders of its history, coupled with a contemporary forward vision reaching new markets.”
Akubra traces its history back nearly 150 years. Andrew and Nicola Forrest purchased the company in November 2023, ensuring it remained in Australian hands and continuing its commitment to local production. Manufacturing at its purpose-built workshop in Kempsey in New South Wales since 1972, the company remains a major employer for the region with about 120 team members.
More information
https://akubra.com.au
Akubra Kempsey workshop
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