Katie Kitamura and Charlotte Casiraghi — CHANEL Literary Rendezvous at Rue Cambon
For the sixteenth edition of the Rendez-vous littéraires rue Cambon [Literary Rendezvous at Rue Cambon] held at the 7L library in Paris, CHANEL and Charlotte Casiraghi, ambassador and spokesperson for the House, invited novelist Katie Kitamura.Moderated by journalist Caroline Issa, this encounter dedicated to the work of Katie Kitamura explores the changing nature of identity—a theme at the heart of her latest novel Audition—and the essential role of reading in her writing process: “The most intimate and optimistic thing I do every single day is to read. Because when I read, I open myself up to the mind of another person. And I hope to write the kind of fiction that allows a reader to do the same thing.” Together, they also talk about the contemporary questions that the author’s fictional heroines encounter.00 : 10 : Opening by Charlotte Casiraghi02 : 20 : Introduction by Caroline Issa03 : 50 : Katie Kitamura and her unnamed women characters06 : 17 : Reading of an extract of “Audition” by India Ennenga11 : 37 : The role of self-performance in the construction of one’s identity16 : 15 : Charlotte Casiraghi on female protagonists in contemporary literature 20 : 50 : On the relationships shaping Katie Kitamura’s characters 24 : 35 : Siri Hustvedt’s message to Katie Kitamura26 : 40 : Reading of an extract of “A Separation” by Charlotte Casiraghi32 : 40 : On literature as a collaboration between reader and writer33 : 40 : On taking risks in the creative process 38 : 14 : On literature as a way to approach the complexity of truth39 : 40 : On feelings after reading Katie Kitamura’s books42 : 32 : Katie Kitamura’s takes on how to start writing44 : 05 : Questions from the audience
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Interview with writer Aria Aber in “les Rencontres” — CHANEL Literary Rendezvous at Rue Cambon
From her first internship at 31 rue Cambon at the age of 15 to the editing of her book ‘CHANEL Haute Couture’ to be published in September, director and House ambassador Sofia Coppola reflects on how she sharpened her sense of fashion and singular aesthetic.In a series of conversations led by Géraldine Sarratia released for the Fall-Winter 2025/26 Haute Couture show, ambassadors and friends of the House share their personal experience of CHANEL Haute Couture — on the occasion of its 110th anniversary — drawing on their memories of 31 rue Cambon.
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Ramata-Toulaye Sy — CHANEL Haute Couture
Le temps d’une visite de l’appartement de Gabrielle Chanel, la réalisatrice et amie de la Maison Ramata-Toulaye Sy revient sur sa découverte de la Haute Couture de CHANEL et sur l’importance de la transmission des savoir-faire au fil des générations.Dans une série de conversations menées par Géraldine Sarratia pour le défilé Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 2025/26, les ambassadrices et amies de la Maison Sofia Coppola, Ramata-Toulaye Sy et Carole Bouquet évoquent leur expérience personnelle de la Haute Couture de CHANEL — à l’occasion de ses 110 ans — avec pour point de départ leurs souvenirs du 31, rue Cambon.
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Ramata-Toulaye Sy — CHANEL Haute Couture
During a visit of the apartment of Gabrielle Chanel, director and friend of the House Ramata-Toulaye Sy shares her impressions on discovering the world of CHANEL Haute Couture and the importance of passing down savoir-faire across generations.In a series of conversations led by Géraldine Sarratia released for the Fall-Winter 2025/26 Haute Couture show, ambassadors and friends of the House share their personal experience of CHANEL Haute Couture — on the occasion of its 110th anniversary — drawing on their memories of 31 rue Cambon.
Conversations and audio documentaries that explore the House’s links with creation, the podcasts of the Rue Cambon are a series of rendezvous around topics dear to the House - fashion, savoir-faire, literature, cinema and danse - reuniting artists and friends of CHANEL.
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