V Magazine Presents ‘The Chanel Book’: The Subjects
Stay tuned as we unveil a constellation of luminaries, including the likes of Grace Elizabeth and Taras Romanov
V Magazine celebrates the launch of The Chanel Book, brought to life through the lens of revered photography duo Inez and Vinhood. Last week, cover stars Lily-Rose Depp, JENNIE of Blackpink, and Margot Robbie offered a glimpse into the limited-edition art book, promising intimate portraits and ruminations from a plethora of powerhouse talents.
The Maison of Chanel will forever be intertwined in our publication’s history. Available to pre-order on shop.vmagazine.com, the hardbound opus is a stunning ode to this longstanding partnership, capturing the legendary brand’s timeless magic.
Tune in over the next few days as we unveil the remarkable subjects, and a snippet of their interviews—photographed virtually, in all corners of the worlds—who grace the glossy pages of the fashion keepsake.
Margot Robbie
What words do you live by?
Someone’s gonna do it, it might as well be you.
Quannah Chasinghorse
What words do you live by?
Always remember who you are and where you come from. I am Han Gwich’in from my Indigenous lands, from where salmon swim, eagles soar and caribou migrate, the air is fresh, and my ancestors have lived here for millennia.
Precious Lee
What’s the last thing that made you cry?
Meditating on gratitude.
Whitney Peak
What is freedom to you?
Nina Simone said it best, “Freedom to me is no fear.”
Lovie Simone
What is the most profound discovery you’ve made about yourself this past year?
A profound discovery I’ve made is learning how to be a more active participant in my life. That means trusting the decisions I make 100 percent.
Vivienne Rohner
If you could travel to the past for one day where would you go?
I would travel to David Bowie’s final night of his 1978’s Isolar II World Tour, at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on December 12.
Chloe Sevigny
What’s the best advice you’ve ever rejected?
Don’t kiss every Tom, Dick, and Harry.
Rachel Zegler
What’s the last thing that made you cry?
A therapeutic rewatch of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Lily Collins
What is the most profound discovery you’ve made about yourself this past year?
I’m still discovering who I am. And I’m pretty sure that journey will never end. That, and I’m a damn good multi-tasker.
Varsha Thapa
What is your most treasured possession?
My diaries—they have all my secrets.
Lisa Eisner
What’s the best advice you’ve ever rejected?
Only eat half a sandwich.
JENNIE
What is your most treasured possession?
Mum’s pieces that I can mix and match with my “modern” items. I share a closet with my mum, and I love her vintage items.
Lily-Rose Depp
Who do you envy?
My grandmother when she was in her 20’s—granted every era had its problems, but to live out your youth in a time free of social media (and COVID) feels very enviable to me!
Imaan Hammam
If you could travel to the past for one day, where would you go?
I would go back to the ‘90s to see how my parents fell in love.
Lauren Lovette
Who do you envy?
I envy women with long wildly thick red hair, any human with a witty sense of humor, people who can lift other people above their head, and my cat Jerry’s life.
Parker Van Noord
What words do you live by?
Not to be let down by expectation.
Soo Joo Park
If you could travel to the past for one day, where would you go?
What’s the point of dredging up the past? I want to see what my now can bring me.
Tali Lennox
If you could be a character in a movie, who would it be?
Josephine Baker—if only—she was the definition of a fucking cool woman (excuse my French).
Rebecca Leigh Longendyke
What’s the best advice you’ve ever rejected?
“You should drink less coffee.”
Grace Elizabeth
What words do you live by?
A quote from Robert Brault “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
Tomi Adeyemi
If you could travel to the past for one day, where would you go?
You can travel to the past. You just have to read a book.
Amanda de Cadenet
What are you most passionate about?
Authentic heart connections that inspire growth, creativity, and joy.
Taras Romanov
What words do you live by?
Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water.
Selma Blair
What words do you live by?
“This is gonna hurt,” or “This too shall pass.” It depends on the day, you see. They can be used in tandem.
Rebecca Walker
Who do you envy?
People who don’t envy.
Tavi Gevinson
What’s the best advice you’ve ever rejected?
“Always take the meeting.”
Oslo Grace
What’s one thing you would change about your industry?
More inclusivity, more kindness, less hamster wheel scarcity feelings. But that truly starts within our own hearts.
Aisling Franciosi
If you could be a character in a movie, who would it be?
Miss Piggy. So much sass! (Perhaps minus the frog abuse though.)
Jazzelle
What words do you live by?
Work hard and be gentle with yourself.
Leigh Lezark
What’s the last thing that made you laugh?
My son…on a daily basis. Literally using my own words in the right context against me.
Talia Ryder
If you could be a character in a movie, who would it be?
Napoleon Dynamite, mainly for his dance routine.
Saskia de Brauw
What’s one thing you would change about your industry?
The industry has to become sustainable to sustain our future on Earth.
Niyo Malik
What are you most passionate about?
Right now, I would say a life of service. A life that I’m proud of, in general. Giving back more than I take from the world.
Marie Louise Khondji
What is your favorite indulgence?
Turning my phone off.
Lily Aldridge
What’s the best advice you’ve ever rejected?
To get rid of the gap in my teeth. I love my smile.
Crystal Moselle
What is the most profound discovery you’ve made about yourself this past year?
Dancing is a medicine for my happiness.
To read the full interviews, head to shop.vmagazine.com to pre-order your copy now.
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