Micro Lingerie Biography
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Fifi Chachnil at a glance
1984
– The launch of ‘Chachnil’, Fifi’s ready to wear collection of psychedelic inspired clothing. The collection is shown at the Arts Décoratifs museum, a celebration of fashion and music with President François Mitterrand of France in attendance
– Fifi meets artists Pierre and Gilles who come to be long time collaborators
– Under the name of ‘Chachnil’ Fifi is signed by record company WEA and releases the record ‘Lahr Nifflet’ sung in Egyptian. She stars in the music video ‘Le Roi du Petrole’ directed by Pierre and Gilles
1986
– Chachnil ‘La Féérie Sur Glace’ fashion show is presented at the Montparnasse ice rink in Paris
– Fifi opens her first boutique Chachnil at 68 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Paris 1er selling her ready to wear collections
1987
– Chachnil ready to wear fashion show is held on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower symbolising the ultimate in Parisian fantasy
– Chachnil designs costumes for all the short films ever to be directed by Pierre and Gilles these include:
• Music video for ‘La Fille du Soleil’ by French pop group Mikado
• TV advertisement for ‘La Sardine’ starring French pop group Mikado
• Music video for ‘Lunettes Noires’ by Belgian actress and singer Helena Noguerra
• Music video for ‘A Lover Spurned’ (1989) by British song writer and musician Marc Almond
1988
– Chachnil fashion show ‘La Grande Parade’ is held at the Pauwels Circus in Paris
– Cruise ship company Bateaux Parisiens invites Chachnil to design the uniforms for their staff. Chachnil takes inspiration from the classic film Mary Poppins
– Chachnil is asked to join the Vraiment Faux exhibition at the Fondation Cartier in Paris where she takes the opportunity to express her love of opulent and over the top beauty enhanced by wigs, false eye-lashes, extreme make-up and violent colour
1992
Chachnil fashion show ‘Avec Plaisir’ is held at the La Java Dance Hall, with music performances by singers Helena Noguerra, Marie-France, Mikado, David Rocheline, Edwige and Christophe Salengro.
1996
Fifi starts designing lingerie and the brand ‘Fifi Chachnil’ is born.
1997
– First lingerie fashion show ‘Paris Je T’aime’ is held at the Paradis Latin in Paris with special guests Marie-France and actress Valérie Lemercier.
– Fellow lingerie brand Agent Provocateur stocks Fifi Chachnil exclusive for London
2000
Fifi Chachnil boutique opens at 26 rue Cambon, Paris 1er.
2002
Fifi Chachnil boutique opens at 231 rue Saint Honoré, Paris 1er.
2003
– Department store Monoprix invites Fifi Chachnil to design an exclusive collection for their customers
– Fifi Chachnil is voted winner of the Whirlpool Trophy for Woman Of The Year in the fashion category
2004
– Signature fragrance ‘Fifi’ is launched. A parfum capturing all the characteristics and contradictions of the woman
– Website www.fifichachnil.com is launched
– Lingerie fashion show ‘Surprise’ is held at the famous French cabaret venue the Lido in the Champs Elysee Pariswith special guests Victoire de Castellane, Lio, Helena Noguerra, Rona Hartner and Christophe Salengro.
2005
– Fashion catalogue La Redoute invites Fifi Chachnil to design an exclusive collection for their customers
– The 12 finalists of Miss Europe 2005 all wear Fifi Chachnil for their lingerie final. Throughout the competition 150 contestants appear wearing Fifi Chachnil
– The website www.boutique-fifichachnil.com is launched enabling customers around the globe to purchase Fifi Chachnil online
2006
Launch of lingerie line Fifi Chachnil for Etam
2008
TOPSHOP in London invites Fifi Chachnil to design lingerie collection ‘Fifi Chachnil for TOPSHOP’
2009
– Lingerie Miami in association with the 7 Bar Foundation invites Fifi Chachnil to show her F/W 2009-10 collection for the charity event sponsoring under-privileged women across the globe by way of micro-credit financing held at the Vizcaya Museum of Miami. The collection is show alongside lingerie brands Agent Provocateur and Carine Gilson.
– The Crazy Horse in Paris invites Fifi Chachnil to design staff uniforms and costumes for the world famous dancers
– Fifi Chachnil opens its first boutique outside of Paris in London, 48 Beauchamp Place SW3 1NX.
2010
Release of EP ‘Mademoiselle Fifi’ available in boutiques and online. Vocals by Fifi Chachnil, music and lyrics by Philippe Katerine, Jean-Pierre Stora, Pascal Mounet and Julie Sogny-Daroy.
2011
– Fifi Chachnil pop-up shop opens in New York, 7 Bond Street, 10012
– The first concert in celebration of record ‘Mademoiselle Fifi’ is held at Le Carmen in Paris. Fifi performs a duet with Philippe Katerine
– Fifi Chachnil is currently stocked in 45 countries around the globe
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