Cabana and Chanel Fete the Opening of “Lesage: 100 Years of Fashion and Decoration” in Paris

LagerfeldÆs spirit still seems to linger in the salon; despite his fastidious taste, he would’ve certainly appreciated the elegant tablescape, featuring treasures from his personal trousseau. Four antique dinner sets, artfully mismatched, from Manufacture de Meissen, Atelier Gustavsberg Kage, and La Compagnie des Arts Français, as well as silver monogrammed cutlery, were displayed on long tables, draped with exquisitely embroidered, pristine white tablecloths, decorated with centerpieces of delicate Lalique glass vases filled with colorful bouquets.

This curated environment was the perfect setting to celebrate Cabana s imaginative, refined take on the art de vivre. Coming from a family of Italian publishers, Milan-based Mondadori innately appreciates exquisite, rare books; she has a keen eye for beauty and a lively curiosity for broader culture—from travel and interiors to photography and fashion, she has made Cabana into a wondrous mash-up of all her passions. She founded the publication in 2004: "It all started when I was living in London as a young mother. I was feeling nostalgic for my homeland and its way of life; that made me look at the Milanese house where I grew up, designed by Renzo Mongiardino, through different eyes.  I started to create mood boards featuring images from both Italian and British interiors,” she recalled. “They looked unexpectedly good, and I began to consider turning them into a publication.” A leopard can’t change its spots.

Mondadori has grown Cabana into a close-knit community of loyal friends, aesthetes, and supporters who share a penchant for sophisticated cultural wanderlust. They came together to celebrate her collaboration with Lesage; among the attendees were photographer François Halard, writer and connoisseur Miguel Flores-Vianna, interior architect and designer Vincent Darré, artist Ashley Hicks, and Lesage’s CEO Hubert Barrère, all enjoying the festive soirée. "Lesage and Chanel have brilliantly brought their exceptional Haute Couture craftsmanship into the editorial space, creating a truly unique cover for Cabana, which fills me with pride," Mondadori shared, glowing in a stunning golden Chanel evening gown. “Working with them is a dream come true.”