Inside Tom Sachs’ handmade ’31 rue cambon’, plywood becomes chanel couture
Tom Sachs reinterprets Chanel’s iconic 31 Rue Cambon through his handmade aesthetic in New York. At his Centre Street studio, luxury is recreated using plywood, paint and everyday materials. Thirty-one Chanel-inspired suits and accessories reveal a playful mix of couture and bricolage. The contrast between humble materials and luxury codes challenges traditional ideas of value and craftsmanship. The result is a witty yet meticulous dialogue between haute couture, design and handmade production.




