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The annual collection recognizes the capabilities of Chanel’s specialty ateliers and artisans, from Rue Cambon ateliers to the le19M workshops — including feather workers, flower-makers, goldsmiths, shoemakers, milliners, glove-makers and tanners, embroiderers and more.—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Among the highlights is a pink and purple sapphire Parisian Necklace designed by Procop and crafted in his Paris atelier.—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Hand-cast in India at the atelier of Anastasio Home, with contributions from Bower Studios and Alexis and Ginger, the collection brings a modern, sculptural flourish to otherwise common fixtures.—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026 That inclination for old-world glamour is still expressed at his Upper East Side atelier, which is decorated with art and antiques collected by Costa on his travels—and are available for clients to purchase.—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for atelier
Word History
Etymology
French, from Middle French astelier woodpile, from astele splinter, from Late Latin astella, diminutive of Latin astula