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The Métiers d’Art collections celebrate the capabilities of the specialty ateliers Chanel has acquired.—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 The striking blue beauty comes from the team at its Sur Measure atelier, where customers can craft even more specialized versions of Bugatti’s supercars.—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026 On its most basic level, this is a story about a very famous singer who needs her former best friend and collaborator — now a renowned fashion designer with her own atelier — to drop everything and make a dress for her big comeback performance the next day.—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026 In addition to Zofia Ursic, the participants will include Rodolfo Agrella, in residence with the atelier Vikram Goyal Studio; Victoire de Brantes with Jaipur Rugs; Daniel Garber with Klove Studio; and Tadeáš Podracký and Maria Tyakina, each working with Heirloom Naga Centre.—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 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