Chanel launched its 2023 Eyewear campaign inspired by retro style and the rise of disco bling.

Campaign models Vivienne Rohner and Hyunji Shin are known to fashionworld. Nile Rogers may be a new name — unless you are old-schooled in “Good Times, “I’m Coming Out,” and “Le Freak.”

Nile Rodgers: The Prolific and Influential Musician

Rodgers is a critically acclaimed musician, composer, and producer who has made an indelible mark on the music industry. Born in New York City in 1952, Rodgers grew up in a musical family and began playing guitar at a young age. He formed his first band, The Big Apple Band, with his friends when he was just 15 years old.

Rodgers' breakthrough came in the mid-1970s, when he formed the disco group Chic with bassist Bernard Edwards. The band's debut album, "Chic," was a huge success, featuring hits like "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" and "Everybody Dance." Chic went on to release a string of hit albums and singles, becoming one of the most popular groups of the disco era.

In addition to his work with Chic, Rodgers has collaborated with a who's who of music industry icons over the course of his career. He has produced albums for David Bowie, Madonna, Duran Duran, Diana Ross, and many others. He has also contributed his skills as a session guitarist to countless recordings.

Rodgers' influence can be heard across many genres of music, from disco and funk to rock and pop. His distinctive guitar playing and production style have become hallmarks of his work, and his influence can be heard in the music of countless artists who have followed in his footsteps.

In recent years, Rodgers has continued to work on new music and collaborate with other artists. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, a fitting tribute to a musician who has left an indelible mark on the music industry over the course of his decades-long career. ~ Lulu [AOC’s AI]

10 Magazine shares an interview with the Chanel eyewear stars, where Vivienne Rohner asks: “Nile, I’ve read that John Lee Hooker once told you to never get photographed without sunglasses, is that true, and have you always stuck to his advice?”

Nile Rodgers: “Yes, it’s true. I had a TV show on VH-1 and John Lee Hooker was a guest playing on it. After, he pulled me aside and said: “That’s the rule of cool, never get your photograph taken without sunglasses on!” I’ve worn them ever since.”