With his helming of the House of CHANEL, Karl Lagerfeld has distinguished himself as a master of mixing the heritage of the house with his vision for the future. Aptly paying homage to Gabrielle Chanel’s exacting vision while expertly crafting a unique and fresh look with each new collection he…
Runway Report: CHANEL Fall-Winter 2017/2018
When Karl Lagerfeld erects an actual functioning rocket in the Grand Palais to act as the backdrop for a CHANEL prêt-à-porter show, one is assured of not only a rather epic presentation, but a quite stunning collection as well. With one of his most impressive sets to date as a…
Runway Report: Pretty Ballerinas Spring/Summer 2017
Before the new year, I had the pleasure of previewing the Spring/Summer 2017 collection from Pretty Ballerinas. I always look forward to their previews because not only am I able to get a sneak peek of all of the gorgeous shoes that make up each upcoming collection, but I’m also…
Runway Report: CHANEL 2.55 Handbag
Métiers d’Art Paris in Rome 2.55 There are few items in the world more recognizable than a CHANEL handbag, particularly the classic 2.55 style. Since it’s introduction decades ago, this seemingly simple yet no less elegant little bag has captivated the world. It is one of the few pieces in…
Runway Report: CHANEL Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2017
The biannual presentations of the CHANEL Haute Couture collections are two of the most important shows that the fashion world, and I, greatly anticipate each year. It is during these two presentations, once in July for the Fall/Winter collection and again in January for the Spring/Summer collection, that the House…
Runway Report: CHANEL Gabrielle Bag
For the first instalment of my series of articles highlighting the handbags of the House of CHANEL, I thought it would be quite fitting to feature the newly debuted CHANEL Gabrielle handbag. First shown at the Spring/Summer 2016/2017 Pret-à-Porter show during the Paris shows a few months ago, the bag…