As with the garments that make up the CHANEL Métiers d’Art PARIS COSMOPOLITE collection, the accessories of the collection are a stunning example of the special relationship between the house of CHANEL and their Métiers d’Art partners. I’m so thrilled to share these amazing close-up photos of these spectacular pieces…
Runway Report: CHANEL Métiers d’Art PARIS COSMOPOLITE 2016/17 collection
Situated on the venerable Place Vendome, the Ritz Paris has a rich and storied history. One of the leading hotels of the world, it has long been synonymous with luxury, decadence, and downright opulence. Since first opening its doors in the 19th century, it has played host to some of the…
Runway Report: CHANEL Spring-Summer 2017
While fashion month has come and gone, the spectacular CHANEL Spring-Summer 2017 ready-to-wear collection has yet to leave my mind. As with each season, Monsieur Lagerfeld presented a collection that delighted and inspired in a setting that was no less than a visual feast for the eyes. Titled DATA CENTER…
CHANEL Fall-Winter 2016/2017 Haute Couture
The Fall-Winter 2016/2017 Couture collections were recently shown in Paris with members of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture showcasing designs of staggering beauty and craftsmanship. The designers behind the houses that make up this vaunted organization craft these amazing collections twice a year and are lauded for spectacular creations that highlight the artistry of fashion and design. However, these intricate pieces are brought to life by a select group of skilled artisans who populate the house’s ateliers and without whose talents these dream garments wouldn’t be possible. For the CHANEL Fall-Winter 2016/2017 Haute Couture presentation, Monsieur Lagerfeld created…
Runway Report: CHANEL 2016/2017 Cruise Collection Accessories
As a follow up to my love letter to the CHANEL 2016/2017 Cruise Collection, I felt it was absolutely necessary to dedicate a post solely to the amazing accessories that were shown with this impeccable ready-to-wear collection. Continuing the palette of dreamy pastels, bold primary colors, and sultry shades of black, accessories were shown in an array of tones that were riotously joyful yet still elegant and polished. This beautiful marriage of whimsy and polish, seemingly a hallmark of the house of CHANEL, beautifully translated throughout this entire collection, accessories included…
Runway Report: CHANEL 2016/2017 Cruise Collection
When the venerable house of CHANEL announced that they would be holding this season’s Cruise Collection show in Havana Cuba, the fashion world went into a totally tizzy. The show is always hotly anticipated, previous collections have been shown everywhere from Singapore to Dubai, but with this season’s location, the level of excitement and anticipation was feverish. Monsieur Lagerfeld, ever both the innovator and memory keeper of Mademoiselle Chanel’s legacy, chose a location that was rich with symbolism and debuted a collection that was both joyfully colorful and achingly elegant…