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…
Runway Report: CHANEL Fall/Winter 2016/2017
While the international fashion weeks might be a not so distant memory having come to an end in March, I would be utterly remiss in not sharing these exclusive images from the CHANEL Fall/Winter 2016/2017 collection with you. Staged at the Grand Palais, the runway and its environs were reminiscent of the famed 31 rue Cambon salon of the house. It was here that Mademoiselle Chanel would host intimate presentations to introduce her latest collections to loyal clients and adoring press. Perched atop delicate gold chairs, the attendees were granted an up-close view of the pieces being shown for the upcoming season. For the Fall/Winter 2016/2017 season, this was just what Monsieur Lagerfeld did declaring…
Runway Report: Joe Fresh S/S16
Now that it’s officially Spring, it’s time to ditch the heavy boots and coats at last. I’m personally excited to simply wear my nice shoes without fear of salt stains and being able to venture outside not dressed in a getup reminiscent of a giant marshmallow. With this very welcome change in weather also comes a very welcome change in wardrobe. One of my first stops each season when updating my wardrobe is Joe Fresh thanks to their totally wallet friendly price point and always on point styling…
Runway Report: CHANEL Plein Soleil 2016
It might still be just slightly above freezing here in Montreal but we are inching closer and closer to summer and those gorgeous days that make me love living in this beautiful city. Thankfully, CHANEL has also recently released their Plein Soleil 2016 collection and it’s also helping take the edge of this seemingly never ending winter. The collection begs for balmy days and sunshine that lasts beyond 5pm, maybe even a jaunt to somewhere with an even warmer and sunnier clime. Drawing from two beloved motifs of the house, the CHANEL Plein Soleil 2016 collection features chain detailing and two-tone coloring. These hallmarks are reinterpreted through a playful balance of light and shade…
Runway Report: CHANEL Spring-Summer 2016 Haute Couture
Twice a year, one of the most beautiful cities in the world becomes even more gorgeous and magical due to the staggering artistry of a handful of famed fashion houses. In January and July, Paris hosts the shows that the members of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture stage for their most select clients and lucky members of the international press. These presentations are so much more than mere fashion shows, they are an exhibition of the staggering artistry, creativity, and craftsmanship that only a few fashion houses possess. The house of CHANEL is one of the few official members of this honored body and because of this, the spectacular collections the house shows twice a year can legally be called Haute Couture…