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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 Accessories
As a follow up to my recap of the CHANEL Fall/Winter 2016/2017 show, I would have been remiss in not dedicating an entire post solely to the amazing accessories that were shown that day. While the ready-to-wear pieces couldn’t help but draw your attention, the CHANEL Fall/Winter 2016/2017 accessories were standouts in their own right. The house is known for producing some of the most coveted bags in the luxury sphere, frequently resulting in wait-lists and quickly sold out styles. The classic 2.55 bag, so named for its February 1955 release date…
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…
CHANEL Boy Bag Love
Words cannot describe how truly stunning this CHANEL Boy Bag from LOVEthatBAG is in person. From its beautiful coloring to its unique clasp (take my word, the marbling is even more dynamic in person), it’s a sight to behold. It also perfectly matches this CHANEL top I scooped up years ago on a very successful Neiman Marcus trip. The delicate fabric has the house’s iconic camellia flower featured throughout and paired with the relatively new style of the Boy bag…
How to Authenticate a CHANEL Bag with LOVEthatBAG
For this month’s article in collaboration with LOVEthatBAG’s owner Alice and my resident bag guru, we’ll be focusing on her top tips for how to authenticate a CHANEL bag. These stunning bags top many a lust list and are truly a luxury item. They are also some of the priciest designer bags on the market with price increases occurring every few years. Since scooping up my first CHANEL bag a few years ago, a classic 2.55 flap bag, its retail price has naturally not stayed the same. However, from beautiful materials to impeccable construction, a CHANEL bag is a worthy wardrobe investment piece. Since many of CHANEL’s bag styles sell out quite quickly and wait lists do not always guarantee you your dream bag, many people turn to re-sale sites to scoop up their dream bag. This can also be a wonderful way…