We're a little biased when it comes to Chanel - as if that wasn't already quite obvious. We've been obsessed with the brand since purchasing our first Glossimer at 14...we purchased our first pair of Chanel shoes just a few months ago (and yes, they are absolutely exquisite). In fact our collection has grown quite a bit in recent months. So needless to say, we're always excited to see what Karl Lagerfeld has come up with for each collection. We've never been disappointed.
Lagerfeld is a special kind of designer. Eccentric to say the least. A creator that lets his inspiration take complete hold and dives in head-first. Known for incredibly elaborate set creations (Resort 2015 in Dubai, anyone?), the Fall 2014 Haute Couture show's backdrop was markedly more simple, relatively speaking anyway. The source of inspiration? Architect Le Corbusier's old (and gone) Paris apartment which sparked the idea for huge fireplaces with digital flames at each end of the runway decorated with enormous intricate mirrors.
And while the set is interesting, it's the clothes that really are the kicker...the foundation for several pieces is concrete. No, literally. Concrete was turned into tiny tiles (which are apparently quite light) and transformed from building material into art. Fancy that.
The clothes themselves? Beautiful as always - ever present tweed, shorts with everything (to include under dresses, coats and skirts), beautifully sculpted gowns and a wedding dress that will simply make you swoon. We're loving the out-of-control bedhead and accessories - our only small complaint? We wish there had been at least one pair of heels.
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Lagerfeld is a special kind of designer. Eccentric to say the least. A creator that lets his inspiration take complete hold and dives in head-first. Known for incredibly elaborate set creations (Resort 2015 in Dubai, anyone?), the Fall 2014 Haute Couture show's backdrop was markedly more simple, relatively speaking anyway. The source of inspiration? Architect Le Corbusier's old (and gone) Paris apartment which sparked the idea for huge fireplaces with digital flames at each end of the runway decorated with enormous intricate mirrors.
And while the set is interesting, it's the clothes that really are the kicker...the foundation for several pieces is concrete. No, literally. Concrete was turned into tiny tiles (which are apparently quite light) and transformed from building material into art. Fancy that.
The clothes themselves? Beautiful as always - ever present tweed, shorts with everything (to include under dresses, coats and skirts), beautifully sculpted gowns and a wedding dress that will simply make you swoon. We're loving the out-of-control bedhead and accessories - our only small complaint? We wish there had been at least one pair of heels.
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| Tweed is a Chanel staple and is present in every show but that doesn't mean that it's the same thing over and over. Fall 2014 Haute Couture showed us tweed suits in warm shades of gold, burnt sienna and chocolate burgundy in more voluminous silhouettes. And lots and lots of shorts. |
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| These knee length, winter-white cocktail gowns are stunning on their own, but when you find out the embellishment is created from concrete, well that just sort of takes things to a whole new level. |
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| Suits don't have to be boring - embrace texture like this boxy look on the left or an unconventional color with interesting details like the design on the right. |
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| Girly-girls everywhere rejoice! Ladylike silhouettes are making a comeback this Fall in the shape of voluminous skirts, pretty prints and fitted tops. We're completely on board. |
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| Need a little more drama in your life? Chanel has something for everyone - from a bright bold print to fluttery tiers to a concrete-tile embellished piece of art. We never cease to be amazed. |
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| Midi and ankle length skirts and gowns are huge this Fall so go ahead and start shopping around for some Chanel-inspired pieces (or just wait for the actual Chanel pieces that will be in boutiques later this year if you can afford the pricetag). A general rule of thumb? Choose a length that either hits just below your knee and above the calf OR a length that hits just past the largest part of your calf. Anything that stops in the middle of your calf tends to give you cankles even if you're 5'10". |
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| Never one to play it safe, Karl Lagerfeld closed Chanel's Fall 2014 Haute Couture show with a beautiful model in a baroque-inspired wedding gown. And if she looks a little, well, round, that's because she is, in fact, quite pregnant. To quote Lagerfeld: "I love pregnant women. They're very noble." |
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