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The Little Black Dress: Greater than its name
Every woman looks great wearing it, and every woman has her own. In 1926, when Coco Chanel wore black to an event that was not a funeral, she revolutionised women's fashion. She could have never predicted the lasting love women would have with her simple, chic black dress. Since then, this garment has become a must-have for every single wardrobe. Member of the Boxxet Network of Blogs, Videos and Photos Etiquetas: Chanel   [read the full post]

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Past Two Weeks

 

Rate Chanel pastel and the Kaiser's silver

Original at ateliercheri (WordPress) external link    Sat, Jan 30

By ateliercheri Karl Lagerfeld served up lots of romantic liquid silver effects along with dashes of pastel. Brings to mind a delicious combination: heavy, old sterling and macarons from Ladurée. While this collection is great fun, the Spring 2009 couture was epic – all in white, cream and black. Indulge.

Rate Paris: The rundown on the runways

Original at noregretsyet (WordPress) external link    Sat, Jan 30

By noregretsyet I’ve been following some of the collections that have emerged from Paris this past week, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed. While the usuals (read: Karl Lagerfeld, Galliano, and Armani) have debuted genius collections as always, I really enjoyed Elie Saab. He stayed with his staple sha...

Rate Winter Perfume II

Original at thebeautyjournal (WordPress) external link    Fri, Jan 29

By michellecuix The second perfume for the winter season is Chanel No. 5 Eau Première. CHANEL No. 5 Eau Première What more can I say about this scent? Go to a Chanel counter and discover it yourself. The second perfume for the winter season is Chanel No. 5 Eau Première. I like an analogy for Eau Pre

Rate Chanel Couture Spring 2010: Or, What Color My Hair Will Be Very Soon

Original at valenceelectrons (WordPress) external link    Fri, Jan 29

By Katherine The Chanel Couture show for Spring 2010 was surprising & inspiring on a number of levels. Also, I think it’s safe to say I’ve developed a definite “thing” for Chanel. Brilliant collections!) The Chanel Couture show for Spring 2010 was surprising & inspiring on a number of levels. (A...

Rate Gray Hair Is Awesome (As Long As It's Fake) [Shades Of Gray]

Original at Jezebel external link    Fri, Jan 29

By Sadie Obviously, this started with high fashion; elderhair was all over the Gareth Pugh and Giles Deacon runways, and the world followed. (This is Katie Shillingford.) It is particularly desirable to look like an aging, strung-out punk whose dye job is growing out and thinks CBGB's is still a mu...

Rate Jacquelyn Jablonski | Chanel Haute Couture S/S 2010

Original at fordmodelsblog (WordPress) external link    Fri, Jan 29

By Damien Neva Jacquelyn Jablonski poses at Studio 7L, Paris for Chanel Haute Couture S/S 2010 look book Jacquelyn Jablonski poses for Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Haute Couture S/S 2010 look book Jacquelyn Jablonski has makeup and hair styled for Chanel Haute Couture S/S 2010 look book

Rate Paris Haute Couture Week: Chanel Spring 2010

Original at The Purse Page external link    Thu, Jan 28

By Mariana L. Classic Chanel. This season, the legendary Karl Lagerfeld actually seemed to move away from the signature details that this house is known for. Little black dress? Nope. Gold chains and braid? Didn’t see them. This confectionery colored collection had variations of the iconic Chanel suit...

Rate Chanel No. 5

Original at scentsofself (WordPress) external link    Wed, Jan 27

By Ari Oh, Blair Bear. So close, yet so far. Ever since Marilyn Monroe answered “Just a few drops of Chanel No. 5, of course” to the question of what she wore to bed, she has been the person most closely associated with the world’s most famous perfume. However, Marilyn’s answer has always been a complet...

Rate Opinion: Chanel Chance

Original at scentsofself (WordPress) external link    Wed, Jan 27

By Ari Anyway, as you may have guessed, Chance did not magically do away with my horrendous too-short haircut or the glasses that covered half of my face. However, I am very happy to report that my thirteen-year old self smelled freaking awesome. Chance is a rather peppery citrus scent, a spicier a...

Rate Gaultier Couture: For World Travelers Of Style [Fashion Show]

Original at Jezebel external link    Wed, Jan 27

By Jenna What with the much-lamented closure of the house of Christian Lacroix late last year, Jean-Paul Gaultier is the only Frenchman left at the helm of a major couture house. (Dior is designed by the British John Galliano, Chanel has the German Karl Lagerfeld, Armani is Italian, as are Valenti...

Rate Links of The Daily

Original at Fashion Week Daily external link    Wed, Jan 27

Chanel couture by the numbers...London's names to watch...Plus! Introdcing ALICE!...

Past Month

 

Rate Reader Roundup [Commenter Quips]

Original at Jezebel external link    Tue, Jan 26

By Dodai Lagerfeld: Nein! Vat did they theenk of the spiked gloves? Josephine: How is your Chanel show going? Lagerfeld: Oh Zat? Ees done. I had a few voles und happy mediums wrap it up in no time. Zey come up with some of ze strangest ideas. But these petty humans will not know ze difference.

Rate Your Chanel Runway Footage Fix!Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Fashion Week Daily external link    Tue, Jan 26

By Fashion Week Daily Models styled in Minnie Mouse-esque bows paraded down the runway at Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2010 Haute Couture show in Paris today. Karl Lagerfeld presented his airy confections as snow fell softly outside. Meanwhile, the room teemed with tulle, ruffles, liquid satin and pale sherbet s...

Rate Chanel Haute Couture: For Lolitas Who Lunch

Original at Jezebel external link    Tue, Jan 26

By Dodai Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Haute Couture show in Paris today was all about girlish charm, quiet elegance, pale hues, and dazzling lady-like ensembles topped with heavenly hairdos. Lagerfeld loves gloves. The sharp silver is a nice contrast against the soft tweed. And the nails! I hope this s...

Rate Fashion brands and marketing 2010

Original at blog.neoco.com external link    Thu, Jan 21

By neoco The future of fashion is in digital marketing, not only have these brands started to win over the consumers through social media campaigns, but are starting to create their own niche groups. Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana and other major league heavy hitters in the fashion industry h...

Rate Portero Sale on Select Items

Original at The Purse Page external link    Wed, Jan 20

By Webmaster Chanel Rare Black Satin & Jumbo Gem Evening Clutch Bag Perfect for your next formal fete, this Chanel Rare Jumbo Gem Evening Clutch Bag is sure to have heads turning with every move you make. Bathed in black satin, this bag exudes chic style and sophistication. The hardware is done in sil...

Rate V Magazine Issue #63: The Size Issue | Preview

Original at nitro external link    Thu, Jan 14

By retrogurl First look is the “COCO A GO-GO” spread featuring international burlesque dancer Miss Dirty Martini shot in the House of Chanel by Mr. Karl Lagerfeld himself, styling by Jacob K. Miss Dirty Martini poses alongside Coco look-alike, actress Jane Schmitt, who once starred as Gabrielle Chan...

Rate Chic Exclusive: Meet Karl’s New Stars!

Original at Fashion Week Daily external link    Mon, Jan 11

By Emily Gyben The blogosphere’s been buzzing about the new Martin Scorsese-directed Chanel commercial currently shooting in New York, but Chic’s got your scoop. The crew has been spotted at Moto in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, but they’ve also taken the production underground, Chic Report has le...

December of 2009

 

Rate Coco Chanel's Biggest Fan

Original at Wall Street Journal external link    Fri, Dec 4

She was versatile and traditional and timeless,' says Andréa Bernholtz, whose home contains many references to Coco Chanel. Ms. Chanel isn't just a design ...

Rate Coco "Visits" China in the Chanel Paris-Shanghai Collection

Original at Fashiontribes.com external link    Fri, Dec 4

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By Lesley Scott For a number of years now, Chanel has been actively helping to preserve the endangered skills of the Maisons d'Art, including renowned embroiderer Lesage, shoemaker Massaro, Desrues (metalwork), Michel (millinery), Lemarie (feather-maker), Goossens (goldsmith), and Guillet (f...

Rate Movie Review: "Coco Avent Chanel"

Original at missmargueriteroberts (WordPress) external link    Fri, Dec 4

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By Marguerite Roberts We see  Gabrielle Chanel (Audrey Tautou) before she was nicknamed Coco (from a song about Coco the dog…lameness lol) with her sister, both seamstresses who sing for extra money at a café. Men really enjoy their company. Eventually Gabrielle catches the eye of Étienne Balsan (Benoît ...

Rate Weekend Competition: Define Youth

Original at New York Times external link    Fri, Dec 4

And Coco Chanel, who died in 1971, observed: “Youth is something very new: twenty years ago no one mentioned it.” As before, co-vocabularists young, ...

Year 2009

 

Rate Review: 'Coco Before Chanel' a rags to rags-with-riches story

Original at Aspen Times external link    Tue, Nov 10

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Audrey Tautou stars as the young Coco Chanel in the bio-drama, “Coco Before Chanel,” showing at the Isis Theatre in Aspen through Nov. 12. ... Timeless fashion: More than 30 years after her death, Coco Chanel looms largeNOLA.com Coco Before Chanel - "Biopic Suits Its Extraordinary Subject"Na...

Rate Reader Review of the Day: Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer

Original at BellaSugar external link    Wed, Nov 4

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You all know how much I love a good Chanel lip gloss, but I hadn't tried Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer ($32), so I was excited to see that reader gooz1231 had. Her review, though, makes me want to head down to the store and try one right now. She says:

Rate Opinion: Coco Before Chanel (2009)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at draxreview (WordPress) external link    Mon, Oct 26

By Dragan Antulov In it Audrey Tatou plays titular character – Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883 – 1971), famous French fashion designer, founder of a business empire and one of the most influential persons of 20th Century. The film deal with her humble roots and depicts rags-to-riches story. After a prologue...

Rate Lily Sings For Chanel; Claudia Quits Catwalk [Rag Trade]

Original at Jezebel external link    Tue, Oct 6

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By Jenna Handbag model Lily Allen performed live at the farming-themed, hay-strewn Chanel show this morning. [Fashionista]Claudia Schiffer has formally announced she will no longer do any runway modeling. She plans to fill her downtime with a trip to Iraq. [Sun] Marc Jacobs' and Viacom's flacks...

Rate Coco May Be Set Too Far Before Chanel [Critical Mass]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Jezebel external link    Fri, Sep 25

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By Margaret Critics say Coco Before Chanel, which comes out today, is an unusual biopic in that it focuses solely on who Coco Chanel was before she became famous. Some say it ends too soon, before revealing what made her a legend. USA Today Time Below is the trailer for Coco Before Chanel:

Rate More Details on Loic Prigent’s The Day Before, Capturing Proenza Schouler, Sonia Rykiel, Fendi, and Jean Paul GaultierVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at fashionologie.com external link    Wed, Aug 19

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By fashionologie His latest project, announced back in June, is The Day Before, set to air for four consecutive nights starting Sept. 10 on the Sundance Channel.  Prigent tracks four design houses - Proenza Schouler, Sonia Rykiel, Fendi, and Jean Paul Gaultier - in the 36 hours before their Fall 2009 ready-...

Rate How To: Serie Perfumes - Look Coco ChanelVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Jun 16

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By rss@youtube.com (anacarvalho23) Author: anacarvalho23 Keywords: coco chanel; look; beauty; beleza; maquiagem; make up; tutorial; anacarvalho23 Added: June 16, 2009

Rate How To: Introducing Mrs Coco ChanelVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Jun 12

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By rss@youtube.com (MakeUpByCocoChanel) Author: MakeUpByCocoChanel Keywords: eyeshadow mac la colors covergirl maybelline fashion beauty makeup art facefront cosmetics tutorial twitter glitter lashes myspace elf babydior twan dibiase flint michigan Added: June 12, 2009

Rate Podcast: Karl's little adviceVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at unknownhipster.com external link    Mon, May 25

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By unknownhipster Karl and I are the most opposite human beings one could imagine. But I often find myself closer to him than what I’d thought, and it’s not only megalomania. Besides that, I have an history with Karl. Back in the 90’s, I was once assigned by the underground magazine «The Clamped Oyster» (it had di...

Rate Claudia Schiffer's Personal Chanel Boutique; Theyskens To Start Namesake Line

Original at Jezebel external link    Sun, Mar 15

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By TatianaTheAnonymousModel Fashion designer Anand Jon's family has appealed to President Obama to intervene in the designer's ongoing rape case. Jon, who once dressed celebrities like Paris Hilton and had a guest appearance on America's Next Top Model, was indicted by a grand jury on 59 counts of rape and sexual ass...

Rate How To: ENSINA-ME - Coco Chanel por Adriane Galisteu - TV Contigo!Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Mar 13

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By rss@youtube.com (SiteContigo) Author: SiteContigo Keywords: tutorial beleza moda aprenda visual Added: March 13, 2009

Rate Chanel Fall 2009 runway review

Original at Examiner.com external link    Wed, Mar 11

Accessories included a clear Chanel carryall (with a signature Chanel handbag tucked inside and places for lipstick and blush), the hoop-heel shoe (talk about negative space), and a black backpack-briefcase. The majority of the collection featured ...

Rate Opinion: Chanel's 'Belles Brummells'

Original at google.com external link    Tue, Mar 10

PARIS (AFP) — Everything was fine and dandy at the Chanel ready-to-wear show for autumn-winter on Tuesday, where Karl Lagerfeld refused to let the global recession spoil his party. While some designers this season have shifted their presentations to ...

Rate How To: Shirley Manson inspired make-up tutorial.Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Jan 25

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By rss@youtube.com (pixiwoo) Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage and face of MAC Viva Glam. PRODUCTS USED: Chanel Vitalumiere 10 MAC Blacktied eyeshadow Bobbi Brown Long-wear gel eyeliner MAC No.10 eyelashes MAC Omega and Mystery eyeshadow on eyebrows MAC Smoulder eyeliner

Rate How To: Monica Bellucci inspired red carpet make-up tutorialVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Jan 23

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By rss@youtube.com (pixiwoo) PRODUCTS USED: Chanel Vitalumiere foundation in 65 Sienna Louise Young foundation brush Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess MAC Pro Brown Creme Colour Base MAC Blacktied E/s Bobbi Brown Long-wear gel liner MAC 217, 239 and 219 brush. MAC Hug me lipstick

Year 2008

 

Rate Fashion Powerhouse's Chanel and LVMH Forced to Make Cuts

Original at streetknowledge (WordPress) external link    Tue, Dec 30

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By streetknowledge Sixteen of the employees work in the firm’s historic home in the Rue Cambon where the late Coco Chanel dreamt up her little black dresses and No 5 perfume in the 1920s. — The first Chanel perfume, No 5, was created in 1921. La Société des Parfums Chanel was founded in 1924

Rate Chic Citizens That Changed 2008: Top 5!

Original at Fashion Week Daily external link    Mon, Dec 22

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By Valentine Uhovski 1. Karl Lagerfeld.  Granted, Lagerfeld has rarely experienced a dull moment in his decades-long career, but in 2008, he enchanted us ceaselessly for 365 days. Lagerfeld eclipsed even last year’s champion Marc Jacobs, who finished at #11 on this year’s tally.  Lagerfeld’s run began w...

Rate how to DIY headliner,seatcover for car interior by designer fabric-gucci fabric,lv fabricVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Dec 6

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By rss@youtube.com (jason16685) www.fabric4life.com Great upholstery designer fabric- LV fabric,Gucci fabric,Coach fabric,Chanel fabric,etc it is perfect for cars s seat cover, headliner, Handbag, shoes etc., many uses.

Rate Opinion: rescue beauty lounge :: Nail Polish :: Chic with a twist :: Purple Haze Nail Polish

Original at ThisNext external link    Fri, Aug 29

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By JMichelle Ever since Chanel came out with its Rodeo Drive nail color, I've been on the lookout for pretty pastel purples. This one actually comes really close! Tags: beauty, Chanel, cosmetics, nail polish, purple, rescue beauty, TNReads Add to my wish list on ThisNext

Rate Opinion: CHANEL Robertson Boulevard Collection Nail Polish in L.A. Sunset

Original at ThisNext external link    Thu, Jun 26

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By palacinka Tags: beauty, Beauty Editor, best nail colors, best nail polishes, bright colors, Chanel, CHANEL nail color, L.A., L.A. Sunset, limited edition, los angeles, manicure, manicurist, nail color, Nail Polishes, nails, pedicure, Robertson Boulevard, summer nail color, toenails

Rate Opinion: Chanel No.5

Original at psawyerbeauty (WordPress) external link    Sat, Mar 8

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By p.sawyer Description (from Wikipedia): Chanel No. 5 is one of the best known perfumes in the world. It was the first fragrance from Parisian couturier, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. The perfume was created in 1921. Overall rating: Description (from Wikipedia): Chanel No. 5 is one of the best known perfume...

Rate Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere - Chanel - Review

Original at Victoria's Own external link    Tue, Jan 15

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By Victoria But where the elixir missed the mark, Eau Premiere is right on. A sexy contemporary version of this classic fragrance. Those old school, die hard original formula lovers won't budge an inch here, but then it's not meant to move them. This is created for the new legends. Turbulent, wild and fres...

Year 2007

 

Rate Cuir de Russie by Chanel: fragrance review and history

Original at Perfume Shrine external link    Thu, Dec 20

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By perfumeshrine The current eau de toilette version, which had been first re-orchestrated by in-house perfumer Jacques Polge in 1983 (toning a tad down the harsher leather aspect), now circulates in the gigantic sparse bottles of Les Exclusifs range in 200ml, distributed at Chanel boutiques and very...

Rate Chanel Spring 2008: Raising the American Flag, Paris Prêt-á-Porter (Paris Fashion Week)

Original at fashionwindows.com external link    Tue, Oct 16

Chanel Spring 2008: Raising the American Flag Paris Prêt-á-Porter (Paris Fashion Week) Spring 2008 By: Jean Paul Cauvin Photo by Giovanni Pucci Click image to see bigger photo View slide show More photos --->> | 1 | 2 PARIS, Oct 5, 2007 / FW / --- The wealthy clientele of luxury re...

Rate Runway Review: Chanel Spring 2008 Handbags

Original at The Purse Page external link    Fri, Oct 12

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By Erin D. More pictures of the Chanel handbag show in our forum Those uber-popular quilted Chanel handbags are about to get the heave-ho. The purses strutting down the runway at Chanel’s Paris show were a little more heavy metal than town and country chic, with mixed results. Think metallic purses w...

Rate Mischa Barton’s Chanel Purse

Original at The Purse Page external link    Wed, Sep 5    7 related articles

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By Erin D. Mischa Barton can sometimes make odd fashion choices, but the girl knows how to pick out a great designer purse. Just look at her adorable Chanel “Lucky Charms” purse. The black quilted handbag comes with a long braided chain and leather shoulder strap as well as whimsical gold charms. It’s y...

Rate Book Review: Different Like Coco by Elizabeth Matthews

Original at Blogcritics external link    Mon, Mar 12

By Gina Ruiz Coco designed fashions for herself and scandalized the ladies of the day as she walked about Paris in pants and in her other slim, simple fashions. When a rich boyfriend bought her a shop of her own, the women of Paris came to buy the clothes they had thought so odd before. Now Coco dictated fa...

Year 2006

 

Rate Podcast: Luxury on the Net

Original at BusinessWeek external link    Thu, Sep 21

Dee Salomon, a senior vice-president and managing director of Style.com, talks about the site, which is the online home of Vogue and W magazines, and how it has wooed luxury-goods companies online. Dee lists reasons why fashion houses were cautious about online marketing and how Style.co...

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