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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
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Trend Alert: Little Boxy Jackets
Original at FabSugar
• Thu, Nov 19
Nothing goes unnoticed on Victoria Beckham. Not only did she sport some sharp trousers, and an incognito cloche hat at the Heathrow Airport, she threw on a little boxy jacket. A little boxy Chanel jacket. You have to love this woman's luxe travel wardrobe. Chanel tweed is ideal, but you can mak...
H&M Magazine Winter 2009: Favourite Things from Chanel Iman
Original at nitro
• Thu, Nov 19
By retrogurl Get ready for the holiday season and start shopping for Christmas gifts! Chanel Iman spreads her holiday spirits for H&M Magazine’s Winter 2009 issue featuring her “Favourite Things” from H&M. Pack on the accessories and slip on your party dresses, and get in the party mode. The e...
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Original at FabSugar
• Thu, Nov 19
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Miu Miu Stage Bag: Snob or Slob?
Original at The Bag Snob
• Thu, Nov 19
Had Gabrielle Chanel (aka Coco) ran away with the circus instead of becoming a cabaret singer perhaps the Chanel classic flap bag would have resembled something like the Miu Miu Stage bags (Resort 2010) instead. Yes yes, a little embellishment never hurt anyone but very large, very chea...
Chanel release a limited edition 2.55 bag to celebrate new Melbourne boutique
Original at SASSYBELLA.com
• Thu, Nov 19
By Helen Lee “It was created by Karl Lagerfeld exclusively for the launch of our new boutique at Chadstone, which opened on Wednesday,” Susie Stenmark from Chanel Australia tells us. The new luxury wing of Chadstone shopping centre includes Burberry, Chanel, Gucci, Coach, Hugo Boss, Tiffany and Co...
Manhattan's New Costco Carries Chanel
Original at The Bag Snob
• Wed, Nov 18
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On Our Radar: Chanel to Launch Magazine
Original at fabsugar.co.uk
• Tue, Nov 17
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Vintage Find: Chanel Quilted Flap Bag presented by WGACA
Original at Bag Bliss
• Mon, Nov 16
By Deysa My vintage weakness at the moment has got to be anything attractive by Chanel and sure enough guess who just got one classy Chanel bag in? It’s a Quilted Flap Bag in Camel and it’s presented by WGACA for ShopBop. The thought of how popular this style was years ago and how it still ranks at the top...
Karl Now Runs a Magazine!
Original at Fashion Week Daily
• Mon, Nov 16
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Original at Jezebel
• Mon, Nov 9
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Original at Purse
• Fri, Nov 6
By Guest Blogger As an ode to the iconic 2.55 Chanel handbag there are a number of handbags incorporating this the quilting trend. Quilted handbags feature various patterns primarily stitched onto leather. Many of the Marc Jacobs handbags incorporate quilting into the styling of the bag as well.
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Original at Jezebel
• Wed, Nov 4
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Original at Fashion Week Daily
• Thu, Oct 29
By Fashion Week Daily When it comes to the iconic Fulco di Verdura bracelet designed for Coco Chanel in the 1930s, it will always be the year of the cuff. Tuesday evening guests were invited to amble through the Verdura showroom and peruse the resplendent jewelry cases in honor of Verdura’s 70th anniversary. Ind...
Coco Chanel Biography
Original at monichika2 (WordPress)
• Mon, Oct 26
By monichika2 In the 1920s, Chanel took her thriving business to new heights. She launched her first perfume, Chanel No. 5, which was the first to feature a designer’s name. Perfume “is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion. . . . that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure,” Cha...
Opinion: Coco Before Chanel (2009)Original at draxreview (WordPress)
• Mon, Oct 26
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Vanessa Paradis' Chanel Pout
Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk
• Tue, Oct 20
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Original at couturealist (WordPress)
• Tue, Oct 6
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Original at Jezebel
• Tue, Oct 6
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Original at Jezebel
• Tue, Oct 6
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Wallis, the Duchess of Windsor
Original at lisawallerrogers (WordPress)
• Tue, Sep 29
By lisa waller rogers 1896-1986), is remembered for her stylishness. She filled her empty life by buying expensive clothes from the big Paris fashion houses like Chanel and getting the Duke to buy her costly jewels from Cartier. The Duchess of Windsor was always immaculately dressed and never casual. In 1935, s...
Coco May Be Set Too Far Before Chanel [Critical Mass]Original at Jezebel
• Fri, Sep 25
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Original at Jezebel
• Tue, Jul 28
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Original at Jezebel
• Wed, Jul 8
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• Tue, Jun 16
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• Fri, Jun 12
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Original at boisdejasmin.typepad.com
• Tue, Jun 9
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Podcast: Karl's little adviceOriginal at unknownhipster.com
• Mon, May 25
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Claudia Schiffer's Personal Chanel Boutique; Theyskens To Start Namesake Line
Original at Jezebel
• Sun, Mar 15
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...
How To: ENSINA-ME - Coco Chanel por Adriane Galisteu - TV Contigo!Original at YouTube
• Fri, Mar 13
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Chanel Fall 2009 runway review
Original at Examiner.com
• 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 ...
Opinion: Chanel's 'Belles Brummells'
Original at google.com
• 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 ...
How To: Shirley Manson inspired make-up tutorial.Original at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 25
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• Fri, Jan 23
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Original at streetknowledge (WordPress)
• Tue, Dec 30
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
Chic Citizens That Changed 2008: Top 5!
Original at Fashion Week Daily
• Mon, Dec 22
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...
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• Sat, Dec 6
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Perfume Review: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle.
Original at ugalambdas.com
• Thu, Oct 23
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle has been my “night” perfume of choice for several months now. It’sa lovely scent, and well-reviewed by Chandler Burr of the New York Times as a scent for young people. Patchouli is absolutely the dominant note ...
Opinion: Coco Chanel - An early look
Original at TV Squad
• Fri, Sep 12
Once upon a time, Hollywood made movies like Lifetime's Coco Chanel all the time. They were called women's pictures and gave the biggest stars of the times ... In Honor Of Coco Chanel: Top 10 Fashion Plates on TV Film.com Coco Chanel' Los Angeles Times
Opinion: rescue beauty lounge :: Nail Polish :: Chic with a twist :: Purple Haze Nail Polish
Original at ThisNext
• Fri, Aug 29
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
Fragrance Review: Sycomore by Chanel
Original at BellaSugar
• Fri, Jul 11
By bellasugar Chanel has recently released another one of its old-turned-new again fragrances to its high-end Les Exclusifs Collection. It's called Sycomore, and for just $190, you can be the proud owner of 200 ml of Coco Chanel's original 1930 scent (available in Chanel boutiques worldwide) that wa...
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Original at ThisNext
• Thu, Jun 26
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Opinion: Chanel No.5
Original at psawyerbeauty (WordPress)
• Sat, Mar 8
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...
Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere - Chanel - Review
Original at Victoria's Own
• Tue, Jan 15
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...
Chanel Paris-Londres Collection
Original at bonjourfashion.com
• Sun, Jan 13
The show, held at the Phillips de Pury & Co. headquarters in London, was sandwiched between a star-studded welcome dinner, an equally glittering after-party, and a fleet of Chanel-embossed black taxis shuttling around guests like Kate Moss, Tom Ford, Naomi Campbell, Lily Allen, a...
Cuir de Russie by Chanel: fragrance review and history
Original at Perfume Shrine
• Thu, Dec 20
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...
Chanel Spring 2008: Raising the American Flag, Paris Prêt-á-Porter (Paris Fashion Week)
Original at fashionwindows.com
• 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...
Runway Review: Chanel Spring 2008 Handbags
Original at The Purse Page
• Fri, Oct 12
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...
Mischa Barton’s Chanel Purse
Original at The Purse Page
• Wed, Sep 5
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...
Book Review: Different Like Coco by Elizabeth Matthews
Original at Blogcritics
• 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...
Podcast: Luxury on the Net
Original at BusinessWeek
• 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...