Chanel

Digitalista E's funny fashion dream

source: thedigitalistas.com

That was one hell of a night for Digitalista E. while she was dreaming about her old time favorite designer Karl Lagerfeld. She dreamt that she was wearing a beautiful green suit of Chanel. It was perfect for her, like it was her second skin. While she was fitting it in front of the mirrow, she defi...

Published Mon, Nov 9

Chained Up

source: modernfashionmag (WordPress)

There’s a variety of ways to wear them, but whether you carry them like a clutch, hang them over your shoulder, or drape them across your body, chain bags reek of elegance and class. And it doesn’t have to be a designer brand to give off that same aura! There are plenty of chain bags from places s...

Published Sun, Nov 8

Chanel and the Little Black Dress

source: alissahall (WordPress)

The Little Black Dress (or “LBD”) has become a staple within the wardrobes of women worldwide. Yet, few know it was the legendary designer Coco Chanel who championed the LBD movement, and fewer still can agree on Mademoiselle Chanel’s motivation for its creation.

Published Wed, Nov 4

Designer Sample Sales Commence

source: befaithfulbefabulous.ca

Due Donna Presents Fashion Reinvented New and Gently worn clothing and accessories Femme & Homme The most unique sale you have yet to experience 18 Hazelton Ave @ Serpentine (2nd Floor) October 31 – November 13, 2009  10-6pm  

Published Sun, Nov 1

Charming Beauty Flaw: a split between the teeth

source: thedigitalistas.com

Ever wondered why the split between the teeth of Lara Stone suddenly became a charming beauty-flaw? She wasn’t the first designer-muse with that special mark. A long time ago some girl just popped out of nothing singing a song called ‘Joe le Taxi’. Her name was Vanessa Paradis. Not a striking...

Published Sun, Nov 1

Stella's GapKids Line Debuts; Nicole's Navajo-Inspired Footwear

source: Jezebel

Stella McCartney's collection for GapKids is pretty damn adorable. [KanyeUniverseCity] Prince Charles toured the new Burberry headquarters yesterday. Designer Christopher Bailey and C.E.O. Angela Ahrendts showed him the 160,000 square foot building, and gave him a peek at the unrelea...

Published Fri, Oct 30

met museum's costume institute

source: mollyandmary (WordPress)

Suit, 1938 House of Chanel (French, founded 1913), Design House; Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (French, 1883–1971), Designer French; Made Paris, France silk; (a) Length at CB: 22 in. (55.9 cm) (b) Length at CB: 29 in. (73.7 cm) Gift of Diana Vreeland, 1954 (C.I.54.16.1a, b)

Published Mon, Oct 26

Opinion: Coco Before Chanel (2009)

source: draxreview (WordPress)

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...

Published Mon, Oct 26