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Boy Capel Spotted in Deauville 1913 - Posted April 27, 2015

Photos of Boy Capel are rare so it is interesting to come across one we may have missed. The pictures below are of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s first boutique in Deauville circa 1913. In one of the pictures she is standing at the door of her boutique between her sponsors Boy Capel seated on the left […]


Chanel Lesage Embroidery for Salzburg Metier d’Art collection Fall 2015 - Posted April 12, 2015

Deft hands at work at Lesage on exquisite applique embroidery and beading for the Chanel Salzburg Metier d’Art collection for Fall 2015 – Photos courtesy of Chanel. I always look forward to the exquisite creations that are characteristic of Chanel Metier d’Art collections and they never fail to impress. The beautifully executed craftwork and expertise […]


Cara Delevingne’s Doll dressed in Chanel Suit at Chanel’s Fall 2015 Show - Posted March 12, 2015

Cara Delevingne carries a doll with an enviable Chanel outfit. Cara’s Doll Dressed in a Doll Sized Tweed Chanel Suit at the very stylish bistro themed Chanel Fall 2015 Show. For me the styles were a new take on a very grown up lady-like chic reminiscent of glamourous movie stars of classic cinema.  The bistro decor […]


SPLURGE Vs STEAL: Amal Clooney in St Laurent suede cape for Valentines Dinner with George - Posted February 17, 2015

Amal & George Clooney arrive at Asanebo in Studio City, California for their first Valentine’s Day dinner Amal chose a Saint Laurent Fringe-Trimmed Suede Cape for a casual look see SPLURGE: Saint Laurent Fringe-Trimmed Suede Cape at Saks  Price $3990.00 also at Farfetch HERE STEAL 1 : Western Fringed Cape ebay Starting bid:US $45.00 STEAL […]


Splurge Vs Steal: Amal Clooneys Mulberry Tote - Posted January 9, 2015

In the previous post we looked at Amal’s Gianni Versace one shoulder jumpsuit. this time we have an affordable steal version of the expensive Mulberry tote she carried. Click on the pictures below for full details and where to buy. The leather Lush version is our Steal version which is currently on sale at Amazon – […]