From Australian Womens Weekly Saturday 7 April 1934 by MURIEL SEGAL, Special Representative in Europe “CHANEL’S collection, which was shown for the Press, was full of new ideas and surprises. Youthful styles held sway, black and white and navy and white predominating, with color given by patterned silks and stamped fabrics and plaid and checked […]
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Pretty Chanel Dresses from 1933 - Posted September 1, 2012
GARDEN Party DRESSES by Jessie Tait A simple frock of plaid organza in pale pink, cherry and white. With it is worn a boa composed of hundreds of petals of the organza. The stiffened organdie hat is white with a plaid crown. This charming French frock is of the stiff Mack organza with bunches of […]
Le Train Bleu – The Blue Train - Posted August 6, 2012
In 1924, “le train bleu” inspired a ballet of the same name, created by Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes, with a story by Jean Cocteau, costumes by Coco Chanel and a curtain painted by Pablo Picasso. Restaurant to go to in Paris next time: http://www.le-train-bleu.com/uk/index.php at the gare the lyon on the theme of the famous train that brought the rich […]
Create this Look: Princess Caroline in Spring 2012 Chanel outfit at the Launch of Chanel Jewelry Shop in Monaco - Posted July 21, 2012
The sleeveless Jacket and skirt outfit from Chanel Spring 2012 collection outfit was worn by Princess Caroline of Hanover at the launch of the new Chanel Jewelry collection in Monaco. The top is classic Chanel in a flattering blue tweed that looks great with a tan. The skirt features appliqued ribbons and looks like it […]
Get the look: Chanel Cruise 2012 Shorts Outfit - Posted March 2, 2012
When I saw the Chanel Cruise 2012 collection at Eden Roc last year I instantly fell for the retro shorts outfits. Now the collection is in the stores but unless you have endless finances the price alas is way beyond the average budget. I checked eBay already to see if any if the pieces are […]