I just saw some snaps from Lagerfeld's
Chanel Pre-Fall collection, and OMG. If I had functioning tear ducts, I would have cried already because it was so beautiful. As much as I loved the Fall 2010 Tsarina-inspired collection, this one took my breath away. The old one, not so much. It made me gasp though, but I think it was more the giant lion and the giant pearl....
Karl hosted the show at the house's
Rue Cambon atelier (with boy toy
Baptiste Giabiconi on the runway too), setting the scene as intimate and oriental as possible with stained-glass tables and pillows. This
Paris-Byzance themed collection was inspired by
Gabrielle Coco's Byzantine cross adorned cuffs and by Byzantine empress
Theodora, who apparently started out as a circus artist an then became an empress. I can only imagine how she went through a
Grace Kelly transition if this were true, but I'll take Unkle K's word as gospel truth.
The clothes, as you can see, are all so beautiful and bright! If you have ever seen
The Terminal, then you'd remember the scene when Tom Hanks presents CZJ that mosaic fountain he made in the toilet out of broken pieces of crap. Isn't that what this is? Only the glitter and sparkle are on fabric, not some remodelled lavatory wall. With such intricate patterns and embellishing it's not a surprise that these pieces will cost you a hefty $20,000 to $40,000. Imagine the hours of stitching and highly detailed finishing! Truly, the prestige of Chanel never ceases to take my breath away. Have a gander at some of my top picks!
xoxo
[Images:
Fashionologie.com]
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