Venice was one of Coco's most beloved cities, as Karl Lagerfeld reminded us in his usual didactive manner, "...Let’s not forget that Coco Chanel came back to Venice for 10 years," referring to her decade of annual visits for inspiration as well as holiday. And so the historic Italian city was chosen as the starting point for the Chanel Cruise 2010 collection as well as host and backdrop for the show.
I must add that according to WWD, Karl made his comments while wearing A ROYAL BLUE JACKET with his white shirt and skinny black pants! I have to see a photo of this to believe it.
Oh look! Here's one now:
Guess it's true! That's Tatjiana Patitz behind him, fulfilling the Supermodel guest appearance role. (I 'got' all of the other Supers, but I just never got her. She just didn't come through as Supermodel like the others did for me.)
According to Female First, Lady Amanda Harlech - Lagerfeld's longtime personal and professional muse 'got stung in the eye by a mosquito' and spent the evening blinking uncontrollably. So things like that do happen to other people - it's not just me?
Oh right, the point of this post! There were certain looks that were very Chanel 1920s and 30s, complete with waved bobs, silent film starlet make-up and some of the most gorgeous dresses I've ever seen - lots of lace, decorative prints, bold use of colour and that lushness Chanel is known for:
According to Female First, Lady Amanda Harlech - Lagerfeld's longtime personal and professional muse 'got stung in the eye by a mosquito' and spent the evening blinking uncontrollably. So things like that do happen to other people - it's not just me?
Oh right, the point of this post! There were certain looks that were very Chanel 1920s and 30s, complete with waved bobs, silent film starlet make-up and some of the most gorgeous dresses I've ever seen - lots of lace, decorative prints, bold use of colour and that lushness Chanel is known for:
Photos: Davide Maestri
This collection is beyond gorgeous!! I love the hair & make-up too...like a toned-down version of Luisa Casati, perfect for a show in Venice!
Posted by: courtney | May 17, 2009 at 11:51 PM
I'm still in awe over Karl's Blue Jacket. Really? Here I thought he only wore black & white. Yet again the collection is beautiful (kinda loving the red tights).
Posted by: Reanna | May 18, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Courtney - good call on Luisa Casati!
Reanna - I know, I didn't know he was capable of colour! That is a great shade of red, isn't it??
Posted by: Denise @ Swelle | May 18, 2009 at 03:49 PM
My eye is drawn to the dark lace numbers and the dark bobbed hair and the dark goth eyeliner. Am I already over summer? :)
Posted by: dreamsequins | May 19, 2009 at 07:22 PM
I think I just died and went to fashion heaven. These dresses and the girls over all aesthetic is beyond perfection for me.
Posted by: Slice Magazine | June 03, 2009 at 08:07 PM