Metiers d'Art. Paris
Can somebody pinch us? From the couture salon to Coco Chanel’s infamous apartment at “31 Rue Cambon,” it’s been a whirlwind week for les filles (et le garçon, Jake!) of The Coveteur in Paris... to say the least! Every woman who has ever worn couture (this includes Canadian royalty, Mrs. Suzanne Rogers) and Coco, herself (duh!) has set foot in this historical—not to mention, haute—place. As out-of-the-closet CHANEL worshippers, you can imagine our excitement when a perfectly printed invitation to the Métiers d'Art appeared in our hands. A little Fashion 101 for all of you still scratching your heads – way back in ’97, which seems like forever ago to us fashion people, CHANEL bought seven workshops (Desrues, Lemarié, Lesage, Massaro, Michel, Goossens and Guillet) who are responsible for the exceptional expertise behind the luxe label. Thus, the annual show is Uncle Karl’s triumphant tribute to those gifted craftspeople that make CHANEL happen. Channeling “Paris-Bombay,” Lagerfeld was able to do what only he, the Kaiser, could… take us on a magic carpet ride to the Rajasthan, without going too literal on us and keeping that chic CHANEL signature, which we love. We certainly found our happy place (or should we say, palace?) in Paris! The Coveteur was first (yes, first!) to view the collection the following morning and let us say, we haven’t experienced an ice storm like that since Jen Brill's crib. And it was all in the details: Henna-printed handbags (and gloves!), beaded bibs, endless strands of Coco-approved pearls and more. The attention to detail and celebration of the hardworking heroes behind-the-scenes certainly did not go unnoticed and had us henna tattooing each other with Sharpie’s après the show. (No, seriously, though.) Attending the Grand Palais presentation was one thing, but seeing Karl’s fantastically-futuristic work of art in the flesh, morning after styles, was a whole other story. And, yes, if you’re wondering... we most definitely walked Coco’s legendary spiral staircase. If we could, we’d click our gold glittery boots and go back. The CoveTour de France is complete... and so is our lives! Stay tuned... Hare Krishna.
While the collection was mostly rooted in neutral colors and metallic, saturated colors appeared in small fresh doses such as this opulent Kelly green clutch. It also wouldn't be a CHANEL show if a cuff didn't rear it's head!
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Bag and Bracelets, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
An homage to TC's favorite picks. Henna tattooed fingerless gloves, clutches and boots were rampant on the runway. So F*&%#ing chic.
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Gloves and Bags, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
This photo is evidence of the true and intense collaboration of Karl, the CHANEL atelier, the Lesage, and the Desrues.
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Jewelry, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
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Bag and Jewlery, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
Jewelry, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
We love Karl's reinterpretation of raw cut stones in addition to alluding to Coco's rock crystal obsession.
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Jewelry, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
The lovely Wixson rocked it in this sun brazen frock. We had a viewing of this fabric prior to the show. TC and CC coming soon to a computer screen near you. Stay tuned…
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Dress, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
Karl took us on a dreamy carpet ride. The best of the journey was watching Arizona and Daphne float on their flats-what a nice change.
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Dresses, Coat, Jewelry and Shoes, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
We discovered the throwback to the Coco days in the collection and Coveteur'd accordingly.
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Coat, Bag and Jewelry, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
We would give a limb/organ to be able to wear this silver chain creation. It's remarkable how one house can be on the cusp of a cult classic while still maintaining inherent roots of tradition.
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Jewelry, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
This dress has deep cultural meaning behind it. The wheat sheaf is symbolic of properity, growth and wealth. Or as we like to call it-the dough, the bread, the moulah…
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Dress, Bags and Shoes, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
The ultimate showstopper. In true Coco form, this get up is luxury meets wearability. A perfect first date outfit!
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Dress, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
Coco, please let us get married here in a jewel encrusted Sari gown with staircase length train.
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Dress, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
More is more when Bombay takes on the classics.
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Jewelry, Coat and Dresses, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
Mirrors, coins and chains flooded the stage on the bags. We love how Karl updated the "Boy Bag" Rare Rajasthan styles.
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Bags, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
"It's all about refinements. It's the Paris version of the idea of India" It is really amazing how Karl can take the traditions of a country different than his own, and make them relevant for the future and really fuse Parisian, Indian and CHANEL culture.
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Jewelry, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
Guess who Cocoteur'd this??? Just kidding, but she was there in spirit!
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Bags, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
While the collection was mostly rooted in neutral colors and metallic, saturated colors appeared in small fresh doses such as this opulent Kelly green clutch. It also wouldn't be a CHANEL show if a cuff didn't rear it's head!
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Bags, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
Dresses and Coat, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
"It's all about refinements. It's the Paris version of the idea of India" It is really amazing how Karl can take the traditions of a country different than his own, and make them relevant for the future and really fuse Parisian, Indian and CHANEL culture. Jewelry, CHANEL Paris-Bombay
