Getting old footage of Chanel runway collections is difficult but it’s out there! I can across this video of the Chanel Spring Summer 1986 collection and it’s pretty awesome. At this point, Karl Lagerfeld had only been designing for Chanel for three years. I especially love the song that the video editor added to the video – it’s very appropriate for the time period. Enjoy!
Moda Operandi is having a Vintage Chanel Heritage Auction running now through May 10th. You can purchase gently used vintage Chanel bags at a small discount. Since they are vintage items, all pieces are one of a kind and quantities are limited. If you want to get in on the action you have to act fast!
Cindy Sherman has new large-scale works on exhibit at Metro Pictures Gallery in NYC. The series of photographs is based on an insert she did for Pop Magazine that featured clothing from the Chanel archive. As she developed the images for exhibition she has since significantly altered the photos.
Each photo features Sherman wearing Chanel – ranging from pieces designed by Coco Chanel herself from the 1920s to contemporary pieces designed by Karl Lagerfeld. In each image she stares at the viewer amidst a background that in some cases is complimentary to the clothing, and in others is completely foreign. The background landscapes are photos that Sherman took on the island of Capri and on Iceland in 2010 during a volcano eruption. She manipulated the landscapes and gave them a painterly effect in Photoshop.
If you are in NYC you can see the Cindy Sherman exhibit at Metro Pictures Gallery now through June 9, 2012.
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All Images: Untitled, 2010/2012 © Cindy Sherman / Metro Pictures NY
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I’ve been sitting on these photos for some time, I must admit that I see a lot more Chanel on the streets but I don’t walk around with my camera and/or phone out all the time so most of the time the Chanels just walk on by… But sometimes, I get lucky like I did at the Alameda Point Antique Fair. It’s hard to know what faux or not – some are definitely fake, and some I just don’t know but I like seeing anything Chanel inspired….
Likely real.
Very likely real.
Faux, but really cute.
If they’re piled on the floor, I’m guessing they’re fake.
I also saw some gems in San Francisco like the blue purse, metallic ballet flats and the very fake (but very funny) sweat shirt…
As a true Chanelphile, I love Chanel through the ages. From original Chanel designs, to current designs by Karl Lagerfeld I want it all. I especially adore the early Karl Lagerfeld years (he started designing for Chanel in 1983) of the 80s and 90s. When I have more disposable income it will go to acquiring more vintage Chanel from this time period. Until then, I’ll watch videos of the old collections and dream…
One of my favorite fashion street style blogs is Jak & Jil and while I was perusing the site the other day I came across two photos that I absolutely love and had to share them with you. Both images are taken by Tommy Ton of Jak & Jil.
I need everything in the second photo. All of it!!
Rihanna was spotted wearing a vintage Chanel-print satin bomber jacket at Coachella this weekend – love this jacket!! I’ve never seen it in pink!
Heritage Auctions has launched its Spring Luxury Auction, a bi-annual major luxury auction, online and bidding is now open. The actual auction will take place on August 29th in New York. Here’s a sampling of the gorgeous Chanel pieces – including a very rare Chanel bicycle! You can see all the pieces and bid online on the Heritage Auctions website.
I had the honor of working with a great team to create these stunning images featuring cosmetics from Chanel Les Scintillances de Chanel Holiday 2011 Makeup Collection courtesy of Chanel and vintage Chanel apparel and accessories courtesy of The Goods! . Please enjoy Behind the Coromandel Screen…
Photo Credits
Photographer: Arturo Torres/LOOK Artists Agency
Stylist and Vintage Archivist: Liz Baca, The Goods!
Makeup Artist: Jenni Tay, Tay Faces
Hair Stylist: Filomena Bettencourt/LOOK Artists Agency
Nail Stylist: Lila Robles
Model: Nida/LOOK Model Agency
Producer: Gabriella Khorasanee, La Chanelphile
Last week I was in Las Vegas attending PROJECT trade show and was able to photograph some ladies wearing Chanel. Being Las Vegas there were definitely many ladies wearing Chanel but the camera wasn’t out and ready at the moment so there were many missed opportunities. Here are some goodies for you….
Denise Fleming from Look Los Angeles wore a great bag and sandals…
Denise Fleming from Look Los Angeles
Denise Fleming from Look Los Angeles
Here are some other great bags – since I take the photos quickly I can’t verify authenticity – but these sure look good!
