I love Chanel Fine Jewelry – especially the pieces inspired by Coco Chanel’s favorite flower, the camellia. Chanel has dreamt up a sparkling, ethereal floral design that is a delicate embroidery of diamonds with gold that dresses the skin in a precious lace. Check out the video for the Chanel Fine Jewelry Camélia Brodé collection below…
November 27, 2011
Chanel Camélia Brodé – Le Film
October 3, 2010
Chanel Links: Week of 10.04.10
- A writer visits Maison Lemarié, the now Chanel-owned atelier that handcrafts each and every Chanel camellia. The Star, “Care for a Camellia?”
- That same very lucky writer visited the secret haute joaillerie workshop that creates Chanel’s fine jewellry collection. The Star, “Jewelled Feathers”
- Selfridges, London has a creative window display featuring the Chanel Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear collection. Chanel News.
- Chanel Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour in Teheran, a universally flattering coral-pink color, was a best seller and is now available again exclusively on Chanel.com.
- Chanel sets trends even when it comes to dropping Apple iAd contracts. News Provider
- Chanel introduced bath and body products in its Coco Mademoiselle scent. I wonder if this timing has anything to do with the new Coco Mademoiselle ad campaign that’s in the works.
Chanel Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Show Invite
In 2 short days Chanel will unveil its Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection and I can’t wait to see it! Chanel unveiled an image of their show invitation (pictured above) and from the looks of it, maybe Chanel’s iconic Camellia is the inspiration for the collection. Since it’s a spring collection, floral is always “on trend” so it’s a possibility. From the looks of the invite, it seems that Uncle Karl is still liking the raw street art feel that imbued his Chanel Soho Boutique reopening. All I can do is speculate – we’ll see in 2 days!
Image Source: Chanel News
January 8, 2010
Chanel is Bringing Lipstick Back: Introducing Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour
Chanel is Bringing Lipstick Back: Vanessa Paradis for Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour
They say lipstick sales are “recession proof” – in fact – sales usually go up. Why? Because it’s an inexpensive way to look beautiful and freshen up your look. Chanel is taking note and bringing lipstick back to a young customer base that is infatuated with lip gloss. This March, Chanel is introducing Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour – and bringing back the lost art of sexily applying your lipstick.
Vanessa Paradis, the French actress (and Johnny Depp’s leading lady) is the face of the campaign and this is not the first time Paradis has worked with Chanel. Andrea D’Avack, president of Chanel Fragrance & Beauté, stated: “Vanessa has been very linked to the house over the years, and she represents a young, sophisticated woman who we also believe will be the consumer for Rouge Coco.” Print and TV ads have been shot though it’s still unclear whether TV spots will be placed in the U.S.
The Rouge Coco line has 30 shades and each hue is named after an influential part of Coco Chanel’s life – Camelia, Mademoiselle, and Paris – to name a few. The shades come in one of four color families Roses-Pinks; Reds-Corals; Violets-Berries, and Neutrals-Browns and will be available in different global markets.
Like many Chanel cosmetics, the packaging takes it’s cue from Chanel’s history with black and gold detailing, interlocking C’s and the Chanel name embossed into each lipstick bullet. The Rouge Coco collection debuts in March with each lipstick retailing for $30 at fine retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Chanel.com.
Chanel is Bringing Lipstick Back: Introducing Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour
Images & Info: WWD
April 16, 2008
Chanel Fine Jewelry Camélia Collection
*I know proper grammar dictates the use of the word “were” not “was” but the title is a tongue in cheek reference to the song Rich Girl song*
By now you probably know that I love all things Chanel, and their new fine jewelry Camélia Collection is no exception. The Camélia was Mlle. Chanel’s favorite flower and she adorned herself with this bloom often, so much so, that the Camélia is an important part of the company’s branding. The collection features 3 themes: Camélia Sculpté (sculpted black onyx and white cacholong with diamonds), Fil de Camélia (white gold with diamonds) and Camélia Ajouré (yellow gold). I love them all and though they all feature the Camélia in the design, each collection is unique and breath-taking. The Camélia Sculpté collection is a twist on Mlle. Chanel’s favorite color combination: “Feminine and delicate, . . . [the Camélia Sculpté collection] draws on the refinement and perfect harmony of the contrast between black and white, the two fundamental colours [sic] of Chanel.” The Fil de Camélia collection is for the girls who consider diamonds to be their best friend. “This is an irregular line that emphasizes the perfect curves of the iconic Chanel flower and the faultess contours of its petals.” And finally, the Camélia Ajouré collection is a very modern, airy interpretation of the iconic flower. “The feminine curves of the Chanel flower form a breezy mesh of fluide geometric effects and stylized lace impressions on the skin.” I want one of everything please!
View pictures from the three collections after the jump . . .
Chanel Camélia Sculpté Collection:
Chanel Fil de Camélia Collection:
Chanel Camélia Ajouré Collection:
