The connection
between Coco and the Ritz is inescapable. It seemed somewhat fitting that the Kaiser decided to show the
clothes as if in a throwback to a time when ladies went to luncheons and the
main attraction was a walk through fashion
show. Albeit nothing as glam as what was served up 3 times here but the concept
remains the same.
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Métiers d’Art
collection is the chest pounding show for the brand which boasts its prowess
when it comes to embellishments and fabrics and in this case its variety and
heaps of accessories. This is not a collection that is seen as themed or
focuses on a trend; it is about clothes, the most glorious of clothes, one might
even say it is like a reality show ... Chanel Gone Wild! Or maybe it is just CHANEL on steroids.
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These eyes saw
references to the glories of France with very Louis like breeches and the
fabulously court like gillies but not to be out done by the Lucite cap toes. There
was this hint of Versailles decadence throughout. Again, the accessories were
literally piled on with great affect. Honestly the veils and the flowers were
unnecessary superfluous add ons to what was an extraordinary display of the art
and craft of fashion. I mean really … the knitted puffer, the encrusted bead
work, the fringes, the feathers, the no nonsense color palette... Karl is way
ahead of the flock and sadly one must think of the eventuality of it all given
his age.
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At any rate, this
is a collection with no age, no trend just and heavy on appeal. It sings out to the CHANEL lady who can afford to indulge
herself in the most exquisite of fashion extravagance short of all out haute
couture and more importantly with clothes
that possess great style, perfection of conception and timelessly fashionable.
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