Wee couture finds: Chanel
I'm just catching up on this week's couture shows on Style.com, and was wondering if we could take a moment to appreciate the genius that is Karl Lagerfeld. (But really? I'm just looking for a good excuse to post these incredible pics from the Chanel 2009 Spring/Summer haute couture show...)
I do love the graphic simplicity of an all-white collection, except Lagerfeld's pieces were anything BUT graphically simple. At a closer glance, the most streamlined and simplistic designs featured embroidered, lace, appliqued and beaded embellishments with the most incredible attention to detail. (And have I told you how much I adore pleated chiffon?)
And the exquisitely-crafted white paper headdresses by Katsuya Kamo sent me into a dozen different daydreams about alternate bridal headgear. If I had my time again I'd love to get hold of one of these seriously dramatic numbers.
And this one looks like it's a creation straight out of that iconic scene from Antonioni's Blow Up...
I'm also inspired by the super-pretty peaches-and-cream make-up, which is toughened ever-so-slightly with a subtle-yet-dramatic flick of black eyeliner. The use of thematic white eyeliner and white shadow also provides a nice contrast to the black liner. It's an easy look to play up or down on a night out - or indeed, your wedding day.
I watched this show here, I loved some of his geometric shaped pieces in black and white. The square shape of the jackets...to dream of a piece like this in my wardrobe.
Posted by: Naomi | January 31, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Ooh - white nail polish! That brings back memories of being very bored in science lessons at high school and painting my nails with Tippex (liquid paper)!
Posted by: Delicious Industries | January 31, 2009 at 01:38 PM
soooo gorgeous, love how the white actually highlights all the stunning detail
Posted by: GUGAW | January 31, 2009 at 03:58 PM
I was gobsmacked by the collection - and also Gaultiers!
Posted by: Make Do Style | January 31, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Ravishing headpieces! LLGxx
Posted by: Liberty London Girl | February 01, 2009 at 05:19 AM
The first ones remind me of spanish communion dresses, and a little bit of Bonboniere; those little baskets that italians put on the tables at, well, weddings!
xx
Posted by: hammiesays | February 01, 2009 at 10:17 AM
oh wow. all beauitful, outfits, head stuff (so classy, aren't i?!) and makeup. Thanks for picking the best bits to share. x
(attempted to leave a comment about the gorgeous leather goods shop but not sure it worked, by computer is seriously playing up at the moment) x
Posted by: Kimberlee | February 01, 2009 at 12:28 PM
I can't believe those headdresses are paper. Just amazing!
-FringeGirl
Posted by: the domestic fringe | February 02, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Yikes! These dresses are so fresh and beautiful! I love the rounded collars and polka dots.
Posted by: The Storialist | February 03, 2009 at 05:04 PM
How lush! Makes me wanna get the scissors out and start cutting out some big white flowers. The wall in the back ground is inspiring too for a wedding don't you think!?
Posted by: jenny wren | February 04, 2009 at 11:49 AM