1883-1971 Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel

[cheiby11]

beautiful dress

 

[Crakk]

What do you all think Coco would say about Karl's Lagerfield line, and the direction in which he is taking Chanel?

 

[Whitelinen]

I don't think Coco Chanel would appreciate it. Chanel was, when Coco created it, extremely sophisticated, minimalistic and avant-garde. Lagerfeld's clothes are only "classics with a twist", which in this case seems to mean making Coco's clothes and original ideas looking awful with adding tulle and sequins and what not. I somehow see many of Lagerfeld's collections as boring and a little bit chauvinistic, when Chanel was interesting and was the designer to create more "free" clothing to women. Chanel had class when Coco was there. Now it's merely a house which sells clothes with a logo that has status.

 

[Crakk]

I don't think Coco Chanel would appreciate it. Chanel was, when Coco created it, extremely sophisticated, minimalistic and avant-garde. Lagerfeld's clothes are only "classics with a twist", which in this case seems to mean making Coco's clothes and original ideas looking awful with adding tulle and sequins and what not. I somehow see many of Lagerfeld's collections as boring and a little bit chauvinistic, when Chanel was interesting and was the designer to create more "free" clothing to women. Chanel had class when Coco was there. Now it's merely a house which sells clothes with a logo that has status.

I totally agree. OW!

 

[DosViolines]

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Exquisite Chanel Black Silk Lace Evening Dress
French, late 1920s

The chemise dress of Chantilly style lace over black crepe de chine, scoop neckline with attached loose asymmetrical bodice layer, ribbon bow on right shoulder, low waistline marked by satin sash with long ribboned bow at back, the lace overskirt flared and decorated with ribbon arrows each side rear radiating from back waist, asymmetrical hem dipping front to back, underskirt hem trimmed in lace, size 6, labeled: Chanel

Sold for $13,145.

 

[taperjeangirl]

^^^ That is just beautiful!

 

[TheKiwi]

I'd die to own a vintage Chanel dress.

 

[loonaka]

I found an article on her in the norwegian mag Costume, here are the scans:

 

[StyleIsInUs]

Interview with Coco on her definition of elegance ( in french)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu3-Z32ljIE

sorry if repost, but it's too great not to post it ... And that black, vintage dress is ...

 

[ilaughead]

I love those pictures of Chanel in the sportswear!

 

[verymoni]

i hate that nazi

I have heard someone calling her "fascist" too... how was her?

 

[DosViolines]

She had an affair with a Nazi officer.

I have heard someone calling her "fascist" too... how was her?

 

[DosViolines]

Chanel Beige Georgette and Tiered Feather Manteau
French, circa 1925
Calf length, of self backed crepe georgette, the semicircular shoulder cape with top of parallel curved shirring with three rows of stitching and ripple pleats descending into same at base, rectangular collar and applied border a profusion of tiered c*ck feathers forming a cape over-collar with continuous trim to extravagant 18 inch scalloped fringe-form hem, the interior embroidered with satin stitch band trimming border seam, no size, labeled: Chanel/Cannes/31 Rue Cambon/Paris/Biarritz, handwritten on verso 867, and stamped: Importe de France.
Excellent condition, minor area of discoloration.

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[ilaughead]

^Wow! Definitely something different from what I'm used to seeing!

 

[happyguy]

the black dress and coat is gorgeous!!!

 

[Belapuente]

I heard that generally Coco Chanel was not a very polite woman....apparently she was self absorbed. Although when she put attention on someone that person would feel as being the only one in the room for her.

 

[manolocraver]

The everlasting fashion icon... J' Chanel

 

[SomethingElse]

1919 Evening dress.

Link to the artice/source: http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/fr/00artsdecoratifs/02collections/2004_12.html

 

[DosViolines]

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel
Evening chemise
Pink silk crepe chiffon
Circa 1925, France

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[DosViolines]

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel
Evening dress and coat
White sequins and silk
Spring 1970, France
The Museum at FIT, 91.255.7, Gift from The Estate of Tina Chow

Over the course of a long career, Chanel transformed fashion with her “less-is-more” aesthetic. This ensemble, for example, which was part of her personal wardrobe, is at once luxurious and minimal.

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