Chanel Pre-Fall 2009 Paris-Moscow

[Faith Akiyama]

He truly nailed the aesthetics this time around - what a wonderful sight to see!

Shanghai is a logical next stop

 

[Spike413]

I may have to retract my statement from a couple days ago where I said I was looking forward to seeing Karl interpret Imperial Russia.

It's been interpreted much better by other designers.

 

[~lainey~]

this is a stunning collection!!

 

[ablazex]

i agree, stunning! the headpieces are amazing imo. anyone see the triangle print on dress?- klimt?

 

[voguelover94]

Oh slap me! This collection is so amazing!!!

 

[Deleted member 103203]

This is SO COOL. I love it.

Also, did he only use Eastern European models or something? The only ones I recognize are Eastern European, lol.

Yeah he did only use Eastern European models because they fit the collection the most. I really couldnt see it another way actually, and i'm all for diversity on runways.

 

[eternitygoddess]

This is GREAT! And just simply for a resort collection? I can't wait to see what he does for couture. The man never runs out of ideas.

I'm impressed that he managed to blend Chanel and Russia seamlessly together. When I think of Russia, I imagine it to be more within Lacroix's territory.

Speaking of which, I'd like to see Lacroix interpret imperial Russia.

 

[ablazex]

^^ that would be amazing. lagerfeld has been really impressive lately

 

[Deleted member 103203]

I really, really like the head pieces, they are so regal and beautiful. I would love to see the looks without the head pieces. I especially like look 13,17,18,21,22,24,30 & 33.

 

[helmut.newton]

I love it so far. Very interesting. Although at times it gets a little frumpy.

What are the gold head pieces called? Are they part of the Russian historic wear or something Karl created himself? It's a brilliant touch!

 

[Bahiyya]

I'm sure they're historic -- McQueen has used them as well .

All in all it's to much cheese for me but some of the shoes do look drool-worthy.

 

[somedaytragedy]

I really like the presentation, and the shoes! Gotta love the shoes. Oh, and the triangle print dress, niceeee.

 

[Karen0193]

Speaking of which, I'd like to see Lacroix interpret imperial Russia.

Gosh! I couldnt Be More Agree
This show was A-M-A-zing

 

[Boomer]

No pictures at Getty or Yahoo..very strange...

 

[enVogue]

Wow...Those b/w- fotos in the first post look so nostalgic, beautiful
I can't wait to see more

 

[mackos]

Woooow, brilliant collection! I love it, so rich and opulent - wonderful!

 

[enVogue]

I love his combination of gold/black and all coats

 

[classicalbang]

Wow!!! Frankly, I didn't set my hopes too high for this, but I'm impressed!

 

[Selket]

Oh. my. god.
I love it!

 

[malaychic]

Is it just me or does the collection really didn't go up to its 'Chanel'-level? It's kinda predictable. Maybe I expect too much from him. After all it's Chanel we're talking.

But I love the clip. Brad is da-bomb! =)