Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Paris-Byzance

[Bonbonenata]

^Wow! The shoes with gemstones are gorgeous!

 

[e-v-elina]

it's beautiful, very chanel. it's art, so i'm not sure how wearable it is.

 

[lovely lethargy]

The setting looks cozy and interesting, what with the ornate rug and the gold walls. I really adore the up-do hair with the gorgeous jeweled headbands. It seems very modern, but in a way it has the old style glamour as well. The simple black jacket in the first post is probably a favorite as it is so classic. I think each piece is wonderful in its' own way, with the exception of a very few. Perhaps one of the few things I don't like is the shoes. The heels look odd and awkward and not at all what I'd imagine wearing with the outfits on top. While maybe some of the looks appeared to be "granny" style and old-fashioned, I still think there are lovely pieces here. Maybe not the newest and most modern for Chanel, but I think there's definitely staying power....

 

[Chris_Couture05]

Im not a fan of the dresses pants and the god awful shoes But I think the opulent coast and suits are quite stunning. I also love the mens wear. Tis is a great pre-fall collection. I cant wait to see what he does for the RTW Fall collection

 

[anisla]

I LOVE the byzantine style!!
The flat shoes are something I'd kill for!

 

[Mirik]

Vogue Russia February 2011 ebook30

 

[Mirik]

ELLE Russia February 2011

ebook30

 

[Mirik]

Vogue Paris 915 March 2011 Chanel Byzance ebook30

 

[ax80]

Karl is having the same show in Istanbul, Turkey today.

PleaseMagazine.com

 

[Valentine27]

^Are there any pics?

 

[liberty33r1b]

oh yes, please some pics!!!

 

[pellucid]

I wish there were some pictures of decent quality. Hanna Sørheim snapped a few shots backstage. They can be viewed here.

 

[pinkpooding]

wow! the location looks exquisite!!
I wish there is a video for the show in Istanbul,,,

 

[Mirik]

Elle Ukraine August 2011 ebook30

 

[neonsprinkles]

I loved this collection, it was very cozy and intimate.
The gold set and pretty much any of the looks with faint-gold-lacquer, black and the red were amazing!

 

[Mirik]

Io Donna N.36 03.09.2011 ebook30

 

[liberty33r1b]

^thanks!!!

 

[agee]

It is amazing to me that this was a pre-fall collection and it was one of Chanel's best in recent memory, including the haute couture ones.

 

[Mirik]

Paris Match N°3217 du 13 au 19 Janvier 2011 ebook30

 

[Kanzai]

One of the best collections of Karl imho, such a shame that Chanel Metiers D'art is so underrated ( it's more about craftsmanship but still ). Early 2010s fashion is so slept on