Chanel's “cinq à Sept" Collection

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From fashionwiredaily.com

Chanel Debuts “Cinq à Sept” Collection
Unique RTW arrives this May

Friday, February 20, 2004

Special delivery to a Chanel store near you: this May, Chanel debuts a special ready-to-wear collection called “Cinq à Sept.” The forty-two looks, separate from the Karl Lagerfeld-designed spring and fall collections, feature the work of five master craftsman from five collaborating ateliers, including costume jeweler Desrues, milliner Michel, feather artist Lemarié, embroidery specialist Lesage, and bootmaker Massaro.

The intricate pieces will feature embroidered chiffon, worked satin, ruffled tulle, and sequined lace and will be paired with comfortable jersey fabrics, crocheted knitwear, and thick pullovers. The overall look? “Casual silhouettes with an easy-going modern touch,” says a company rep.

The collection will be available this spring in select Chanel boutiques, select Neiman Marcus stores, and at Bergdorf Goodman.

Chanel recently sponsored a special presentation of the “Cinq à Sept” collection at the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Committee celebration, where celebrities like Kristin Davis, Ethan Hawke, and Julie Bowen read love letters from well-known literary couples in tune with the evening’s “evolution of love in letters” theme.
JIM SHI

Not a big Chanel fan (mostly just the Haute Couture) but this sounds intresting (esp. the craft and detail). Can't wait to see it.

 

[Urbn]

There are photos of the entire cinq a sept collection at chanel's website.

 

[purplelucrezia]

Generally alright, but I still prefer the Haute Couture collection.

 

[Fujyn]

I like this collection We find the elegant style

 

[tiffany]

it's a nice collection, but I also like Haute Couture collection a bit more than this one
but there are a few lovely pieces

 

[ignitioned32]

Well this is a typical Chanel RTW collection but what was innovative here was that these are clothes with Haute Couture detailing on RTW silhouettes. Now, if you always wanted a typical Chanel couture item but don't have enough money or the time for fittings this solves your problem. They have those gorgeous coats, suits that you always see in Karl's couture collections (though they are not absolutely the same).

Thanks Urbn!