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Chanel Haute Couture

Chanel Fall Winter 2021 2022 Haute Couture Show

We can finally see a distinctive Haute Couture style in the show by Virginie Viard in this collection. Since she took over after legendary Karl Lagerfeld, her shows have been considered conservative, especially in contrast with her predecessor Virginie Viard highlighted the most delicately crafted…

July 7, 2021
Dior

Dior Fall Winter 2021 – 2022 Haute Couture

Long awaited in person shows are back after three seasons of lockdown. Dior’s Autumn Winter 2021- 2022 Haute Couture show was made nice and sample – much missed traditional runway shows with full live audience. Although the setup was minimalistic, the hand embroidered landscape on…

July 6, 2021
Chanel Metiers d'art

2015- 2016 Paris-Rome

Chanel Métiers d’Art Extravaganza pre-fall show which took place in Rome was one of the most esthetically beautiful shows of Lagerfeld. agerfeld shows have been known for creating movie like experience and having one of his shows taking place in an actual film studio -…

July 5, 2021
Chanel Metiers d'art

2011 – 2012. Paris – Bombay

Although Karl Lagerfeld has never been to India, he has taken inspiration from Coco Chanel's Fifties and Sixties India inspired collections. He has also said that he has taken more inspiration from men’s outfits than women’s in creating this collection - As they are easier…

June 28, 2021
Princess Diana Royal Fashion

Princess Diana’s Fashion (2) Tiaras

Spencer Tiara On her wedding day to Prince Charles, Princess Diana was wearing a tiara that belonged to her family – the Spencer Tiara. It was a surprise for many that the tiara that she was wearing on her wedding day and for the most…

June 23, 2021
Royal Fashion

Royal Ascot Fashion

Royal Ascot is a national institution that was established almost 300 years ago. It is a major racing event in Britain and a platform for the best racehorses in the world. The racecourse was established by Queen Anne in 1711 and still remains the…

June 22, 2021
Princess Diana Royal Fashion

Princess Diana’s Fashion (1)

Princess Diana was one of the most famous women of the 20th century and has left an incredible legacy in so many areas. Along with her amazing charity work and strong character she is being remembered for her fashion. Diana is considered one of…

June 16, 2021
Fashion History

YSL 1971 Scandal Collection

Saint Lauren’s 1971 Scandal collection is considered one of the most influential shows in fashion history. It is known for blurring the lines between haute couture and pret a porte. Looking at the photos now, it is hard to imagine what was so provocative about…

June 6, 2021