Summer is definitely in the house!!!! When Harper’s decided to hire Tommy Ton, I thought it was a magical and genius idea. Having been a huge fan of his blog since it’s inception, and his detail heavy style of photographing, and also having perused Harper’s since I can remember, I instantly saw the potential. Here is yet another great editorial from Ton as he photographs models Ashley Smith and Camille Rowe(...) Read More about Tommy Ton for May 2012 Harpers Bazaar (43 words)

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Chanel and The Little Black Jacket, yes, the quintessential Little Black Jacket Coco Chanel made famous as styled by Carine and shot by Karl, in 6 days, 113 images, and an amazing cast of characters. For those of you who weren’t able to see the Tokyo exhibit, here’s a sneak peek; get ready London, coming in the fall.(...) Read More about Chanel and the Little Black Jacket (16 words)

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The ever elusive and courageous chameleon, Cindy Sherman is back, exhibiting her new, large-scale works that depict outsized enigmatic female figures standing in striking isolation before ominous landscapes. Looking directly out of the picture in our direction, each character is an eccentric specter, whose epic scale, vivid Chanel costumes and intense gaze suggests a sentry standing between the viewer and the distant background.(...) Read More about Cindy Sherman at Metro Pictures Gallery (121 words)

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1936- Hatmaker Auguste Michel opens Maison Michel 65 Rue Sainte Anne , Paris…1968 – Pierre Debard takes over with his wife Claudine…1975 – Debard re-introduces Weismanns, old straw sewing machines that enable the creation of straw hats with invisible stitching. These hats appeal to Pierre Cardin and Yves Saint Laurent…1980 – Haute couture production begins for Chanel, Givenchy, and Lanvin…(...) Read More about Maison Michel Millinery (204 words)

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CHANEL lets the fingers do the catwalking in its latest Shade Parade video for their new Nail Polish Campaign. Through some dextrous, well-manicured hands with on-point choreography, we see the brand’s entire luxe nail line swing, skip, and strut its stuff to the tune of “Little Bitty Pretty One” by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. And just like all good shows, wait for the end credits to find out the name of each shade—namely, Dragon, Black Pearl, Inattendu, Particulière, and Orange Fizz.

(...) Read More about Chanel’s Shade Parade Video (30 words)

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Freja gets all feline-chic for Chanel – The first image of the Chanel 2011 Fall Campaign appeared on the web few days ago. Shot by Karl Lagerfeld and styled by Carine Roitfled where she dressed Freja Beha Erichsen as a sexy Catwoman.  I personally love this campaign, what do you think of it ?

(...) Read More about Carine Roitfeld Styled Chanel 2011 Fall Campaign (4 words)

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Designed to look precious with the interwoven chain-and-leather temples, the stunning Chanel F/W 2011/12 Prestige Collection asserts a new attitude. Karl Lagerfeld has composed variations on the chain theme inspired by the iconic Chanel handbag chain handle. Whether the look is an ultra-wide statement in biker chic or petite, graceful and feminine, every item in (...) Read More about Chanel F/W2011 Prestige Eyewear Collection (51 words)

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Karl Lagerfeld made a 30-minute short film called: The Tale of a Fairy. It’s basically a video showcase of Chanel’s latest collection Cruise. Karl described it as “a movie about an ill-advised use of money which begins with violence and ends with feeling”. The actress Anna Mouglalis and the models Kristen McMenamy, Baptiste Giabiconi and Freja Beha Erichson are the main actors.

(...) Read More about Tale of a Fairy by Karl Lagerfeld (87 words)

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Chanel send Trendland the exclusive insight of the making of the infamous 2.55. Here is the view of “The secrets of the Handbag” and its press release – People often ask why CHANEL accessories never seem to age. It is because, having been influenced by the men in her life and even more by her own experience, Mademoiselle Chanel designed them to be practical and, except for a (...) Read More about Chanel: The Making of the 2.55 (742 words)

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