Hello, Beauties🌸 It’s August 19 and a Happy Birthday to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Today marks the 135th anniversary of the birth of the oft-controversial Chanel.
Coco Chanel (August 19, 1883 – January 10, 1971) is the best example of her style. She wore trousers on holiday, mixed costume jewelry with the real pieces, and created the luxury leather 2.55 bag in 1929. Why? She tired of carrying her handbags in her arms.
In 1926, Chanel lifted black as the color of mourning as the go-to color of elegance with her little black dress. American Vogue described ” The Chanel Frock – that frock that all the world will wear.”
According to Karl Lagerfeld, “One is never-over-or-underdressed with a little black dress.” After 35-years at the helm of the French fashion house, Karl Lagerfeld continues the timeless classic style and spirit of Chanel as well as modernize the brand.
The Spring-Summer 2018 eyewear campaign is featuring fashion British model and activist, Adwoa Aboah, photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. The black and white photo portraits accentuated by a white turban and staple Chanel white pearls.
The campaign inspired by a 1937 photo of Chanel. The vintage picture is Chanel with Ukrainian ballet dancer, Serge Lifar, the principal dancer of Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes.
Back to the House of Chanel and Karl. Just who is Karl Lagerfeld? Karl Otto Lagerfeld is a German fashion designer. Karl, born in Hamburg, Germany in 1933. He majored in drawing and history at the Lycée Montaigne in Paris. Mr. Lagerfeld, associated with the following labels: Fendi, Chloe, Jean Patou, H & M, Hogan, Macy’s and Falabella. The creative director at Chanel now with his eponymous fashion label since 2006.
Renowned for his iconic sunglasses, he received the Couture Fashion Visionary Award from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2010. Kari, well recognized around the world for his white hair, black sunglasses, and high starched collars. His talents include photography.
Karl’s Contributions at House of Chanel:
The 1980s: “CC” style pattern at Chanel
1987: Chanel watch
1993: Bold Jewelry
2002: Métiers d’Arts Collections
2005: 50th Anniversary of the original 2.55 (an exact copy released)
2011: The Boy Bag
It’s still summer, but I’m looking to the fall season. Last week, all about New York Fashion Designer, Claire McCardell’s American Look. Today, a Happy BIrthday to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel and what’s going on with her iconic French brand.
Thank you for reading! Have a fabulous week.
