Just when you think designers are finished showing
their collection until the next fashion weeks in September, they come out with
their resort collections. These collections act as a filler
between S/S and A/W. They were
originally targeted towards wealthier consumers and were referred to as the
holiday or travel collection.
Clearly, waiting six months between collections is
just not an option anymore.
The Chanel show previewed in the perfect holiday
destination, Dubai. The guest list boasted a host of local princesses,
potentates and flown-in celebrities and press from the rest of the world. “This
is something we could not dream of fifteen, 20 years ago,” Lagerfeld declared.
“Look at this island, it’s like Atlantis, which rose out of the
sea!”
Due to Dubai’s culture, Lagerfeld had a rich tapestry of
fashion and historical references to draw from. The collection featured tunics
and harem pants, backcombed hair and pointed slippers. With Chanel’s experience
in print and embellishment, Lagerfeld combined Islamic tile prints and red and
white checked dishdasha patterns with Chanel florals.
Towards the end of the collection, Lagerfeld included a look
of elegance with Joan Smalls wearing a caramel crepe tunic with sequin
embroidery and a scarf across her shoulders, which was allowed to flow freely
as she walked down the runway.
What did you think of the new Chanel collection?
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