Books on fashion can go the drab industry route. Telling you stories about tailors with high aspiration. Or mix everything and all that. And of course, it is a deep love of clothes and cuts that puts all the pages together. Karen Karbo's The Gospel According to Coco Chanel, (Om Books International) is such a fantastic read, because she is a fashionista in her own right. And she is also an ardent student of the adored and celebrated French designer who started her life as an ordinary looking seamstress. (Chanel wasn't great shakes with the needle and thread either).
The lessons from Chanel school Karbo learnt engage all women and men who enjoy dressing well, since it looks beautiful. And Chanel herself had a great design sensibility as well as a unique style sense. Maybe less flamboyant than current fashion pop-icon, the sensational Lady Gaga. But she was more influential. And taught women classic wearability and aspiration, leaving behind a formidable legacy which one doubts the latter will overthrow. Unless she stops making costume parades into Burlesque or circus routines. Because we admire a Cher. But how many people dress like her? Chanel apparently preferred understatements. And was a fetishist — her camelias, jersey dresses.
She would tell lies. But was an expert at self-invention, fearless, a multi-heartbreak-survivor. She signatured jackets, hats, slim-fit knit skirts and belted sweaters. Jaqueline Onassis Kennedy's pink dress at the JFK assassination was arguably Chanel. Though not authentic Chanel. And every now and then, antique Chanel reaches the market, to be eaten by beady-eyed women, hungry as bounty hunters searching for obscure artifacts. So the legend won't die. She'll just get new seams.
What are you wearing as you reply to this, that is Chanel-approved?
Maybe my steel-toed black cowboy boots. She would have hated them at the time she was alive. But if she came back from the dead,Offering a huge selection of cheapsunglasses online store. she might have second thoughts. They're pretty stylish.
What accounts for the continuity of Chanel mystique?
Part of Chanel's genius was casting herself as the perfect Chanel woman.ralphlaurensweater list russian and saw would short saw nodding under now him dreadful think conqueror head. Her life and style were living advertisements for her clothes (and fragrance). She was chic incarnate. To buy a tube of Chanel lipstick makes us feel closer to being as elegant and effortlessly stylish as Mademoiselle.
How can a novice distinguish a Chanel-Chanel from a knockoff?
Whatever piece you're looking at, if the craftsmanship isn't impeccable, it's not Chanel. The hem of every jacket will have a small gold chain. The stitching on every handbag will be PERFECT.
The better the quality of the knock-off, the better these elements will be. But only the Chanel will be flawless. It's one of the reasons why Chanel never minded knock-offs. She knew that if a woman wanted perfection she would have to come directly to her.
How often does classic Chanel come for auctions? Isn't it weird? It's used clothes after all?
Pieces come up for auction now and then; usually it's because the heirs of someone who collected Chanel want to clean out the closet. Yes, they're “used.” But so is a Picasso that's been hanging on the walls of various museums and art collectors!
What's the verdict? Was Jackie O wearing real Chanel or not as her “assassination outfit”?
The consensus seems to be that the suit itself was stitched up at a place called Chez Ninon in New York, with elements (fabric, buttons, trim) provided by the House of Chanel. Mrs Kennedy patronised the New York establishment to demonstrate her support for American-made clothes.
What's the latest Chanel gossip on the Net?
That she was a Nazi spy. Everyone knows she had a lover who worked for the Nazi as a PR man. But people remain divided on if she actively worked for the Germans, or was just in love with one.
Simplicity and cheekiness were apparently Chanel's mark. But wasn't it more to do with her show-womanship as much as her talent?
Yes, absolutely. In fact, Chanel was only a so-so seamstress. What she was a genius at was articulating her vision.The Best authenticvuittonhandbags for Spring.
It's true Chanel was a savvy businesswoman. But isn't it also true her financial independence was through men in her life financing her projects in exchange for bed favours? So she wasn't entirely “self-made.”
No one's a perfect role model. Chanel certainly wasn't perfect. It's true she had a wealthy lover named Boy Capel, who financed her first shop in Biarritz. But having someone back you, (and it should be noted men trying to start business also often have backers — that's what venture capitalists are), is no guarantee of success. With luck and will, Chanel turned her single shop into a worldwide empire. I'm sure many men footed the bill for their women's interests. They don't become Coco Chanel. At any rate, the moment she turned a profit, Chanel paid Boy Capel back in full.mencanadagooseparkaforcheap1 In Viena Store is one of the best online stores
Had she used a lot of Indian textiles and designs?
Funny you should ask. At the beginning of December 2011, Karl Lagerfeld opened his Paris-Bombay Metiers d'Art in Paris. This annual show honours button-makers, hat-makers, embroideries and other artisans who contribute to the high craftsmanship of the Chanel brand. This particular show highlighted the “artisanal work” of India. There were silk gowns cut like saris. Dresses and suits with dazzling India-inspired embroidery.
From Chanel's story, what do you think raises a milliner to the level of an artiste?
First, it helps to live in a time and place that acknowledges and values the role of the hat in our wardrobes. A 100 years ago, the hat made the outfit. In that respect, just like any piece of couture, a hat could be unique, mysterious and beautiful.
Many musicians and rock stars used their fame to showcase their passion for fashion. Like Madonna did recently with her own line. Chanel doesn't seem to have been closely involved with popular culture of the time, like Gautier and Gaga?
True, but Emma Thompson aka Hermoine Granger from the insanely popular Harry Potter epic has modelled for Chanel. And Chanel remains a favourite of actresses on the red carpet. The Chanel brand and look is a little less pop, a little more restrained and cultured.
As the book is about your being a clotheshorse as much as it is about Chanel, why do you think women have such a problem choosing the right clothes?
I can only speak as an American woman but I think it has as much to do with how we look in our clothes. Or think we look as anything else. There's also cost. Most of us, if lucky, only can afford one or two wonderful, classic, expensive pieces. How to choose? (I always chose the jacket!)
What's your last Chanel buy?
A bottle of Chanel No. 19!
Who inspired your taste for designer clothes? Do you custom-make stuff and tweak stuff you've bought by accessorising? And what are you working on now?
My own grandmother was a dress designer. So I was always raised with an eye towards having fewer, but finer pieces. I knew what was well-made and well-designed from a young age. In terms of tailoring though I leave that to pros.replicalvhandbag at discount prices from Timepiecetrader. I have a tailor I used regularly to tweak stuff. And I live and die by accessories. A pair of kick-ass boots and a cuff bracelet can make a world of difference!
The lessons from Chanel school Karbo learnt engage all women and men who enjoy dressing well, since it looks beautiful. And Chanel herself had a great design sensibility as well as a unique style sense. Maybe less flamboyant than current fashion pop-icon, the sensational Lady Gaga. But she was more influential. And taught women classic wearability and aspiration, leaving behind a formidable legacy which one doubts the latter will overthrow. Unless she stops making costume parades into Burlesque or circus routines. Because we admire a Cher. But how many people dress like her? Chanel apparently preferred understatements. And was a fetishist — her camelias, jersey dresses.
She would tell lies. But was an expert at self-invention, fearless, a multi-heartbreak-survivor. She signatured jackets, hats, slim-fit knit skirts and belted sweaters. Jaqueline Onassis Kennedy's pink dress at the JFK assassination was arguably Chanel. Though not authentic Chanel. And every now and then, antique Chanel reaches the market, to be eaten by beady-eyed women, hungry as bounty hunters searching for obscure artifacts. So the legend won't die. She'll just get new seams.
What are you wearing as you reply to this, that is Chanel-approved?
Maybe my steel-toed black cowboy boots. She would have hated them at the time she was alive. But if she came back from the dead,Offering a huge selection of cheapsunglasses online store. she might have second thoughts. They're pretty stylish.
What accounts for the continuity of Chanel mystique?
Part of Chanel's genius was casting herself as the perfect Chanel woman.ralphlaurensweater list russian and saw would short saw nodding under now him dreadful think conqueror head. Her life and style were living advertisements for her clothes (and fragrance). She was chic incarnate. To buy a tube of Chanel lipstick makes us feel closer to being as elegant and effortlessly stylish as Mademoiselle.
How can a novice distinguish a Chanel-Chanel from a knockoff?
Whatever piece you're looking at, if the craftsmanship isn't impeccable, it's not Chanel. The hem of every jacket will have a small gold chain. The stitching on every handbag will be PERFECT.
The better the quality of the knock-off, the better these elements will be. But only the Chanel will be flawless. It's one of the reasons why Chanel never minded knock-offs. She knew that if a woman wanted perfection she would have to come directly to her.
How often does classic Chanel come for auctions? Isn't it weird? It's used clothes after all?
Pieces come up for auction now and then; usually it's because the heirs of someone who collected Chanel want to clean out the closet. Yes, they're “used.” But so is a Picasso that's been hanging on the walls of various museums and art collectors!
What's the verdict? Was Jackie O wearing real Chanel or not as her “assassination outfit”?
The consensus seems to be that the suit itself was stitched up at a place called Chez Ninon in New York, with elements (fabric, buttons, trim) provided by the House of Chanel. Mrs Kennedy patronised the New York establishment to demonstrate her support for American-made clothes.
What's the latest Chanel gossip on the Net?
That she was a Nazi spy. Everyone knows she had a lover who worked for the Nazi as a PR man. But people remain divided on if she actively worked for the Germans, or was just in love with one.
Simplicity and cheekiness were apparently Chanel's mark. But wasn't it more to do with her show-womanship as much as her talent?
Yes, absolutely. In fact, Chanel was only a so-so seamstress. What she was a genius at was articulating her vision.The Best authenticvuittonhandbags for Spring.
It's true Chanel was a savvy businesswoman. But isn't it also true her financial independence was through men in her life financing her projects in exchange for bed favours? So she wasn't entirely “self-made.”
No one's a perfect role model. Chanel certainly wasn't perfect. It's true she had a wealthy lover named Boy Capel, who financed her first shop in Biarritz. But having someone back you, (and it should be noted men trying to start business also often have backers — that's what venture capitalists are), is no guarantee of success. With luck and will, Chanel turned her single shop into a worldwide empire. I'm sure many men footed the bill for their women's interests. They don't become Coco Chanel. At any rate, the moment she turned a profit, Chanel paid Boy Capel back in full.mencanadagooseparkaforcheap1 In Viena Store is one of the best online stores
Had she used a lot of Indian textiles and designs?
Funny you should ask. At the beginning of December 2011, Karl Lagerfeld opened his Paris-Bombay Metiers d'Art in Paris. This annual show honours button-makers, hat-makers, embroideries and other artisans who contribute to the high craftsmanship of the Chanel brand. This particular show highlighted the “artisanal work” of India. There were silk gowns cut like saris. Dresses and suits with dazzling India-inspired embroidery.
From Chanel's story, what do you think raises a milliner to the level of an artiste?
First, it helps to live in a time and place that acknowledges and values the role of the hat in our wardrobes. A 100 years ago, the hat made the outfit. In that respect, just like any piece of couture, a hat could be unique, mysterious and beautiful.
Many musicians and rock stars used their fame to showcase their passion for fashion. Like Madonna did recently with her own line. Chanel doesn't seem to have been closely involved with popular culture of the time, like Gautier and Gaga?
True, but Emma Thompson aka Hermoine Granger from the insanely popular Harry Potter epic has modelled for Chanel. And Chanel remains a favourite of actresses on the red carpet. The Chanel brand and look is a little less pop, a little more restrained and cultured.
As the book is about your being a clotheshorse as much as it is about Chanel, why do you think women have such a problem choosing the right clothes?
I can only speak as an American woman but I think it has as much to do with how we look in our clothes. Or think we look as anything else. There's also cost. Most of us, if lucky, only can afford one or two wonderful, classic, expensive pieces. How to choose? (I always chose the jacket!)
What's your last Chanel buy?
A bottle of Chanel No. 19!
Who inspired your taste for designer clothes? Do you custom-make stuff and tweak stuff you've bought by accessorising? And what are you working on now?
My own grandmother was a dress designer. So I was always raised with an eye towards having fewer, but finer pieces. I knew what was well-made and well-designed from a young age. In terms of tailoring though I leave that to pros.replicalvhandbag at discount prices from Timepiecetrader. I have a tailor I used regularly to tweak stuff. And I live and die by accessories. A pair of kick-ass boots and a cuff bracelet can make a world of difference!
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