CHANEL 'Paris-Byzance' Métiers d'Art 2010/11 Collection
CHANEL invitation in Blue Majorelle of Marrakech - inspirations of the Byzantium!
A snowy and rainy evening in Paris on December 7th 2010. After passing through the black wrought iron gate og the 31 rue Cambon, we climb the stairs to the Couture salon and go on through to a magic place that takes us back in time, 15 centuries into the past, to the banks of Bosporus, at the heart of the Byzantine Empire. We are transported to a time when Constantinopel was not yet called Istanbul, but the Subliem Porte between East and West! ...
... The walls are covered with bronze sequins, oriental lanterns cast a soft sensual glow and in this harem-like atmosphere one is tempted to lie down on the deep plush sofas, decorated with hand-painted cushions. Turkish Delight... Paris seems so far away ...
The accessories are extravagant in their refinement, - handbags embroidered by Lesage, drawstring purses like small Chinese teapots, decorated with gem stones, the opulence of the bodices is subtly offset by strict cut of the dresses they embellish.
... the models moved with an almost opium induced nonchalance ... noble fabrics, voile, lace, embroideries, offering a glimpse of the Empress of Constantinopel, Theodora, as Karl Lagerfeld experienced and adored her ...
CHANEL Paris-Byzance défilé, Rue Cambon
Photos: Courtesy of © CHANEL
Photo show fittings: © Benoit Peverelli for CHANEL
1 comment:
Lovely editorial. A rich, embellished, imperial couture by Chanel!!!...Regards, Shagun
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