Quote of the Day

" We create a product nobody needs but people want. You spend more for what you really want. Some boring things you need: an ugly old car can wait, but if you have a new fashion item it cannot wait. We live on this whole idea. "

- Karl Lagerfeld talked about CHANEL during an interview on BBC Radio 4 -

(Above: inflatable raft; below: boomerang)

Couture Disaster

This CHANEL Spring 2011 couture didn't look good on the model, nor did Elizabeth Olsen.

WTF

I know that Couture collection is not necessary to be about extravaganza gowns, but are these jeans ??? Seriously, Karl !!! (From CHANEL Spring 2011 Couture collection).

Separated at Birth

The Frankenstein bag comes to live again...

CHANEL F/W 2010 pre-collection (above) and Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork in 2007 (below).

Nice (Faked) Tattoo

Temporary tattoo from CHANEL S/S 2010 runway. SOURCE

Shoplifted at CHANELs

Lara Stone and Baptiste Giabiconi play "Bonnie and Clyde" in a high fashion way. They shoplifted through a series of CHANEL boutiques, which is parts of a short film, shot by Karl Lagerfeld.

CHANEL Pre-Fall 2010

I think it's kinda redundant to say Karl Lagerfeld adores Baptiste Giabiconi. On the latest CHANEL Paris-Shanghai Pre-Fall 2010 runway show, Baptiste was the only male model on the runway. Enough said...

My Wish List...

I don't know why I'm loving CHANEL lately. Is that a sign of getting older ??? $2,500 - large embossed shopping tote in fringed tweed covered with PVC.

Little House of CHANEL

I think I just like CHANEL more every day, is it because of my age ??? I can't really pinpoint why I like this collection which may be based on "The little house of prairie" - because it looks young & fresh or because of the constant use of Baptiste Giabiconi ?? And Karl, thanks for bringing the "Clogs" back.

(Cost) Less is More

Looks like H&M's new collection was inspired by many high-end designers such as BALMAIN, CHANEL and LANVIN (which one is which, you should know by now).

T-shirt - $5.95; Brooch - $9.95
Cardigan - $49.95
Dress - $59.95; Bracelet - $24.95

Cool Ads

Finally, CHANEL N°5 PERFUME COMMERCIAL has arrived. The full length commercial stars Audrey Tautou and Travis Davenport, directed by Jean Pierre Jeunet and music by Billie Holiday - "I'm a fool to want you." You can also watch the extended version, 2 mins 20 secs, at CHANEL N°5 official website here.

Clip of the Day

"Fitting Room Follies" is a short film by Karl Lagerfeld starring Lara Stone and Baptiste Giabiconi. The film is kinda boring. I wouldn't be blogging about it if it's not because of Baptiste, who is everywhere in Karl's life at this moment. I guess somewhere in CHANEL Headquarter, Sébastien Jondeau and Brad Koenig are green with envy.

Karl and Barbie

Karl Lagerfeld dressed up Barbie (and one of his favorite model - Baptiste Giabiconi - who plays Ken) and photographed for her 50th anniversary. The exhibition currently is shown at Colette Paris from March 9-28. SOURCE

WTF

First, Marc Jacobs designed this Chinatown-knocked-off-bag for Louis Vuitton Spring 07; now Karl Lagerfeld gave us this $2,625 CHANEL leather bag inspired by its shopping bag.

Cool Ads

Cougar gone wild !!!
Jerry Hall, 52 year old, looks absolutely gorgeous for new CHANEL ads campaign along side with Karl's new favorite - Baptiste Giabiconi. SOURCE