4 Makeup Products For A Colorful Autumn

June 17, 2013 by The CoF

Marc Jacobs Beauty Nail Polish It all started with the first frame in support of their debut makeup collection Marc Jacobs Beauty, which includes eight gorgeous shades of nail polish in a fun round jars. What is behind the choice of such a color panel it is still unknown, but the presence of silver, bright purple and dark cherry are just perfect for autumn , the season for which was created this collection. Le Blush Creme de Chanel  Autumn will […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Chanel, Cosmetics, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs Beauty, Nail polish, Peter Phillips, YSL City Drive Palette

Summer Course : Bronzing Powder

June 10, 2013 by The CoF

  Powder with sun effect,perhaps such as an indispensable attribute of the summer, as well as self tan. Cosmetic brands are offering each year a huge selection of bronzers with varying degrees of saturation, with different textures and effects. For those who want to emphasize or enhance a tan,I recommend you take a look at the  shimmer-saturated colors powders (Tom Ford Beauty Bronzing Powder, Guerlain Terra Ora, Bobbi Brown Face & Body Bronzing Duo). Those who wish to only slightly refresh the […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Guerlain, Bobbi Brown, Estée Lauder, Sunless tanning, Face powder, M.A.C. cosmetics

White Noise

June 10, 2013 by The CoF

The triumph of light varnish began last year, when 90% of the designers chose it as a major trend in the summer manicure. Since then, it took a long time and has been released numerous collections of makeup, including white lacquer.Dense white color – bright and vivacious. It is perfect on porcelain skin or tanned, draws attention, looks festive and unusual. However, it can be combined with any other color, creating an exciting mix. For example, the make-up artist and former […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Chanel, Ciaté, Deborah Lippmann, Essie, Manicure, Nail polish, Nails Inc., NARS Cosmetics, O.P.I., Peter Philips

Chanel Cosmetics Collection, Released For The Opening Of The Brand’s Boutique In Hong Kong

June 7, 2013 by The CoF

In Hong Kong – a city where East meets West - Chanel opened a large new boutique, in honor of this event, the company has created a new collection of decorative cosmetics inspired by Hong Kong, which includes pearly 5 shades – from light pearl and peach to deep gold and chocolate – and two contrasting nail polishes with philosophical names: Eastern and Westren Light. “Just as Hong Kong combines the different trends and tendencies, both nail polishes can be used together, thus creating […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Boutique, Chanel, Cosmetics, Hong Kong, Nail polish, Peter Phillips

Be Cool , Be Blue!

June 6, 2013 by The CoF

  Blue is the coolest color – the color of the sky, sea, ocean, sleep, twilight. The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli to represent heaven. Blue symbolizes the Virgin Mary. A pure blue is the color of inspiration, sincerity and spirituality. Blue is the calming color.  Blue is soothing . Dark blue is the color of truth and moderation. A blue iris means friendship is very important to you. Blue is the  color for your nail polish during hot summer days! […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Blue Nail Polish, Chanel, Cosmetics, Dior, Essie, Health, mac cosmetics, Nail Care, nails, Nails Polish, NARS Cosmetics, Shopping

A Vintage Haute Couture Sale In Paris

June 5, 2013 by The CoF

An auction of vintage clothing and accessories signed by houses such as Chanel, Christian Dior or Rochas, will take place on June 24 at the Hotel Drouot,Paris in collaboration with the Cabinet PB Fashion. Nearly 500 pieces selected by the vintage and contemporary fashion expert Penelope Blanckaert, will be presented on Saturday, June 22 and the morning of Monday, June 24, and then will be put on sale from 14: 00 h. The sale orchestrated by Isabelle Boudot  de la Motte features clothing and accessories […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: auction, Chanel, Christian Dior, Haute couture, Loris Azzaro, Madeleine Vionnet, Mariano Fortuny, Paco Rabanne, Paris, Roberto Cappuci, Rochas, Shopping, Tom Ford, Vintage

Chanel Temporary Nail Bar In London

May 29, 2013 by The CoF

The first two weeks of the summer in the London department store Selfridges will be open the Chanel nail bar, all the guests will be able to try the limited edition of nails shades from the summer collection, and the most fortunate ,on 5th and 6th of June, will get a manicure  £ 30 by the world-famous artist Sophie Robson, who’s working in the backstage at the biggest shows and develops techniques and formulas for many cosmetic companies. The opening of this bar is dedicated […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Chanel, LONDON, Manicure, Nail Bar, Nail polish, Selfridges

Suzy Menkes To Auction Her Wardrobe

May 29, 2013 by The CoF

  In mid-July, from 11 th to 22 th,  Christies.com will host an online auction with vintage items from Suzy Menkes’s wardrobe .  Suzy Menkes is a veteran fashion journalist,fashion critic of International Herald Tribune and she was last week named international fashion editor of the soon-to-launch International New York Times. There will be more than 80 items, among them a bespoke Chanel clutch bag with gold studs laid out the name of Susie,an Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo,an ivory dress by Ossie Clark […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: auction, Chanel, Christian Dior, Ossie Clark, Paul Smith, Suzy Menkes, Yves Saint Laurent

Lady Amanda Harlech by Cedric Buchet for 10 Magazine May 2013

May 29, 2013 by The CoF

  Cedric Buchet - Photographer Sophia Neophitou - Editor Diego Da Silva - Hair Stylist Kaoru Okubo - Makeup Artist Alicia Torello - Manicurist Amanda Harlech - Model    

Categories: Fashion • Tags: 10 Magazine, Cedric Buchet, Chanel, editorial, Lady Amanda Harlech, May 2013, Photography, Sophia Neophitou

Chanel: Five Iconic Shades Of Nail Polish

May 28, 2013 by The CoF

“Trends go, but the best stays” – perhaps this is the essence of Chanel and what we would call the new short video presented by Chanel,  which revolves around the theme of five religious shades of varnishes: Black Satin , light brown Particulière,cherry Rouge Noir, Golden-Beige Beige and Crimson Pirate. Each of these shades ideal for creating both a day and an evening look. Chanel is brand that always creates trends in manicure but all of these trends in competition with […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Chanel, Crimson Pirate, Nail Care, nailpolish, Rouge Noir, Shopping, Varnish, Women

The Perfect Clutches For Rainy Days

May 24, 2013 by The CoF

  Rainy weather made its prisoner the whole Europe,  and  even the sunny Cote d’Azur is invaded by clouds and rain this days  destroying  the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, or the Dior’s resort show which was held in a very rainy Monte Carlo,Monaco,last weekend. In order to protect from moisture the documents, smartphones and other small items that are stored in the ladies’ bags, I recommend  a temporarily switch to plastic clutches. Here I found some very chic […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Cannes Film Festival, Chanel, clutches, Dior, Emilio Pucci, Handbags and Purses, Lanvin, Shopping, Stella McCartney, summer 2013, Valentino

Front Row at Chanel Resort 2014 in Singapore

May 10, 2013 by The CoF

 

Categories: People, Fashion • Tags: Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Cara Delevingne, Anna Mouglalis, front row, Resort 2014, Singapore, Dakota Fanning

Chanel Resort 2014 in Singapore

May 10, 2013 by The CoF

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Models, Photography, Resort 2014, Singapore

“Once Upon A Time…” by Karl Lagerfeld

May 9, 2013 by The CoF

  Soundtrack: “Ah ! Finalmente !” Extract from “Tosca” Composed by Giacomo Puccini Performed by Gottfried Hornik, Fernando Corena, José Carreras, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan ℗ 1980 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg & “Io De´ Sospiri” Extract from “Tosca” Composed by Giacomo Puccini Performed by Wolfgang Bünten, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan ℗ 1980 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg

Categories: Fashion, Video • Tags: Art, Chanel, Film, Karl Lagerfeld, Keira Knightley, Once Upon A Time.

Chanel Boutique In St. Tropez

May 8, 2013 by The CoF

The Maison Chanel knows not to change a winning project: in fact, it opened its boutique éphémere at the Hôtel La Mistralée in Saint-Tropez for the fourth year in a row. The French fashion house’s temporary store will house the women’s Spring Summer 2013 and accessories collections, and the Métiers d’Art 2012-2013 Paris-Edimbourg collection. source vogue.it

Categories: Architecture, Fashion • Tags: Chanel, Design, Photography, Ready-to-wear, Saint-Tropez, Shopping, Travel

Colored Accessories For Summer

April 19, 2013 by The CoF

For years jewelry has stepped on one side and the fashion on the other. If at any time they match it was mere coincidence. But for a while now the fashion brands try to harmonize all theis lines to transmit the same creative concept that wrap all your items. And that includes jewelry. This spring and summer is doomed to continuous blast of color. But it is not worth any, only those solid, opaque and clean tones will have a […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Accessories, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Jewelry, Loewe, Marni

Handbags & Luxury Accessories Signature Auction

April 15, 2013 by The CoF

The biannual live handbag auction is a preview of some of the most exceptional handbags in the world offering access to a wide selection of bags that are no longer available in the retail stores.   Auction location and date: On April 28th at Ukrainian Institute of America at The Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion in New York. images via jewelry.ha.com  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Accessories, auction, Bulgari, Chanel, Handbags and Purses, Hermès, luxury, New York City, Shopping, Tiffany & Co

Chanel Les Beiges For Another Mag

April 15, 2013 by The CoF

AnOther Magazine tapped Sarah Beeby to do this exclusive video highlighting the new look of Les Beiges – a new Chanel powder created by Peter Phillips and the first in the Chanel cosmetics range to depart from the standard jet black, monochromatic lacquered casing. Set to music by Peter Duffy, enjoy this playful exploration of Les Beiges Chanel, a new interpretation of Gabrielle Chanel’s love for the outdoors, and codes of her Parisian house. – text trendland.com Watch it here […]

Categories: Beauty, Fashion • Tags: Another Magazine, Chanel, Les Beiges Chanel, Peter Duffy, Peter Philips, Sarah Beeby

Luxury Book : Chanel Three Book Set, Special Edition

April 10, 2013 by The CoF

A luxury pack with a luxurious content! Produced exclusively for Assouline by Chanel, this luxe slipcase is made of genuine black quilted leather and adorned with a metal Chanel logo. One of the most visible personalities of her era, Gabrielle Chanel invented a style that was synonymous with modernity and chic. The slipcase includes three memoirs celebrating her revolutionary style: Chanel Fashion, Chanel Fine Jewelry, and Chanel Perfume, by Francois Baudot And Francoise Aveline. The book is on sale for a luxurious […]

Categories: Book, Fashion • Tags: Arts, books, Chanel, Chanel Fine Jewelry, Chanel Perfume, Design

Laetitia Casta For CHANEL Eyewear Spring/Summer 2013

April 3, 2013 by The CoF

Soundtrack: “Take Care” by Ruppert Pupkin Composer: Emmanuelle Destrumau and Arnaud Jolle

Categories: Fashion • Tags: ad campaign, Chanel, Eyewear, Fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, Laetitia Casta

Chanel Eyewear Spring/Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

April 3, 2013 by The CoF

model – Laetitia Casta photographer – Karl Lagerfeld  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: ad campaign, Chanel, Eyewear, Karl Lagerfeld, Laetitia Casta, Photography

Chanel Fall 2013 Accessories Collection

March 28, 2013 by The CoF

Photos by Xavier Granet  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Accessories, Chanel, fall 2013, Footwear, Handbags and Purses, Jewelry, Luxury good

Accessories Trend For Fall/Winter 2013-2014 : Fabulous Texture (part 1)

March 25, 2013 by The CoF

For the next cold season,the bags and the shoes will be “warmed up” with fur,feathers,beading,chains and al sorts of fabulous textures. Nothing to worry about there is something for everybody… The forecast for the next season is “hot”! images via wwd.com

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Accessories, bags, céline, Chanel, Dries van Noten, fall 2013, Fendi, Footwear, Handbags and Purses, shoes

Accessories Spring/Summer 2013 : An Illustrated Guide (part 2)

March 16, 2013 by The CoF

Marc Jacobs Diane von Furstenberg Chanel Fendi Mizuki McQ Alexander McQueen Manolo Blahnik Saint Laurent Tod’s Judith Leiber Sydney Evan Dior Christian Louboutin Gucci Fendi Photographs by Nigel Cox for Begdorf Goodman  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Accessories, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, diane von furstenberg, Fendi, Footwear, Gucci, Handbags and Purses, Jewelry, Manolo Blahnik, Marc Jacob

The Secret Behind The Chanel Jacket

March 15, 2013 by The CoF

The secret behind the Chanel jacket is that it’s actually a men’s jacket… As a symbol of Chanel’s style and elegance, the jacket takes its place as one of the House’s icons. Endlessly desirable and reinvented with each season, its modernity and apparent simplicity make it an indispensable item in any woman’s wardrobe. Conceived by Mademoiselle Chanel in the 1950s and inspired by Austrian jackets for men, this tailored jacket, when combined with a skirt reaching just below the knee line, became […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Chanel, Coco Chanel, Gabrielle Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Mademoiselle Chanel, Paris, The Jacket

Boy Chanel Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign

March 13, 2013 by The CoF

Credits for this picture: Karl Lagerfeld (Designer) Karl Lagerfeld (Photographer) Alice Dellal (model)  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: ad campaign, Alice Dellal, bags, boy chanel, Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Most Expensive Bags

March 10, 2013 by The CoF

 The Mouawad’s 1001 Nights Diamond Purse – $3.8 million Officially certified by Guinness World Records the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse is now the most expensive designer handbag in the world at $3.8 million. The heart-shaped purse is handcrafted from 18kt gold and has 4,517 diamonds (4,356 colorless, 105 yellow, 56 pink) with a total weight of 381.92 carats. It was made by ten artisans who worked on it for a total of 8,800 hours.  Bag created by Japanese designer […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Chanel, Handbags and Purses, Hermès, Judith Leiber, Lana Marks, Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse

It Jewels : The Ornamental Power Of Jewelry

March 7, 2013 by The CoF

Fendi bag: Louis Vuiton bag: Gucci bag: Chanel bag: Dior bag: Hermes bag:Vogue Gioiello march 2013 issue. Jewelry a selection from : Veschetti – The Collection Roberto Demeglio Sanalitro Gioielli Pasquale Bruni Verdi Gioielli Giovanni Ferraris Dior Joaillerie Faraone source vogue.it  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Art, Chanel, Fendi, Hermès, Jewelry, luxury, Shopping

Front Row At Chanel Fall 2013

March 6, 2013 by The CoF

Giovanna Battaglia Milla Jovovich Miroslava Duma Elena Perminova Alice Dellal. Leigh Lezark Marie-Josée Croze and Jessica Chastain. Princess Caroline of Hanover. Laura Bailey. Mario Testino and Patrick Demarchelier. Inès de la Fressange. Caroline Sieber Karl Lagerfeld.   Photo: Alessandro Garofalo / InDigitalteam | GoRunway

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Chanel, fall 2013, front row, Inès de la Fressange, Jessica Chastain, Karl Lagerfeld, Milla Jovovich, Patrick Demarchelier

Details At Chanel Fall 2013 Collection

March 6, 2013 by The CoF

Photo: Gianni Pucci/InDigitalteam | Gorunway  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Chanel, fall 2013, Footwear, Handbags and Purses, Jewelry, Karl Lagerfeld, Paris Fashion Week

Chanel Le Vernis -An Illustrated Guide

March 2, 2013 by The CoF

CHANEL’s Le Vernis nail colours are some of the most covetable beauty products around, with sell-out shades launching waiting lists the world over. With the arrival of Peter Philips as the creative director of Chanel Makeup in 2008, things got even more exciting.Here is a look back at the most exciting shades. 2008 Arguably the beginning of Peter Philips’ nail revolution, L.A Sunshine was one of four shades created to celebrate the opening of Chanel’s Los Angeles Robertson boutique. Each limited-edition shade […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Chanel, Cosmetics, Nail polish, Peter Philips, style

Chanel Nail Bar And Flower Stall In Covent Garden

March 2, 2013 by The CoF

The Chanel flower stall. Giant Le Vernis bottles line the walls of the nail bar An array of Le Vernis shades are on offer. One of the Chanel manicure stations.   CHANEL’s beauty pop-up boutique in Covent Garden is, happily, no longer a pop-up – and in line with its newly permanent residence it has launched exclusive personalised services including a new Chanel nail bar.And that isn’t all – with Mother’s Day on the horizon Chanel has thoughtfully commissioned a rather beautiful […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Chanel, Covent Garden, Fashion, LONDON, Nail salon, Shopping

Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2013 Lookbook

February 22, 2013 by The CoF

Marte Mei Van Haaster – model Karl Lagerfeld – photographer

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Chanel, Haute couture, Karl Lagerfeld, Paris, Shopping

Runway To Reality

February 4, 2013 by The CoF

Leelee Sobieski in Christian Dior   Sienna Miller in Isabel Marant       Kirsten Dunst in Louis Vuitton Diane Kruger in Chanel Claire Danes in Givenchy os Miranda Kerr in Louis Vuitton Kate Bosworth in Calvin Klein Anne Hathaway in Giambattista Valli haute couture Julianne Moore in Chanel haute couture     pictures from Vogue.fr        

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Chanel, Christian Dior, Diane Kruger, Julianne Moore, kristen dunst, Louis Vuitton, Miranda Kerr, sienna miller, style

Chanel Pre-Fall 2013 Accessories Collection

January 29, 2013 by The CoF

Categories: Contact • Tags: Accessories, bags, Chanel, Hat, pre-fall collection, shoes

Couture Closes With Haute Joaillerie

January 25, 2013 by The CoF

From Dior’s demure gowns to Maison Martin Margiela’s high-fashion denim, the Spring ’13 Haute Couture shows had a lot to offer. But when it comes to couture, no look is quite complete without some jewels to go with it. As the last collections walked the runways today, some of the biggest houses debuted their Haute Joaillerie collections in Paris. Boucheron Snakes are already trending for 2013—but it’s worth remembering that Boucheron has been turning them out for well over a century. […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Boucheron, Chanel, Dior, Haute Joaillerie, Louis Vuitton

Front Row at Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2013

January 22, 2013 by The CoF

A misty pall hung over the Grand Palais in Paris, where Chanel recreated a full-scale pine forest for its couture show on Tuesday. “Oh my gosh – it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. It’s so surreal, it’s amazing,” marveled Hailee Steinfeld, who was among the front-row guests. The teen star has been shooting in Paris on the tentatively titled “Three Days to Kill” opposite Kevin Costner, who plays her father. “He’s the coolest,” she said. Later this year, […]

Categories: People • Tags: Anna Mouglalis, Chanel, Douglas Booth, Fashion, Grand Palais, Hailee Steinfeld, Paris, Rila Fukushima, Rita Ora

Chanel Spring/Summer 2013 Couture Collection

January 22, 2013 by The CoF

A GOTHIC take on A Midsummer Night’s Dreamwas what Karl Lagerfeld had in mind for his spring/summer 2013 couture show for Chanel this morning. And a dream it certainly was. We stepped into an enchanted forest beneath the dome of the Grand Palais and into a world seemingly straight from the pages of Shakespeare, a wooden auditorium surrounding us, and edgy fairies about to come to life before us. Stella Tennant opened the show in a white tweed cape and jacket hybrid, black […]

Categories: Fashion Week • Tags: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Cara Delevingne, Chanel, collection, Haute couture, Karl Lagerfeld, Stella Tennant, Wallis Simpson

Spring 2013 Nails: New Textures And Finishes

January 21, 2013 by The CoF

LEATHER-LOOK polishes, magnetic crocodile designs and liquid sand textures – a whole host of new formulas and finishes for nails are on offer this spring. At Rodarte‘s spring/summer 2013 show the models sported basket-woven nails, whilst Alexa Chung caused a social media frenzy by tweeting about her Nails Inc leather nails at the British Fashion Awards back in November. And now, intriguing new nail options are becoming available across the board. But whilst Ciaté’s Colourfoil nails and those much-discussed Nails Inc leather polishes […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Alexa Chung, British Fashion Awards, Chanel, Manicure, Marble Arch, nails, Rodarte, Stonehenge

Karl Lagerfeld at WWD CEO Summit

January 9, 2013 by The CoF

Karl Lagerfeld / Photo By John Aquino The Paris spring haute couture may be less than two weeks away, but Karl Lagerfeld didn’t let that stop him from flying to New York for the WWD CEO Summit. After all, as he put it with a nod to his penchant for the private aviation sector, “There are traveling conditions and traveling conditions, so it’s not that difficult.” Nor, it seemed, was it for him to attract a glossy entourage for the occasion, […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld, Carrie Donovan, Chanel, Fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, New York Times, Sarah Jessica Parker

Chanel Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign

January 5, 2013 by The CoF

Ondria Hardin Stella Tennant Yumi Lambert Credits for this picture:Karl Lagerfeld (Designer) Karl Lagerfeld (Photographer)  

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Arts and Entertainment, Chanel, Fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, Raf Simons, Stella Tennant

Top 20 Shoes Of 2012

December 27, 2012 by The CoF

FN(Footwear News) picks the standout shoes on and off the runways this year (listed in alphabetical order), from embellished heels for fall ’12 to sexy sandal-boots for spring ’13. Alexander Wang Photo by Steve Eichner Brian Atwood Photo by Regina Smith Popp Celine Photo by Giovanni Giannoni Chanel Photo by Delphine Achard, Stephane Feugere, Xavier Granet, Dominque Maitre and Regina Smith Popp Charlotte Olympia fall ’12 Photo by Fairchild Archives Christian Louboutin for Marchesa Photo by Giovanni Giannoni Dries Van […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Alexander Wang, Chanel, Dries van Noten, Fendi, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Proenza Schouler, Salvatore Ferragamo

Christmas Beauty Gift Guide 2012

December 21, 2012 by The CoF

Lancôme Crackers usually contain miniature sewing kits, jokes and paper hats, but these altogether more stylish alternatives feature tiny versions of Lancôme’s bestselling beauty products, from its Hypnôse mascara to its famous Bi-Facil make-up remover. Chanel One of the most exciting things about Christmas (for us) is the arrival of Chanel’s limited-edition Le Vernis colour. This year it’s the sophisticated Malice, a deep and shimmering burgundy perfect for festive parties. Ciaté Have you ever seen a more covetable advent calendar? […]

Categories: Beauty, Fashion, News • Tags: Chanel, Christmas, Ciaté, Cosmetics, Holiday, Lancôme, nailpolish, Paint Pots

D.P. True Couture

December 18, 2012 by The CoF

n.1 From pomp to modernity French Haute Couturehas always been the expression of the taste of the times (and of society) with a constant topicality. Today’s? …Voilà: voilette!Giorgio Armani Privé. n.2 Art et Couture! In the foreground, glorious yellow taffetas. In the background, a shadow print dress that reproduces the work “SP28” by the artist Sterling Ruby. Dior Haute Couture. n.3 “A la Française”. Cape noire en organdi et velours de soie rebrodée et frangée de perles rouges et noires. Combinaison- sarouel […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Anna Piaggi, Chanel, clothing, Fashion, Haute couture, Karl Lagerfeld, Riccardo Tisci, Sterling Ruby

Chanel Spring 2013 Lookbook By Karl Lagerfeld

December 18, 2012 by The CoF

The Lightness of Spring – Model Stef van der Laan is tapped for Chanel’s spring 2013 press kit images featuring designer Karl Lagerfeld’s own take on boleros and “dress-skirts”. A color palette of black, white and dreamy pastels set the tone for the new season which plays with proportions and shapes. Tweed jackets are accessorized with ivory pearls either in the shape of jewelry or embroidered detailing. The Chanel woman’s outfit is complete with two-tone sandals and petite handbags.    

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Arts, Chanel, clothing, Karl Lagerfeld, Photographers, Photography, Shopping, Twitter

Top 5 Tips for Winter Skin Care

December 5, 2012 by The CoF

By Madaline DonnellyLast Friday, I went up to the very glamorous Chanel offices on N.Y.C.’s 57th Street—seriously, I felt like I was IN an oversize Chanel perfume bottle—to preview a new line of top-secret products (more on that later). While there, I met dermatologist Amy Wechsler (who also happens to be one of just two doctors in the U.S. who are board-certified in both psychiatry and dermatology, just FYI). With a nor’easter blowing through town, I asked her for help […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Dermatology, Chanel, Amy Wechsler, Cetaphil, Xeroderma, Wechsler, Shower, Towel

Little Black Jacket:Chanel’s Classic Revisited

November 24, 2012 by The CoF

To coincide with the release of his book, Little Black Jacket: Chanel‘s Classic Revisited, Karl Lagerfeld is putting the pages of the book on display. In late March, the exhibit opened in Tokyo. Then for eight days the exhibit was housed at New York’s Swiss Institute. Its next destination is Taipei, China, and after that, even more cities, which have not yet been announced. The book features 113 images of industry tastemakers from Coco Chanel herself, Anna Wintour, Yoko Ono, Daphne […]

Categories: Book, People • Tags: Alice Dellal, Anna Wintour, Chanel, Daphne Guinness, Karl Lagerfeld, Lifestyle, Mariacarla Boscono, Olivier Theyskens, People, Yoko Ono