Métiers d’Art; Paris-Salzburg CHANEL Show

December is a month of holiday but not yet for the fashion lovers.First week of the month all fashionistas around the world will busy gather new updates on their blogs or article columns focusing on British Fashion Awards, Chanel Métiers d'Art Show and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show before hit for a holiday feast. As Fashion blogger and style observer, Chanel show will always be my top pick. I personally feel that Chanel, Métiers d'Art Show are special. Here, we're not only to love FASHION but also able to learn appreciate excellent skills and workmanship of a craftsman.

 

Under Karl Lagerfeld's wings this season Chanel took its annual Métiers d'Art show to the beautiful Salzburg, Austria. Karl Lagerfeld choose Schloss Leopoldskron Chateau as the venue of the event, it captures the history that linked to Gabrielle Chanel past and Austria was dear to Gabrielle Chanel's heart. The beautiful hotel was previously a 18th-century baroque palace surrounded with mesmerising views and big open lake as its backdrop. Not only that, Salzburg was birthplace of the great Mozart and setting for The Sound of Music. Simply an amazing venue for an extraordinary celebration.

As we all know, Karl Lagerfeld is a person with great passion for fashion; now he's so onto new direction of today's style. I, myself an observer barely hard to predict and can't detect Karl's mind every season; what he feel or things he inspired. Not only that, Karl Lagerfeld had drawn lookalike scenery of Schloss Leopoldskron as Chanel invitation. Karl Lagerfeld also pick the iconic Chanel Jacket as his main inspiration this season in his collection and short film for Chanel. That's why I adore so much Karl Lagerfeld work; full of passion. 

Oh yeah..mentioning about Chanel's latest short film, everyone was thrilled after Chanel posted the house new trailer short film on Chanel website. Pharrell Williams, Cara Delevingne and Geraldine Chaplin stars in Chanel's latest short film "Reincarnation". Pharrell Williams portrayed as young elevator attendant and Emperor of Austria, King Franz Joseph, Cara Delevingne plays as naughty waitress and Empress of Austria, Queen Elisabeth also known as "Sissi" and Geraldine Chaplin as Gabrielle Chanel. Pharrell Williams also composed and wrote the lyrics of "CC The World", the original soundtrack for "Reincarnation" and he sings along with the beautiful Cara Delevingne.

I feel happy that I've managed to watch the full length of "Reincarnation" on the evening of 2nd December, Malaysia Time through chanel.com . The film screened a night before the show at the Chanel's dinner party. In my opinion, Karl Lagerfeld did a great job and I liked it. The storyline was not overly done nor too cliché. It's fun and unique yet very Chanel. Based what I've heard, Karl Lagerfeld successfully attracted nearly 1.2 Million viewers watched "Reincarnation".

 

2nd December 2014. All the invited guests of Chanel from VVIP, Magazine Editors, Bloggers and Columnists, Media and Photographers also Celebrities Alice Dellal, Rooney Mara, Lily Allen, Geraldine Chaplin, Zhou Xun and Anne Berest were among attending the show. Schloss Leopoldskron become a fantasy extravaganza special for Chanel, there few circular tables brimming with candlelit buffets of fruits and Austrian mouth watering delicacies. All the guests were divided into various rooms like Schloss Leopoldskron's warm woody Library, classic touch of Venetian Room, beautiful Marble Hall, the bright Chinese Room and White Room.
 

This season Karl Lagerfeld presented his pre-fall - Métiers d'Art collection with over 80 looks. Most of his collection this season beautifully crafted, regal and less complicated. I'm glad that in this season collection elements shifted perfectly from classic to modern. Based what I've observed, The Classic Chanel Jacket, Austrian Tapestry and Military were the inspiration and key elements in each of the collection. From Chanel beautiful buttoned soft ruffled blouses, beautifully cut capelets, long wool-tweed jackets with embroidery detailing, over the knee pants, classic Chanel jackets lookalike tweed-knits with wide-legged tuxedo trousers or matching skirts, long knitted sweater dress with crochet detailing, beautiful oversized cardigan, oversized jacket with embellishment, knitted legging with prints, Rococo frock coats, long cape with feathers detailing, cardigan with shimmery-sequins match it with hot pants, beautiful sheer blue cropped top with small beautiful applique - nature motif detailing and matching full skirt with pleated ribbons trim, sheer blouse with feathery short skirt, beautiful capelet with applique detailing, applique blouses with butterflies details match with feathery dress, Ladies leather jacket with Chanel batches at the back, Men leather biker jacket, long sweater dress with detailing on neckline, beautiful Chanel strap dress with applique detailing, Chanel over the shoulder sheer dress with frills and applique - snowflakes detailing, cropped cape jacket, frilly blouse with matching full skirt, Chanel belted buckle dress and the grand finale look worn by Cara Delevingne in a pure white layered voluminous full skirt with beautiful Chanel bowed cape. Simply amazing! Not only that, accessories like hair ribbons, pearl necklaces, choker necklaces, cute braided earmuffs, beautiful big pearl cuffs to the feather hats, amazing various Chanel bags and shoes like leather boots, ankle lace boots to flats...everything look superb and very alluring. It compliment the whole collection perfectly. I loved the combination of art, heritage and luxury into one beautiful collection.

 

 

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Métiers d’Art 2014/15 Paris-Salzburg CHANEL Show

 

 

 

 

 

[Images credit : Chanel.com & Style.com]

CHANEL Short Film "Reincarnation" by Karl Lagerfeld

CHANEL Métiers d'Art to Salzburg, Austria

 

From the lavish-exotic Bombay to icy cold of Edinburgh, Scotland and exploring the rodeo world of Dallas, Chanel never failed in presenting Métiers d'Art shows successfully. This 2nd of December, Karl Lagerfeld will be presenting his collection at the majestic enchanting Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria. The hotel was previously a 18th-century baroque palace; it is a national historic monument in Leopoldskron, a southern district of the city of Salzburg, Austria. The beautiful rococo palace is one of Austria's finest national treasures and was confiscated by the Nazis in World War II.

 

It's a beautiful tradition since 2002 for Chanel celebrates craftsmanship through its Métiers d'Art collection. It is an interesting path that Karl Lagerfeld when comes creating a spectacular event, He always putting the spotlight on cities which are linked to Chanel's history. I, myself amazed and mesmerized with Karl Lagerfeld imagination turns into reality. After Bombay to Edinburgh and Dallas, this year Karl Lagerfeld's inspiration turns to Salzburg as his new project. Honestly, I feel excited and can't wait to see Chanel's latest Métiers d'Art collection and "Reincarnation" short film directed by our beloved maestro, Karl Lagerfeld. I'm sure everyone watched the trailer and knows the stars in the film.

What is Métiers d'Art? I know some of you wondering and questioning what is it means. Métiers d'Art in French means craftsmanship. The collection is all about appreciation in luxury and dedication of an artisan in an excellent craftsmanship. It's another Chanel's Ready-To-Wear collection and it will be shown every year in December every year. Here you can observe up close the work of great artisans into one exclusive collection. Chanel were the only House to have dedicated an entirely separate collection to the Métiers d'Art in order to continue its legacy and extraordinary expertise.

Since 2002, The great maestro Karl Lagerfeld captures the history of Gabrielle Chanel by designating a city that’s linked to the past or present of the owner to the powerful fashion house and making it as the theme of his collection. Nearly 12 years this collection has been consistently developed and now  standing strong on its own identity. Chanel will remain one of the powerful House until to the next generation. I've read biography about Gabrielle Chanel and her amazing journey around Europe after the dead of Boy Capel. Simply inspiring and mind-blowing, I feel motivated and taught me not only to be strong physically but also in mind and soul. She's indeed an Icon and Queen of Style.

[Images credit: Chanel.com & hotels.com]

PHARRELL & CARA STARS IN CHANEL'S NEW SHORT FILM "REINCARNATION"

Latest news from Chanel that Karl Lagerfeld will be showing the brand's latest Métiers d’art collection in Salzburg, Austria. When comes to Chanel, there's always something exciting and special await their loyal fans. For those passionate with Chanel latest collection; Don't forget to stay tune.

House of Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld has choose Pharrell Williams and Cara Delevingne as the face of  Métiers d'Art campaign Paris‑Salzburg and a short film directed by Karl Lagerfeld titled "Reincarnation" also will be unveiled in Salzburg on December 1st next week, the night before the Paris-Salzburg 2014/15 Métiers d'Art show. Chanel lovers will preview the premiering short film via its official website chanel.com. Meanwhile, the Métiers d'Art advertising campaign that shot by Karl Lagerfeld will be released in May next year.

 

What special in this short film? Pharrell Williams composed and wrote the lyrics of "CC The World", the original soundtrack for "Reincarnation" and he play one of the lead roles in the short film and sings along with the beautiful Cara Delevingne, the face of the upcoming campaign of the Paris‑Salzburg 2014/15 Métiers d'Art collection.
 

The enchanting short film "Reincarnation" were re-enacts episode from the life of Gabrielle Chanel; while vacationing at Austria in 1954, Gabrielle becomes enamoured by the jacket worn the young elevator attendant in a hotel near Salzburg, portrayed by Pharrell . "Reincarnation" is a story of a elevator attendant’s jacket with contrasting trim and pockets being reincarnated as a timeless piece Chanel jacket. It's also evocation of different era, that of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which Karl Lagerfeld brings to life for one night in the heart of the 1950's.
 

 

 

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Teaser of "Reincarnation", The New Chanel's Short Film by Karl Lagerfeld

 

[Images credit: Karl Lagerfeld, chanel.com and tumblr.com]