Love Rachael @ LA x
“Love inspired them. Passion consumed them” and so let us introduce the much antipicated fashion fueled romantic movie of the year, Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky in cinemas nationwide last Friday.
The film focuses on Gabrielle Bonheur “ Coco” Chanel’s life after Boy’s death (1920), and more specifically on her passionate but short lived love affair between the French fashion legend and the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. They were truly avant-garde, individualists way ahead of their time, brilliant, modern pioneers of their chosen fields. Coco Chanel provided controversy to the fashion world by questioning femininity in which she gave women a fresh and innovative alternative to the fussy and corseted style that was the norm around that time by incorporating designs that were inspired by menswear. Shirts, trousers and tailored jackets featured heavily in her collections.Who could forget the infamous Chanel jacket a wardrobe staple that transends into modern day, a Chanel suit of 1923 or Chanel handbag is still seen as a landmark purchase for women of increasingly younger ages.
Her style is one of which will never date, her classic and chic approach to style is iconic, from her use of monochrome to her oversized costume pearls, everything is still continuously referenced. As she herself once said: “Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”
So great is Coco Chanel’s legacy that fans make pilgrimages to her Paris apartment , which is preserved as she left it and is endlessly referenced for style. The latest being the brand new Chanel Shoe Salon, opening in September designed as a replica of the apartment inself. From her use of monochrome to her oversized ‘costume’ pearls and cuffs, everything is still sublimely, continuously referenced. As she herself once said: “Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”
The costumes are obviously amazing, especially considering Chanel opened their archives for the occasion thanks to Karl Lagerfeld.
Former model Anna Mouglalis is perfectly cast as Coco Chanel.
The French actress, who has worked with Chanelfor eight years and is currently the face of the label’s Fine Jewellery.
Coco Chanel was the epitome of sophisticated style and class; she was a truly elegant woman who always presented herself beautifully.
If you live for all things fashion, adore a good period costume film, love Chanel and 1920s fashion like us this movie is not to be missed!
Love Rachael @ LA x
Blake Lively looked absolutely preened to perfection at last night’s premier of Twelve in New York, the new movie which stars her Gossip Girl co-star Chace Crawford. We’re used to seeing Ms. Lively in the hottest designer ensembles but we were particularly green with envy as we clapped eyes on the actress in a Chanel dress from the fabulous Chanel Resort Collection 2010 that was unveiled in St. Topez back in May. She teamed the navy wool dress with nude Louboutin’s sling backs, an effortless ponytail and dewy make-up.
Blake knows that to get that natural flawless look a girl has got to put the effort in.
Things have got a whole lot more interesting in the brow department for Autumn/Winter 2010 as predicated by LA’s very own Astrid Kearney back in February.
The runway displayed an array of pastal coloured eyebrows as seen here on the Balenciaga catwalk from shades of blue to green to citrus yellow.
Pat Mc Grath was the key artist for the show, she kept the entire face super clean, with just a touch of baby pink blush and a hint of pink on the lips. The perfect canvas for such unique brows!
What do you think of this new trend? Love it or hate it?
L.A.’s fashion A-listers partied poolside last night to celebrate Mulberry’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collection.
Alexa Chung wore her heart on the nails, literally working the nail art craze donned by a host of our favourite stars such a Rhianna, Beyonce and Katy Perry. We were in awe in the LA office as we clapped eyes on Ms. Chung, we’re loving her relaxed California look, check out that silk Mulberry blouse and shorts combo teamed with that glowing tan. Very LA chic!
Cat Deeley in a sequined LBD by who else, Mulberry!
Above: 90210′s Jessica Stroup and Shenae Grimes looking very sweet in her champagne coloured powder ensemble.
Kate Bosworth in looking stunning in Mulberry teamed with her Margaret leopard print bag! Jealous? Us? Never!
