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We are suckers for a good limited edition anything and the 2022 Chanel Coco Beach Collection is just what we're needing right now. In between some of these less than exciting seasons we've been hit with back to back, along comes something special and exciting! Chanel describes it as laidback allure, adorned with refined details, for jaunts to sunny climes, elevated with a playful twist and the signature of a lifestyle dedicated to the sunlight.The actress Margaret Qualley who also happens to be …

Picture the 2011 runway show in Spring. Picture tall, leggy models all wearing this amazing liquid ombre necklace and looking pretty much the same, but not really. Now picture Ines de la Fressange emerging in all her glory and taking those steps she hasn't walked for CHANEL since 1990. She is different, she is iconic and she was the face of CHANEL and Lagerfeld's muse for 7 years. Now she's back in his good graces after an argument that took place over 20 years ago. Almost every runw …

ELLE Magazine asked, "Is this the most important fashion show on earth?" and the answer is yes. Lagerfeld created the Métiers d'Art Collection almost 20 years ago as a way to highlight the work of the artisans and ateliers behind the face of Chanel. It takes place every December and it's unique to Chanel making it the most anticipated show of the year.The 2021 Métiers d'Art Show took place at Le 19M which is a new building constructed in Paris dedicated to Chanel's craftsmanship a …

The design and look of the limited edition Chanel Advent Calendar was initially super special and the buzz was just beginning with an $825 price tag and a "sold out" sign everywhere you looked.  I almost pulled the trigger just out of general curiosity and my undying love for the brand.  The calendar starts on the 5th as it was created to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the perfume and it has a full 27 days with the calendar ending on the 31st.  Now that it's reached the buy …

I've never been quite sure why there is more value to a Chanel item when you can find it pictured on the runway or on a favorite celebrity, but it is definitely a strange truth.  I started collecting Chanel catalogs almost two decades ago when Chanel sent them to everyone.  Now they have an algorithm to who they send and when and I'm pretty sure the TikTok creator couldn't figure it out, so I just go with it and whisper a little "thank you" when my newest one arrives.  The catalog …