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Be still my heart... IT'S CHANEL'S MÉTIERS D'ART
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
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Feb 16th 2022
To Advent... OR TO REGRET WHAT YOU SPENT
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
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Dec 12th 2021
Move over boys... LET THIS GIRL SHOW YOU HOW TO HUNT
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
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Oct 27th 2021
Life is short... EAT DESSERT FIRST
I remember waking up the morning of this Chanel Fall 2014 Ready-to-Wear show and reveling in every little detail I could find as the blogs and websites starting filling up with picture after picture. Lagerfeld in his genius had turned the runway into a supermarket and relabeled at least 500 products from "Tweed Orange" soda to "The Little Black Tea" until there was no pun left unturned. A brass shopping basket interlaced with black calfskin helped for loading up your items and who ca
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Sep 19th 2021
Wherever you go... GO WITH ALL YOUR HEART
It's been a few decades since Chanel created their famous wood heart earrings for one season only, so when the Fall-Winter 2021/22 Pre-Collection was released a few days ago, our hearts literally skipped a beat! Although these are constructed of different materials, it's the first time since the early 90's that Chanel has made another pair of earrings that emulate those famous hearts from long ago!We only have one pair in stock as most boutiques are already sold out nationwide. There
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Aug 1st 2021