Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010

A lion motivates Chanel Haute Couture . German couturier Karl Lagerfeld was inspired this season by the late Coco Chanel's zodiac sign, Leo the Lion. With that idea he presented a collection that would be perfect for modern day royalty. He offered a modern take on 1970's inspired pieces that was infused with something that was out of a folkloric tale with a hint of medieval. Fitted boleros and small shouldered jackets that were short falling just below the bust line were paired with dresses and skirts. The skirt lengths came right at the knee or mid-calf. The classic Chanel tweed suits and dresses in some cases had detail linings of fur on the collars and sleeves. The color palette had an immense variety in the collection with royal colors that stood out this season. The royal colors that were prevalent were wine red, loden, imperial blue, lapis and gold. The signature Chanel black was not present this time around and the alternative color offered was imperial blue. The most important thing about the collection was the impeccable details completed by the Chanel atelier with the amazing hand work completed on the embroidery, appliques and the precise cuts. The Chanel Haute Couture look is opulent with a love for the luxury of life.

The show was held at the Grand Palais show space with a massive 40 foot gold lion that is a replica of a little bronze statue in the Coco Chanel apartment on Rue Cambon. Under the left paw of the gold lion was a giant pearl that the models emerged from. Russian Supermodel Natasha Poly opened the show in a wine red tailored wool suit that was paired with gold slouchy high heeled boots. The classic Chanel tailored suits were extremely fitted offered in wool, tweed and sequined fabrics. Opulent cocktail pieces had handmade flowers from bugle beads and embroidery that clearly showed the immense work from the atelier.

Admired pieces in the collection were the evening wear with the incredible embroidery. One look in particular was a imperial blue sequin dress with gold detailing. There were many pieces that were extremely appealing and one of the strongest collections on behalf of the Chanel atelier team. There was an immense amount of details with hand embroidery and bead work appliques in the flowers.

Karl Lagerfeld inspiration came from Leo the Lion from the late Coco Chanel's zodiac sign that successfully created a royal collection. Every pieces in the collection displayed a great amount of love for luxury. This works perfect for the actual clients this upcoming winter season because its wearable, warm and elegant. The Chanel Haute Couture woman is opulent with a great love for luxury in the highest level of fashion. -Brent Billiman, Paris, France.


Stan Honda Photo: Model Freja Beha Erichsen for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Karlie Kloss for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Natasha Poly for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Magdalena Frakowiak for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Samantha Gradoville for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Liu Wen for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Michaela Kocianova for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Bianca Balti for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Caroline Brasch Nielsen for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Aline Weber for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Mirte Maas for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Barbora Dvorakova for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anja Rubik for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anna Selezneva for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Models Iris Strubegger and Baptiste Giabiconi for Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2010