Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel presented its Resort 2014 collection in Singapore this week, and the slightly punky hair and electric-blue eye makeup is something to emulate. Summer beauty means taking risks: sporting vibrant makeup hues reserved for warm-weather functions and coifs that are both cool and functional. And the rich black and neon blue eye makeup, coupled with overexaggerated, swooped bangs, provided the perfect accompaniment to designer Karl Lagerfeld's spectacular creations. See all the looks up close here and get the exact makeup shades used backstage.

Chanel revealed its Cruise 2014 collection in Singapore earlier today, and the mix of red-carpet-ready dresses, timeless coats, and everyday pieces is delightful. While Cruise collections might not garner the same amount of attention as the Spring and Fall shows, Karl Lagerfeld's latest shows us why they should. Intended to outfit the most fabulous of women on holidays abroad, they fill the gap between Spring and Fall with a bounty of pieces ready for frivolity and fun (not the office). Click on to see looks we loved, detail images, and information on the hair and makeup.

Karl Lagerfeld's preseason collections for Chanel usually follow themes tied to the the exotic locations where they're shown. And his Resort 2014 collection, presented in Singapore Thursday, was no exception.

But while this collection drew upon the Southeast Asian city-state's rich history, it didn't telegraph a specifically Asian influence. Perhaps that's because Singapore, which is the world's fourth largest financial center and was for decades a British colony, has always drawn a mix of different influences. It was a global city before globalization — the buzzword of Chanel's last ready-to-wear collection — was a concept.

So this collection, a largely black-and-white affair, was unimpeachably cosmopolitan and drew as much from Chanel's archives as it did from, say, Singapore's infamous heat and multicultural influences. Lagerfeld kept his materials light so that these clothes, like his many raffia dresses and pieces with feather accents, would make sense in warm weather anywhere in the world.

Princesses and supermodels alike celebrated Monaco's annual Rose Ball this weekend, helped along by a little creative direction from The Kaiser himself. At the request of Monaco's Princess Caroline, Lagerfeld dreamed up Belle Epoque decor for the event, which celebrated the 150th anniversary of the company that owns many of the casinos in the principality, the Société des Bains de Mer.

That meant an illustrated backdrop featuring a woman in a turn-of-the-20th-century-style dress complete with a corset and a feathered hat, menus with even more of Lagerfeld's drawings, and a costume for singer Rita Ora.

Cara Delevingne — dressed in Chanel Couture — dined with Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco, and Lagerfeld had a choice seat next to Princess Caroline. Antoine Arnault also attended the event — along with his girlfriend, Natalia Vodianova — clad in head-to-toe Dior. A look at who else showed up for the party — and what they wore — here in the gallery.

Alice Dellal reprises her role as the face of Chanel's Boy Bag with a brand-new campaign for Spring 2013. Posing with a white horse and a hot horse handler (model Jake White), Dellal plays the part of modern equestrienne perfectly, her trademark shaved hair and punk-rock vibe contrasting with her preppy cardigan-and-tie-blouse ensemble nicely. Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld at La Ferme de la Chapelle in Fontaine-Chaalis, the images also call to mind the famous photos of Coco Chanel riding horses with Boy Capel. All the campaign images — plus a look at all the newest Boy Bags — here.