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Trend Alert: Couture Details

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:50:22 -0800

Believe me, if I could afford Diane's divine Chanel Couture dress, I would swoop it up in a heartbeat. Sigh, back to life, back to reality. The good thing is, we don't have to pay a runway price to wear such beautiful couture details. All you have to do is look for unique, extravagant embellishments via strong shoulders, unique prints, pouf skirts, lavish sequins, and fancy detailing. Check out my keen picks for the time being, until you train your eye . . .

Celebrity Style: Keira Knightley

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:00:22 -0800

Black and white - such an obvious match but oh so powerful. Case in point, Keira Knightley dressed in Chanel Couture at The Young Victoria premiere in London. She proves that sometimes, simple equals special. There is no hint of fussiness in her ensemble, yet the boxy shoulders and tweed fabric make it appealing. Instead of carrying any old clutch, the actress opted for a black-satin bow, one that hangs beautifully.

Brian Reyes Gaucho Jacket - $865.00	Accordion-pleated skirt - $89.00
Charole Black Satin - $89.95	Elle Flirty Bow Clutch - $34.00
14K Cross Cubic Zirconia Earring - $22.39	Velvet Danee Gauzy Whisper Top - $74.00

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Olga Kurylenko in Scaly Chanel Couture: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:08 -0800

You can put Ukranian beauty Olga Kurylenko in anything and she'll shine. Or will she? The actress and her costar Daniel Craig continued to promote their flick, Quantum of Solace. In Japan, Olga walked the red carpet in a Chanel Couture Fall '06 gown. It's quite a complex dress made up of tulle, fish-like scales topped with sequins, a halter bodice, and asymmetrical bottom. She completed her look with simple black sandals, diamond drop earrings, a sequined clutch, and cornrows. Does Olga in Chanel Couture do it for you?

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Who Wore It Better? 2006 Chanel Fall Couture LBD

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:00:22 -0700

Two fabulous ladies, one gorgeous Chanel couture dress. Can you believe Cate Blanchett first wore this 2006 Chanel Fall couture dress in 2006 at the London premiere of Volver? Socialite Daphne Guinness recently resurrected the same dress and wore it at the Chanel couture collection show. Cate kept her look simple with black opaque tights and boots, while Daphne stepped it up a couple notches with a wide belt and chunky platforms. Whose version do you prefer?

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Spring 2008 Couture: Chanel

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:00:22 -0800

Karl has interpreted an arctic freeze and only he could make frigid fashion look so desirable. With an icy palette of gray, black, and white, there was plenty of detailing and tailoring to keep the eyes happy. Some of the sophisticated and ultra-chic ensembles actually made me shiver - this mini-fied black and white suit for one.

Tiered ruffles and volumes were modern maneuvers, creating a slight Chanel cupcake aesthetic. Plumage and beading was a slight nod to Armani, but don't get me wrong: Karl does this very well, too. All towering over covetable ballet flats, this couture collection was sweet, but ultimately fierce.

P.S. Get a load of the massive iceberg of a classic Chanel jacket.

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Fall 2007 Couture: Chanel

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:11:23 -0700

The Chanel couture show may have taken place amidst rainy weather, the front row attendees may have ruined their shoes in the mud, but the clothes were anything but downtrodden. In fact, the bad weather made the stunning designs stand out even more.

The show opened with variations on the classic Chanel suit, with detailing from sequins to leather to feathers, and closed with the bride covered head to toe in a fantastic feathered dress. Karl Lagerfeld seemed to take inspiration from medieval times - the head coverings remind me of the chain mail knights wore under their helmets, the feathers seem reminiscent of the Middle Age pastime of falconry, and a couple of the dresses seem very Maid Marian. All in all, another masterpiece from Karl!

To see lots more from the runway show, go here.

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Fab Flash: Eva Longoria Marrying in Chanel...And Vera!

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:40:33 -0700

As her wedding fast approaches (7.7.07!), Eva Longoria is coming down to the wire on a few of those big bridal decisions - like what she's going to wear.

But the decision has finally been made - sort of. It seems that Eva couldn't really decide: she's wearing Chanel couture for her civil ceremony, and a $75,000 Vera Wang dress embroidered by 20 seamstresses for the church. Sounds lavish!

FABTV: The Making of Chanel Haute Couture, Look 39

FabSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:43:02 -0700

We ooh and ahh at haute couture, but we rarely stop to think, how did they create that awe-inspiring piece? Chanel has put together a short behind-the-scenes video, revealing how Look 39 from the Chanel Haute Couture Fall '09 collection was made. It starts with Madame Jacqueline preparing the toile of the jacket after looking at a sketch by Karl Lagerfeld. Then Madame Cécile carefully examines the toile of the dress. Finally, the design is transferred onto tracing paper, and the magic begins. I'll let the work speak for itself.

2009 Fall Couture: Chanel

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:00:22 -0700

As an ode to simple elegance, Karl kept his Chanel Fall couture collection long and lean with sophisticated strapless gowns, classic suiting, and highly embellished frocks. The designer's play on peek-a-boo with an abundance of mesh, lace tights, and high/low hemlines shows off legs in a slightly naughty manner. Sequins and beading also made an appearance in the form of glittering dresses, which were reminiscent of the '80s and '90s. For color, Karl kept it simple playing with gorgeous jewel tones and noir. While this ivory and black tiered dress does not blow me away, it's still beautiful. Thoughts?

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2009 Spring Couture: Chanel

FabSugar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Karl was on a strict diet of black, white, and paper when designing Spring couture. I'm predicting white is about to be the color du jour, thanks to Michelle Obama's dreamy Jason Wu gown. As always, Karl was psychic. His designs may have been scaled down, but they were anything but streamlined. Cuts were sharp or voluminous, shoulders and waists were punctuated, and details were both in-your-face and obscure.Varied beading techniques were used, exhibiting the keen craftsmanship of couture. Flower appliques were whimsical, black and white floral motifs were flirtatious. Elaborate head pieces added drama. Separates were aplenty for those watching their wallets. There was no high drama here, but there was plenty to keep couture costumers quenched.

To see loads of Chanel Spring couture, read more.

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Neo Romantic Sweater Dress - $34.00	Candice Sequin Dress - $198.00
Rachel Rachel Roy Dress, One Shoulder - $109.00	Nanette Lepore Divinity Dress - $388.00
Jill Stuart Short Strapless Taffeta Party Dress - $198.00	Princess Cap Sleeve Dress - $129.00
Karen Walker She's Cracked Dress - $184.00	Silence & Noise Strapless Velvet Dress - $68.00
Parker Puff Sleeve Dress - Black - $253.00	Knitted Sequin Dress - $170.00
Sexy One Shoulder Dresses by Sentimental NY - $130.00