Roitfeld At Chanel Paris-Byzance

For the past decade, Chanel has organized a special show each December outside of the typical Fashion Week schedule in order to honor the superior work of the house's artisans. Known as "Métiers d'Art," this lovely tradition showcases the quality craftmanship for which Chanel is famous. "Paris to Byzantium" is the theme for this Chanel pre-collection and the clothes are unusually gorgeous. Inspired by the splendor of the Byzantine empire and in particular his muse, Empress Theodora, Karl Lagerfeld gives us a hint of the luxury and beauty of this fallen empire. Velvets, silks, and tweeds swept down the runway, heavily embellished with crystals and Bohemian tulle. Of course Carine Roitfeld was on hand for the splendiferous event, I wonder if she plans to wear anything from this exotic collection... The Chanel artisans that were honored include Desrues for metalwork, Goossens for goldsmithing, Guillet for artificial flowers, Lemarie for feathers, Lesage for embroidery, Michel for millinery, and Massaro for shoemaking.

View Chanel's "Paris to Byzantium" collection.

Carine Roitfeld, Franca Sozzani, and Karl Lagerfeld photos © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Comments

[Antonia]

beautiful furs!

[Kate]

Well, only the best at Chanel. I think the collection looks very 60s inspired. The sillouette is very straight through the torso on most of the pieces. Not a great sillouette for my figure, but I love the look.

[kellina]

Agreed, Antonia! The colors of Carine's fur especially are gorgeous on her.

[kellina]

Kate, I am not sure that a few of these pieces will work on ANYONE, frankly I think some of the models look fat here due to the silhouette.

; )

But I do love the rich, sumptuous fabrics and the color palette.

[the girl]

Your are very beautiful girls ...

i loove the pic with Karl Lagerfeld so cuuute :)

[kellina]

Thank you for visiting, the girl!

[Kate]

Yeah, Kellina, you are so right!!!

[kellina]

Why thank you, Kate!

: )