Best Dressed Jun 22, 2009
Chanel Iman is bold in blue, Blake Lively is pretty in pink, Lily Allen is Chanel chic, and more ... From Anne 00004000 Hathaway's haute couture Versace gown to Chanel Iman's dressed-down Fashion Week style, these stars always look good while stepping out ... Models Chanel Iman and Kasia Struss shone this month at the CDFA Awards, while Rachel Bilson showed the right way to wear a trend in her off-white Herve Leger by Max Azria dress. (Teen Vogue)
Mayor receives 10 applications to fill district 3 council seat Jun 21, 2009
Wiese s daughter Chanel is the mayor for the youth governing body of Rio Rancho. Copyright. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Arise Fashion Week update Jun 19, 2009
She referenced Chanel and Louis Vuitton. She channelled the '20s and the '30s and she did it all in layer upon layer of the brightest African print imaginable. (iAfrica.com)
Hot off the fashion press Jun 18, 2009
Ford Models has represented a host of stars, including Rachel Hunter, Erin O'Connor and Chanel Iman. Although it is unknown which campaigns Amber is being lined up for, she has already appeared in an advert for Kanye's Louis Vuitton range of sneakers. (iAfrica.com)
Chanel's most exquisite collection Jun 18, 2009
Chanel has come up with one of its most exquisite collections, pulling no stops on luxury. ITS a case of da, da, da (yes, yes, yes) for Karl Lagerfeld for the seventh edition of the Mtiers dArt collection from Chanel ... He mirrored the fascination that Coco Chanel herself had for all things Russian back in the heady days of the roaring 20s. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A Short Shopping Break in Sydney Jun 17, 2009
For the big city shopping experience, Castlereigh Street in the city centre is home to international luxury brands such as Gucci and Chanel. While the ultra-chic quarters known as Double Bay, just a 15 minute ferry ride from Circular Quay in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, are renowned for exclusive Australian and overseas designer wear. (Suite101.com)
Get Your Glow On This Summer Jun 16, 2009
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Spot the difference: the tweets of Bruno and Karl Jun 16, 2009
You should also subscribe to the , the eccentric creative director of the Chanel fashion house: gay, German, owner of more than 100 iPods, prone to crash diets and bitchy comments about supermodels. Both Bruno and Karl's are a hoot: camp, brutally fashion-bonkers, entertainingly mean and utterly other-planetary. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
In Recession, Swapping Is The New Shopping Jun 16, 2009
Fifteen shopaholics clean out their closets, and trade gently-worn Gucci for someone else's Chanel ... Swapping Gucci for Chanel. (CBS News)
Five Fashion Must Haves Jun 6, 2009
Chanel No 5: You will feel like fashion (or Hollywood) royalty in this classic scent that is never in nor out of style, but rather one which remains a fragrance institution. Launched in 1921, with its notes of Jasmine, May Rose and Ylang Ylang, was the favorite parfum of Marilyn Monroe, which makes it one scent that is sure to induce instant glamour. (Suite101.com)
Coco Chanel story Jun 6, 2009
Biopic charts early years of designer who founded iconic couturier, Chanel. French actress Audrey Tautou plays Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel ... Writer/director Anne Fontaine would not have made the film without Tautou as Chanel. (CNN -- International)
* Christian Lacroix files for protection from creditors Jun 3, 2009
This was the system that had reaped mighty profits for established houses like Christian Dior and Chanel ... This year, Chanel announced the layoffs of 200 temporary employees. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Some Advice From Jackie Onassis May 31, 2009
In "The Gospel According to Coco Chanel," due in September from Skirt. Books, author Karen Karbo recalls Jackie turning to a group of young socialites at a literary event at Boston's Kennedy Library. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Chanel makeup man to work his magic May 30, 2009
Chanel national makeup artist John Fussell from Beverly Hills will be at Nordstrom, Ala Moana Center, to help interpret summer makeup trends and assist Island women with looking their best in spite of the summer heat. Appointments are recommended. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Biopic breathes new life into Chanel story May 29, 2009
Biopic breathes new life into Coco Chanel story - CNN.com ... Biopic breathes new life into Coco Chanel story ... Biopic charts early years of designer who founded iconic couturier, Chanel. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Sneakerheads' unite! May 29, 2009
Today, Adidas, Nike and Puma compete with luxury brands such as Chanel, Prada and Gucci. The major sports shoe companies also allow customers to design their own shoes. (CNN -- US)
Setting trends at Cannes festival May 28, 2009
Strapless gowns: Anna Mouglalis wears green Chanel at the Coco Chanel premiere ... Anna Mouglalis' emerald green Chanel gown, Phelps says ... Fitting for Mouglalis, who plays legendary designer Coco Chanel in an upcoming film. (USA Today -- Life)
Gareth Pugh's outlandish glamour May 28, 2009
Normally, with big fashion houses like Chanel, journalists will go to the show and then to the showroom where theyll see the collection all lined up, which is how it should be seen in the shop. But very few journalists will do that with me. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fashion conscious Zhang Ziyi at Cannes May 25, 2009
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi arrives for the screening of "Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky" by French director Jan Kounen and the Closing Ceremony of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei). (Xinhuanet, China)
Cash for crash: mea culpa is a publishing bonanza May 23, 2009
"She partied with as much gusto as her colleagues, taking all the life offered: the 900 bottles of wine, the six-hour lunches, the days out at Cartier Polo, the champagne-fuelled nights at lap-dancing clubs, the Chanel handbags and the meaningless sex," the publisher's blurb reads. Thanks, Venetia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Rush for Sex and the City clothes May 22, 2009
The dearest item on sale was a black sequined Chanel dress with a price tag of $5,000 (2,785). It is expected that some of the items will end up on auction websites. (Yahoo News -- Sex and the City)
What To Wear To Work: Chic Office Styles May 22, 2009
Shoes, $750, Chanel; (800) 550-0005. Necklace, price upon request, Alexis Bittar. (Marie Claire, US)
CW Upfront: 'Melrose,' 'Vampire' May 22, 2009
CW Upfront: 'Melrose Place,' 'Vampire Diaries' on Tap - TVWeek - News. Sign Up for our Newsletters. (TVweek.com)
Children in Congo forced into exorcisms May 21, 2009
By Dan Harris, Special for USA TODAY Isaac Mananga, 10, and his half sister Chanel, 7, knelt on the dirt floor of the church, staring up at the pastor through scared, confused eyes ... Moments later, with Isaac and Chanel by her side, the children's grandmother, Marie Nzenze, said she believed the charges. (USA Today -- News)
Getting suited to Cannes takes time May 21, 2009
Frankly, the only better vantage would be one of the apartments on the Croisette, above the Chanel store and directly in from the Lumi. re. (Boston Globe)
Scent-sensitive readers raise a stink over odors May 21, 2009
I'd really appreciate if people took a moment to think before slathering on eight ounces of Chanel No. 5 lotion, holding the trigger on the air freshener for fifteen seconds because the "room smells so bad," or burning funky incense that doesn't make the room smell better (just makes it smell like incense). Many a nose will be thankful. (MSNBC -- Health)
Blue and yellow all over Oscar red carpet May 21, 2009
His companion, Vanessa Paradis, wore a Chanel long black tulle dress with silver applique. Meanwhile, some male stars, including Spike Lee, wore white tuxedos with black shirts and ties. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Oscar red carpet is a designers dream May 21, 2009
Nicole Kidman, for example, models for a Chanel fragrance and Charlize Theron is the face of Christian Diors Jadore perfume. Hilary Swank is a Calvin Klein lingerie model and guess which fashion house designed the dress she wore earlier this year when she picked up her Golden Globe. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Tan in a can: Why are we so obsessed? May 21, 2009
For years, milky skin was prized, until Coco Chanel made tanning vogue in the 1920s. Before she came back bronzed from the French Rivera, tans were seen as the mark of the working class. (Boston Globe)
Rachel Bilson robbed of fashion treasures May 20, 2009
Rachel Bilson, known for her keen fashion sense, is without most of her stylish wardrobe after someone stole jewelry and designer clothing including a trove of vintage shoes and her Chanel collection from her L.A. home. "She's shaken," a friend of the "Jumper" actress tells PEOPLE. "She feels violated.". (MSNBC -- News)
Playful ambition May 20, 2009
LONDON, (England) CNN -- Natalia Vodianova is best known as the supermodel who has graced the cover of Vogue, walked the catwalk for the likes of Chanel and Versace. Supermodel Natalia Vodianova's charity plans to build hundreds of play parks for children in her native Russia. (CNN -- International)
Tell-all book gives Lagerfeld dressing down May 20, 2009
Karl Lagerfeld and Me - published in Munich this week - is a penetrating look at the German-born Chanel and Fendi genius dubbed "the Kaiser" in the design world, where he has become a billionaire through his creations. It reveals how he once informed a member of his team that she had lost her job by presenting her with a caricature depicting a hand holding her decapitated head Marie Antoinette style - in the presence of his entire company. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A Saks Battle Brews May 19, 2009
Markdowns of more than 70 percent on Chanel bags, Armani suits and Louboutin shoes devastated holiday profits and rattled designers. The drastic moves by CEO Steve Sadove "will make it difficult for Saks to command premium pricing and will create long-term problems for the Saks brand," said Peter Schoenfeld, whose firm owns a 1. (New York Post -- Business)
Top Asian American Fashion Designer... May 19, 2009
Top Asian American Fashion Designers. Top Asian American Fashion Designers. (Suite101.com)
Hot Summer Styles On A Dime, Online May 17, 2009
It's from Christabelle's Closet, an online consignment shop that features pieces from designers including Diane 000005C8 von Furstenburg, Chanel and Manolo Blahnik. There's even a brand-new $10 and Under Deals section. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Luxury labels still living it up May 16, 2009
The designers Sass & Bide and Jayson Brunsdon have opened at Westfield Bondi Junction, and Chanel and Louis Vuitton will follow in mid-July. Myer is expanding its collection of luxury designers, according to its communications manager, Mitch Caitlin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Beauty against recession: Taiwans Lipstick Effect RIxWX{f May 16, 2009
However, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, two leading French brands, made completely opposite predictions in their spring/summer collection shows. Led by fashion emperor Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel displayed a more conservative and pragmatic style at the Paris Fashion Week. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
SORORITY HELPS TO REFURBISH AFRICAN WELL May 15, 2009
Chanel Allen, an 8th grader, said Pine Bluff residents should come out to support a great cause, even if they don t want to participate in the events. They can be a part of history, she said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Hedge your bets on these two novels May 14, 2009
The author: Jill Kargman, 34, daughter of former Chanel president Arie Kopelman; author of Momzillas and co-author of Wolves in Chic Clothing. The novel's Mrs. Hedgefund: Holly Talbott lives in Manhattan with her hedgefund husband but loses him to a hedgefund-wife wannabe. (USA Today -- Life)
Self-described couponer features tips for shoppers on her new blog May 14, 2009
She looks for the best deals to indulge in her passions for Chanel perfume and expensive high-heeled shoes and purses. Feehan doesn t keep all she buys with coupons for her family. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Is the worlds oldest dog in Washington Parish? May 14, 2009
Thats the same age as Chanel, the New York dachshund who was recently celebrated as the Guiness World Record oldest living dog. In fact, Roxie has a few weeks on Chanel, but shes not counting. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Jewelry: Trash and treasure May 12, 2009
The walls of his airy studio are all white except for two paintings -- one reads "Vague, Vogue, Vomit," and the other pictures a Chanel logo next to the McDonald's golden arches and a swastika. Aggressive, yes. (AZCentral -- Style)
Luxury brands look to China for cushion in crisis May 11, 2009
Liu Hongyan, a 34-year-old marketing director for a culture magazine in the western city of Chengdu, just bought a Coach purse to replace her Chanel, two necklaces and a bracelet from Tiffany and some Estee Lauder cosmetics ... From fake Gucci wallets to Chanel bags, they are widely available despite repeated government crackdowns. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
China still has an appetite for luxury goods May 11, 2009
Liu Hongyan, a 34-year-old marketing director for a culture magazine in the western city of Chengdu, just bought a Coach purse to replace her Chanel, two necklaces and a bracelet from Tiffany and some Estee Lauder cosmetics. "Like many of my friends, my job is stable and not affected by the financial crisis," she said. (MSNBC -- Business)
/R E P E A T -- Help Those Living With Brain Tumors - Support The Pencer Brain Trust/ May 11, 2009
- Classic Chic - seek inspiration from fashion icon Coco Chanel, you can never go wrong with a fabulous little black dress and red lipstick - Fast Chic - add one 'must-have' accessory to your look - Signature Chic - find a perfume or lipstick to call your own - Manly Chic - don't be afraid to add colour and patterns to your wardrobe - Canadian Chic - look for great Canadian designs like Pink Tartan and Alfred Sung Canadian Facts about Brain Tumors - Approximately 10,000 Canadians are diagnosed... (Canada Newswire)
White House Puts UAW Ahead of Property Rights May 9, 2009
Let me know when Chanel produces cement shoes or boots. In the meantime, I hope that the Waxman-Frank "car" gets less treatment than a "mug" and a gerbil. (Townhall.com)
A behind-the-scenes look at designer Coco Chanel May 9, 2009
Coco Chanel's style is legendary and revolutionary ... While she lived much in the public eye, Mademoiselle Chanel was intensely private about many aspects of her life ... In fact, Chanel was so taken with the young man that she allowed him into her private rooms. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Infotainment May 9, 2009
Chanel, the worlds oldest dog, celebrated her 21st birthday on Wednesday with a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records and a visit to a dog hotel and spa. The dachshund, a rescue dog from Port Jefferson in New York, wore an orange sweater and red goggles as her owner, Denice Shaughnessy, accepted. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Don't try teaching her new tricks May 8, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) Chanel, the world's oldest dog, celebrated her 21st birthday on Wednesday with a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records and a visit to a dog hotel and spa ... "Chanel is the Guinness world record holder for the oldest living dog," said Jamie Panas, a spokeswoman for Guinness ... The record authority reviewed a veterinarian's certificate, statements from four witnesses and photographs to verify Chanel's age, Panas explained. (Yahoo News)
Sharon Stone Suddenly Stick-Thin, Snaps Over Calling Chinese Earthquake 'Karma' May 8, 2009
The new Mrs. Andy Roddick, Brooklyn Decker, model Arlenis Sosa, Hilary Rhoda, Joy Bryant, Rachel Roy, Chanel Iman, Coco Rocha, Doutzen Kroes, Karolina Kurkova, Ali Stephens, Isabeli Fontana and Jessica White at NYC's 1OAK for the party benefiting OrphanAid Africa on Monday night. Gabrielle Union, Adrian Grenier, Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks grooving away to the tunes by DJ KISS at the DeLeon Tequila Launch at West Hollywood's Chateau Marmont on Tuesday night. (Fox News)
Designers compete on 'The Fashion show' May 8, 2009
Even if you don't know the difference between Coco Chanel and the cooking channel, you have to think "The Fashion Show" sounds a lot like "Project Runway.". Mizrahi, during an interview with television critics at the Langham Huntington Hotel says the differences between the competition programs start with the format. (Fresno Bee)
World's luxury brands holding on May 7, 2009
s and Chanel - continue to succeed ... 47 billion, Chanel at $6 ... While the top three brands held their 2008 positions, high-fashion Chanel crept up one spot, while fine jeweller Cartier dropped from fourth place to seventh with a 2009 value of $4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
World's Oldest Pooch Celebrates 21st Birthday May 7, 2009
"She's independent. If she didn't want to do something, she had a look she would give, and she usually got her way," Denice Shaughnessy joked of her aging dachshund, Chanel, whose 147th birthday in people years is Wednesday. Chanel named the oldest dog by Guinness World Records last year is taking a rare trip from her Port Jefferson Station home in New York to mingle with canine buddies invited to her Manhattan birthday party ... Chanel took the title as the oldest dog last spring when a... (Fox News)
Meet Chanel: Almost 21, the worlds oldest dog May 7, 2009
Meet Chanel: Almost 21, the worlds oldest dog - TODAY Pets ... Meet Chanel: Almost 21, the worlds oldest dog ... May 6: TODAY hosts meet Chanel, a dachshund mix that has been named world's oldest dog at nearly 21 years old. (MSNBC -- Health)
Jill Garland May 7, 2009
Bejeweled with overgrown teardrops and hearts sized almost to scale, they're examples of the outrageous, over-the-top adornment that represents the best of the best in costume jewelry: Lanvin, Mimi di N, Panetta, Chanel and Dior. Jill Garland was recently sampling some of her own merchandise. (AZCentral -- Style)
CHS grad, NY resident missing (267) May 4, 2009
Casey and Jody King recently reported the birth of their third daughter, Lainie Chanel, in The Wave. They also have two other daughters, Raeyn, age 4 and Alyssa, age 5. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Obituaries for Friday, May 1, 2009 (1049) May 3, 2009
She is survived by son Boy; daughters Puanani (Duane) Wakuta, Suzie (Keali i) Dabin, Momi (Francis) Kapana and Chanel (Tim) Higgins; brother Walter Freckles (Moki) Smith Jr.; sisters Pelma Larsen, Charlotte Kaui; grandchildren Tehani, Chivas, Shaundy, Shawna, Jetsen, Chandis, Kia, Keanu, Chaz, Chassidy, Kaeo and Duaney Boy; great-granddaughter Khloe; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation 1-2:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Kapa a First Hawaiian Church; services begin at 3 p.m.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Perfume notes May 1, 2009
To paraphrase Coco Chanel, perfume is one of the most important accessories a woman can wear. It should, of course, be subtle and elegant (as is true of men's scents as well). (East Tennessean, TN)
Bernard Arnault's Bubbly Moet Price Might Uncork More Luxury, Drink Deals May 1, 2009
Other than those companies and privately held Chanel SA, no targets appear big enough to require the sale of Moet Hennessy, unless Arnault pursues a merger with the Rupert familys , the maker of Cartier jewelry, or the Hayek familys Swatch Group AG, which makes Breguet watches. To be sure, the champagne business is not the cash cow it once was as the recession discourages drinkers from spending. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Simon Doonan Apr 29, 2009
Imagine if you could get a Chanel fan or a Lanvin fan. That would be so cool, literally or figuratively. (AZCentral -- Style)
Aussie style queens a hit in London Apr 29, 2009
To keep their prices low, Rous Iland buys from up-and-coming designers, as opposed to established and exclusive brands such as Chanel, Luis Vuitton and Dior. Before clients are met at the private showroom in Mayfair, they are asked to fill out a detailed questionnaire about their wardrobes and their lifestyles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Art.view: Tubular belles Apr 28, 2009
Tall, well-rounded and boasting a beauty spot above her lip, the sitter has all of de Lempicka s trademark characteristics, once described as lighting by Caravaggio, tubism by Fernand L;ger and lipstick by Chanel. The picture radiates bisexual power. (The Economist)
Supermodel Kathy Ireland Lashes Out Against Pro Choice Apr 28, 2009
Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, Kerry Washington, Mary-Kate Olsen, Diane Kruger, Debra Messing, Adrien Brody, Alexis Bledel, Bradley Cooper, Moby, Melissa Leo, Viola Davis, Henry Cavill and Molly Shannon at the Chanel Tribeca Film Festival Dinner in support of the Tribeca Film Festival Artist Awards program in NYC on Thursday night. The five remaining Idol hopefuls, Julian Sands, Eric Idle, Kenneth Branagh, Xander Berkeley, Jeff Lynne, Bruno Tonioli, Lucy Davis and... (Fox News)
Rocking the initials: not just for Mr. Big Bucks Apr 28, 2009
"My parents told me years ago - when I was young even - that the only 'names' that should be visible on the outside of your clothes are your own ...," wrote Chanel Turner. While our immediate answers touched on new notions of "discreet luxury" and "stealth wealth" which exist in direct opposition to loud logos, I continued to think about how widely acceptable it is for men to wear their names, quite literally, on their sleeves. (Globe and Mail)
Chic elegance with flair Apr 20, 2009
Best bargain in her home: "I designed my own headboard loosely based on a quilted Chanel bag. I was able to take a very simple shape, and by adding spaced chrome nail heads and designer fabric, really take it to the next level. I have them made in varying shapes for clients, and they are always pleased with the affordability compared to a fully upholstered bed.". Can't-miss colors: "Off-white walls and crisp white trim are classic and couldn't be safer. A longtime favorite of mine is Tea on the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
