Biker chic through the years Nov 13, 2009
1991: Photographer Peter Lindbergh outfits supermodels of the day in Brando-esque biker boots, caps and Chanel jackets for Vogue. -- Susan Carpenter. (FOX61, CT)
Design Museum Displays Showcasing... Nov 13, 2009
The drawings, loaned to the Design Museum by Jo lle Chariau, owner of Galerie Bartsch & Chariau (Munich, Germany), will be displayed together with key garments from the couture houses of Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Yamamoto, Poiret, Comme des Gar;ons and Victor & Rolf. Illustrated Fashion will be on view from 23rd June 31st October 2010. (Suite101.com)
This deer hunt is all in the family for sure Nov 12, 2009
"The year I shot my first buck, I was wearing Chanel and my hair was curled," Becca said. Dale remained low key and rolled with their retorts. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Las Vegas police raid 6 Hells Angels locations Nov 12, 2009
Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, dozens of pieces of gold and diamond jewelry and electronics were just some of the items police seized last month on raids at the suspects' homes. In all, three women and two men are charged with breaking into the Hollywood Hills homes of celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Megan Fox and Rachel Bilson. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Madoff’s spoils head to the auction block Nov 11, 2009
Also on the block are 11 leather Hermes handbags owned by Ruth Madoff, 68, as well as bags by Chanel, Prada, Jil Sander, Judith Leiber, Bottega Veneta, and Louis Vuitton. The Madoff material is part of a larger auction of jewelry and other items seized under the federal Asset Forfeiture Program in connection with narcotics, white-collar, and other federal crimes, said US Deputy Marshal Roland Ubaldo. (Boston Globe)
Mind the Gap Nov 11, 2009
Haute fashion label Chanel now has Vanessa Paradis as the face (or rather, moue) of a new lipstick line and Georgia May Jagger has filled the gap left by the exit of Kate Moss from Rimmel. Two more Bardot clones, Oscar-winning former child actress Anna Paquin and Dutch supermodel Lara Stone are also the hottest picks for the fashion circuit photo-ops right. (India Times)
Sydney00004000's coolest bars Nov 11, 2009
Next they'll be opening a Chanel shop on Springfield Avenue. Minimal signage, black velvet curtains and an understated interior that seems purpose-built for discreet fashion shows mean that Velluto is nearly invisible. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
S00004000mall firm battles Chanel over design Nov 11, 2009
Small firm battles Chanel over design ... Small firm battles Chanel over design ... Carmen Colle, a former social worker who founded an ethical clothing company to provide employment for refugees, is waging a legal battle against Chanel over a crochet pattern which she claims was copied. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Rich pickings Nov 11, 2009
Nicola Wood with her Chanel handbag, bucking a worldwide trend away from luxury goods ... When 23-year-old student Nicola Wood returned from a recent trip to New York with a $3400 Chanel handbag dangling from her arm, her mother was not amused ... It will have 12 high-end stores including Chanel, Burberry, Coach, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Prada, Ralph Lauren and Tiffany, as well as Miu Miu's first Australian store, and the first stand-alone Jimmy Choo store in Victoria. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Teen who burglarized celebs' homes was threatened Nov 10, 2009
Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, dozens of pieces of gold and diamond jewelry and electronics were just some of the items police seized last month on raids at the suspects' homes ... Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, dozens of pieces of gold and diamond jewelry and electronics were just some of the items police seized last month on raids at the suspects' homes. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Growing market: Nov 10, 2009
When 23-year-old student Nicola Wood returned from a recent trip to New York with a $3400 Chanel handbag dangling from her arm, her mother was not amused ... It will have 12 high-end stores including Chanel, Burberry, Coach, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Prada, Ralph Lauren and Tiffany, as well as Miu Miu's first Australian store, and the first stand-alone Jimmy Choo store in Victoria ... At Chanel, a security guard turned me away because they were "too busy at the moment". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Cristiano Ronaldo Fails to Match Beckham Soccer Sales Boom for Real Madrid Nov 9, 2009
In China, Real Madrid is competing with luxury goods brands like Apple and Chanel. . (Bloomberg)
Chanel in court accused of counterfeiting Nov 7, 2009
Founded in 1987 in the town of Lure in eastern France, World Tricot claims that Chanel stole the simple knit cable design with black edging and used it for a vest. But Chanel lawyer Gerard Delile said the fashion house was the "sole proprietor" of the vest design and that World Tricot has "a technical expertise" that does not extend to creative design ... World Tricot is also accusing Chanel of illegally terminating a contract after the fashion house began drastically cutting down orders to... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Arcadia jewelry sale won't break the bank Nov 7, 2009
COCO BEFORE CHANEL' opens. Anyone who has lusted after a Chanel jacket or been grateful for all the innovations the brilliant designer brought to women (the little black dress, menswear influences, sportswear, to name a few) and those she left behind such as corsets, will appreciate the film "Coco Before Chanel." The sumptuous period piece starring Audrey Tautou and written and directed by Anne Fontaine opens today at Kahala Mall ... The film is inspired by Chanel's amazing individuality,... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old... Nov 7, 2009
Prugo says he and Lee took more than $200,000 worth of Chanel merchandise from Rachel Bilson's home, and removed thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, including family heirlooms, from Paris Hilton's home. (This version corrects spelling of informant's name to Prugo, not Purgo. (The Drudge Report)
The Season's Sexist Lace Clothing Nov 7, 2009
If you prefer a softer effect, look no further than Chanel s Spring 2010 collection ... It s sweet country chic, with a hint of mischief delicate, innocent, yet still appropriate for a roll in the hay (in fact that s how Karl Lagerfeld closed off the show, with a good old Chanel hay roll by models Freja Beha Erichsen, Baptiste Giabiconi and Lara Stone ooh la la) ... Somewhere in between the dark dramatic lace at NADA and the sweetly mischievous lace at Chanel sits Valentino Spring 2010. (Suite101.com)
Celebrity burglaries led by wannabe Nov 7, 2009
He says he and Lee took more than $200,000 worth of Chanel merchandise from Rachel Bilson's home, and thousands of dollars worth of jewellery from Hilton's place. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hollywood glitz comes to Legacy Village (158) Nov 6, 2009
The new store also carries the Red Carpet Collection, the Museum Collection, Tiffany-, Chanel- and Jacqueline Kenney-inspired jewelry, and several lines for children. Article Rating. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Interview: Charlotte Smith, Dreamin... Nov 5, 2009
These included originals by Dior, Chanel and Balenciaga to wedding dresses and a pioneer woman s best and only dress. The inheritance has since been turned into Smith s own book, Dreaming Of Dior (HarperCollins), which includes her godmother s stories about the women behind the dresses plus a few of Smith s own glamorous tales. (Suite101.com)
Infotainment Nov 5, 2009
Manila: (L to R) Chanel Grantham of South Africa, Xu Yan of China, Yi-Wen Chen of Taiwan and Triantafyllia Sarantino of Greece, vying for the Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant pose for press photographers. The winner of Miss Earth 2009 will be crowned on November 22, 2008 in Boracay Island from among. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
What's Playing Nov 5, 2009
Coco Before Chanel - The young Coco Chanel noticed style everywhere, even in the crisp white and basic black of the nuns' habits at the orphanage where she was raised. "Coco Before Chanel" has a similarly keen eye for appearances, but there's not a whole lot of passion or insight beneath the surface ... Audrey Tautou has a striking appeal as Gabrielle Chanel - Coco, as she was known - presenting the designer's feistiness not as bravado but as a straightforward reflection of how she felt. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tickled pink; he's a winner with the ladies at least Nov 4, 2009
Indeed, the members' stand does seem to be some kind of wild cat enclosure, an air-conditioned refuge thick with the scent of Jo Malone and Chanel No. 5, a place where, as one disgusted female security guard told me, "all the girls come to see if they can pick up a rich guy". It's difficult to tell if Murray is rich, but he's certainly acting like he is. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rings, shoes, guns among alleged celeb loot Nov 4, 2009
Luxury goods include Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, bag of diamonds ... Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, dozens of pieces of gold and diamond jewelry and electronics were just some of the items police seized last month on raids at the suspects homes ... A search of Tamayos house turned up the Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, as well as shoes, high-end makeup and perfume. (MSNBC -- News)
Kate Moss No Guarantee Topshop Billionaire Beats U.S. Hex on U.K. Chains Nov 2, 2009
In the wake of the scandal, in which she was dubbed Cocaine Kate, Moss lost contracts with companies such as , Chanel SA and H&M. Police questioned her over the incident but didnt bring any charges. Moss Rebounds. (Bloomberg)
Pockets of wealth: Nov 2, 2009
"The digital revolution, with the global reach of information, has increased demand by acting as a catalyst for markets," Bruno Pavlovsky, fashion director for French fashion house Chanel, told AFP in emailed comments. "The fact that we are investing in new markets means that clearly they have a strategic role in the growth of our brand in the long term.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Rush for Sex and the City clothes Nov 1, 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)
5 charged in burglaries of celeb homes Oct 31, 2009
The group targeted celebrities such as , Goodkin said, because it was known she had a large collection of Chanel. They allegedly studied celebrity magazines to pick out the clothing and jewelry that they wanted, and would then use the Internet to study satellite maps of the victim's home before deciding on the best method for entry. (CNN -- US)
Web site lets people in China ogle luxury goods Oct 30, 2009
In a lavish ceremony at the Chinese Embassy's commercial section in Paris, the heads of Christian Dior, Chanel and dozens of other French labels celebrated the site, cColbert. cn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
My Lazy-But-Soignee Halloween Costume Oct 30, 2009
Coco Chanel wasa late bloomer ... The idea came from watching Coco before Chanel ... But when I tried on the costume and looked in the mirror I started wondering about Chanels age at various biographical milestones. (Slate)
Movie capsules Oct 30, 2009
Coco Before Chanel In which we learn about the life of the legendary fashion designer when she was just a young hat-making courtesan named Gabrielle ... It s unclear what the director and co-writer, Anne Fontaine, thinks fashion means to Chanel. (Boston Globe)
Celeb-obsessed teens robbed famous victims... Oct 30, 2009
"It's a celebrity envy thing. "It's the new sociopath generation of 'I really like those Chanel boots. Instead of going out and buying them, they just steal them. (The Drudge Report)
Teen burglars used Web to target celeb victims Oct 30, 2009
"It's a celebrity envy thing.SlideshowEmmy Rossum attends GQs Gentlemens Ball, Matthew McConaughey takes in the World Series opener and more.more photos"It's the new sociopath generation of 'I really like those Chanel boots. Instead of going out and buying them, they just steal them. (MSNBC -- News)
Cops: Obsessed teens robbed celebs Oct 30, 2009
It s the new sociopath generation of I really like those Chanel boots. Instead of going out and buying them, they just steal them. (KHOU.com, TX)
Pregnant model on Teen Vogue cover Oct 29, 2009
But she said that editors didn t consider pulling the cover Dunn shares with fellow model Chanel Iman. Teen pregnancy is a difficult, real-life issue that Teen Vogue readers (with an average age of 18) are mature enough to be exposed to, Astley said in a statement. (KHOU.com, TX)
Hail, Otto! Near 21, hes now worlds oldest dog Oct 27, 2009
Meet Chanel, named the worlds oldest dog by Guinness World Records. The white-haired dachshund mix died on Aug. 28 just months after celebrating her 21st birthday. (MSNBC -- International)
Greece not the word for Runway contestant Oct 24, 2009
that they likely convinced themselves they'd be meeting the ghost of Coco Chanel ... YAWN. And when he got in front of the judges, he name-dropped not stylish young actresses like Anne Hathaway or Zooey Deschanel, but of all people. (MSNBC -- News)
Apfel show highlights her creativity and individuality Oct 24, 2009
It s an almost preposterously different sort of chic from Didion s. It s also different from, say, Diana Vreeland s or Coco Chanel s or Audrey Hepburn s. But that s the point, isn t it. Fashion moves in stiletto d lockstep, while style is utterly individual. (Boston Globe)
What to Wear on an Internship Oct 23, 2009
Get the behind the scenes scoop on our cover shoot with Chanel Iman and Jourdan Dunn. 00004000. (Teen Vogue)
Walk of shame Oct 22, 2009
To have Nicole Kidman as the face of Chanel adds glamour given the image she presents, Faerm said. She was also hired to be the face of the brand rather than have an active, creative role in the collections development. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
What Robin Givhan Gets Wrong About Thin Models Oct 22, 2009
(As for you and your anti-average antics, Mr. Lagerfeld, who do you think buys all that Chanel No. 5. . (Slate)
With new friends, Barbie gets real Oct 20, 2009
Then along came Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (1882-1971), who favored hats without feathers, dresses without corsets and shoes without heels ... "Coco Before Chanel," Anne Fontaine's elegant portrait of the couturier in the years before she officially opened shop, stars Audrey Tautou. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Monty Python the original kings of gore Oct 20, 2009
coach chanel gucci LV handbags $32coogi DG edhardy gucci t-shirts $15CA edhardy vests. paul smith shoes $35jordan dunk af1 max gucci shoes $33EDhardy gucci ny New Era cap $15coach okely CHANEL DG Sunglass $16(air max, shox tn, rift, puma, dunk sb,) nike jordan shoes 1-24 $32edhardy(shoes, tshirts, jeans, caps, watche, handbag) $25AF(jeans, coat, hoody, sweater, tshirts)Abercrombie & Fitch $31. (MSNBC -- Television)
Singaporean model Celine puts her best face forward on Project Runway Oct 19, 2009
" said the 29-year-old, who has done work for Chanel, Fendi and Gucci. After being sent by the agency to a general casting and then doing a filmed interview, she found herself cast in Project Runway. "The toughest and best part is to live with 15 girls when you can barely remember their names. " she told TODAY. Yes, but what's supermodel host Heidi Klum really like? "Heidi is a wonderful, sweet and funny character. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Charity run a labour of love Oct 18, 2009
Rob and Rachel Smith, their three babies and daughter Chanel ... The boys' father, Rob Smith, has decided to walk the inaugural Run4Fun at Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday, November 8, with their 16-month-old daughter, Chanel, in support of the children's hospital, one of the event's charity partners ... Rob might even break into a jog while he's pushing Chanel in the stroller and I hope to be [there] to congratulate them when they finish, Mrs Smith said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Coco Before Chanel, Review Oct 17, 2009
Audrey Tautou Portrays Fashion Icon Coco Chanel in Her Humble Beginn. French biopic Coco Avant Chanel, now in many cities in the United States, brings to life Chanel and the crushing mores and gaudy fashion that defined her early life ... Coco Before Chanel is a powerful, probing biopic of fashion icon Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and the social mores which defined her early life. (Suite101.com)
Girls Say Man Tried To Grab Them Oct 16, 2009
The girls, 9-year-old Jordan Galloway and her 7-year-old sister Chanel, said the incident took place behind Scott Elementary School, 5116 Avenue N 1/2, as they were walking on Wednesday shortly before 4 p.m.. The 9-year-old told officers that she and her sister heard the vehicle behind them and she turned around to find a man with the driver's window down and the vehicle's door open, slowly coming toward them. (Click2Houston, TX)
USC Cross Country To Run At CS Northridge Friday Oct 16, 2009
Senior Chanel Fischetti will be running in her first race of the season after batting a shin injury all season. Oct. 15, 2009. (Pac-10.org)
Rush for Sex and the City clothes Oct 16, 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)
Barack Obama Gets the Public's Vote Once Again in Magazine Cover Competition Oct 15, 2009
Harpers Bazaar (March 2009) in Fashion y. The magazines Spring Fashion Issue cover features actress Sarah Jessica Parker, whose silvery gray organza Chanel dress picks up the early-morning light on the Brooklyn Bridge, signaling the optimism of the new fashion season. Veranda (October 2008) in House The rustic farmhouse featured on the cover where Dick Vervoordt lives with his family was strongly influenced and partly designed by his father, the celebrated Belgian designer and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scoop: Pregnant teen on Teen Vogue cover Oct 15, 2009
She looks no different than Chanel Iman, who is also pictured, and the accompanying cover line says simply, Teen Supermodels Jourdan and Chanel on their rise to the top. . (MSNBC -- Gossip)
"Jay Leno Show" a Ratings Flop So Far Oct 14, 2009
There was a time I never turned to a CBS chanel. They have made tremendous improvements. (CBS News)
Buying old-school style Oct 14, 2009
Still, Jenkins has stumbled upon some bearing the labels of Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel. Despite their pedigree, these needed major repairs and she eventually sold them to other collectors for $1000 to $1500. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Menounos the ring leader Oct 14, 2009
Others were worried about Wang s spending habits, citing $35,000 charges at Chanel and a $6,000 purchase at Neiman Marcus a few days after the wedding was canceled. They were in love, said Wang s rep. (Boston Globe)
It was nice to see Nick Minchin getting some laughs at the Telstra circus in Melbourne. Oct 14, 2009
Chadstone opens a new luxury goods precinct called The Fashion Capital next month, which includes stores for Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Omega, Prada and Tiffany. That prompted the second harbinger of good fortune - a whopping perfect-bound, glossy press release for the opening of the new precinct that weighed in at 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Paris is 'erotic' and 'inspirational', says Prince Oct 13, 2009
And when I saw the Chanel fashion show (last week) and Karl (Lagerfeld) came out and there was this roar that came up, I was jealous. Q: You fell in love with the Grand Palais. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Retail rents suffer in ritzy neighborhoods Oct 12, 2009
But, for places like Worth Avenue, the proliferation of Chanel, Gucci and stores from destination streets to a plethora of upscale malls has eaten away at the aura of exclusivity, according to Gene Spiegelman, a VP in the New York office of Cushman & Wakefield. The luxury market is a much more extensive market than it was in 2001, he said. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Lohan's celebrity catwalk dismays fashion world Oct 11, 2009
" Farah Chajin, an instructor of apparel design at California State University, said any collection would be judged on the designs themselves. "The collection by Ungaro collaboration with Lohan was not successful, it lacked creativity and innovation to the fashion world," Chajin said. Nevertheless celebrities will continue to play a role as figureheads for fashion brands. "To have Nicole Kidman as the face of Chanel adds glamour given the image she presents," Faerm said. "She was also hired to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Read more... Oct 10, 2009
Chanel Handbags, The Shape and accessories of the handbag remains classic. Chanel Replica, that is a absolutely canniness and fine but simple decision ... Our Chanel replica purses are one of the best-selling items on our website. (PNN Online)
How Bad Was Lindsay Lohan's Ungaro Collection? Oct 10, 2009
Atmosphere is part of the fashion equation, demanding the tonier backdrop of, say, the Htel de Crillion (where Balenciaga showed this season), the soaring glass dome of the Grand Palais (Chanel's venue of choice), or the arty galleries of the Marais (Bernard Wilhem, Veronique Leroy) ... When the major trends are subdued, recession-friendly takes on classic chic (seen last week at Chanel, Givenchy, Celine) and a darker, opposing, deconstructed vision (Louis Vuitton, Viktor+Rolf), a tart is... (Slate)
Vote: Hot or not? Oct 10, 2009
Rihanna arrives to attend the Chanel Pret a Porter show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 at Grand Palais on October 6, 2009 in Paris, France. YES says: That's lukewarm. (AZCentral -- Style)
Alternative IT Oct 10, 2009
IT's as bad as the fashion business, he said: "Chanel last year had fuchsia; now it's called puce.". Yet there's a very good reason that Ellison's raising his voice. (TechWeb)
Movie capsule reviews Oct 9, 2009
Coco Before Chanel In which we learn about the life of the legendary fashion designer when she was just a skinny young hat-making courtesan named Gabrielle ... It s unclear what the director and co-writer, Anne Fontaine, thinks fashion means to Chanel. (Boston Globe)
Dreaded hair woes come to a head Oct 9, 2009
A scene from Good Hair" Fun fact: 80 percent of hair-care products are bought by the black community even though it comprises 12 percent of he population. Rock and his producer, Jeff Stilson, find the embodiment of this economic goldmine at a massive hair show in Atlanta, where four contestants are followed in a preposterously lavish competition. About the only question not answered by "Good Hair" is whether Michelle Obama wears a hair extension (most come from religious ceremonies in India) or... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Irving Penn, 92; his sparse, lustrous portraits revealed Oct 8, 2009
The work of no other figure in the world of fashion not couturier, not illustrator, not model so clearly demonstrates the designer Coco Chanel s much-quoted dictum, Elegance is refusal. Mr. Penn brought a similar sense of restraint to his portraits and achieved similarly spectacular results. (Boston Globe)
It's 'Chinatown' Oct 8, 2009
Karl Lagerfeld Presents Chanel Spring 2010. PopWrap's fall 2009 new music must-haves. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
