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Couture Genius
Written by Christine Suppes
PARIS, July 8 - I thought the models were carrying tool boxes, and I was in shock, until my companion whispered the newest must-have Chanel bag was indeed a vanity case. This was probably the most feminine note of the show, which featured two for one tweed suits that become evening gowns (for the girl who is truly on the go), more fab raveled tweed jackets, lots of to die for embroidered lace gowns with frothy skirts and slender long waisted tops all in the best couture colors-black, white, beige and dusty pink.
This was a wonderful collection, taking into account Chanel’s fast paced clients--that vanity case can come in handy when you’re in your limo changing from your tweed suit into your evening gown with a couple of simple motions. Who needs a makeup artist when you’re this adept at quick-change?
Karl Lagerfeld, contrary to the backbiting, is not lost for new ideas. He is always reinventing himself and the house of Chanel. The sleek, cosmopolitan designer appeared out of a door built into the stage set with a jazz combo, and each and every gentleman on the stage including Mr. Lagerfeld sported the latest male must-have accessory, the Chanel camellia pin.
The future Mrs. Trump, in town shopping for her trousseau, was escorted by courtly Andre Leon Talley of American Vogue, while Anna Wintour scurried around scouting available seats for her daughter Bee and Bee’s several gal pals. The triumph of the show was its utter sureness that comes from a genius who really does know what today’s stylish woman wants.
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