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Chanel

Chanel

Is there any label more famous than Chanel?

A fashion icon if ever there was one, Coco Chanel single-handedly revolutionised the fashion industry in the early 1900s, turning the whole idea of couture fashion on its head and inventing the idea of the 'must-have' fashion accessory.

From her two-tone ballet pumps to the iconic 2.0 quilted bag (not forgetting those famous boucle suits and Chanel No.5 perfume), it's every woman's dream to own a piece of Chanel history.

Today, Karl Lagerfeld acts as artistic director of Chanel, managing to both retain the historical charm of the French label and make it as relevant and exciting for today's women as it was for Coco's fans so many years ago.


Chanel Couture S/S 2008

Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld's message was as loud and clear as the 66ft-high Chanel bouclé jacket he'd chosen...

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Marie Claire Fashion: Paris Fashion Week, Chanel A/W 2008

Chanel A/W 2008

With a golden carousel in the centre of the Grand Palais catwalk, and classic Chanel shapes on...

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Chanel Couture S/S 2008

Chanel Couture S/S 2008

Karl Lagerfeld's message was as loud and clear as the 66ft-high Chanel bouclé jacket he'd chosen...

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Marie Claire Fashion: Chanel Paris-Londres show 2008

Chanel Paris-Londres show 2008

Karl Lagerfeld's very first Chanel show in London, called appropriately 'Paris-Londres 2008',...

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Chanel S/S 2008

Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2008 Chanel

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Chanel Couture A/W 2007

It's a wash-out in Paris, but at Chanel, the show still goes on. Photographs by Mitchell Sams

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Chanel A/W 2007

Setting the scene Billowing clouds above, banks of snow to the side and a catwalk that...

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Chanel Couture S/S 2007

Structured shapes, bows and ladylike gloves were the epitome of French chic at Chanel Couture

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Chanel S/S 2007

Monochrome shades in sophisticated shapes gave Chanel its classic touch Read more... about Chanel S/S 2007



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