Chanel is a leviathan*, of course, but Lagerfeld maintains such a consistent vision that I don’t feel I’m in much danger of missing something if I’m a few seasons off in my fashion reading. This season I loved the eye look so much, though, that I browsed through the collection.
*Here’s an interesting series of short films outlining the history of the brand.
Chanel is doing some beautiful things with shoulders for S/S 2014.
See what I’m saying about the eyes?! Also loving these giant asymmetrical pearls.
Other highlights:
The shoulder is one of my favorite parts of the body to showcase. It can show delicacy or strength, depending on the shoulder, and there is always an element of vulnerability. It is also, to me, one of the most elegant ways to show a large expanse of skin. [Another being the back, but you already know my preferences in that regard.]
This off-the-shoulder suit is my favorite, I think. The cut here frames the shoulder so beautifully, and in a way that is entirely distinct from the slouchy Flashdance approach (which has its own appeal, to be sure).
You can browse the full collection at chanel.com.
images from chanel.com