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From the Catwalk to the Alter: Chanel

Filed Under Aisle Style, Sweet Dreams: Inspiration Boards, Weddings 

This season Chanel’s 2009 Spring Haute Couture runways were dripping with a fresh infusion of creativity, delicacy and femininity while turning the volume way up on the edge-o-meter.  All the while, staying true to their roots, Chanel has become the epitome of French sophistication. With their famous palette of black and white, these couture pieces were pumped up and adorned even further with the amazing paper flowers designed by Japanese hair stylist Katsuya Kamo.

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All Chanel Spring 2009 NYMAG.com. Bottom photo Chanel Fall/Winter 2009/10 via Chanel Trends.

“The idea was a white page” Lagerfeld said days before his show. With over 40 designers laboring for 2 weeks they succeeded to produce over 7,000 paper flowers, table cloths and decor transforming the former bank  into a 1930’s-eque nightclub. “Paper is my favorite material, Lagerfeld declared and ” Wanted everything graphic itself, no bling bling” Also according to the Chanel website, paper actually served as the inspiration for this collection, with Karl Lagerfeld quoted as saying “I love paper! Everything begins on paper. Without paper I would be lost!“

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Although Uncle Karl declared “no bling bling” this year, the classic sleek yet sophisticated style of Chanel can be transfused into other areas of decor such as this amazing chair that embodies the clean, soft lines and the classic quilting Chanel is known for. Pricey? Yes… but a girl can dream… these chairs would transform any event to a light and fluffy couture confection. Throw in Jennifer Lopez and Uncle Karl himself for inspiration, a few shameless logo plugs, delicate and dainty invitations and your (our) Chanel dream has come true.

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Charme chair by Studio Archivolta via Style Redux.  Jennifer Lopez and Karl Lagerfeld via Fashionista101. Chanel Tray via Style Notes. Wedding invitation via Ceci New York.

For a soft compliment to the striking white, soft pinks and peaches flow beautifully… We especially love the anemones for a graphic juxtaposition of black and petal pink. And of course, a ballroom in a chateau in Paris couldn’t hurt for the venue, right?

Chanel3Pink and black place setting by Martha Stewart via Style Notes. Wedding portrait via Aaron Delesie. Anenome bouquet and manequin Martha Stewart via Style Notes. Tiara Chateau Hotel Mont Royal Chantilly wedding venue in Paris. Wedding invitation via Ceci New York. Black cupcakes via Le Cupcake.

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10 Responses to “From the Catwalk to the Alter: Chanel”

  1. Sofia on October 1st, 2009 3:39 am

    Great ideas… as always! I loved Chanel’s 2009 Spring Haute Couture runways, thought they where beautiful and a great source of inspiration!

  2. Tori {Thoughtfully Simple} on October 1st, 2009 8:05 am

    That Wedding invitation by Ceci New York it simply gorgeous!

  3. Casey on October 1st, 2009 9:08 am

    Vanessa! love your blog and all your other bits – great corporate identity and design, keep it up! Casey

  4. admin on October 1st, 2009 10:33 am

    Thanks so much Casey! We all 3 put a lot of work into our baby so glad you love it! Hope all’s well in South Africa!

  5. TERI REES WANG on October 1st, 2009 12:26 pm

    In the end, it’s all about those black cupcakes!

  6. Kellie Collis on October 2nd, 2009 12:27 am

    Oh i adore black in weddings – so stylish and glamourous!

  7. Meg Fish on October 2nd, 2009 7:59 am

    CHANEL… I am drooling… love love love :)

  8. Nicole Martin on October 2nd, 2009 10:05 pm

    Black and white, and even champagne, Love a little black in a wedding. The Chanel ruffles, very elegant and even a bit vintage, so lovely.

  9. Alexandra on October 5th, 2009 12:40 am

    So glamorous! Love this post!

  10. Terrie on October 5th, 2009 4:59 pm

    Over-the-top stunning!!!

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