wonderful pictures. Le grand spectacle as usual at Chanel. Kaiser Karl knows how to throw a big show. Love Ines back – she was and is so much more interesting than la Schiffer. Much more in the vein of a smart, strong woman a la Coco.
I know I will raise eyebrows, my girlfriend will "have headaches" every night for next 2 weeks and probably I will get my place in hell for saying that(Karl is the pope afterall), but I didnt like it. Althought I realize the richness and the innovativeness of the materials, the semi couture finishings, the intricacy of the embroidery, the precisioon in the cut, there is something somber in the collection that gives me a not so pleasant feeling. And the clunky shoes are in my opinion the ugliest I've seen this season.I really appreciate delicate shoes for women.those platforms are heinous. Yes,as a show, it was beyond spectacular but the silhouete does not appeal to me. Sweet Lord, please forgive me for my blasphemies.
There is not a lot of color, it looks like winter ! But as it is Chanel, a lot of people would like that. However, the decoration was really beautiful.
Ahh she's lovely. I've admired her since I was a little girl looking through Elle and Vogue in the eighties. She's wearing flats I see. I like that. We tall girls love our flats.
Wow Ines de La Fressange and Karl, I did not think the reunion would happen… Loved those two from a very early age, I used to cut the Chanel ads with her on it when I was 8!! As usual the show looks amazing, great photos!
I just have to say that I love the last photo the length, the sheerness, the sleeves of the dress on the left is amazing!!! I really enjoyed looking at pictures of this show. Thank you gor sharing your pictures with us.
when one thinks of chanel nowadays, one only thinks of karl lagerfeld. but does he make any memorable clothes? no. only lagerfeld as a persona, these nice looking shows and the memory of coco chanel used for advertisement.
I've adored Ines from day one and Karl is certainly a genius, but I'd have to call this a weak collection. Very surprising on its own, but especially when compared to the other designers you've shot lately.
And how cute is Brad Koenig's son? I love the matching outfit when I saw it the other day. Overall the show looked flawless, but it ended up everywhere so I chose to write about McQueen's show instead. It was good, but overshadowed by Chanel.
I'm certain that I may be the cheese that stands alone with this comment but I'm not thrilled with the drastically dark turn Chanel has opted for. Though I this by no means is an indication of the richness and movement of the pieces.
This is the best post you've ever had. 1 because I adore her and 2 because my name is Ines and my mother named me after her because Ines helped my mom through my moms modeling years. This is amazing.
I'm not sure what this says of the design this season at Chanel, but your photos, taken from a variety of angles and which highlight the grace and elegance of the clothing, make the collection much more palatable that the NYTimes' head-on shots.
This Fashionshow is AMAZING !!! :)) But if you can shoot photos from LV fashionshow ?! I'm in love vith LV ! But theese dresses and high hells are perfect !! Thank you !
wow, you are so lucky you got to see this. it's on my dream list to be invited to all the fashion shows. can you do a blog post on how you got into fashion and fashion blogging?
Chanel will never disappoint. You are always amazed, always given the pleasure of seeing the delicateness and detailing of each piece. I've expressed my amazement on my blog with my review on the show. But anyway, Chanel, je t'aime.
Surprisingly, me too I only really like the dramatic outfit on Pivovarova. I'm a fan of Ines' but that robe she's wearing almost looks like a nightgown to me.
What a great show! Lovely pictures for a powerful season. I really like this collection for the dresses and the boots. Innovation and creativity, that what people really want to see.
Ines is gorgeous and deserves to be on the catwalk! She really adds an extra dash of class to Chanel (and this IS Chanel we're talking about so that's saying a lot!) The man walking with the little boy is adorable! There's a reason to have a child — to dress it as a Chanel mini-me!
I'll just say it. Karl looks ridiculous. He should lose the indoor sunglasses and the pink lipstick, get a haircut, and throw on a nice dark tee shirt. The high collar, pony tail, and fingerless gloves make him look like a stork.
FashionStyleAdvice
October 6, 2010 at 7:06 am
This is fashion perfection!
five stones
October 6, 2010 at 7:06 am
breath taking.
http://fivestones-vintage.blogspot.com
Fashion debate
October 6, 2010 at 7:07 am
it's amazing!!!
Tom
October 6, 2010 at 7:11 am
wonderful pictures.
Le grand spectacle as usual at Chanel. Kaiser Karl knows how to throw a big show. Love Ines back – she was and is so much more interesting than la Schiffer. Much more in the vein of a smart, strong woman a la Coco.
SabinePsynopsis
October 6, 2010 at 7:13 am
Ines de la Fressange? She's certainly one of my big style icons!
Cecille
October 6, 2010 at 7:15 am
spectacular!!!!
Anna Venti
October 6, 2010 at 7:21 am
There is no other fashion show after this one…
A dream!
xx
http://www.the-icone.com
Monti
October 6, 2010 at 7:24 am
Inés is the best!
ceo
October 6, 2010 at 7:27 am
Gorgeous…..
http://www.ceocooleclecticoriginal.com/
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 7:28 am
I know I will raise eyebrows, my girlfriend will "have headaches" every night for next 2 weeks and probably I will get my place in hell for saying that(Karl is the pope afterall), but I didnt like it.
Althought I realize the richness and the innovativeness of the materials, the semi couture finishings, the intricacy of the embroidery, the precisioon in the cut, there is something somber in the collection that gives me a not so pleasant feeling.
And the clunky shoes are in my opinion the ugliest I've seen this season.I really appreciate delicate shoes for women.those platforms are heinous.
Yes,as a show, it was beyond spectacular but the silhouete does not appeal to me.
Sweet Lord, please forgive me for my blasphemies.
Anaivilo
October 6, 2010 at 7:31 am
Karl Lagefeld always put on a spectacular, classy show ! I adore these photos! Gorgeous; wish I was there..
Olivine - Sur les pavés de Paris
October 6, 2010 at 7:31 am
There is not a lot of color, it looks like winter ! But as it is Chanel, a lot of people would like that.
However, the decoration was really beautiful.
zfashionblog
October 6, 2010 at 7:31 am
It was great to see Inès de la Fressange again in a Chanel show.
She's one of Chanel's "Icons" to me.
I have a huge collection of her Chanel ads in the 80s.
Des Histoires de Pieds...
October 6, 2010 at 7:35 am
Love Love Love
I looooooooce lagerfeld
:)
http://deshistoiresdepieds.blogspot.com/2010/10/shoes-style.html#links
Fatiha Faulzi
October 6, 2010 at 7:35 am
Seriously stunning photos.
Xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com
*Liya*
October 6, 2010 at 7:37 am
AMAZING! Karl Lagerfeld is a genius and season after season gets it so right.. Impossible!
Dana
October 6, 2010 at 7:39 am
Ahh she's lovely. I've admired her since I was a little girl looking through Elle and Vogue in the eighties. She's wearing flats I see. I like that. We tall girls love our flats.
Las Lolicas de ayer, hoy y siempre
October 6, 2010 at 7:42 am
I have no words… I love it!!!!!!
XOXO
Don't be So French
October 6, 2010 at 7:43 am
Wow Ines de La Fressange and Karl, I did not think the reunion would happen… Loved those two from a very early age, I used to cut the Chanel ads with her on it when I was 8!! As usual the show looks amazing, great photos!
Marianne P
October 6, 2010 at 7:47 am
Absolutely fantastic! Love it!
Shebelle
October 6, 2010 at 7:48 am
Karl always finds way to take my breathe away. He's good at what he does best.
jicky
October 6, 2010 at 7:48 am
what a great idea to make Ines come back! she is still so amazing…
Salomé
October 6, 2010 at 7:53 am
ooh I love the umbrella :)
fashion-rules-dont-exist.blogspot.com
mariana
October 6, 2010 at 7:56 am
amazing
B & T
October 6, 2010 at 7:56 am
Incredible!!! I love the man in the female black and white outfit!
Stephanie
October 6, 2010 at 7:57 am
I love Ines! She looks great. And I like this collection so much more than the hairy boots collection!
d.
October 6, 2010 at 7:58 am
i love it
beths
October 6, 2010 at 7:58 am
Love the photos that capture the magic of that space, especially the first shot.
kidneybeans
October 6, 2010 at 7:59 am
love the dancing woman's dress and the father/son
With love...
October 6, 2010 at 8:00 am
Such a great way to start the day. Thank you for these.
Priscilla Joy
Ivan Lee
October 6, 2010 at 8:01 am
I wonder if I could dress like Lagerfield and be just as cool…..
Simone
October 6, 2010 at 8:04 am
Fashion perfection indeed, I totally agree!!!
Absolutely stunning…..and I just love Ines, she is French style personified.
d.
October 6, 2010 at 8:09 am
i love it
love boat captain
October 6, 2010 at 8:10 am
Perfection. Chanel never disappoints.
And I love the father-son combo! :)
Marissa
October 6, 2010 at 8:13 am
just…wow. fabulous photos.
THESTREETFASHION5XPRO
October 6, 2010 at 8:23 am
great idea…amazing!!!
E...
October 6, 2010 at 8:37 am
This is one of the best collection that Lagerfeld ever made and I really love it!!!!! The use of feather and other things…amazing!!!
http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/
Prêt à Porter P
October 6, 2010 at 8:44 am
Stop the presses! Ines @ Chanel is major!
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 8:47 am
How sweet is that kid, looking at the model walking the other way? If I had to walk such a catwalk as a 2-years-old, I would have been dead-scared!
EunÃcia
October 6, 2010 at 8:54 am
WOW!!!!
Gorgeous!!!!
thanks for sharing your perspective.
No Alice No
October 6, 2010 at 9:14 am
Wow.
Un jardin versaillais et des plumes.
Superbe.
Alice.
NOALICENO.BLOGSPOT.COM
Annushka
October 6, 2010 at 9:45 am
Display results in full delight!!!)
The best show)))
Nadia
October 6, 2010 at 9:46 am
I wrote about it from the outside; great to see it from the inside.
http://thecuratedspectacle.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/chanelgrandpalais/
Iz Andrew
October 6, 2010 at 9:54 am
ugly shoes…
http://izandrew.blogspot.com/
Celia
October 6, 2010 at 9:58 am
Stella Tennant!!!!
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 10:03 am
With a hint of Stella Tennant!
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 10:10 am
Oh so many thanks for the last heartful pic ! i am so happy for them ! Sunny Side
Kathleen
October 6, 2010 at 10:18 am
Ah, you've just got to love Karl. He looks better every year and so do his designs. Fantastic!
I like Her Style
October 6, 2010 at 10:24 am
I just have to say that I love the last photo the length, the sheerness, the sleeves of the dress on the left is amazing!!! I really enjoyed looking at pictures of this show. Thank you gor sharing your pictures with us.
Rachel
http://ilikeherclass.blogspot.com/
Mariska
October 6, 2010 at 10:25 am
Absolutely beautiful!
fighterbeat.blogspot.com
pieter
October 6, 2010 at 10:28 am
when one thinks of chanel nowadays, one only thinks of karl lagerfeld. but does he make any memorable clothes? no. only lagerfeld as a persona, these nice looking shows and the memory of coco chanel used for advertisement.
Laila
October 6, 2010 at 10:30 am
Brad Kroenig walking with his little boy! Karl must be jealousssss!
Maryanne
October 6, 2010 at 10:35 am
love the umbrella, the little grey sparkly tweed hotpants thing and the return of Ines de la Fressange.
sascha
October 6, 2010 at 10:41 am
utterly stunning!
these photos have completely made my evening.
thankyou! :)
kate, miss twinkletoes
October 6, 2010 at 10:46 am
beautiful pics…amazing collection.
http://www.twinkletoes-golddangles.blogspot.com
D E B O R A
October 6, 2010 at 10:51 am
Amazing !!
And I absolutely adore the long striped dress!
Ana Magnolia
October 6, 2010 at 10:51 am
Ines! Ines! Ines! La vraie dame! Beauté, sympathie et surtout, beaucoup, beacoup d´esprit!
Lusanda. M
October 6, 2010 at 10:55 am
I love that there's a context. I'm in sunny South Africa so the snow puts me right there. I think it's wonderful!!
Caddy
October 6, 2010 at 10:55 am
She looks great!
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 11:04 am
Ha! Love the kid holding his father's hand and checking out the butt of the model walking past…
Anyway, love the clothes.
Allen - East Hampton
October 6, 2010 at 11:05 am
I've adored Ines from day one and Karl is certainly a genius, but I'd have to call this a weak collection. Very surprising on its own, but especially when compared to the other designers you've shot lately.
Noumia's papers
October 6, 2010 at 11:24 am
I like that, karl lagerfeld is a genious ! Chanel is more fun and fresh with him.
xoxo
http://noumias-papers.blogspot.com/
litlstrawberry
October 6, 2010 at 11:36 am
Ah, love it.
Love the whole new collection…no beast look nor icicle north pole bear look. ^^
lok hei
October 6, 2010 at 11:40 am
I see money in these photoes.
fashionslap
October 6, 2010 at 12:06 pm
And how cute is Brad Koenig's son? I love the matching outfit when I saw it the other day. Overall the show looked flawless, but it ended up everywhere so I chose to write about McQueen's show instead. It was good, but overshadowed by Chanel.
FASHION SNAG
October 6, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Wow, this is gorgeous! I enjoyed seeing the little kid mixed in there. x
http://www.FashionSnag.com
jimjims
October 6, 2010 at 12:29 pm
what a great environment.
love the composition and how everything looks.
http://jimjims.net
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 12:47 pm
How has no one commented on the hat umbrella?? Adorable. I want one.And the gray jacket above it.
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Why would the little boy be scared he gets to look at the pretty lady in the short shorts!
kappaboh
October 6, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Wow! This whole collection is amazing, and the atmosphere is perfect… it looks like they all forgot about time passing.
Thanks for sharing!
carole
October 6, 2010 at 1:10 pm
SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!
and I would love that fantstic umbrella!!!!!
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 1:15 pm
I´ts like Almodóvar and Carmen Maura.
She is a natural beautyfull .
I love her wedding dress from YSL.
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 1:24 pm
The 'hat' umbrella made me laugh, haha.
It's a great idea (though I'm reminded of the comedic huge-Darth-Vader-helmet effect in Spaceballs a little bit here).
They should make more umbrellas in the shape of other vintage Chanel hats. That would be great.
Loresfashion
October 6, 2010 at 1:27 pm
gorgeous!
http://loresfashion.blogspot.com
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Hands down the *worst* shoes!
Big M
October 6, 2010 at 1:40 pm
So glad Ines is back! Her own collections years ago were to die for. Sorry they never made it across the big pond.
Andrea
October 6, 2010 at 2:02 pm
I'm certain that I may be the cheese that stands alone with this comment but I'm not thrilled with the drastically dark turn Chanel has opted for. Though I this by no means is an indication of the richness and movement of the pieces.
Johanna
October 6, 2010 at 2:03 pm
What a beautiful umbrella!
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 2:20 pm
so freakin jealous of you right now! you lucky thing.
http://www.mybloglikesfashion.blogspot.com
Ines
October 6, 2010 at 2:25 pm
This is the best post you've ever had. 1 because I adore her and 2 because my name is Ines and my mother named me after her because Ines helped my mom through my moms modeling years. This is amazing.
<3
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 2:32 pm
I'm not sure what this says of the design this season at Chanel, but your photos, taken from a variety of angles and which highlight the grace and elegance of the clothing, make the collection much more palatable that the NYTimes' head-on shots.
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 2:46 pm
This Fashionshow is AMAZING !!! :))
But if you can shoot photos from LV fashionshow ?! I'm in love vith LV !
But theese dresses and high hells are perfect !!
Thank you !
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 2:55 pm
The best of the best !
Curro
October 6, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Just like "L´Année dernière en Marienbad"
emma-kate
October 6, 2010 at 3:33 pm
wow, you are so lucky you got to see this. it's on my dream list to be invited to all the fashion shows. can you do a blog post on how you got into fashion and fashion blogging?
17andalwaysdreaming.blogspot.com x
Muscovite
October 6, 2010 at 3:34 pm
WOW!!!!!!!!umbrella like a big hat!! i want it)
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 4:09 pm
I'm sorry, but ever since seeing the Robert Altman film, I just have to laugh at this.
Vikki
October 6, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Amazing collection, great shots!!!
Vikki
http://stylometre.blogspot.com
taylor
October 6, 2010 at 4:21 pm
love how he replaced fux fur with feathers to convey a sense of lightness in this collection….and im happy these two are back together again
http://gramercyboutique.blogspot.com/
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Didn't I see that black umbrella on Holly Golightly's head when she visited Sally in Sing Sing?!?
Michael Mattison
October 6, 2010 at 4:40 pm
It's wonderful to see great people finding their way back to one another.
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 4:55 pm
What a location!
Love the shoes, the dresses, the drama!
Great photos – looks like you were right on the stage!
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 5:11 pm
the kid and father… FUCKING AWESOME! ridiculously fabulous, all of it. yer life must rock everybody's world!
- GraceCarolina
October 6, 2010 at 5:38 pm
The dress on the bottom is amazing! Also, I adore the photo of the man and the child in matching jackets. So adorable.
http://www.theafeminada.blogspot.com
elleandco
October 6, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I was at the show, just perfect !
The orchestra was really amazing !!
http://elleandco.blogspot.com
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I love that dark crow outfit on Sasha Pivovarova
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Chanel will never disappoint. You are always amazed, always given the pleasure of seeing the delicateness and detailing of each piece. I've expressed my amazement on my blog with my review on the show. But anyway, Chanel, je t'aime.
http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/
jdit
October 6, 2010 at 6:50 pm
That shot of the child looking up at the ruffles going by is absolutely priceless!
Sian
October 6, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Surprisingly, me too I only really like the dramatic outfit on Pivovarova. I'm a fan of Ines' but that robe she's wearing almost looks like a nightgown to me.
KC
October 6, 2010 at 8:34 pm
oh chanel always makes THE show but i'm not feeling those platforms.
the little kid is sooo adorable.
nouveauskin.blogspot.com
Maui Girl Swimwear
October 6, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Wow, Ines is back in absolute top form! I REALLY liked these designs.
Anonymous
October 6, 2010 at 8:54 pm
unimpressed. I hate the shoes.
stilage vienna
October 6, 2010 at 10:47 pm
gigantic show! like the last picture ;)
Felipe Jorquera
October 6, 2010 at 11:26 pm
damn, the kaiser has gained some weight again!
amy
October 6, 2010 at 11:57 pm
The feathers! The sequins! The tweed! Too wonderful for words.
The Style Co-Op
Catherine
October 7, 2010 at 12:00 am
What a great show! Lovely pictures for a powerful season. I really like this collection for the dresses and the boots. Innovation and creativity, that what people really want to see.
taylor
October 7, 2010 at 12:05 am
best show of paris
Milt-fresh_best-dressed
October 7, 2010 at 12:54 am
STRAIGHT CLASS!!!!LAGERFELD DOEZIT AGAIN!!!!!!
The Goodie Closet
October 7, 2010 at 2:38 am
Stunning collection! Karl does it again~
Love it!
Sara @ Purses Pastries Etc...
October 7, 2010 at 4:21 am
Ines is gorgeous and deserves to be on the catwalk! She really adds an extra dash of class to Chanel (and this IS Chanel we're talking about so that's saying a lot!)
The man walking with the little boy is adorable! There's a reason to have a child — to dress it as a Chanel mini-me!
Chaos
October 7, 2010 at 4:43 am
I like the colours =) and the shoes are amazing!
Julia
October 7, 2010 at 4:58 am
I don't like the platforms,because are not so elegant and chic, but the rest is superbe
Anonymous
October 7, 2010 at 10:05 am
Ines is the bomb!
Anonymous
October 7, 2010 at 12:45 pm
überchic Inés…WELLCOME back !!!!!
Anonymous
October 7, 2010 at 12:52 pm
dommage les chaussures!!!, they push the girls down into the immaculate white runway
elxoxodemiprima
October 7, 2010 at 1:08 pm
at anonymous at 4.09: you wouldn't laugh if you knew that what you dismissed as "this" is valued in more than 6 billion dollars.
proletarian Great Gatsby
October 7, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Chanel also for men now!
Amalina
October 7, 2010 at 2:30 pm
The man and child pairing…how adorable!!!
http://www.fashion-feline.blogspot.com
Priscila Rambo
October 7, 2010 at 2:35 pm
The brightness, transparencies, lace, skirts, dresses and shorts are the highlight of the collection
dionysha
October 7, 2010 at 3:53 pm
i would give so much to be there!
http://www.dionysha.blogspot.com
anthony
October 7, 2010 at 3:54 pm
I thought Lagerfeld guillotined de la Fressange. I wish you'd explain what reconciled them.
Wicked Black
October 7, 2010 at 4:22 pm
The Make-Up and shoes are stunning. Although I appreciate the craft and skill behind Chanel I do not feel moved.
Jenna
October 7, 2010 at 6:22 pm
How do I get hired to be one of those cellists?
wordbyjessie
October 7, 2010 at 8:49 pm
i was speechless after this show. over 80 looks of chanel? what could be better? hmmm…nothing.
Larry Nguyen
October 8, 2010 at 3:47 am
Ines is stunning!
Grace
October 8, 2010 at 3:50 am
Mlle De la Fressange!! Of course with a name like that… Sigh..
redrain
October 8, 2010 at 6:53 am
haha, i absolutely love the hat umbrella!!! it's such a brilliant idea. i can't believe i just saw it the first time :)
Anonymous
October 8, 2010 at 7:05 am
I'll just say it. Karl looks ridiculous. He should lose the indoor sunglasses and the pink lipstick, get a haircut, and throw on a nice dark tee shirt. The high collar, pony tail, and fingerless gloves make him look like a stork.
kelli
October 8, 2010 at 12:12 pm
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
sarah
October 8, 2010 at 3:28 pm
ohhh thank you so much for this! it's a dream.
Oliviah
October 8, 2010 at 4:12 pm
I LOVE KARL LAGERFELD. He's amazing. This show looks like it was simply surreal.
Anonymous
October 8, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Lagerfeld is king!
Nuvelle Vague
October 8, 2010 at 6:20 pm
I DON'T like Chanel's shoes…
http://acquadirosa.blogspot.com/
shock of life
October 9, 2010 at 5:12 am
i love every single pair of shoes!
Anonymous
October 9, 2010 at 7:18 am
nice to see Ines; love her stores!
Juliet Miller
October 9, 2010 at 9:32 am
Karl is my hero!
I'm so jealous of you. This collection is amazing, i love the feathers!
love JM
http://seethroughjulietmiller.blogspot.com/
coudreMODE
October 10, 2010 at 8:26 am
LOL…great show but Mademoiselle is gonna haunt KL in his dreams for putting a Chanel jacket on a man!
Leah/ The Farm, The Sea and The Big City
October 10, 2010 at 11:16 am
I love, love Ines!
Another stunning Chanel collection.
ransackedmuse
October 10, 2010 at 11:37 am
wow. what radiance.
aviator
October 11, 2010 at 6:47 pm
simply beautiful. chanel will always dominate.
bonnie
October 12, 2010 at 9:00 am
I wish someone would have perpetuated the no-nonsense practical elegance of Coco Chanel's designs.
Rosabell
October 14, 2010 at 9:10 am
Ines is La Ines ! Wonderful woman, smart, witty, classy, epitome of chic! I just loooooooooooove her.
Vivian
November 7, 2010 at 10:37 am
super inspirational
teryosha
November 27, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Ines de la Fressange a Goddess… Karl flawless and Bless him yesssss …making a season of shoes women will not kill themselves on fashionable to wear.