RTW AW10: Chanel
I’m afraid to say that I’m dissapointed with Karl Lagerfeld’s latest collection for Chanel Ready-to-Wear. Although there were strong pieces, the whole operation just didn’t feel together. Something was off, but I can’t put my finger on it: I suppose, overall, I was expecting something better. The feeling, though, was ice and snow: the Chanel girl was going to be a ski-bunny this Winter. The melting iceberg in the centre stage was undoubtedly a political comment regarding the Copenhagen summit, whilst the models flitted around, walking on water.
Fur was a huge factor in the collection: fur trims, fur linings, fur skirts, fur trousers, fur coats- everything was in fur. At the end of the show, layered chiffon dresses exuded classic femininity and grace- a classical move. Best? A Native-American inspired suit with matching mittens and a fur skirt. As I said before, I was ashamed to say that I was looking for more from this collection. You win some, you lose some.
PS: Boots, leather and zips.
