Is Katie Holmes pregnant again? Aug 12, 2008
Lohan, who is shown sporting a large diamond ring, has selected a white Chanel minidress for her walk down down the aisle and Ronson will wear a top hat and morning suit. Lohan's mother is organising the wedding, a "big over-the-top affair" that includes a "'coming out' ceremony"', despite the actress's father "having trouble accepting her sexuality". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rebirth of the denim skirt Aug 12, 2008
and the paparazzi are catching model Agyness Deyn and other leggy style leaders wearing them just about everywhere -- but now even fashion houses such as Chanel are turning out super-distressed denim minis. Now that straight-leg boyfriend jeans are chic again, these are the skirt translation. (AZCentral -- Style)
High style at penny-pinching prices Aug 12, 2008
Most of the time, professional fashionistas advocate mixing "high" with "low" items like tossing a Hanes tee underneath a sweet little Chanel jacket. Isaac Mizrahi and Target; Vera Wang and Kohl's. (AZCentral -- Style)
Accolade for Carla Zampatti Aug 11, 2008
"When you look at the really great designers, some of them are still there. Karl Lagerfeld is still there, Valentino has just retired, Giorgio Armani is still there, Coco Chanel died designing. "It's a love. I still find it exciting and challenging and for as long as I feel like that I will stay with it. (Sydney Morning Herald)
08/10: Tila Tequila, Courtenay Semel, Sting... > Aug 10, 2008
When someone asked Semel what she was wearing, Tequila pulled her tow down and shouted, "Chanel!". More Galleries. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Vivian McInerny muses on Goth fashion, and Armani Aug 9, 2008
About 75 ensembles by designers including Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Comme des Garcons, Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel Haute Couture, John Galliano for Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix and others will be on display -- as will Goth stuff from 1979-83. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Globe Guilders send couture to bat for culture Aug 9, 2008
Among the 700 patrons at the show were Linda Alessio, Peggy Matthews, Lael Kovtun, Catherine Blair, Linda Katz, Tanya Brandes, Denise Hug, Joyce Glazer (in navy and white by Chanel), Judith Burer, Martha Longenecker, Debbie Case, and Valerie Cooper. Some of the others were Karen Cohn, Ovie Cowling, Darlene Davies, Berit Durler, Jake Figi, Mary Ann Ginnow, Fran Golden, Dianne York-Goldman, Phyllis Haynes, Kay Hopkins, Joan Jacobs, Deni Jacobs, and Sheri Jamieson. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hoopeston infant's story sparks an outpouring of charity across the area Aug 7, 2008
One fundraiser will be conducted by Chanel, Willamina's photographer, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 in its studio at 2905 Gill Street, Suite C in Bloomington. More information can be found at. (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)
Vegas tycoon Steve Wynn takes a gamble in a down market Aug 4, 2008
7-meter, waterfall cascading down a massive artificial mountain, and a shopping promenade featuring upscale brands like Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton as well as a Ferrari and Maserati dealership. (The company says the site sells 70 Maseratis each year. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Lindsay Lohan 'to marry' Aug 4, 2008
The 22-year-old star has already bought a white Chanel mini-dress for the ceremony, while Samantha the sister of super-producer Mark Ronson is toying with the idea of wearing a black suit and top hat. Friends and relatives will attend the special day, with Dina determined to make the event the perfect way to "welcome Sam into the family". (iAfrica.com)
The affordable designer Aug 4, 2008
This is an example of high-low dressing - mixing items from mass-market or fast-fashion retailers like Zara and Forever 21 with luxury purveyors like Chanel and Louis Vuitton ... The wrong fit can make even a Chanel suit look cheap. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Designs on fashion Aug 4, 2008
Considering there aren't any major fashion houses like Chanel or Prada nearby, it seems like a far-fetched goal. But Ybarra doesn't make clothes for the runway, he designs elaborate costumes for the stage. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Beat The Liquid Ban Aug 3, 2008
Most passengers are now aware of the rules restricting liquids and gels, according to the Transportation Security Administration, but some are still unclear, holding up security checkpoints with bagless, full-size bottles of everything from Cabo Wabo to Chanel to Grandma's juniper berry preserves. While preparing for a recent trip, I had to wonder: Is it possible to travel without any liquids or gels whatsoever. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Miley finally overshadows 'Hannah' Aug 3, 2008
you don't all of the sudden become the character that you watch,'' she adds (though looking very Carrie Bradshaw-ish in a long flowing blue bohemian dress, her hair cascading down her shoulders, with a Chanel bag close to her side). While allowing that she's made ``mistakes,'' she also feels that the media has been unforgiving in their scrutiny at times -- and a bit unwilling to see that she's not a little kid anymore. (Daily News Tribune)
Paco Rabanne's protege, Veronika Jeanvie, makes an assured catwalk debut at LA Fashion Week Jul 29, 2008
Veronika Jeanvie, autumn/winter 2008-9. Sign Up for Daily News. (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
Can Amy Winehouse be saved? Jul 27, 2008
She s been hailed a style icon by the fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel, who called her beehive hairdo an inspiration. She was compared to Edith Piaf, Judy Garland and Ella Fitzgerald by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. (Times Online)
A pioneer in online retail branches out Jul 26, 2008
During the 1990s, couture houses like Chanel were more interested in investing in swanky real estate to open retail stores, while designers like Jean Paul Gaultier were presenting their ideas to the masses by hanging outrageous clothes on pop stars like Madonna. But Busquets, who has a varied background in business and retailing, said she saw in 1997 that "life was going to start becoming faster" with the growth of the Internet as a means of communication. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Chanel exhibition will land in NY's Central Park Jul 25, 2008
It's the latest stop in a worldwide advertising blitz by Chanel to pay homage to its iconic quilted handbag. Renowned London architect Zaha Hadid was commissioned to create the 7,500-square-foot structure made of lightweight panels and fitted like a jigsaw puzzle. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Ciao and chow, hello to Prada Jul 25, 2008
-- O.J. Shansby and Yurie Pascarella came to the Prada party in Chanel, something like going to a Giants game wearing a Dodgers cap. Twiga, owner of the Sacramento Street store/gallery of the same name, carried a sleek wooden purse of her own design, and Willie Brown's sweetie, Sonya Molodetskaya, was carrying a Prada "ruffle" bag (about $2,000) he had bought for her during a preopening shopping spree. (San Francisco Chronicle)
An ad for Chanel, with an artistic mission Jul 24, 2008
Chanel, the fashion brand, commissioned Hadid to create the traveling structure to house works by about 15 hot contemporary artists. Each was asked to create a work that was at least in part inspired by Chanel's classic 2 ... Maureen Chiquet, Chanel's global chief executive, declined to give specifics on financial arrangements. (International Herald Tribune)
Eco-Fashion on a Budget Jul 23, 2008
If you absolutely must have Chanel s 2. 55 quilted bag, but short the $2500+ price tag, borrow it for a week for $160. (Suite101.com)
FASHION FORWARD: Weekly style tips from our closet to yours Jul 23, 2008
Addicted: Gossip Girl star Blake Lively can't get enough of Chanel's timeless fashions ... Gossip Girl's Blake Lively is addicted to Chanel ... And she gives the brand plenty of love, this time toting an eye-catching Chanel patent calfskin/metal bag in blue while shooting the CW series in the Hamptons. (USA Today -- Life)
Miley Making "The Best Of Both Worlds" Jul 22, 2008
"Just because that's what the show is about that doesn't mean I'm doing that ... you don't all the sudden become the character that you watch," she adds (though looking very Carrie Bradshaw-ish in a long flowing blue bohemian dress, her hair cascading down her shoulders, with a Chanel bag close to her side). While allowing that she's made "mistakes," she also feels that the media has been unforgiving in their scrutiny at times - and a bit unwilling to see that she's not a little kid anymore. (CBS News)
Miley overshadows 'Hannah' with new album Jul 22, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Miley overshadows Hannah with new album. (MSNBC -- Music)
Supermodel Success Off the Runway Jul 21, 2008
Former waif Kate Moss may have lost clients like Burberry and Chanel thanks to her 2005 drug allegations, but that edgy reputation has only stoked demand for her eponymous women's wear line with British retailer Topshop, launched last year and now sold in 29 countries. She designs much of the fetching collection--which includes dresses, T-shirts, bathing suits, jackets and jeans--and banks about $2 million a year for her efforts. (ABC News -- Business)
The Lord's prayer: be prophets of this new age Jul 21, 2008
Here, in Oceania, let us give thanks in a special way for all those heroic missionaries, dedicated priests and religious, Christian parents and grandparents, teachers and catechists who built up the church in these lands witnesses like Blessed Mary MacKillop, St Peter Chanel, Blessed Peter To Rot, and so many others. The power of the Spirit, revealed in their lives, is still at work in the good they left behind, in the society which they shaped and which is being handed on to you. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Who's that girl? Jul 18, 2008
In the first video releases, "4 Minutes" and "Give It 2 Me," she dances in sheer tops and more high boots, here with labels like Chanel and Roberto Cavalli. Yet neither video yielded a breakout Madonna look, nothing like her instant personas of the '80s and '90s, which is confusing to her fans. (International Herald Tribune)
Amanda Seyfried Jul 18, 2008
Go behind the scenes of our cover shoot with Ali, Chanel, and Karlie. Find all the season's essentials from tie-dye dresses to splashy beauty buys. (Teen Vogue)
Lake Island Tract resident pickets at the city's front door Jul 16, 2008
St. Peter Chanel wrote on Jul 15, 2008 10:14 AM:" This is not news but a comic. Mr. Patterson has embarrassed himself on this one! To be fortunate enough to have this low of a lease payment and ungrateful enough to pay it. What a freeloader.This comic belonged on the front page in the "Top This" section or with the comics not on the front page. " ... Responsible Party wrote on Jul 15, 2008 1:28 PM:" St. Pete appears not to be an American. In our country, we do not cower, ridicule, and retreat,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Funeral Prep Jul 15, 2008
A source said Devon "tried on multiple pairs of sunglasses. She was acting like a total diva but not in a bad mood. She seemed to have fun trying them on." She settled on a big, dark Chanel pair before going up to the third floor to check out black dresses. "She got bored of black and went for a hot-pink minidress and a motorcycle jacket," our spy said. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Angelina Jolie way ahead of Wall Street Jul 15, 2008
From classic Chanel to cool Christopher Kane, dresses were long and languorous or a waterfall of frills - but always scraping the floor. Fashion had turned its back on the Paris Hilton girlie glitz: short, sheer dresses; sequinned sparkles; and any-color-as-long-as-it-is-pink. (International Herald Tribune)
Princes' appeal over Diana film ignored Jul 14, 2008
The children of the deceased have appealed to chanel 4 not to put the programme out and I think this should be enough to stop the programme going ahead. Have channel 4 no respect for the deceased. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
High-end importers struggle Jul 14, 2008
That was certainly true during the housing boom years here, as local specialty, or luxe, retailers such as C'est Si Bon were joined by the likes of Tiffany's, Coco Chanel and Nordstrom. But with the housing bust reducing that wealth factor, rising fuel prices increasing the cost of overseas transportation and a U.S. dollar that has fallen about 14 percent compared with the euro over the past year, many American shoppers are less willing to squeeze into the latest Manolo Blahnik shoes. (The Palm Beach Post)
People this week Jul 13, 2008
" NAME: Mark Ronson INTERVIEWED BY: Alan Jackson, Times magazine PROMOTING: No products, just slickness and family values The uber music producer is such the man about town that during the interview he delivers his sister a Chanel handbag that Lily Allen had reserved for him. The suit he's wearing to the Glamour Awards (Man of the Year, obviously) is "almost in homage" to Dean Martin. It's a life that Heat readers can only dream of, says The Times. With his looks and success he must indulge in a... (BBC News -- UK)
Rush for Sex and the City clothes Jul 13, 2008
The dearest item on sale was a black sequined Chanel dress with a price tag of $5,000 (2,785). It is expected that some of the items will end up on auction websites. (Yahoo News -- Sex and the City)
MORE: Things are golden for Selma Blair Jul 13, 2008
For Blair, who favors Marc Jacobs and Chanel, it has been a challenge to embrace Kim's sartorial choices. "It's so over-the-top. It is disheartening to see a picture of yourself with this long hair and these long nails," she says. (USA Today -- Life)
Love your sunglasses (should I know you?) Jul 13, 2008
Among the more rarefied labels at Bergdorf are Bulgari, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Chanel and Barton Perreira, a six-month-old brand coveted by aficionados. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Crist's fiance a study in contrasts Jul 13, 2008
Bush is Chanel suits and pearls. Rome is Roberto Cavalli evening gowns and diamonds. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fashion geometry Jul 8, 2008
From Chanel's organ pipe effects through Valentino's egg-shaped skirts, the new winter looks were drawn on firm lines ... These shows have been popping up across the world, mostly in the United States, where Dior showed in New York and Chanel in Miami. (International Herald Tribune)
Suzy Menkes: Surf and turf at Place Vendôme Jul 8, 2008
Chanel Jewelry This Chanel brooch called "Cam?lia Paraiba" will be shown at the Salon des Antiquaires in September ... For Chanel, the Vend ... A mighty sculpted flower with diamonds tracing the edge of sapphire and emerald petals was a new addition among intriguing revivals of Coco Chanel's original inspirations. (International Herald Tribune)
Jourdan Dunn Jul 8, 2008
Even though she's a master at maneuvering the runway in haute couture from Carolina Herrera, Christian Dior, and Chanel, and has stared as the face of Gap and Benetton, this teen is known for her laid back style off camera. Choosing Chucks and jeans for castings, and opting to watch the tube instead of partying all night, Jourdan demonstrates that being a homebody is chic. (Teen Vogue)
New shops change face of Union Square Jul 7, 2008
"Now you can come downtown from the suburbs and not feel that only your mother can shop, because there's nothing to do but go to Chanel and Tiffany," she said. "It's much more of a destination now for a broader base of people.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mamma Mia! island's star turn Jul 6, 2008
They were supposed to be wedding guests, and even though they were painstakingly togged out in glamorous dresses, earrings, Chanel handbags and (much hated) crimson lipstick, the Matus sisters scenes did not make it into the final cut. To add insult to injury, Ildiko had her waist-length hair chopped into a bob by one of the film's stylists. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Monogamy, marriage new values at 'Sex and the City: The Movie' Jul 6, 2008
When Samantha is feeling tied down in her relationships, she goes shopping, filling the trunk of her car with Chanel and Gucci goodies as she drives off with her new pooch, resembling a 50-year-old botoxed Paris Hilton. "The film totally sidesteps questions about money and makes it seem like everyone is now in the upper tier financially, and that having three published books has made Carrie a wealthy woman -- highly unlikely -- who can now afford to give her assistant a US$5,000 designer bag,"... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The queen of cool Jul 6, 2008
Then there is the clothes room, which contains 10 rails, tightly hung with at least 500 garments, arranged in alphabetical order, A for Alaia, B for Balenciaga, C for Chanel, but also G for Gap and W for Warehouse because those were some of the first clothes she bought. There is also a rail of vintage clothes (Zandra Rhodes, Ossie Clark) and a whole rail of Prada. (Guardian Unlimited)
The Americana Trend for 2008 Jul 5, 2008
From patriotic stars and stripes to Americana rock and roll monochromes, designers like Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Cavalli and YSL are paying homage to America ... From Chanel s adorable star print blouses and dresses to all-in-one s to YSL's star-spangled stilettos ... Ever since style setter, Kate Moss was seen wearing a full-length Chanel gown covered in tiny gold metallic stars, (a gift from Chanel) for her birthday in January 2008, fashionistas on both sides of the pond have embraced the... (Suite101.com)
Graphic content Jul 5, 2008
Armani says he has about 30 devoted couture clients worldwide, but Chanel has 250, Karl Lagerfeld boasts in now standard fashion after the Chanel presentation at the Grand Palais ... The synergy between music and fashion has always been strong, and the imagery at Chanel is literal this year, with a bold backdrop of mammoth organ pipes. (Globe and Mail)
What women want? Jul 3, 2008
Gucci bags, Chanel glasses, solitaires, high heels, Armani clothes and a penthouse. Aaah. (India Times, India)
A cut above the rest Jul 3, 2008
Larry Elliott attends the Chanel '09 Spring Summer Haute Couture fashion show at the Grand Palais in Paris Photograph: Paul Cooper ... In Paris this week, the great names of the business - Chanel, Dior, Valentino, Givenchy - have been displaying their creations for the coming season ... "From the 1960s to the 1990s, there was a sense that couture was in gentle decline, confined to grandes Parisiennes of a certain age.The high production costs and the small number of sales meant the profits on... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
The History of the Chanel 2.55 Bag Jul 3, 2008
The History of the Chanel 2. 55 Bag: The Story of Coco Chanel's Iconic Purse ... The History of the Chanel 2. (Suite101.com)
'Haute couture shows are pure theatre' Jul 3, 2008
At Chanel, the skirts on the trademark tailored suits were three or four inches higher; Armani put all his models in 1980s-style trouser suits, which merely accentuated just how unhealthily thin they looked ... Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel show was the only one I could have identified before starting my new career as a fashion editor, and it was best when it stuck to basics ... But I could imagine women feeling good about themselves in Chanel and men finding them attractive, and that appears to be... (Guardian Unlimited)
The fashion writer's verdict Jul 3, 2008
At Chanel, leaving aside the fussy pleats and folds on some of the dresses and jackets that made the models resemble alternately RoboCop or Princess Leia, designer Karl Lagerfeld simply did what he usually does, but better: making dainty suits and elegant dresses even more beautiful ... This was a rare occasion when hem length did give an indication of the economic state: Chanel and Dior were both sexy and fun, with hems generally ending right above the knee or higher. (Guardian Unlimited)
New poll: 9 in 10 hit hard by gas prices Jul 2, 2008
St. Peter Chanel wrote on Jul 1, 2008 8:24 PM:" This community needs a real mass transit system. Dial-A-Ride does not function as a true mass transit system or are they cost effective to use. I can drive 36 miles in my vehicle and only 12 miles with them for $8.00. I do not get it . . . The government should step in and make them decrease their rates or stop grant money (tax dollars) to them. ". ed miller wrote on Jul 1, 2008 9:16 PM:" Many experts believe that, if it weren't for rampant... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Karl Lagerfeld's pipes Jul 2, 2008
Chanel plays pipes, turning tiny tubes of tulle into couture - International Herald Tribune ... Chanel plays pipes, turning tiny tubes of tulle into couture ... Yet the installation was not contemporary art but at a Chanel show. (International Herald Tribune)
Despite Economy, France's Billionaires Prosper Jul 2, 2008
The two Wertheimer brothers, Alain and Gerard, control luxury brand Chanel, the company their grandfather co-founded with Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel. Coco's Chanel No.5 perfume is still one of the world's top-selling scents. (Forbes -- Business)
He should Coco: Lagerfeld shows his wilder side Jul 2, 2008
There you are, pony-tailed, thin as the gold-topped cane you occasionally dangle from your gloved hand and ruler of one of the world's great cash cows as the long-time creative director of Chanel, which held its couture show in Paris yesterday. No matter what the economic climate, no matter what the magazines deem to be in fashion this season, there are millions of women around the world who still want Chanel's quilted handbags, perfect tweed suits and two-tone pumps ... It's a formula that was... (Guardian Unlimited)
A-list actresses flock to Paris for couture shows Jul 2, 2008
Associated Press Visible from left: French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, German singer Ayo, French actor Gaspard Ulliel, German model Claudia Schiffer, Polish actress Kasia Smutniak and British singer Micky Green attend the German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 2008/2009 Haute Couture collection for Chanel presented in Paris, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Related news from Paris Fashion Week. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Strictly Baz Luhrmann Jul 1, 2008
Following the film's box-office success Luhrmann landed a highly lucrative Chanel contract, making a Red Curtain-inspired 2004 film for Chanel No. 5, starring Nicole Kidman. At $36m, it is reputedly one of the most expensive adverts of all time. (CNN -- International)
Men's fashion gets feminine Jun 30, 2008
The result was a bouffant tunic worn over trousers and short jackets with lots of trim that resembled that womens-wear classic, the little Chanel suit. Most ultra-daring were Romain Kremer with men in long transparent dresses in fluorescent shades, and Bernhard Willhelm with an unwearable medieval-style collection featuring long-haired men in tiaras and multi-coloured bloomers. (iAfrica.com)
Opinion: Save your hide skip the tanning bed Jun 28, 2008
The French fashion designer Coco Chanel changed all that. Back in the 1920s, Coco, looking to create a new healthy look to promote summer wear, popularized tanned skin. (MSNBC -- Health)
Karma is alive and well in the dog show world Jun 28, 2008
There s a reason fashion photographers routinely dress women in Chanel and Prada suits and hand them leashfuls of graceful canine breeds for the tidiest of shots - it s a to-the-manor-born image that perfectly suits the pages of Town ry or Vogue. Seeing that visual come to life at a dog show, however, seems a tad odd at first. (Missoulian, MT)
Fashion design joins Park & Rec offerings Jun 27, 2008
"This is a program for people of all skill levels and experience and it will allow them to participate in the fashion world in a hands-on manner." The course will focus on designers such as Armani and Chanel, and the students will develop skills in drawing, basic sewing, hand sketches, and other aspects necessary to master the fashion and design industry. "I hope that these girls can walk away from this program with something that they are proud of and can wear to school in the fall and just... (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Victoria's Secret Model Karolina Kurkova Slammed for... Jun 26, 2008
" Kurkova is one of the world's highest-paid models, according to Forbes. In addition to Victoria's Secret, she has appeared in campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and Balenciaga. Share: Top Video Showbiz News ADVERTISEMENT The new mom will play a "spiteful girl" in the NBC showAn "overly aggressive fan attacked a female fan and Tim witnessed this incident," his rep saysThe rapper blames festival officials and Pearl Jam for his two-hour-late performance"We hope to encourage... (Fox News)
MBK Best Shopping Mall in Bangkok Jun 26, 2008
Leather goods are well priced whether handbags or shoes, and although there are lots of fakes in the Prada, Louis Vuitton and Chanel and Dior class, there are also some excellent locally designed bags in good quality hide. Jewellery looks like another good buy here, but it can t be said often enough that when buying jewellery in Thailand it is a case of caveat emptor. (Suite101.com)
* Never mind the matches, look at the outfits Jun 26, 2008
They have gone hand-in-racket since the 1920s, when Coco Chanel sketched her outfits for the tennis court, consisting of jersey pants and simple but elegant dresses. But Sharapova said the growing trend of clothing sponsors creating one-off, eye-catching outfits was deadly serious X and essential to raise the profile of tennis in a viciously competitive sports market. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
