HAS THE HOUSE OF CHANEL CHANGED?!

It was rather a groundbreaking collection for Chanel at this Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris. Since Karl Lagerfeld´s passing this fashion brand has been going through the change in the sense of the creative director. And although on Mr. Lagerfeld´s place has come his assistant Virginie Viard, seems like the light "Wind Of Change" has come in this great fashion established name and, the proof for that was definitely the latest Fall 2019 Couture collection.

Although this was not the first collection by Viard, the one for Pre-Fall 2019 was her first where the low-key and almost copy-paste approach could be sensed, it was rather more daring and brave. The concept of the grandiose scene that was so dear to Lagerfeld, was here present but on more Viard mannerism kind of way. The runway show was a Bibliothek, big enough to grasp the excitement of the new horizons in the house of Chanel, yet very monumental and simple. That bold step was still in the codes of Chanel but very fresh and authentic for Virginie Viard.

Let us talk about Couture! The ensembles have got that Parisienne spirit, very chic elegance with the romantic tomboy alike spirit. The accents were on that French style with the spectrum of the more generated famous tweed texture that was opened the collection. The accents were on the trousers and uber-voluminous and sculpted jackets that were the step further from the usual Chanel aesthetic. Yet, the glimpse and the spirit was more feminine than ever!

The gorgeous Grace Kelly alike gown, or the blouse with the high collar that allured the neo-romantic spirit. The gorgeous embellishments that still looked and appeared so refine and almost shy but glorious! The heterogeneous factor that was kept even in the monochromatic colors, like the blacks or flush of pinks. Everything was kept in moderation and very sophisticated. Even the details from the bows on the shoes to the appliques on the fabrics have looked so minimalistic but so opulent.

This collection has brought definitely something new to the concept of Chanel. The more assertive femininity and very classy without the trending frenzy pieces is something that requires recipients and consumers that know a good fashion. Will one of these looks be part of the next red carpet season?! Definitely yes and without any doubt, but not in the Camp sense!

What are your thoughts about this collection? Do you like this Chanel in the creative direction by Virginie Viard?

Thank you for your attention!

Georgia! xo

Highlights from Chanel Fall 2019 Haute Couture collection:

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com