Runway Makeup Breakdown: Chanel Paris-Byzance Pre-Fall 2011

Chanel's Pre-Fall 2011 Métiers d'Art CollectionChanel's Pre-Fall 2011 Métiers d'Art collection This week Chanel's pre-fall collection was shown in Paris. The collection was inspired by the Byzantine times. So naturally my love of history or art and architecture has made me fall in love with the 14 pieces created by Karl Lagerfeld for the...

First Look at Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Paris-ByzanceJust when you finished sorting out your wardrobe for this Fall/Winter, here comes the first signs of what next year's Fall will look like! Who said following fashion was an easy task?! The first amazing Pre-Fall 2011 collection comes from no other than Chanel . Karl Lagerfeld entitled the...

Chanel Pre-fall 2011 showWatching the Pre-Fall 2011 show, you get amazed by the craftsmanship of the artisans the House of Chanel is working with. "After the Petit Palais, I wanted to go back to something intimate," Lagerfeld said, Lagerfeld had transformed the second-floor couture salon at the brand's iconic Rue...

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Chanel Pre-Fall Far from Karl Lagerfeld's last Chanel show at the extravagant Grand Palais, the setting for the pre-fall 2011 collection was much more subdued at the Métier d'Arts. With rows of patterned pillows to sit on and stained glass...

Chanel 2011/2012 Cruise Show Beauty – Fall 2011 Sneak PeekPhoto by Vincent Lappartient Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup used the following CHANEL products to create the runway beauty looks: Face : Perfection LumiereE Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10 (available October 2011), Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose...

Deborah Lippmann Fall 2011 Sneak Peek PreviewDeborah Lippmann press release for her Fall 2011 collection: WARM UP WITH DEBORAH LIPPMANN'S FALL 2011 SHADES I have worked directly with some of the world's top fashion designers on everything from ad campaigns to fashion shows. When I set out to select nail looks for the fall 2011...

Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2011Only two months ago I wrote my last Paris – spring/summer 2011 – Fashion week report, and now I'm writing about one of the first Pre-Fall 2011 collections. /o:p> Elie Tahari, best known for its classy work basics, surprised me during New York Fashion Week . I didn't know the brand then. This...

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Campaign Thanks for visiting! So what can we gather from Chanel's Pre-fall 2011 campaign? The eyeliner is back! The campaign stars model Alejandra Alonso and shot by Karl Lagerfeld for the Byzantium empire inspired fall 2011 collection. Director of Chanel Makeup, Peter Phillips and hairstylist Sam...

Pre-Fall 2011: Burberry Prorsum CoatsPre-Fall 2011: Burberry Prorsum Coats We're HUGE fans of Christopher Bailey and Burberry Prorsum; so needless to say, we were super excited to see images from the Pre-Fall 2011 collection. We're not crazy about the collection. The use of fur detailing reminded us too much of Chanel Fall/Winter...

CHANEL PRE-FALL 2011 ieri la collezione pre-Fall 2011 di Chanel. E una collezione ispirata all arte Bizantina nella quale si trovano abiti in velluto, con ricami e bottoni in oro. Anche le acconciature, chignon alti, rispecchiano l'eleganza di questa collezione straordinaria. Gestern wurde in Paris die neue...

The Fascinating Empress Theodora Inspires a Gorgeous Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 CollectionDecember 08, 2010 The Fascinating Empress Theodora Inspires a Gorgeous Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Collection Despite her questionable beginnings as a dancer in the circus and lowly daughter of a bear trainer who worked at the Hippodrome (an enormous entertainment stadium) in Constantinople,...

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011The latest Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 show was nothing like the huge Spring/Summer 2011 show. It was rather intimate and cosy. No Grand Palais, no eighty musicians and no fountains. Just a relaxed setting and lots of beautiful Chanel stuff. /o:p> Karl found his inspiration for this pre-fall...

CHANEL Paris – Byzance: Pre-Fall 2011 CollectionKarl Lagerfeld, that sublime master of all things luxury, has once again produced a spectacular collection for pre-fall 2011. Taking inspiration from the Byzantine era, the fashions oozed opulence with rich textures, deep jewel-tone colours and gem-encrusted detailing. The hair appropriately...

Pre-Fall 2011: ChanelI think we've all seen pictures of Chanel's Pre-Fall 2011 collection, It seems Uncle Karl has been inspired by the mosaics of Byzantine art. From the set of the show to the embroidery. It was very mosaic and embellished, interesting for the eye. These are clothes that make you feel like a...

Chanel Paris-Byzance Pre-Fall 2011Having just opened a second Chanel boutique in Istanbul, Karl Lagerfeld toyed with the idea of staging his ninth pre-fall Métiers d'Art show in the exotic locale--Mademoiselle Coco Chanel, after all, did take Byzantine art as her major inspiration when she was the first to launch a line of...

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 CollectionDecadent ornamentation, stately silhouettes and a muted yet luxurious palette were the focus of Karl Lagerfeld's pre-fall 2011 Métiers d'Art collection for Chanel, the ready to wear line embellished by Chanel's own couture ateliers. The creative director looked to the Byzantines for...

First Look: Chanel's Pre Fall 2011 CampaignLeave it to the visionary team at Chanel—helmed by Karl Lagerfeld—to come up with a pre fall 2011 ad campaign that feels, well, out of this world. As you may know, the pre fall 2011 collection was inspired by Istanbul and the rich Byzantine architecture of ancient Turkey. Accordingly, the...

Versace Woman Looks Bolder Than Ever! (Versace Pre-Fall 2011 collection)If for Spring/ Summer 2011 Donatella Versace sent her models down the runway in simple but very elegant dresses, for Pre-Fall 2011 the designer re-considered the image of a modern woman and dressed her in bolder colors, animal prints, and sexier silhouettes. Tones of scarlet, violet and blue...

Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2011 | The Fashion Spot Fashion designer John Galliano took his inspiration for his Eyewear 2010 collection from everywhere: movie stars to makeup, runways to the red carpet The Pre-fall Bag Collection by Louis Vuitton for 2010 The pre-fall bag collections are everywhere in the current fashion trends news. Women...

Celebrity Versus Runway: Hilary Swank vs. Anastasia Khodkina (Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011)Hilary Swank stepped out at the 2011 Joyful Heart Foundation Gala, which was held last night (May 17) in New York City. Hilary was a breath of fresh air wearing a vibrant turquoise floral embroidered cap sleeve dress from the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011 collection. Hilary continued to...

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Paris-Byzance CollectionIf you're like me, you'll probably have gone through the Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Paris-Byzance collection photos on Style.com a million times already since the show just 2 days ago, so I won't bore you by re-posting. What I'll share instead is close-ups of a handful of the looks, showcasing the...

CHANEL// PRE-FALL 2011, I ran into the FABULOUS pre-fall CHANEL collection for 2011 and I needed to share with you the moment I saw, so here it is. The new collection for the next year is full of textures, golds, blacks, metalics and a lot of details. The pre-fall 2011 collection from Chanel was themed,...

Chanel pre-fall 2011 pre-fall collection features 1960's color blocking and silhouettes with swing coats and exaggerated a-line skirts. The Chanel pre-fall 2011 collection also featured Eastern European and Russian styles with heavy embellishments, warm coats and decadent styling. The Chanel pre-fall 2011...

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011, the parade in ParisToday we see the whole collection Chanel Pre-Fall 2011, or the collection, which anticipates the real collection to be held in March in Paris, where Karl Lagerfeld will stage the 2011 fall / winter collection 2012. The Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 fashion show in Paris and the French label shows a...

CQ Watch: Chanel's 'Paris-Byzance' Pre-Fall 2011 showCQ Watch: Chanel's 'Paris-Byzance' Pre-Fall 2011 show It was an intimate affair for Chanel's pre-fall 2011 presentation, which was inspired by Byzantine queen Theodora. Speaking of the inspiration behind his "Paris-Byzance" collection, Karl Lagerfeld said: "Theodora was a circus artist who...

Versace for H&M Fall 2011 Sneak PeekH&M is proud to announce that its fall 2011 designer collaboration will be with one of the world's most legendary fashion brands, Versace. Designed by its creative director Donatella Versace, the exclusive collection will look back to the vibrant heritage of the brand, full of leather, print,...

Pre-Fall 2011: Oscar de la Renta A Glamorous AffairLast week one of my favourite designers Oscar de la Renta showcased his pre-fall 2011 collection in New York, and he certainly didn't disappoint. I loved the romantic collection, full of ruffles, sequins, draping, full skirts and evening gowns that I can't wait to see on the red carpet, all...

Pre-Fall 2011: Asian Americans - Vera Wang, Jason Wu, Doo.Ri & ThakoonWednesday, December 15, 2010 Pre-Fall 2011: Asian Americans - Vera Wang, Jason Wu, Doo.Ri & Thakoon Click here to find more on Runway , Thakoon 5 sweet comments: Prêt à Porter P said... The gowns @ Vera Wang are lovely. But I'm more curious at how the heck the models get their thigh...

Chanel Paris-Byzance Pre-Fall 2011 Make-up Inspired by Byzantine treasures, red, black, gold and bronze-tinged shades offer a classic base that can be adopted as desired in sumptuous or simply day-to-day makeup. Rouge Allure Rouge Byzantin CHF 48.- / Joues Contraste Or and Rouge, each CHF 60.- The Regard Signé de Chanel palette...

Fall Fashion Video Inspiration: Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 (Paris/Byzance) CollectionImage courtesy of Chanel Fall is coming faster than you think and those September issues are about to fill your inbox. What fantastic items await? Well, the gorgeous Byzantine-inspired collection of Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 (Paris/Byzance) is up first. Please grab a mug or glass of something...