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Trailer of the film "Once Upon A Time..." by Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel has released  the 'trailer' of the short film "Once upon a time ...", Karl Lagerfeld with Keira Knightley in the role of Coco Chanel.
The film begins shooting on 8th May in Singapore, and will be available on the website of the brand.

Chanel Jewelry

I absolutely love Coco Chanel. I admire her personality and work, her style, her elegance.

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel revolutionized the '20s, releasing women from the uncomfortable and rigid clothes of the 19th century. She reproduced her own image, the woman of the 20th century, independent, successful, with personality and style.

History of many sources credit Coco Chanel  as being the first to introduce costume jewelry as an acceptable accessory. She brought the world Chanel No. 5 in 1922 (still the world's best selling perfume), the Chanel style suit in 1924, the cardigan jacket in 1925 and the "little black dress" in 1926, and introduced a line of costume jewelry in 1932.

Originally inspired by the opulent, costly jewels and pearls gifted to her by her aristocratic lovers, Chanel raided her own jewel vault and partnered with Duke Fulco di Verdura to launch a House of Chanel jewelry line.

Coco made “chic” to wear fake jewelry. Also she wore jewelry that was meant for the evening, with her daytime outfits, like her long string of pearls.  In her own words:

“A woman should mix fake and real.

To ask a woman to wear real jewelry only

is like asking her to cover herself with real

flowers instead of flowery silk prints.

She’d look faded in a few hours.

I love fakes because I find such jewelry provocative,

and I find it disgraceful to walk around with millions

around your neck just because you’re rich.

The point of jewelry isn’t to make a woman look rich

but to adorn her; not the same thing. “

 "Because you know a Chanel outfit cannot go without its jewellery"

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        Coco Chanel, 1938

 

Coco Chanel truths

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A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
As quoted in The Gospel According to Coco Chanel : Life Lessons from the World's Most Elegant Woman (2009) by Karen Karbo


The best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.
As quoted in Beauty in Bloom : A Collection of Beautiful Inspirations‎ (2009) by Natalie Bloom, p. 23

Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.

As quoted in Chanel : A Woman of Her Own (1991) by Axel Madsen, p. 124

Start with a brooch

Coro, 1940s

"If you want to start a collection, start with a brooch because you will find most use for it. It can be pinned on a suit lapel, collar or pocket, on a hat, belt, or evening gown." - Coco Chanel

Sarah Coventry,  early 1960s

Trifari, 1960s

What a smart quote! I totally agree! And if you're like me, maybe you would prefer a classic piece for everyday wear, something nice to go with style to work, to the cinema or just hang around  with friends, and probably you would choose something dazzling to wear on special occasions. But a brooch is definetly a must have piece!

Avon 1971

Unsigned, 1950s

All brooches presented are available at "Absolutely Fabulous!" shop, at Dawanda

Classy & Fabulous!

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” - Coco Chanel

Vogue, 1950

Às vezes custa. Às vezes sinto-me tudo menos fabulosa. Mas é preciso fazer um sorriso e andar em cima dos saltos, mesmo quando se calça uns ténis. :)

Sometimes it´s hard. Sometimes I feel everything but fabulous. But we have to put a smile on our face and walk with heels, even when if we´re wearing sneakers. :)