“Le Paris Russe de Chanel jewellery collection is inspired by Coco Chanel's love affair - Prestige Online” plus 4 more |
- Le Paris Russe de Chanel jewellery collection is inspired by Coco Chanel's love affair - Prestige Online
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| Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:34 PM PDT Le Paris Russe de Chanel is a high jewellery ode to a chapter in Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's life during which Russia inspired her, although never in her lifetime did she set foot in the country. A notable mention goes to Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich, a cousin of Tsar Nicholas II, with whom Coco had an intense but short-lived affair with in 1921, and subsequently fell in love with all things Russian. The romance was well-documented because the dashing duke had a chequered past and was said to have been quite a ladies' man. Having fled to Paris when the Russian Revolution broke out, Pavlovich and many others from the Imperial Court including aristocrats, artists, musicians and dancers congregated in arrondissements that became known as Le Paris Russe, or the Russian Paris.
The handsome duke embodied all the splendour of Imperial Russia for Coco; that he was penniless was immaterial. Through him, she soon formed close friendships with a number of newly stateless exiles from the former empire. She went on to have a scandalous affair with composer Igor Stravinsky, and designed costumes for dancers of the Ballets Russes at the behest of its founder, Sergei Diaghilev. Coco was deeply impressed by the country and its people. "The Russians fascinate me," she remarked. "It's the Russians who have taught women that it's not dishonourable to work.'' As was the case with every high jewellery collection since 2009, Le Paris Russe de Chanel was designed by Patrice Leguéreau, director of the house's jewellery studio, Chanel Joaillerie. The collection is inspired by a "fantasy" vision of Imperial Russia that Coco could have imagined based on what her Russian lover and friends told her. Le Paris Russe de Chanel loosely covers two decades of Coco's life, from the 1920s through the '30s, which were a particularly creative time for the designer. During this period, she liberated women from their corsets, launched her famous little black dress and introduced her now-legendary Chanel No. 5 perfume with the help of another Russian émigré, Ernest Beaux, perfumer to the tsar's Court, who helped her with the formula. Chanel fashion creations also took on a Russian aesthetic. Long tunics, fur-lined cloaks and large belted blouses soon appeared in her collections, which also incorporated Russian embroidery. The latter came by way of the Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, the sister of Pavlovich, whom Coco had convinced to open an embroidery workshop named Kitmir exclusively for her fashion house.
tiara in white and yellow gold with diamonds, pink spinels, Mandarin garnets and coloured tourmalines; and Blé Maria brooch in white and yellow gold with a 28.81ct yellow sapphire, diamonds, pink spinels, Mandarin garnets and coloured tourmalines. (Photo: Aaron Lee) Recognising the huge Russian influence in Coco's life, the 69-piece Le Paris Russe de Chanel collection is presented in 11 sets that reflect the grandiose life of refined Russia and its folklore prints, cultural richness of colours, motifs and intricate embroideries. Many of the pieces are transformable, illustrating the jewellery house's technical inventiveness that honours its founder's intent for her jewellery to be worn by women how they choose. To add cohesion, Leguéreau peppered the collection with signature Chanel motifs, such as sheaves of wheat (a Russian symbol of wealth) or the camellia, which appear in figurative and abstracted forms. The double-headed eagle, a historic Russian symbol signifying the empire, found on a baroque mirror in Chanel's apartment on Rue Cambon, also features prominently in the insignia-style Aigle Cambon pieces. The Sarafane suite, which is inspired by Russian needlework, includes a noteworthy headpiece that resembles a kokoshnik, a traditional Russian headdress that became popular as a style of tiara in Western Europe in the late 19th century. Camellia vines are set, lace-like, in white gold and adorned with diamonds and cultured pearls, and the headpiece can also be worn as a necklace.
The same gems feature in exquisite ornamental pieces in the Broderie Byzantine suite, which again showcases the camellia motif, while a modern-day reimagining of the kokoshnik is seen in multicolour, as diamonds, spinels, garnets and tourmalines take centre stage in the Blé Maria tiara, again playing on the wheat motif. The Médaille Solaire set alludes to the sun and military orders with diamonds and pearls blazing, while the Motif Russe parure harks back to the glorious days of Russian nobility, with strings of sparkling diamonds in tassel-like formation from an ornamental pendant in a necklace, or in a row to form a bracelet. In the Folklore set, the camellia is traced in diamonds against a deep red enamel base that is beset with gleaming pearls and precious stones of various hues. The remarkable Roubachka pieces, on the other hand, are a bejewelled tapestry that reflects the lines and embroidery of traditional rubakha tunics after which the set is named. Never one to shy away from breaking the rules in her personal life and career, Coco Chanel was considered a revolutionary fashion designer, and a pioneer in the world of jewellery design as she dared to venture into the conservative milieu of Place Vendôme's jewellers. Today, Le Paris Russe de Chanel recalls not only her legendary spirit but also irreverent aspects of her personality and lifestyle that continue to captivate today.
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| Style JeweLuxe 2019 will see Asia debuts of laudable names - Prestige Online Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:26 PM PDT Also joining him are award-winning designers Alessio Boschi (with his architecture-inspired creations), Paolo Costagli (famed for geometric designs) and 'jeweller to the stars' Fred Leighton whose pieces often grace red carpet events.Household names aside, the fair is also about uncovering 'hidden gems' — talented jewellers and jewellery houses that are emerging or have not been as prominent on social media. The Rawluxe Revolution showcase by JeweLuxe offers a dedicated platform for such designers and will see scintillating introductions to Nadine Aysoy's oeuvre and Faye Jewellery's collections. There is more than just 'trade affairs' at JeweLuxe. The fair is ultimately still geared towards connoisseurs and enthusiasts as well. Interspersed in between, JeweLuxe introduces new highlights. The Savoir Series, a signature at every JeweLuxe fair, sees a line-up of programmes taking participants through talks with leading curators, designers and watchmakers. A new personalised service by the JeweLuxe Concierge will also offer customers looking to freshen up old jewellery with new designs the chance to find suitable match-ups with jewellery designers at the fair. JeweLuxe Singapore will be held at the Tent @ Ngee Ann City from 11th to 20th October 2019. Programmes and concierge services can be pre-registered at www.jeweluxesingapore.com This story first appeared on Lifestyleasia.com |
| Justin Theroux Just Aced His Bond Villain Audition - Yahoo Lifestyle Posted: 01 Oct 2019 02:33 PM PDT The fashion press would have you believe that globetrotting actor Justin Theroux spent his Tuesday in Paris, taking in Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2020 womenswear show. But closer inspection of photographic evidence—namely, these images of Theroux in an absolutely phenomenal and dastardly black Vuitton coat, complete with a collar that stands taller than most six-year-olds—suggests that he was doing something different: auditioning to play a Bond villain, maybe, or shorting the currency of a small nation. Or, perhaps, just luxuriating in the official arrival of coat season. Of course, we know that Theroux was, in fact, attending a fashion show. But it's worth noting that, in the process, he delivered an absolute clinic in fall dressing. Buy a killer coat. Buy a killer turtleneck. Do 'em both in black, and wear them at the same time. Try out a pair of glasses ten degrees left of center from what you're used to. And then—and this is important—cultivate an air of mystery. The big fits will follow.   with chloe Originally Appeared on GQ |
| 13 Chili Recipes That Make Great Lunch Leftovers - Yahoo Lifestyle Posted: 01 Oct 2019 12:00 PM PDT   View photos When it comes to meal prep, occasionally I have it in me to cook big batches of grains, protein and a bunch of different veggies for easy mix-and-match lunches. Other weeks, I can only muster enough time, energy and enthusiasm to throw together a single recipe. On those weeks—especially during colder months—I opt for delicious (and easy) chili recipes. It's a no-brainer, really. Chili is a pretty broad category, with any combination of veggies, beans, protein, grains and a whole lot of spices. It's easy to pick a different recipe each time you make it, to keep from getting bored. Plus, once you have a good stock of spices and canned beans, you can throw... |
| Nicolas Ghesquière Earns a Standing Ovation for Louis Vuitton Spring 2020 - Yahoo Lifestyle Posted: 01 Oct 2019 02:08 PM PDT The emotional show mashed up the '70s with the Belle Epoque.  View photos A look from the Louis Vuitton Spring 2020 collection. Photo: Imaxtree. It's not often that I would describe a Louis Vuitton show as being particularly emotional — moving, yes, in the way that seeing great art can be moving, but never really emotional. But Nicolas Ghesquière's Spring 2020 collection for the French house felt major in a way others haven't. Perhaps it was largely thanks to the giant screen playing a remixed version of Sophie's "It's Okay to Cry," but it also seems fair to say it was because of his clothes, which were some of his strongest yet. According to show notes, the inspiration for Spring 2020 was a meeting between the Belle Epoque, Art Nouveau and the kind of futurist thinking Ghesquière is now known for. If that seems like a lot, well, it was — and weirdly, it worked. There were dandy suits in mismatched prints; sparkling sweater vests paired with voluminously tiered miniskirts; bright shades of purple and red against khakis and creams; exaggerated shoulders and puffed sleeves; and plenty of delightful prints. Every look came with an orchid pinned at the lapel, a "chimerical symbol of ultimate refinement" — up to you to decide what that means, but it looked lovely. On the accessories front — the bread and butter of Louis Vuitton — there were loafers, both in a flatform and a heeled style. If you're into the LV monogram, there are are new bags in tote shapes and small Speedys. Top-handle ladylike satchels and patchwork-adorned snap styles make for the more outrageous bags available next season. By the time Ghesquière emerged to take his bow, the crowd was ready to jump to its feet to celebrate him, and the ensuing standing ovation felt well-earned. See every look from the collection in the gallery below. View photos A look from the Louis Vuitton Spring 2020 collection. Photo: Imaxtree View the 48 images of this gallery on the original article Never miss the latest fashion industry news. Sign up for the Fashionista daily newsletter. |
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