Lagerfeld's Final pre-fall Collection 2019

This collection was released on December 4, 2018, 

two & a half months before Lagerfeld's death at age 85

on February 19, 2019.

It was inspired by the Egyptians.

Here are some of my favourites from it...

~~ Karl Lagerfeld's Final Couture Collection w/ CHANEL

This collection was shown on January 22nd, 2019 &

Karl Otto Lagerfeld died just 4 weeks later, 

today, on February 19, 2019 at the age of 85.

I have selected some of my favourites from the collection.

FENDI Fall 2015 --delayed ecstaticreaction!

Before I bust into Fendi's 2016 magnificence, I thought I would officially acknowledge their inspiring creations of the recent past. 

Imagine them all cruelty-free tho (faux can be quite luxurious in these modern times).
I DO NOT condone buying new fur & skin. 

Fendi - fall 2015

Creamsicle ankle-length fur coat, shearling-covered booties (w/ lucite wedges no less)
+ hefty shearling handbag

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Nubbly sheepskin coat, sheepskin sweater, & miniskirt! Peachy shearling booties.

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Long-sleeved, funnel neck, white leather dress reminiscent of Angelina in Hackers (1995) below:

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This collection had plenty of leather vests/bodices worn over long-sleeved knits. 

Here she wears gloves w/ pink shag cuffs w/ it.

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Mukluk-style boots

mukluk = a sealskin or reindeer-skin boot worn by the Inuit people

= A high, soft boot that is worn in the American Arctic 

Childlike patch pocket on chest of lock, loose-fitting dress w/ leather panels.

Barrel-like stiff leather vest, sheepskin skirt w/ panels. Fluffy fur booties.

Structured leather vest w/ buttons & pockets

Killer 'ombre' calf-length pencil skirt

Deep brown calfskin A-line minidress w/ funnel neck & contrasting patch pockets.

Off-white fur minidress w/ wide leather straps!

Delicate, arty frames

Pre-fall 2016 Series: CHANEL

Glittery, gold-laced smoky nightdreams

Now, I'm not one of those fans who's impressed by everything the big whigs do (Chanel, Louis Vuitton & the like). + Who can ignore the fact that Coco Chanel herself was a known Nazi. 

But I Do enjoy & appreciate design & fashion for what it is: 

Self-expression, Art, & manifesting a Fantasy.

That being said, I was floored by the incredible set built for this runway show, much moreso than the actual clothes. 

Chanel's locations are often incredible, but this was something else.

You HAVE to check out the details that went into the atmosphere (link below).

Source:http://www.buro247.com/me/fashion/news/chanel-metiers-d-art-show-brings-paris-to-rome.html


Source:http://www.buro247.com/me/fashion/news/chanel-metiers-d-art-show-brings-paris-to-rome.html

"the Chanel Pre-Fall 2016 show at the iconic Cinecitta film studio in Rome. Originially built by Mussolini in the 1930's, the re-created scene was a dark yet dreamy, moonlit Paris street, which set the scene for the collection." - Chloe Allan, buro247.com

**Watch the video here:**

https://youtu.be/uv9uJzwTf6Q

(Sadly, the music is intolerable)

Love the fluffed xtra-long roots