I have a love/hate relationship with Chanel at times. Like many other fashion houses they can be a bit hit and miss, I've always been more of a Dior girl myself! But when I came across a video of their 2012 pre-fall collection I was in love.
My love and fascination with India was passed down from my dads interest in the country and its wildlife, so this collection struck a chord in me.
From Fashionologie;
"Chanel's Pre-Fall 2012 Metiers d'Art runway show guests were seated at an elaborate banquet set up in the Grand Palais in Paris, where they were served champagne, guava juice, tea, and miniature cakes and sandwiches. An antique silver train with the double-C Chanel logo ran around the central banquet table."
Chanel's shows can be quite minimalist and clean cut, but this one was the height of opulence, yet didn't distract from the garments themselves.
The collection was inspired by India's colors, fabrics and jewels-and the music was perfect.
