2005’s Fall season has a delightful mix. Always reinventing Chanel style but still taking from traditional elements you have a recognizably Chanel look. The dresses have a very luxurious subtle 1960’s feel. We see a-line dresses that looked as if modeled by Twiggy. The runway makeup was inspired by Penelope Tree, another model of that era. When viewing the fabrics of these luscious dresses at trunk shows, you can appreciate them so much more. More than just having a retro look, even the fabric looks like it is from another era. Vintage fabrics are often synonymous with quality, something modern day clothes often lack. You can see Karl keenly paid attention to when fabrics when chosen for these Fall designs.
 
Though Karl hates era comparisons, understandable so with his eye to the future, he often brings an air of whimsy and nostalgia into his designs. With his fishnet dresses, you have a tasteful interpretation of the 1980’s, a hard era to give class to. Perhaps looks like these are the ones people are referring to when they say Chanel has been so “youthful” and “fresh” lately. These dresses are made for girls in their twenties!

This Fall we saw more beautiful tweed coats (that you can never go wrong with) layered with knits, silver lurex fabrics, skinny pants and leg warmers. Sexy slouchy thigh high leather boots gives an edge to school girl skirts. Most of the outfits were accessorized by the epic reissue of the original 2.55 purse, bringing tradition to balance out the innovative designs of the season.

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