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Chanel Temporary Tattoos

Posted: February 19th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Purses | Tags: , , | 16 Comments »

Well, we have seen it all. I have never quite understood the allure of a design house venturing into the foray of athletic equipment or other random accessories, but at least it gives us a talking point. We have seen a $17,000 Chanel Bicycle and a Chanel Segway and now we have Chanel temporary tattoos. Only they have decided to name it ‘temporary skin art’, as if that changes it all and makes the price tag seem less-ridiculous.

At least I can say that you are given fifty-five temporary tattoos, which were originally hand-drawn by Peter Philips who is the Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup. Some of the “art” includes Oriental cherry blossoms, birds, bracelets, earrings, and the classic Chanel logo. The tattoos are limited edition. Call me crazy, but there is some inner voice attempting to tell me that this would be a great idea for dress up. But then reality sinks in, these are temporary tattoos, which can be found in many children’s cereal boxes and sticks of gum. Um, thanks Chanel?! Buy through Chanel for $75.

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16 Comments on “Chanel Temporary Tattoos”

  1. 1 Terri said at 2:47 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    I guess we are alone in thinking it can be beautiful! If you checked out Marchesa’s Fall 2010 RTW temporary tattoo was used and it was gorgeous. Anna Sui’s recent show used hosiery that gave the illusion of tattoo’s( border trims around thighs). I remember when I saw this in Chanel’s show and I first thought it was jewelry and loved it. When I found out it was tattoo’s I thought it was a cool idea! The only constant is change and I’m sure Chanel faced similar disdain from the the fashion establishment for her concepts. Oh well, no judgement here just wanted to give a differing opinion. :)

  2. 2 highmaintenance said at 3:26 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    Despicable!

  3. 3 Jane said at 3:32 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    runway yes reality no. I have real tattoos and I love them, but stick on tattoos for 75 dollars no thank you.

  4. 4 carrie said at 4:18 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    trashy…

  5. 5 dieanne said at 4:37 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    fashion fail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. 6 CarolineLondon said at 5:03 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    I can see how they would work on the runway, but not really anywhere else.
    The thing that’s bothering me most though is the temporary tattoo dangly earrings – they just makes no sense at all! Where on your body are you going to put them that they don’t look ridiculous?! *sigh*

  7. 7 DRESSSPACE said at 5:35 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    We Know that fashion system is really influenced from different trends of the society. The rapid spread of tattooing involves many people. Chanel temporary tattos seems more strange because maison that has made them is Chanel. Perhaps a modern Coco would agree with this choice, too bad that we’ll never know.
    http://www.dressspace.org

  8. 8 Merve said at 6:27 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    Well they are setting themselves up for counterfeiters with this one. The internet is going be awash with fake chanel tattoos. Attractive.

  9. 9 Mary s said at 6:46 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    I don’t think tattoos are crass at all. Body art has been part of human society in nearly every society since there was society. That said fake tattoos on adults is not appealing at all. I know these houses sometimes try to make a buck at every turn bt this is really trashy and greedy. I think this is even greedier and more disgraceful than the Louis vuitton hefty trash bag hang bag.

  10. 10 Megs Mahoney Dusil said at 7:33 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    I should have included some photos from the show when they used this on the models, because it at least gives you a bit of an idea what it looks like on.

  11. 11 alex said at 7:37 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    HAH! I literally laughed out loud at ingrid’s comments – pure gold! I don’t think it’s crass, they looked quite good on the runway though, but $75! seriously i would put that to better use and save for an actual piece of chanel that lasts longer than a couple of weeks.

  12. 12 ingrid said at 8:21 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    it makes it seem like they’re trying to make a quick buck where they can. now trashy mall-rat girls have can have their piece of legitimate chanel for the “small” price tag of $75. it’ll go nicely with their ugly replica chanel bags.

  13. 13 Speechless said at 8:25 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    Trashy and just plain crass.

  14. 14 mochababe73 said at 8:46 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    I have a tattoo, and I love it. I don’t find anything vulgar about it. There are alot of vulgar things in the world, and a tattoo is the least one.

    Anyway, I am apalled that Chanel would sell temporary tattoos. Madamoiselle Coco must be turning in her grave. Karl has really gone over the deep end. I think retirement is in order.

  15. 15 Claire said at 9:06 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    Lara Bingle wore some to the Allan Border Medal ceremony this year with a gorgeous flowy white low cowl neck dress… it was divine!

  16. 16 birkel said at 10:00 pm on February 19th, 2010:

    foul bad for house that still lives on the pilars of a founder that cosidered knees horrid this is unbelivable .i hate it there is nothing more vulgar than a tatoo chanel or not. coco must be dying all over again. i cant belive this it is the decay of a house that is so perfect in many ways, and bad taste does not fit at the house of chanel how does this fit with tweed the 2.55 or COUTURE !!!!!! i cant belive it i just cant


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