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“Chanel’s Russian Connection” is a new book by Karl Lagerfeld that will be released on November, 30 2009. Even though there is Chanel name in the book title it definately shows Lagerfeld’s connection to Russia or his passion to Russia, I would say.

The album shows the process of Paris-Moscou collection creation by Metiers d’Arts – 7 ateliers that were recreated in 2002 on Lagerfeld’s initiative. These ateliers are the best in costume jewellery, millinery, shoes creating and embroidery, which they provide all couture houses with. Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris-Moscou collection for Chanel shows Karl’s view on Russia with all its Imperial period and Constructivism, Catherine The Great and Faberge, folklore and Coco Chanel’s love to Russia with the Ballets Russes and her relationship with Grand Duke Dmitry Pavlovich.

Karl Lagerfeld once said that he could show lots of his imagination because he had never been to Russi before. As French would say “Karl est tres modeste”, because who is not the one who has lack of imagination. Paris-Moscou collection proves that Karl is all about fantasy and fairy-tale. “Chanel’s Russian Connection” will show on photos the whole process of collection creation, even the fitting in Chanel’s apartment on rue Cambon. It’s interesting to mention that all models were russian. Karl is right once again – nobody can show russian beauty better than russin girls can do it.

The book will be released together with “Coco 1913 – Chanel 1923″ on DVD.

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Chanel Paris-Moscou collection is a real set of masterpieces created by Karl Lagerfeld. Every single thing from his collection is worth of writing an ode. Shame on me, I’m not going to write about the whole range. I suppose that shoes form Paris-Moscou collection are most fabulous examples.

Those black shoes with pearls of them, aren’t they stunning, or those dome-shoes (with heels made as domes of russian cathedrals)? Chanel shoes have to be weared on the red carpet.

This black pearly shoes are modest and chic. What could be better? By the way, these shoes are becoming popular among celebrities. Keira Knightley was the first famous person to understand the sophistication of Paris-Moscou collection. She appeared in pearly shoes twice – at Chanel haute-couture show and at the International Berlin Film Festival.

Shoes form Paris-Moscou collection can be weared only in Paris, ’cause to wear them at Moscou streets sounds crazy! Even the red Square is an awful place to walk on heels.

In two years one who has pieces from Paris-Moscou collection will be lucky fashionistas. Others will be trying to find something from collection on Portabello Road. In some years kokoshnik and pearly shoes together with matryoshka necklace would be very expensive or even auction lots.

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September, 10 was born the most influential designer of today’s fashion, fashion genius and the most amazing person in fashion. His name is Karl Lagerfeld. He made a legend even of his look, so now millions of people put his face on their clothes. He’s feared an loved, he’s one who can really rule the world!

Can’t you believe this? He created collections for Chanel, Fendi, his own brand Karl Lagerfeld, he makes photoshoots for magazines and ad campains, he makes movies and decide what music to use in the show, he has his own bookshop and publishing house 7L. Karl Lagerfeld is fantastic! I wonder how he manages everything.

Nobody really knows the year he was born, but really who cares about years?! When we speak about such a genius it’s not that important. But it’s always important to say that we love somebody, especially in his birthday.

Happy birthday, monsieur Karl!

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No wonder that Lagerfeld’s Fall-Winter 2009-2010 show was one first ten people keep talking about months later. His signature feminine looks were transformed to warrior-like woman and it was fantastic!

But there were two things which drew all attention in the show – fur hemlets and earphones.

There have also been fantastic hemlets covered with beads.

Could you think about something like this for going out?

You didn’t? Then you’re not that fashionable. Still want to be on the list than go and get one of those. At least Karl will pay some attention to you. Of course if you have pleasure of meeting him

The first backstage video of Lily Allen’s Chanel new campaign have finally hit the web.

She was shot by Karl for a new Chanel handbag line, Chanel Coco Cocoon which brings a more fresh and playful mood to the classic French maison.

The bags are reversible and will be out in October.

For press kit of Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2009 collection Karl Lagerfeld has chosen and shot 10 looks which describe the idea of his collection for Chanel. The only thing to be said – Bravo, Monsieur Karl!

Couture… If it doesn’t fit perfectly – it’s a disaster. If it does then you’re lucky one touched by a hand of great fashion maestro. When we speak about maestros, especially in couture, there are not so many names to refer to.. One of them is Karl Lagerfeld, whose genial artistic dresses and suits are created to make the world perfect, at least when we look to the mirror.

This year Karl Lagerfeld has created something special, something that for me has opened new era of sophistication. Maestro said that now it’s time for modesty and his modest dresses which make one to tremble definitely prove that. Gorgeous suits and weightless dresses turn simple woman into godess and this is what Lagerfeld’s genius means – to make one ordinary to feel special.

Tiny gloves and diamond-satin hats make total look unbelievable. The world doesn’t exist till you decide to look at it through your stunning veil.

Men will be conquered by your feets in those shoes covered with stones and pants created in conditions of middle ages art.

Even if you’re not such kind of a woman and you don’t want to conquer anybody, Karl created Chanel suits just for you. They will be at the right place at work and at the dinner, all you need just a little fantasy to add something you like to these fabulous looks to make them your own way. Just don’t try to much, you can hide Lagerfeld’s sense of beauty.

Karl Lagerfeld quickly sketches himself on German television (Johannes B. Kerner – June 2009 – ZDF).

Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Models: Heidi Mount, Freja Beha Erichsen

Sasha Pivovarova by Karl Lagerfeld