Let the light pierce through the darkness Close all old accounts, turn a new leaf Re-learn that old lesson of friendship Kill nor be killed, settle for lessening Amidst us of this fossilized hatred
Russian Collectibles
Russian militaria, faberge eggs, paintings, fur hats, samovars, uniforms
Perhaps that time has not come yet when our, Gods would listen to the beats in our hearts, peace and happiness spread their glow, perhaps we would have to force Mother Time?.
Chanel Paris-Moscou Pre-Fall 2009 Full Show
Ruby red lacquered bags like Fabergé eggs swinging from gilded chains, heels sculpted like upturned onion domes, hair-and-pearl-adorned tiaras like those of Byzantine empresses—oh, and strict black Soviet “uniform” suits. Yes, this was Karl Lagerfeld setting off on another of his light but learned excursions into Coco Chanel’s exotic history with men: in this case, the Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich, and the Russian inspirations—the Ballets Russes, Constructivism, Byzantine jewelry, and Slavic folklore—triggered by their relationship.
“Paris-Moscou” was Lagerfeld’s theme for the semiannual collection designed to show off the skills of the French embroiderers, milliners, goldsmiths, and shoemakers the house supports. And it was also the subject of his directorial debut. As the audience—which included Princess Caroline of Monaco, Diane Kruger, Emmanuelle Béart, and Clémence Poésy—took its seats in the plush velvet and mahogany Théâtre le Ranelagh, the show opened with a silent black-and-white cine-skit on Coco’s flirtation with Russian-Parisian émigré society in the 1910′s and 1920′s, featuring a cast of Lagerfeld’s friends. (The short film is now playing on www.chanel.com.)
Fashion-wise, the then-now parallels were embodied by the Russian models, led out by Sasha Pivovarova. The clothes—extravagantly embellished with sequins and pearls, tufted layers of chiffon, and sparkling feather fringe—were accessorized with a winter fantasia of military fur hats, gold Cossack boots, and pseudo-revolutionary badges, as well as a smattering of very 2008 leather leggings. If today’s oligarchettes are still in the market for super-spending, there’ll be plenty here to keep the rubles flowing. And for anyone with a yearning to buy in a different way, here’s another thought: The goody bag guests took away contained Cuir de Russie (the classic scent Chanel devised with Ernest Beaux, the czar’s perfumer, in 1927) and the new Chanel nail color release—the deep blue, iridescent Nuit de Russie.
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Soviet Gifts
Russian/USSR Militaria
Russian Gift Shop
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I wish ALL of the …
I wish ALL of the Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld shows be edited this way!
una de las mejores …
una de las mejores combinaciones audiovisuales (Moda, Musica y Video) ever!!!!
he`s genius
he`s genius
3:03 ???
3:03 ???
It was Pre-Fall …
It was Pre-Fall 2009.
Exquisite. One of …
Exquisite. One of the best shows I’ve seen.
sasha looks amazing …
sasha looks amazing here n vlada beautiful as ever n sean o’pry oh myyyyy!!!!!!!
this is incredible!
this is incredible!
it was Resort 2010 …
it was Resort 2010
SICK video indeed! …
SICK video indeed! The first minute and 35 seconds is simply genius!
the editing was …
the editing was supposed to be that way!
this is one of my …
this is one of my favorite chanel shows. It has such an edge to it.
amazing! Monsier …
amazing! Monsier Lagerfeld is genius:)
The headpieces …
The headpieces remind me of Queen Amidala from Star Wars, lovvvveee it!
well, i found …
well, i found breathtaking and couldn’t take my eyes off. not because i couldn’t but because it was too beautiful and interesting. i didn’t want to miss a second of it.
but i guess people have different ideas and ways of seeing art etc
A pity this was …
A pity this was tiring to look at and listen to.
wtf EDITING.
wtf EDITING.
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SIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCKKKKKKK!!!
I GOT THE CHILLS!
Nu VOT TAK RUSKIE SAMIE LUTSHIE!
Awesome! Definetely …
Awesome! Definetely changes the image of Chanel for me!
GREAT SI GREAT SO …
GREAT SI GREAT SO CHANEL thx Miister Lagerfeld
great collection
… 
and i absolutely loved the furs that where used, gives me alot to thing about for my next shopping spree, hehe
great collection
Karl’s project …
. I find these tiaras amasing. That show was total surprise for me that why chanel rox 
. Did u see fashion show on the beech (i think it was a/w 2009 – overwhelming)
Karl’s project enough to say
chanel: right onnnn
chanel: right onnnn
its look like a …
its look like a Twitch from VideoCoPilot for Adobe After Effects
do you know the …
do you know the editing effects used in this video???
thanks