The Chanel Fashion Show Taught Me What Fashion Is Really About

The Chanel Fashion Show - Pre-Fall Collection 2021
Chanel Fashion Show – The ‘Le Château des Dames’ 2020/21 Métiers d’art Show

Sitting in the cosy confines of my bed, for the first time today I watched a Chanel Fashion Show. The ‘Le Château des Dames’ 2020/21 Métiers d’art Show to be precise.

It’s an annual show they do as a tribute to the small artisans and specialist workshops Chanel started to buy since 1984 – as a way to preserve the fine craftsmanship of French luxury.

Better still, to me and to you known as the Pre-Fall 2020/21 fashion show.

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One White Sweater Lead to Four Different Stories

One white sweater lead to four different storiesIt was Jan 2018 when I found myself in the winter section of H&M. It was filled with knitwear and discounts, but for me the joy was in walking between the racks of knitted sweaters and cardigans. I enjoyed caressing my fingers against each and every one of them; I enjoyed feeling their intricate woven looms; I loved how soft the wool felt against my palms.

I had nothing particular in mind that I wanted to buy, but it’s funny how when you go without expecting anything that sometimes you find some of the best things ever. For me it came in the form of a white woolen ribbed sweater.

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