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Chanel
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applau
d this season's
ready-to-wear col-
lection. Though
embellished with
funky ping-pong
pearls on leather
cords, asymetric clo-
sures, maribou col-
lars, lots of beading
and embroidery,
Chanel's classic
styling is evident
in tweed suits and
traditional quilted
skirts, pants and
belts.
Saks Fifth
Avenue presented
the collection to
benefit HAVEN,
and guests were
treated to a preview
of Chanel's ski and
apres-ski ensem-
bles. Snowy \vhite
and dove gray
distinguished the
Opposite page:
quilted ski jackets,
coats, sweaters,
skirts and boots.
1'he rest of the
collection featured a
strong color palette,
from aqua to rust,
navy blue and shiny
gold. 1,eathers and
tweeds prevailed,
paired with soft
cashmere's and
beaded turtlenecks.
Wine cooler:
Get cozy in a burgundy vest and sweater.
Clockwise from upper right:
Hot haute: A bold scarf and skinny belt update the fuchsia and red plaid dress
Chanel shoes: Boots ruled the runway.
Apres ski: Warm up in a gray quilted coat and look cool in Chanel high-tech sunglasses.
Lady in red: Fringed red knit suit.
Snow bunny: Chanel's first ski collection features a white quilted jacket with detachable
sleeves, a cozy turtleneck sweater, quilted and zippered skirt, and strands of ping-pong pearls.
Check out the futuristic pearl ring.
Metallic Magic: Shimmer and sparkle in this copper pantsuit.
The Parisian "ooh-
la-la" quotient
emerged in embroi-
dered lavender
chiffon, beaded
hosiery and heels,
cashmere evening
wear and those
"must-have" giant,
floating pearls.
—1,thda Bathrad
STYLE AT THE
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