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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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