Chanel Haute Couture suit, c. 1960

Ultra-lightweight wool tweed for a summer suit, made in Scotland exclusively for Chanel, featuring matching trim inlaid with a satin ribbon for structure. Ultra-lightweight wool tweed for a summer suit, made in Scotland exclusively for Chanel, featuring matching trim inlaid with a satin ribbon for structure. Gold-plated statement buttons featuring a lion’s head—a recurring motif […]

La broche sans danger

Want to wear a brooch without damaging your favorite blouse—perhaps because it seems too heavy or the fabric too delicate? Here is a (nearly) foolproof method—except, of course, for chiffon and silk satin. Materials needed: a piece of non-stretchy fabric (ideally one that doesn’t contrast too sharply with the garment’s color)—or, as a last resort, […]