Thursday May 6, at 1:45 pm Strabello was invited by Chanel Italy to attend a preview presentation of the new Chanel women’s wear collection named Coco Cocoon in Milan.
“A staff composed by friendly Chanel PR ladies guided us on a tour through the Milanese Chanel headquarters, ending in the Chanel Showroom. A selection of the new Coco Cocoon collection was presented with the explanation that the Chanel stylists created the collection in line with the style and design of the previous Chanel prêt-a-porter collection.”
French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis, personally selected by Karl Lagerfeld as one of the Chanel faces, …

In about two months the 2010 World Exposition will open in Shanghai, China. This edition focuses on the potential of urban life with the theme “Better Life, Better City”. The very prestigious luxury brand Chanel decided to celebrate the exhibition and China by launching limited editions of jewels and accessories.
It’s no coincidence since the high-end French brand opened his first boutique in Shanghai last November. The shop is located in the historic Bund riverfront promenade in the Peninsula Hotel. The Architect Peter Marino found his inspiration in Coco’s Parisian private apartment to design the interior and some commissioned artworks from …

Baselworld, the world’s largest watch and jewelry fair, opens its doors on March the 18th for a week.

Watchmakers and the industry in general have great expectations for this 2010 edition after last year’s catastrophic one. With the crisis behind (but still close) the fair motto is optimism but also caution. While Swiss exportation experienced its first rise since 2008 last quarter (+2.7% in January 2010 compared to January 2009), Jean-Claude Biver, Swatch group CEO still thinks the crisis is just around the corner…
Baselworld organizers and the industry experts hope to benefit the same conditions as did the SIHH (Haute Horlogerie …

The Oscars night might be the most awaited night of the year. Not only the Oscars are the most important event in the movie industry, it is also a key fashion event.
This year big winners are definitely European Couture designers.
As usual Italian designers were well represented with Armani privé, Atelier Versace, Valentino Couture, Roberto Cavalli and Prada for women and Gucci, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana for men.
The night big winner Kathryn Bigelow – who took home five Oscars and became the first woman to win the Best Director award – with acclaimed actress and always red carpet winner, Kate …

Don’t miss out on a great occasion to own some of the most desired and desirable accessories in high fashion.

Matches has collected real Chanel antiques and is selling it as a capsule capsule collection now.
Sourced by a licensed vintage Chanel specialist, the latest Chanel beauties are a great representation of Coco’s design. The 13 pieces showed are mostly bags whether quilted or with a gold chain, necklaces and a belt. Each piece is unique and waiting for its new lucky owner.
You can buy the classic re-issue black quilted and gold chain bag for $2′702 (£1′668) exclusively at Matches.
The other products …