A Brief History of The CHANEL Codes
Throughout its storied history, there have always been key elements used by the House of CHANEL in all its creations. First used by Mademoiselle Chanel because of her pure love for them, they have continued to shape the designs of CHANEL, being twisted and reinterpreted brilliantly by each Creative Director.
A Brief History of The CHANEL Codes
Throughout its storied history, there have always been key elements used by the House of CHANEL in all its creations. First used by Mademoiselle Chanel because of her pure love for them, they have continued to shape the designs of CHANEL, being twisted and reinterpreted brilliantly by each Creative Director.
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14 May 2025
A crisp white tweed jacket, complete with rhinestone embellishment lining the collar, front opening, tops of pockets and cuffs. Matching buttons line the front and a black bow is placed at each of the sides. An ankle-length skirt, with a thigh-high slit featuring black and white horizontal stripes adds dimension to the overall look.
7 May 2025
A collarless, black and white tweed jacket with sheer tulle balloon sleeves and matching tulle floor length skirt. Beneath the skirt are opaque white tights. The look is completed with open-toe black heels.
6 May 2025
A crisp white shirt under a multi-pastel coloured tweed mini romper dress, accessorized with two-tone platforms, rhinestone and pearl drop earrings featuring a bird motif and an XL, top handle white quilted flap bag.
ARCHIVAL
Loic Prigent takes us on a tour through the Haute Couture archives of the House of CHANEL!
Fragrance
The brand’s in-house perfumer-creator Olivier Polge shares how he created Eau Splendide, the fruitiest Chance yet.
archival
Christie’s “Personal Collection of CHANEL” was one of the most celebrated fashion sales of the 20th century, consisting of 84 pieces.
Cruise 2025/26
The CHANEL Cruise 2025/26 collection was presented at the Villa d’Este hotel on Lake Como, and it was like watching a cinematic adaptation of a swanky Italian summer vacation.
Fall-Winter 2025/26 Ready to Wear
CHANEL presented a beautiful Fall-Winter 25/26 RTW collection, looks inspired by one of the houses most iconic codes: a ribbon.
Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture
CHANEL’s Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture show, held at the Grand Palais in Paris, marked a significant moment as the house celebrated 110 years of Haute Couture creation.
Métiers d’Art 2024/25
Inspired by the infamous Coromandel screens lining Gabrielle Chanel’s apartment at 31 Rue Cambon, the 2024/25 Metiers d’Art collection was presented on the West Lake in Hangzhou.
