Retro Looks In The Modern World: March German Vogue

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. This editorial in the March issue of German Vogue features model Claudia Schiffer as the iconic Frida Kahlo. Even with her blonde hair it's pretty convincing.

Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld.

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Metropolis

Aren't these amazing?

Vogue Germany February 2010

Photographer-Karl Lagerfeld

Model-Toni Garrn

Source-Fashion Gone Rogue

Mid-Week Inspiration:Chanel Resort 2010

I'm loving the French sailor looks from Chanel's Ready to Wear Resort 2010 collection. The whole collection has a sort of silent movie look to it with the hairstyles and dark eye makeup. The catwalk is a Venice Lido boardwalk, a favorite destination of Coco Chanel's. The looks range from Victorian seaside wear to 1920's cocktail dresses. There were even some parasols! As always, Karl Lagerfeld is spot on.

Photos via style.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: Chanel Couture Spring '09

I thought Karl Lagerfeld's Couture Chanel collection shown last week was gorgeous. Done completely in black and white the clothing was beautifully restrained but still so Chanel. The white lace dresses were my favorite like the one pictured above. What really amazed me, however, were the stunning floral and feather headdresses made of paper from the Japanese hairdresser, Kamo. Most couture collections can be over the top which is exciting, but I'm gathering my inspiration from the quiet, yet complicated craft shown here. Simply pretty.

Mid-Week Inspiration: Chanel Silent Movie

To open last week's pre-fall Chanel Paris/Moscou ready to wear collection, Karl Lagerfeld debuted his self-directed 10 minute silent movie. It stars model, Edita Vilkeviciute, as a young Coco Chanel enjoying the flapper life. It's now available for viewing with English subtitles on the Chanel website. Enjoy!