Archive for the Chanel Category

Chanel Speaks on the Radio Dec 1932 - Posted August 29, 2012

Broadcast Relay from London. 1932 A radio telephone talk on the subject of fashion, by Madame Chanel, one of the most distinguished dress designers In the world, was transmitted from London last night shortly after 10 o’clock, through station 2UW. The broadcast come from a room in the Ritz Hotel, London. Madame Chanel sent greetings […]


Le Train Bleu – The Blue Train - Posted August 6, 2012

In 1924, “le train bleu” inspired a ballet of the same name, created by Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes, with a story by Jean Cocteau, costumes by Coco Chanel and a curtain painted by Pablo Picasso. Restaurant to go to in Paris next time: http://www.le-train-bleu.com/uk/index.php  at the gare the lyon on the theme of the famous train that brought the rich […]


Create this Look: Princess Caroline in Spring 2012 Chanel outfit at the Launch of Chanel Jewelry Shop in Monaco - Posted July 21, 2012

The sleeveless Jacket and skirt outfit from Chanel Spring 2012 collection outfit was worn by Princess Caroline of Hanover at the launch of the new Chanel Jewelry collection in Monaco. The top is classic Chanel in a flattering blue tweed that looks great with a tan. The skirt features appliqued ribbons and looks like it […]


Arthur J. Capel, Boy Capel’s father - Posted December 4, 2011

Following is information I have collected regarding Arthur J. Capel, Boy Capel’s father. Most of the popular biographies of Coco Chanel I have seen repeat inaccurate speculations about Boy Capel’s origins and parentage. However I have found that the information is there to be discovered if one is willing to delve in to publicly accessible […]


Identified: Rachel McAdams Tote Bag in Midnight in Paris - Posted June 22, 2011

We finally know the make of the tote bag Rachel McAdams carried in the movie Midnight in Paris. If you are looking for info on the Jeans she wore see: Identified: The jeans Rachel McAdams wears in the movie Midnight in Paris – Rachel McAdams’ much coveted chain strap tote bag from the Movie Midnight in Paris […]