Resort 2013 = Chanel

With Lagerfeld on the rise in almost every known price point of the fashion industry, the opening of the Chanel Resort 2013 show seemed right in lieu of his Macy's line. By mixing the light washed and oddly bright blue denim into silhouettes that MIA would have worn after stealing Pink's wig from her first music video he really set a stage I'm not sure I would have paid to attend. The golden rays of the New Jersey sun screamed out in need of some of these pieces, as well as the Harajuku girls of Japan's youth. The garish and transsexual vibe was very Gaga-esque and seemed random and tasteless.  Despite all of that these party dresses will probably be swept up by every party "it" girl on pre-orders before they can hit the stores. The boyish proportions of Karl's designs don't allow for femininity in a sexy way, however smother a woman (or as seems much more appropriate for such a collection), a girl in an idea of femininity that only an aging gay man would find attractive. The last suit of wrapped black and mesh is so garishly hideous in everything from design to fit that I couldn't pry my eyes away from it.. All of that being said, I can't help but enjoy, smile to myself, at the complete lack of taste and complete dismissal of all of the cleaned up monochromatic trends that are happening at EVERY other fashion house for Resort 2013. 

Sirenum Scopuli = Chanel Spring 2012 Fashion Show

For Chanel's Spring 2012 collection, Karl Lagerfeld took what was ancient to make what was new. Modernity can stem from many things. 
In this case, it was the innovative textiles engineered to recreate and simulate the ancient realm of underwater creatures and forms that was most "modern". The pearl encrusted models, now they, they were just beautiful and classically so. 


SHOWstudio said this of the collection "The collection is like a wave of refracted light and iridescence - think currents of phosphorescence, wind on water, sea spray - horizontal pleats, hologram chains, pearl piercings....and shells."

The most intriguing aspect of the pieces in this show, were the backs of them. Watch the Style.com video to see what I mean, then look more closely at the photos that follow. Enjoy...

Sirens
In Greek mythology Sirens were sea nymphs that lived on the island Sirenum scopuli, and were daughters of Ceto the sea monster and Phorcys the sea god. They drew sailors to the rocks by their enchanted singing, causing their ships to sink. It is uncertain how many sirens there would be, as different tales vary their number between two and five. Some claim the sirens where playmates of young Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter. As Persephone was abducted by Hades to become his queen of the Underworld, Demeter cursed the sirens to become monsters of lore. Sirens were often depicted as women with the legs and wings of birds, playing a great variety of musical instruments. However, they may also be depicted as half human, half fish (see picture). Consequently siren is often applied as a synonym for mermaid, because many believe sirens and mermaids are similar creatures. In German mythology, sirens were known as Nixes, and in Welsh and Breton mythology as Morgans.