Every December Chanel introduces its Métiers d’Art collection and this year was no different. Métiers d’Art literally translates as ‘art professions’ and Chanel uses this term for its collection as it pays homage to the expertise and craftsmanship associated with French luxury. The brand’s newest collection highlights a creative conversation between creative director Virginie Viard and the Maisons, celebrating the skills of these artisans. This year, the show was held at the Château de Chenonceau. According to Vogue, Viard was inspired by how the Château’s atmosphere evoked a similar spirit to Coco Chanel’s own house in the south of France. Viard’s inspiration shines through in the details of this collection (though the silhouettes themselves were mostly wearable), from the glitz and the glamour of sparkle to intricate closures such as a crystal encrusted CC logo on a quilted velvet bag. View bags from the collection below.
[images via Vogue Runway and Chanel.com]
I am not usually a fan of tiny bags but
I am loving some of these!
The logo on the black flap in #5 (Chanel’s signature number!), the one that’s placed on a stone-encrusted flower, is one I’d like to see more often. It’s pretty!
It’s possibly too busy but the pearl covered bag in #6 is gorgeous.
My favorite is the first and the 2nd to last ones. Chanel always delivers!
There’s so much about this collection that’s just plain wrong.
I didn’t hate everything. … some of the bags were cute?
Love most but not all. The sculptured Camilia ones are fab!
All of these bags are amazing.
Anyone knows about the velvet camelia bag? What is its price?