Central Park Finally Got a Chanel 2.55 Handbag

Enter Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 72nd Street; keep walking westward, along the street. Follow the chic Chanel signs; you have arrived.

These are the rules for getting tickets since all the timed tickets available through the Chanel Mobile Art website are sold out.

There are many rules here, but they are worth following.
Go up the stairs. All the people who will assist you henceforth are modeliscious and impeccably dressed in Chanel ensembles.

Notice this beautiful building on the way to the pod made out of mirrorized glass. This is where the cocktail parties were/are held to celebrate the pod, the art within, and Chanel. I've been in twice and the atmosphere is cozy with couches and fine beverages and hors d'oeuvres (too dimly lit for photos with my camera, so sorry).

Keep going.

If it's raining as it was the second time I visited, at least there are glamorous umbrellas!

Zaha Hadid's Perfect Pod

The Pod from another Angle


The voice of Jeanne Moreau waits for, transports and guides you through a mysterious and wonderfully odd world.

Inside One of Several Cardboard Boxes

Inside the Mind

S&M never looked so playful and fun.

The Ideal Pet

Amusing Toys

At last, the ultimate 2.55 handbag awaits your arrival, and all you can think is this would make an awesome clubhouse for meeting the girls to discuss important style matters and then having the most sophisticated slumber party ever!

All indoor art photos are courtesy of Cynthia Tomasini
Note: This is not all the art in the pod. There is more!

Next, it's time to get some souvenirs from your travels; three postcards are at the ready, expecting your arrival. What does emptying your bag mean? You will find out. Have a wish? Make it.

You MUST see it for yourself!

Meanwhile at the New York Chanel boutiques...



along with Limited Edition Handbags, there is art by a different artist at each boutique. At 15 East 57th Street is photography by Pierre et Gilles, and at 139 Spring Street, there is an installation by Soju Tao.

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xoxo,
Krom

The Most Superfab Birkin Never Made

A few years ago, when I was on spring break with my family, we visited Parrot Jungle in Miami. One of the animals on display was the magnificent creature below, an albino alligator.

When I saw him, all I could think of was
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When I told my sons that the alligator would make a fabulous handbag, they were disgusted with me. I know it sounded and sounds morbid,but I never thought about killing this stunning reptile. What about waiting until he dies? The lifespan of an alligator is from 30 to 60 years. I think Hermes should sign up for his pelt.

It would be a marriage made in handbag heaven!

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xoxo,
Krom

Givenchy's Superfab Handbags

Givenchy is the one to watch this season for well styled and thought out handbags. The bags are subtle, yet firm. The hardware is perfect in form and function. These are handbags for real women - practical, demanding, perfectionist, stylish, classic, boho, just plain CHIC!






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xoxo,
Krom

Christian Cota Spring 2009 Covered

All the Looks from Christian Cota, Spring 2009


On Monday September 8th, I was lucky enough to get the chance to see Christian Cota's, Spring 2009 Collection. The clothes in this collection were beautifully made, and airy. In his program, he said that these clothes were about light and a painterly effect. He also said, "...My girl is Eve, being seduced by the light, and turning all colors..." Well, his first look certainly conjured up a stunning image of Eve.

I love the blouse from his third look. The use of ombre in this collection is done to sumptuous effect.

The iridescent silk chiffon blouse from his fourth look is draped exquisitely. The contrast between these airy tops and the silk and linen bottoms (trousers above and skirt below) gives the looks a certain laid-back coolness.

Two evening dresses while using different effects are both impeccable. The strapless dress (left) has a meticulously designed beaded overlay and the silk chiffon dress (right) uses draping to statuesque effect.

I especially enjoyed the looks in which Christian combined jersey with superb draping. The simple and relaxed jersey tank paired with the very elegant silk blend front draped skirt is sublime.

These two tops while the antithesis of one another are both striking. The silk blend blouse has light, fluid flounces and the jersey tank is decorated with metal chain.

Christian Cota's treatment of jersey is sensational. He uses it to bring a certain insouciance to his looks. I appreciated the laid-back luxe he brought to this suit.

This iridescent silk chiffon draped blouse with silk tapered pant is celestial. Normally, I don't like a tapered pant, but this pairing works beautifully.

The lace cap sleeve blouse and the silk and linen draped a-line skirt compliment one another. Look at the draping detail on the waist of the skirt.

The digitally printed blouse and silk taffeta draped front pencil skirt are brilliant together, like yin and yang.

This digitally printed, silk chiffon pleated bodice gown is ethereal. Notice the beautiful pleating on the bodice.

Strangely enough, this silk jersey asymmetrical draped dress is my favorite look from the show. It was love at first sight. Every angle is flawless. This dress is the perfect combination of refinement, edginess and coolness.

Front, Right Side

Back, Left Side

Lastly, I love the fact that there was no black in this collection.

Christian Cota Greeting Guests after the Show

A Final Look at the Complete Collection





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xoxo,
Krom