Harper's Bazaar Arabia Chanel Paris-Bombay

While Karl's campaign ads were for the western market (the poses - I admit - were a little too desi even for my liking), here's something a little more natural. Harper's Bazaar Arabia used Chanel's Pre-Fall collection for this shoot in July/August 2012. Love!

Turban + Menswear: Will we see it on the streets?

I usually don't cover menswear but it was hard to escape Jean Paul Gaultier's latest SS2013 collection. The Indian-inspired collection made me think: would men (in particular non-Indians) wear Turbans as a fashion item? I, personally, would love to see it but it's going to take some rather metro, fashion-forward trendsetters (in NYC perhaps?) to set this off on the streets.  Then again, if men dress for women then we might be seeing it soon because the Turban is looking rather sexy.

Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 featured Turbans for men.

Behind The Scenes Chanel Paris-Bombay 2011/2012

Just seeing Karl's mane makes me happy lol... And the Collection has officially hits stores. It may be for Pre-Fall but this Summer all we're gushing about is Chanel, darling.

Here are the first sightings of the Collection on the red carpet at Chanel's Little Black Jacket party in NYC. Remember, we post it as it happens on our Facebook page. 

Linda & Karl

Lilly Collins

Chanel's Mumbai Gems Clutch!

O...Mumbai...God. Chanel's Bombay Express line is featured in the new Bergdorf Goodman's magazine and I wantttt that clutch!!

Blazer in black/gray/gold fantasy tweed wool/nylon with Nehru collar,
Lesage crest and jewel-button detail in back. France. $10,800.
Long lace gown in gray/gold printed paisley silk with Lesage embroideries. France. $25,400.

“Mumbai’s Gems” clutch in gold lambskin with black lotus print. France. $3,400.

Chanel Bombay Express Pre-Fall Ads

Ohhhhh so exciting! I opened up my Vogue this morning and this was on the first page. Love the black and white- it's classic Chanel. This is the Bombay Pre-fall 2012 collection that we haven't stopped gushing about. My only wish would have been to see an Indian model in at least one of the ads. That would have made me reach my asthma spray lol. Can't wait to head to the store and see it in person!

The makeup hits in June:

BBA Pics: Influence of the Saree

Update: On Diane von Furstenberg's recent trip to Mumbai, she said “The sari is like the wrap dress, it has a body language.” We've been blogging on the influence of the saree for some time now, and will continue to show how Indian fashion has been an inspiration since... well... for centuries.

The saree's influence ranges far and wide in fashion like this dress from Elizabeth Taylor's collection...

And who can forget this Chanel dress worn fabulously by Blake Lively...

Chanel 'Paris-Bombay': Who Were They?

If you're wondering which South Asian models were used in the Chanel show, we've got you covered. ;)

Hot off her worldwide Chanel print campaign, Alyssah Ali

Vogue India's covergirl, Ashika Pratt

Jyothsna Chakravarthy

Kelly Gale

The one and only, BBA fave Lakshmi Menon

Liza Golden

Another hot Aussie living in NYC (thanks for tweeting us!), Shanina Shaik

Smita Lasrado

Who was your favorite? Tell us below!!


Source: Asian Models Blog, The Cut @ NYmag.com 

Ashlene's Picks: Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 'Paris-Bombay'

As a fan and follower of Indian designers, it's hard to imagine any western brand being able to match the standard of Indian fashion coming out of the motherland at the moment. However, using the Raj period as an inspiration, Karl Lagerfeld has definitely created an elegant, well-structured and quality Collection that compliments the classic brand - Chanel tweed, dangling pearls, and the trademark black/white color pallette are all still very visible.  

See the full Collection here.

"Paris-Bombay" Chanel Metiers d'Arts Collection - Part 2

Hours ago, the fashion community saw one of it's iconic brands dedicate it's new collection to India. Karl Lagerfeld, the man with the vision and talent to bring Chanel into the 21st Century, took it back into time to create a royal feast that included Indian sweets and masala chai. Lagerfeld is known for his elaborate productions and this show was no different. The show also features a large number of South Asian fashion models.

Karl Lagerfeld has used India as an inspiration in his past collections. And, in fact, we saw a similar turban in his Chanel Resort 2012 Collection (Left).