Coco Chanel is a true legend in the fashion world of the 20th century. It was thanks to her that the woman first tried on a revolutionary image at that time, which today, many years later, is still an example of luxury, elegance and style. Modern fashion shows of the house of Chanel clearly demonstrate how Coco Chanel's follower, Karl Lagerfeld, exquisitely plays up a recognizable image with the help of unusual elements, details and fabrics, giving the classics a fresh touch. And the stunning Chanel spring-summer 2021 collection is a prime example of this.
The new collection is dominated by the rhythms of Latin American culture - wicker hats, sunny palettes, ethnic colorful motifs. The show clearly shows trends such as stripes, fitted jackets, and pajama style. Hats have become an unconditional trend. As a result, Karl Lagerfeld managed to create an unrivaled mix of traditional elegant classics, diluted with a bright Cuban flavor. Let's take a closer look at the most eye-catching trends of the Chanel spring-summer 2021 collection.
Trend No. 1. Bright dresses
Despite the pronounced classicism of the collection, the couturier gladly included dresses, skirts and sundresses in it. The clear favorites were yellow, peach, turquoise and orange. The approach to the cut of the models remained the same - the rectangular, recognizable silhouette of the charming sheath dress remained unchanged. Karl Lagerfeld decided to refresh the collection by using accessories, thus emphasizing the waist with belts made in a metallic color.
Fashion trends: Chanel collection fall-winter 2017-2018
So, autumn has come and it's time to talk about what is fashionable to wear now.
This year, presenting the fall-winter 2017-2018 collection at Paris Fashion Week, Karl Lagerfeld turned the Grand Palais catwalk into a spaceport launch pad, and the models into astronauts.
The birth of the era of space flights began in the 1960s, so references to that time were felt in everything - the soundtrack in the form of Brigitte Bardot’s hit “Contacte”, hairstyles with a bouffant of those years, make-up of “aliens”;
Aviator glasses and wayfarers are quite appropriate.
Quilted capes similar to isothermal bedspreads.
Prints on fabric in the form of astronauts, stars and their clusters.
The coat collars, repeating the outlines of spacesuits, and the trouser suits themselves are reminiscent of astronaut uniforms.
Space theme in everything, including accessories and decorations.
The jewelry is made in the recognizable and beloved Chanel style (comets, stars, space in general). With his collection, Karl Lagerfeld paid tribute to the founder of the House of Chanel and her amazing jewelry masterpieces, included in the Bijoux de Diamant collection of 1932 (46 jewelry in platinum, white or yellow gold and 100 thousand diamonds). These were the first pieces of jewelry created by Gabrielle herself. She spoke about this as follows: “I wanted to shower women with constellations. With the stars! Stars of all sizes..."
Below in the first 1 and 2 photos you can see Coco Chanel at work creating jewelry and photos from their very first demonstration in 1932.
Space was Gabrielle's favorite topic.
In another nod to the past, at the end of the show Lagerfelge said, “Let's go!” Then he waved his hand to launch the rocket.
I would especially like to note the knitted headbands on the models, vaguely reminiscent of spacesuit helmets. They are abundantly embroidered with rhinestones and beads, creating fancy scatterings and clusters of stars.
Perhaps, of all that was demonstrated at the show by Lagerfeld, this accessory can easily be transferred from the category of high fashion to our everyday life. In addition, you can make such a bandage yourself. You will feel stylish, fashionable and “almost like Chanel” 
In general, headbands and headbands are very popular this season and were presented at shows not only of Chanel, but also of such brands as Altuzarra, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Luisa Beccaria, Trussardi.
A fashionable accessory complements your look, and a correctly chosen one will also highlight your femininity.
Knowing what is trending in the fall-winter season, you will definitely look irresistible!
Trend No. 2. Hats
Varieties of hats became a charming decoration of the fashion catwalk. Berets embroidered with sequins, colorful silk headbands, felt and straw fedoras were loved by all the fashionistas present at the show.
Trend No. 4. floating chiffon
The fashion for feminine sophistication definitely has no time limits. Many airy dresses, framing the female figure with wavy flowing chiffon, literally impressed with their charm. The most popular models are ankle-length, with lots of flounces, ruffles and draperies. Lagerfeld skillfully emphasized the weightlessness of the floating fabric with a grayish smoky shade - the undisputed winner of the 2017 color palette.
Trend #5: Rough texture
Although real Latin American motifs penetrated the niches of Chanel’s spring-summer collection, light chiffon could not outpace fabrics with rough textures. The embossed material evokes associations with burlap, and sometimes has a similar palette. Textured fabrics were presented in pastel colors and the now trendy check, which were used for sewing skirts and dresses. The pronounced relief is harmoniously complemented by a playful fringe of multi-colored threads.
Chanel Pre-Fall 2021 collection: photos
Black and white skirt suit Ombre suit
Trouser ensemble
Original T-shirt with gradient
Ensemble with embellished jacket and top Suit with fringe Tweed coat with fringe
Black and white set
Shiny dress with jackets
Suit with short jacket
Shiny three-piece suit
Coral Skirt Suit Ensemble with glitter effect
Dress with feathers Coral suit with short jacket and sleeves Suit with decorative elements warm suit
White jacket and trousers set
Jacket with feathers
Knitted suit with skirt
Black coat with decor Skirt with flounces in black
Black cocktail dress with American armhole
Ensemble in white
Decor with voluminous flowers Pleated dress with ombre effect in orange tones
Black coat with decor
Long skirt to the floor
Black coat with contrast belt
Women's suit for the autumn season
Sequin Skirt Metallic Pantsuit
Knitted suit with glitter skirt
One-shoulder dress Dressy ensemble in black
Sequined coat dress
Set of golden dress and short sheepskin coat Black monolook
Elegant jersey T-shirt with glittery jumpsuit in burgundy color
Black Off Shoulder Dress Sheer Cape Dress
Knitted suit with glitter
Brilliant ensemble for fall 2021
Evening look
Black transparent dress with feathers
Evening dress made of light fabrics
Evening look in white with a sweatshirt
Evening look in black and white Short white dress with feathers
Chiffon Bustier Cocktail Dress Black Skirt with Light Cape
Transparent monolook
Ensemble in white White evening dress
Trend No. 6. Black openwork
It turns out that the fashion for openwork sundresses and dresses is durable. Loose, elongated models in black are at the peak of popularity. However, the couturier never ceases to extol the sophistication and aristocracy of the fashion house, boldly combining such dresses with cotton white shirts, at the same time creating a prim and daring look. There is a trend towards a return to the style of the 50s, clearly crowding out the charm of the 60s, which ruled the roost last year.
Chanel Pre-Fall 2021 collection: features of women's clothing from the brand for the fall season
The designers of the fashion brand replaced the matte shades of clothes for the warm season with shimmering tones. Shiny coats, skirts, overalls, and suits became the basis of the Chanel Pre-Fall 2020 fashion collection.
Jumpsuit Quilted dress
The nobility of the black color in the clothes of the brand's masters is skillfully emphasized with the help of contrasting white color and the metallic shine of accessories. It is impossible to take your eyes off the shine of the sequins and shiny lurex threads against the dark background of the clothes. Thus, the stylists of the fashion house complement classic black coats with shiny belts, jewelry in the form of beads, bracelets, earrings, large and small brooches. Even glossy makeup gives black looks a festive look and is echoed by shimmering accessories and clothes.
Black coat Black and white suit
Shiny trousers and jacket in black
For lovers of color, in the prepared line of clothes for women, there will be many interesting options for an autumn wardrobe, with the help of which you can decide what to wear in the fall of 2021. The monochrome start of the show of the Chanel Pre-Fall 2021 collection, closer to the middle, exploded with a fireworks of bright bows. Fashionable ensembles in pink, coral, orange and burgundy, which include everything from knitted cardigans to ombre chiffon dresses.
Pink suit with top and bag
Pleated dresses with ombre Monolook effect in pink
The idea for creating such a collection, according to Virgin Viard, was the luxurious apartment of the founder of the fashion house Coco Chanel, where shows of her creations were often held at one time. The interior of the room is dominated by beige, black, golden tones, the shine of chandeliers and mirrors. They all began to be found Even ears of wheat from gilded sheaves, which Chanel kept for good luck, were embroidered on thin black cardigans.
Shiny suit in gold color made of lace guipure
Sheer cape with gold embroidery Dress and cape with white embroidery
The Chanel Pre-Fall 2021 collection is a combination of luxury and comfort. Even evening wear, as the designer himself claims, despite the rich decor, remains comfortable. For example, this cropped black lace dress or ivory evening shirt dress were pragmatically cut to the ankle.
Black lace dress
White shirt dress Openwork dress with floral decoration
Trend No. 7. Pajama style
Karl Lagerfeld has an impeccable talent for combining the incongruous. His pajama-style images, at first glance, may seem a little careless, but no less harmonious. This relatively new trend expresses a complex stylistic approach to creating images.
One of the most daring decisions is a pajama trench coat, which resembles more a robe than outerwear. Such an image, quite unexpected and controversial, would be dared to be tried on only by a true macho man, confident in his irresistible appearance.
Men's bright blazers, similar to pajama jackets, complement white formal shirts and stylish jeans.
Trend No. 9. Light military
The next trend of the Chanel show is a relaxed look in military style. Jackets and jackets of a semi-military cut are skillfully complemented by elongated shorts. This look looks interesting and unusual in combination with a soft hobo bag and a lot of metal chains. Having diluted the set with a black beret, Karl Lagerfeld recreated the modern image of Fidel Castro - daring, revolutionary, but at the same time sophisticated and incredibly stylish.
What did the Chanel brand offer?
The things that were demonstrated are, rather, winter-related. Although many of them can be used in the fall. But we are talking about the mood of the products, because most clothing models are designed in the same color scheme and have a common stylistic solution.
Outerwear
The show began with the appearance of one of Karl Lagerfeld's favorite models of recent years - Cara Delevingne. Her image turned out to be representative of the entire collection. It combined the following features:
- monochrome;
- classic prints (the world famous Chanel houndstooth and check);
- tweed trouser suit (things from the time of Coco herself).
In addition to the two-piece, the model presented a long double-breasted coat and a hat from the brand. The items combine in their cut the classic straight lines of men's clothing elements, trendy oversized and feminine details (deep neckline, accent belt at the waist, voluminous jewelry, miniature handbag).
Next, images were demonstrated in the same style, with similar elements. Only small details differed in size, cut, combination of prints and accessories.
Overall, the line offers a range of pantsuits, coats and hats that look like a cohesive ensemble thanks to a combination of patterns and monochrome. The first association that arises is the men's images of the late 80s: restrained, laconic, but with thoughtful details. The main difference was the adaptation to female figures. In addition to the monochrome color scheme, fashion designers have prepared the following options that will be popular in the cold season:
- ocher;
- olive;
- cream;
- brown.
All tones of tweed suits and coats have a muted and delicate character, they play on the nuances. In addition to slightly fitted double-breasted styles, others were presented:
- oversized;
- capes;
- cropped coat-jackets;
- combinations of a vest with a cape.
One of the main accessories was a neckerchief with a logo, as well as a frill collar that goes down to the chest.
For those who are not a fan of coats, the designers have prepared voluminous oversized down jackets in bright colors (fuchsia, blue, purple).
Casual wear
During the cold season, women need not only street looks, but also looks for every day. In this segment of the collection, Karl Lagerfeld experimented a little:
- The first model showed off an A-line midi skirt printed with classic black and white houndstooth, paired with warm high boots and a black chiffon blouse over a white shirt. This mix of clothes can hardly be considered ordinary; it is rare that a woman will choose it for the office or a business meeting. But perhaps, through this combination, the meter responded to the modern request of the female community for comfortable shoes. The current feminist movement has begun the fight against heels as a mandatory element of office style. In the future, most models will run flat.
- The next image is similar, only this time the skirt turned out to be black, and the shoes were boots trimmed with fur, like high boots. The same trick was used with the top - a black transparent blouse over a white formal shirt.
What was interesting in this situation was the decision regarding the decor. For example, the cut of the blouses includes large ruffles on the shoulders or collar, as a nod to the 19th century. The accessories were decorated with rhinestones and Chanel symbols:
- thin belts with buckles;
- large round earrings;
- numerous bracelets;
- miniature handbags of unusual shape in metallic color.
Along with chic tweed items that seem to scream luxury, the brand suggests paying attention to knitted items and clothing items. In the new collection, many coat collars and cuffs are made in this way. In addition, it contains:
- snoods;
- vests;
- jackets;
- skirts;
- bags;
- backpacks;
- sweatshirts
Therefore, we can say that knitted clothes are a new trend from Chanel. It is characterized by geometric or ethnic patterns in black and white or ocher tones, but the designers did not use convex braids or openwork. It can be argued that casual clothing for the next season from this brand has borrowed a lot from the Scandinavians. And this applies not only to knitting, but also to images in general. Girls often wore midi skirts, fur boots, vests and sweaters, which are similar in silhouette to Finnish and Norwegian folk costumes.
Interesting: Fashionable sweaters and sweaters for the fall-winter season 2019-2020
The new collection also includes total looks. For example, there was black, burgundy, dark beige, emerald, white, pink, turquoise and red. In addition to tweed and wool, leather and corduroy are actively used. Frequently encountered elements of the image include:
- midi skirt;
- high-waisted wide trousers with creases;
- cropped jackets;
- a suit consisting of a skirt/trousers and a short coat in the same color scheme.
Fashion designers decided to bring lightness to winter and autumn looks by introducing clothes with a large number of frills from flowing summer fabrics in light shades. For warm days, dresses and suits, which consist of tight-fitting jackets and maxi skirts, are sewn from this milky material with small flowers. In some options it is proposed to complement them with warm sweaters. This solution looks unique, especially in contrast with fur bags and high boots.
There are a lot of iridescent textures in the new collection; they are presented in total looks: black and white. In addition to lurex, fur, pearls, metal buttons, and leather elements are used to decorate them.
Dresses
We should also highlight the final line in the collection, dedicated to festive outfits. In this case, their role was played by mini-length dresses in white. In one of them, holding a matching rose in her hands, Penelope Cruz came out, followed by another favorite of the departed meter - young model Kaia Gerber.
A special feature of the dresses presented is a voluminous bottom, trimmed with fur, and a tight-fitting top, which can be decorated with rhinestones, metal inserts, and frills made of fluffy fur.
The collection from Chanel/Chanel fall-winter 2019-2020, a photo of which from VOGUE from a fashion show in Paris can be seen above, cannot be called full of innovations. It is rather about timeless classics and a new look at long-known solutions. These include reinterpretations of prints, formal suits, coats, jackets, skirts, and familiar jewelry from the brand with logos, and voluminous clutches. Unusual was the decision to put the models in high boots or their variations, as well as the shape of some reticules - miniature and non-standard. A stylish statement that will undoubtedly be picked up by the mass market will most likely be women's hats of a men's style.
More photos from the Chanel spring-summer 2021 collection
This collection once again confirms the maestro’s unique talent to create incredible images of an independent and unpredictable lady. We have everything you need for this - the same natural expensive materials, a delicate touch of shockingness, aristocracy and the same comfortable silhouette, exquisitely framing feminine forms.
