Chanel launched its Maestro collection in Tokyo on 1 June, a few weeks after its ultra-feminine resort show in Los Angeles. As usual, an international roster was in attendance, from actor Park Seo Joon to Blackpink’s Jennie Kim, who performed “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Killing Me Softly” at the event.
FROW’s other standout A-lister: longtime brand ambassador Kristen Stewart, who puts a modern spin on her signature Chanel suit. Her look included a white sleeveless Mother Denim vest, a white bouclé jacket and a matching miniskirt. Stewart topped it all off with black suede Mary Jane platform heels, white thigh high socks and a plethora of silver jewellery.
Few garments have achieved the iconic status and lasting influence of a Chanel tweed suit. Designed by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel at , it was a hit at the time because before then suits were considered menswear. Today, of course, Chanel’s creations are seen as the embodiment of classic luxury.
Coco Chanel herself wearing a Set of original tweed skirt suits, .
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Chanel Spring1929 high class boutique.
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Coco Chanel’s successors, including the late Karl Lagerfeld ) and Virginie Viard, adding her own touch to her original iterations, introducing variations in color and fabric while staying true to the essence of the suit.
