The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel’s Prefall 2015 collection

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection 0
The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection 0

Every year, Chanel’s Prefall Metierd d’Art collection is a place to showcase the quintessence of these professionals.

Chanel is the only fashion house that dedicates an annual collection to traditional craftsmen, in order to maintain its heritage and rare essence.

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

Hand-embroidered by Montex & Lesage: Pearls, chains, and precious stones combine with metal details to form flower petals embroidered with gold thread to decorate the lapel, hem, and cuffs as well.

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

Lemarié’s feather and flower embroidery technique: The meticulous floral motifs are made from 4 different types of feathers (ostrich feathers, goose feathers, peacock feathers and rooster feathers) that take 211 hours to complete.

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

The typical star-winged Edelweiss edelweiss flowers of the Tyrolean region, symbolizing purity and love, were woven by the Lemarié family from wool velvet fabric and beaded, then embroidered on the pleated fabric strips that form the dress neckline as well.

The main inspiration of this collection is `jacket`.

Austrian Jackets

The legendary Chanel Jacket is transformed with Austrian inspiration.

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

Salzburg Coats

The high-end jacket designs feature hand-embroidered motifs by Montex on the loden fabric typical of the Alps and the colors of the Austrian flag such as red, green, dotted with details such as embroidered felt fabric patterns,

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

Tomboy

The free-spirited, tomboyish elegance exudes from the liftboy pants with vertical stripes on both sides of the leg, inspired by the uniforms of liftboys.

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

Ivory

Chanel’s signature ivory beige color proves useful in both day and night party designs.

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

Austrian Leather

The play with contrasts in materials brings a modern breath to the Tyrolean inspiration: beautiful pleated leather skirt designs combined with Alpine-inspired knitwear.

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

Alpine Knitwear

Natural floral inspiration from the Alps is expressed through 3D floral embroidery patterns or badges recreating mountain landscapes.

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

Black Evening

Sexy night party dress designs.

The essence of craftsmanship in Chanel's Prefall 2015 collection

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