Looking for the Chanel Jacket

Last Tuesday’s  Chanel show at Grand Palais was the end of Fashion Week. Even with less fashion editors traveling, many of the faithful showed up.  

I kept my eyes peeled for an authentic Chanel jacket. Would I be able to identify a real one vs. a copy?

So many variations on a theme.

Did you know Chanel got her cardigan idea from an Austrian menswear Loden  jacket? Its true. 

This one looks home-made. It doesn’t hang right.

There should be a little gold chain in the jacket’s hem. There are a gazillion DYI youtube videos.

I once visited Hawick (pronounced Hoyk) in Scotland for Christmas where Chanel Tweeds were once woven. That’s the closest I’ve come to a Chanel jacket. Plus gawping at the bi-annual Chanel shows. 

This one seems right. I like the simplicity of the collar-less look.
A fun Chanel printed leather jacket in name only.
I love this wittyKarl’ bag with Coco’s Ritz suite address on it.

You can see the latest Spring/Summer 2021 show 
here. Lots of bright pink and bathrobe styling.

The ultra simple decor - giant Chanel letters like HOLLYWOOD. I miss Lagerfeld’s wild fantasy sets... 

Grand Palais is right by the Pont Alexandre III bridge. What a dramatic setting. Should I map this? 

I’ve been imagining a real Chanel jacket draped over an Empire chair...easy to do with watercolors. Its in my etsy shop if you want to have your own Chanel jacket. Bonne Week-End dear PBers. Keep dreaming of Paris❤️💋🐻