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    Chanel’s Paris-Hamburg collection

    MOSCOW, Russia – We have seen this collection before in December but this time the location is different.  The inspiration behind this fashion show is the River Elbe in Hamburg, Germany. So navy blue is nearly everywhere – having a few models dressed up in head-to-toe marine colors. Wool (with thigh-high leg warmers for her, sailor pants for him), baker boy hats, pin stripes. It’s not a Chanel show without tweed – this time in earth tones, woolen trousers (wide-legged, of course), 60s short skirts, turtle necks, layers of long necklaces and jewelled brooches, 50s collars, masculine suits on women and gorgeous eveningwear. So retro and so modern – I cannot get…

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    Inspiration: The Pastel Trend

    Come on! You can’t tell me you haven’t noticed the pastel tone theme being everywhere from your Instagram/Facebook feed to any fashion magazine you have flicked through in the past few months. I’m not being passive-agressive, it’s just all these shades… they make me want to leave the house ASAP and go buy some raspberry-flavoured ice cream (and probably go to Zara afterwards just to see if they have something new in these hues). What’s great about this trend is that you’re wearing colour but it’s not too vibrant – perfect for all of us who are always a bit cautious when it comes to experimenting with the color palette.…

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    Paul Poiret

    Welcome to the newest series on my blog: The Fashion Stories! Here I’m going to provide you with interesting and broader information about various designers, styles, subcultures, style icons, etc. My goal is to broaden your fashion knowledge. I’m starting with a not so well-known designer for some of you, but trust me – he is a legend! Paul Poiret is one of the first known people who create clothes, because until the 1900s names of authors of fashion aren’t so widely spread. Poiret made drastic but still important changes in women’s wardrobe thanks to which he becomes famous. Initially Poiret works for different designers as an assistant but eventually…