Chanel Tests It’s Luck with Jade
September 5, 2009 by Dina Fierro
Filed under Nails
Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, has pulled together a surprising palette with this fall’s Jade Nail Collection. It’s comprised of two limited edition nail enamels – “Jade” and “Jade Rose” – that debuted during the Ready-to-Wear Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 runway show. These mineral-inspired shades recall the jade jewelry and the pink knit and pistachio tweed of the collection.
“For the nails, Karl (Lagerfeld, Chanel’s designer) wanted a green shade to evoke the jade notes of the collection. I worked with our laboratories to offer him a monochromatic palette of 10 green shades. We chose the color that most resembled …read more
Fall 2009 Preview: Chanel
July 8, 2009 by Dina Fierro
Filed under Fall 2009 Collections
As a city built on water, Venice was a source of great intrigue for the legendary Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel. She saw the city as simultaneously dramatic and fragile – qualities she herself possessed.
In honor of Coco Chanel’s affection for the city, Peter Philips, Global Creative Director for Chanel Makeup, took inspiration from the city of Venice for the Fall 2009 color collection. Think rich sienna and deep rose tones, along with dusky greys and greens that when combined, create a lovely and modern look.
The Fall 2009 collection from Chanel offers up some true standouts including the limited edition Luminous Cream …read more
