The Chanel spring/summer 2011 collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld features metallic beads that sparkled on the Parisian runway.
Lagerfeld’s designs included millions of hand-embroidered beads, with the skinny jean in the spotlight. The Chanel spring/summer 2011 collection managed to be youthful and trendy while keeping the Chanel haute-couture vibe.
Designer Karl Lagerfeld’s team of embroiderers are to be commended as the Chanel spring/summer 2011 collection ended with jackets, gowns, pants and ankle-length coats made from nude tulle covered in a total of 10 million tiny metallic beads.
Haute Sequined Frocks
This Chanel Spring Summer 2011 Collection Sparkles and Shines
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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