Celebrates Hollywood's golden era splendor through stunning new high jewelry collection by Chanel.
Doin' Hollywood the Chanel Way:
In the roaring '30s, Gabby Chanel took on a dashing mission - to transport the Parisian glitz and glamour to Tinseltown. United Artists, the movie studios, called for her signature style, hoping she'd dress up the silver screen stars with a touch of French flair, both on and off set.
Now, Chanel's readying to rewind the decades with her new high jewelry collection, 'Reach for the Stars.'
The collection pays tribute to Chanel's iconic designs while revamping them with a contemporary twist. Case in point - the comets, Chanel's obsession, are reimagined in the sprawling 'Blazing Star' set, featuring gold and onyx to elongate the cosmic trail. The 'Dazzling Star' choker, on the other hand, brings a fluid feel with two diamond pendants.
But it's not justcomets that take center stage. Chanel's own astrological sign, the lion, also roars back in the 'Strong as a Lion' set, adorned with dazzling stars forming the mane, and the striking 'Embrace Your Destiny' necklace, where the lion presents a more sculpted side.
Chanel's philosophy, "If you were born without wings, do nothing to prevent them from growing," is channeled through her first foray into high jewelry wings, featured in the 'Wings of Chanel' necklace, and the asymmetrical 'Pretty Wings' earrings.
Patrice Leguéreau and Chanel's Jewelry Creation Studio have conjured up a glitzy vision that's uniquely Chanel - "pieces that ignite the rays of the setting sun and beyond, colors that blaze across the horizon, as high jewelry glimmers on the skin."
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The Real Deal with Chanel:
Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel's impact on Hollywood's film industry and her influence on high jewelry design extended far beyond her brief stint in the '30s.
Costume Design:
Costumes were no longer just rags and tatters when Chanel stepped onto the Hollywood scene. She dressed big names like Gloria Swanson in a Parisian chic that mirrored her own style. Chanel's approach laid the groundwork for modern couture in movies, elevating the importance of costume design[1].
Design Aesthetic:
Chanel's minimalist yet sophisticated aesthetic wasn't confined to clothing. Her designs for jewelry, like her fashion, emphasized comfort and practicality, which resonated with Hollywood's elite. This influence extended far beyond costumes, shaping the overall visual style of films, making Chanel's style both on and off screen[2].
The Legacy Lives On:
Chanel's influence on jewelry design continued after the '30s. Her philosophy blending fashion and jewelry helped solidify the House of Chanel's reputation as a premium brand known for timeless and exquisite pieces[3]. This legacy carried on with later designers, like Karl Lagerfeld, reinforcing Chanel's position in both fashion and jewelry[5].
The new high jewelry collection, 'Reach for the Stars,' by Chanel, pays tribute to Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel's iconic minimalist yet sophisticated design aesthetic, which resonated with Hollywood's elite and shaped the visual style of films in the '30s.
Chanel's philosophy, "If you were born without wings, do nothing to prevent them from growing," is channeled through her current foray into high jewelry, offering a daily dose of inspiration and a hefty serving of design stories from around the world.
