Chanel catwalk shows divide into two different types of collections from the ready to wear collections to the Couture shows Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter. Over the years these are interesting to watch from the changes in style's and trends that
Autumn/Winter 2012-2013 Ready to wear
The makeup for this catwalk show is bare natural skin that has probably been finished with a skin and body foundation; the main focus is the eyebrows that have been covered with jewelled designs.
This look is very simple but with the statement brows it really excels into a high fashion piece of work; the makeup works with the navy tones of the clothing that have been styled to be layered up.
The jackets and oversized coats create a comfy look for the season thats being promoted. The clothing doesn't give a feminine shape but with the use of the belt against the clear style of androgynous clothing.
Autumn/Winter 2012-2013 Couture
This show was full of tweed suits and over sized boyfriend jackets. The colouring of the clothing is mainly grey tones to also suit the time of year.
The makeup of this show in a base sense is very similar being of that very neutral in its toning and application with the difference of having slightly flushed cheeks. I image I chose is very feminine with the V neckline.
The eye colour is a pastel navy blue colour with the thick eyeliner on the lid of the eyes. This colour does actually remind me of a show a few years later. I notice that Chanel does with a lot of blue tones
This look was designed by Peter Phillips after finding inspiration from a few key words Karl Lagerfeld gave him "Starting with
luminous, shiny skin, by using Vitalumière foundation and avoiding powder (except for on the T-zone), I did a metallic 'shine' on the eyes - using a full cover layer of Illusion d'Ombre eye shadow. For this show I exclusively created a platinum shade which you can apply sheer, for a subtle luminous effect, or for a metallic result you can put a thick layer."
Spring/Summer 2013 Couture
The theme of this show was a gothic take on "A midsummer nights dream". Chanel really takes there shows to new levels with the seer technicality and set design for each show which I find amazing. The idea of the forest was a big theme with leaves, flowers and feathers everywhere.
On Vouge there has been a connection to Miss Havisham which I also saw when I was looking through images the styles of clothing some in which look bridal are a juxtaposed against the heavy eye makeup and placements in hair that make the show look more extreme and artistic.
The theme for this catwalk show was an incredible post apocalyptic futuristic theatre with the Chanel models seemingly coming out as shiny perfect futuristic women.
I think the makeup is amazing with the focus on the brow and strong pink blush extremely high on the cheekbones; the makeup makes me feel like I'm watching Rachael on blade runner with the high structured hair that is both modern but has connotations of the 1940's. The skin its self is light and pretty with some strobing around the eyes to accentuate the heavy brows which remind me strongly of Cara Delevingne and her famous heavy brows grace the Chanel catwalk many times.
The clothing though though also structured seems to feel romantic maybe from the palette of colours or maybe that trims and detailing on the clothing such as fraying.
This catwalk makeup is probably one of my favourites I've noticed Chanel do like to make the eye a huge focus on the catwalk which is something that I will definitely take note of.
Spring/Summer 2014 Ready to wear
This catwalk show had a huge element of Picasso inspiration when it came to the makeup on the models. Bright colouring with the black framing the eyes and brows. The use of wigs is also something thats interesting and great for shoots due to its multi use and simplicity. The cut of the wig is shaggy and simple; to represent a youthful show.
The clothing was colourful with some pieces looking like that were inspired by paint pallets. Some of the models were also carrying artists portfolios as well as Perspex bags.
An extremely fun catwalk show which shows how creative Chanel is. The link to the other shows in the patterning from the clothing with the structured jacket still being featured and the natural skin against extremely heavy eyes.
On of my favourite sets by Chanel; the multi coloured bottles rising in high aisles between the models walking down the catwalk looked both impressive and awe inspiring. Some models were even holding shopping baskets make from Chanel chains.
The clothing for this show was seemingly more athletic in its inspiration featuring Chanel trainers and tracksuit bottoms made from leather. This clothing would never step foot in a gym but if you wanted to look high fashion active on the streets of whatever city your living in this is the collection for you.
The makeup for this campaign was flawless skin and a playful mix of bright eyeliner for the eyes such as green or blue. The hair is featured in a thick pony tail with intertwined materials in.
Autumn/Winter 2014-15 CoutureThe simplicity of the makeup really stands out against the youthful complexions of the models; bare beautiful skin that is lightly covered. The eyes have a white metallic eyeshadow, the eyeliner is pretty with a soft flick.
The clothing for this catwalk seems very elegant and classic with hats on models and high collars there was something innocent about the catwalk; I also noticed that the models shoes were flat which I found interesting as if Chanel was promoting comfortable fashion. The colour scheme of the show was very rich in its colouring with gold lace detailing on the clothing "The girls took to the catwalk with quiffs and caps on the back of their heads and short pantaloons, which even came worn under little short suits and coats – this was a couture riff on a Charles Dickens classic from start to finish" - Jessica Bumpus
The hair itself was interesting because of the volumes at the front against the slick bun at the back sometimes covered by the headwear. The hair was like an extremely messy quiff that could be envisioned on a mischievous boy.
Spring/Summer 2015 Ready to wear"Boulevard Chanel" was created for this show to represent a typical Parisian street. The show was set up so the models would either walk alone or in pairs or even threes to display true street style and an everyday that was envisioned by Karl Lagerfeld for his street style Chanel. The end of the show is my current background for this blog the beautiful and colourful Chanel protest that demonstrated "Make fashion not war" amongst other banners.
This show makeup wise was interesting due to there being a range of different looks for the models. The skin stayed the same and was bare and youthful but there were a range of different eye looks; multi coloured eyeshadow that went up to the brows to heavy eyeliner featured above and under the eyes; classic thick eyeliner or the most simple brushed brows and light mascara. Chanel definitely had a lot of fun with this superb show.
The slanted wigs are already an interesting look on the catwalk; its interesting how manipulated and cut the wig can achieve. The makeup in this Chanel Casino show sends me straight to some kind of asian location with the straight brow and flawless skin and strikingly harsh pink cheek that is in line with the wig.
I choose this show to feature because it is different to the other shows in the fact that the eyes are bare which is seemingly unlike Chanel. In fact it seems everywhere else except the eyes have been focused on for this show. Every model had a red lip
The clothing for the show was extremely elegant with the detailing on the jackets a large part of the show; leather collars to metallic beading were all over the jackets. The classic chanel jacket was created to made from a sheer material with the quilting still being featured. Heels though low were definitely featured in this show compared to the year before.
Chanel Air was a huge show that I saw advertised; from there band of blue across the females models face that suited the strong blue colour theme. The eye colouring is blue which is a popular spring colour this season; a colour which Chanel regularly uses. Another interesting detail of the show is the thin silver band underneath the eye which adds a little sparkle to the face. The skin is bare and youthful.
The use of creating an airport set with a true sense of first class glamour was interesting to see on the run way. Unsurprisingly for Chanel the accessories were also in fitting with the Chanel Air theme from check in desks to strapping luggage handlers.
The Grand Palais was transformed into a beautiful wooden house that finished with models standing in the square boxes situated in the house structure. The entire set was like a super modern wooden and grassy mix that felt relaxed with the extremely detailed clothing.
The makeup on the models felt like they had been transformed into dainty doll's with slick eyeliner insinuating larger eyes and bare skin with brushed brows. Bun's were placed on the hair as well
http://www.vogue.co.uk/brand/chanel the catalog of imagery and show dates and themes
Beautiful looks from the Chanel catwalks.
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