Can we talk about how weird it is to make a russian-inspired collection after you stop selling your products in Russia? I mean, seriously, Chanel is one of the western companies that pulled out of Russia after they invaded Ukraine.

@AdrienneMint

2 жыл бұрын

So true, and that’s a very good point.

@assetkurmanov2422

2 жыл бұрын

collections doesnt happen overnight, it takes up to 6 month to develop

@transparentsoulspul5507

2 жыл бұрын

I think Russia has wayyyyy bigger problems than not having access to Chanel products!

@hanna9410

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's also weird to be showing a collection centering a period of time around Holodomor when Russia is attempting another genocide against Ukraine

@aspannas

2 жыл бұрын

@@assetkurmanov2422 It has almost been 6 months since the invasion

Poor Kristen Stewert - She would have to wear the black/white/red polka dot dress in some award show soon

@Mimibutterfly

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Jadorelainie

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for her in advanced..

@AdrienneMint

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right! I can’t say I like much in this new collection

@cinephile1712

2 жыл бұрын

They’ll probably customize it into a ridiculously short romper or such.

@AdrienneMint

2 жыл бұрын

@@cinephile1712 sounds like you might be right- but I still don’t like this dress! Just not pretty.

Finally, someone telling it like it is. Every collection I’ve seen since Viard took over has left me puzzled, underwhelmed and worried for the iconic brand.

@a.e4648

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Lagerfeld's absence was really felt

@michaelbruno1330

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@raincloudsradio8900

Жыл бұрын

Everything looked oddly bulky...

@JourneytoGao

Жыл бұрын

Same. People keep telling me to move on, but to this? I keep watching Lagerfeld shows from as far back as they go, and his successor is not drawing me into the present.

They WEREN'T thinking...

@estherlise

2 жыл бұрын

The didn't think new and creative at least

@07celebrity

2 жыл бұрын

@@estherlise indeed. Kinda reminds me of MAC cosmetics...they didn't want to change and grow with the times and they chose to rest on their name. Unfortunately, now no one is really interested or barely talks about their products anymore. Channell is classic yes... But it's starting to be tired and boring.

@alwyfadlluah574

2 жыл бұрын

Thinking means assuming they got a brain,safe to say there were a shortage of brains

@alicjakrawczyk2754

2 жыл бұрын

Lol best comment 🤣 I'm howling

@dariofontana6040

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! It was nothing more than just a boring parade of dresses, just like Dior 😒

I mean didn't we do constructivist in the 2010s? Dries van Noten did a collection in 2011 I think that referenced it and it was a lot more flowy and interesting because he pieced together all these wild prints and textures into a unified whole without making it look like Chicos. :D I think Chanel always looks old lady even on teenage models. Lagerfeld's Chanel was cheekier and more fun but alot of it looked like a mess--like someone had taken their mom's chanel jacket and upcycled it.

it all looked so heavy. like it was weighing down the models. thick, baggy, bulky.

@kathyjohnson2043

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It reminded me of Russian winters except that the Russians don't wear such unflattering styles, even in winter.

Yes, ok, historical brand references, house codes, and so on. But opting to reference a Russian-inspired collection in the current climate, especially considering Coco Chanel’s personal history… choices.

@mariaduszak9064

2 жыл бұрын

*insert gif of Tatianna* This indeed was A CHOICE....:/

@myiachanmagicalgirl

2 жыл бұрын

I choose to believe it was either accidental or INCREDIBLY intentional and part of a conspiracy that involved making deliberately drab Russian inspired clothing to contrast/ complement the vibrant Ukrainian inspired collection xD. Like on really highly Place person wanted to make commentary on Russia and ukraine, but wasn't allowed to overtly do it so they can spired with a few other industry people to make this happen xD

@patriciacanale9273

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with the other comments . Pvery bizarre choice of replicating a Russian influence on maison Chanel in this climate. This collection was perfectly suited to their clientele. Old, tweed, monied and boring. But then again, I’m not buying their looks. I’m good not looking like a corpse in a tweed stair jacket.

@daniellelevine4097

2 жыл бұрын

I literally never comment on videos but here’s the thing, I’m Russia/American and come from a long line of artists and writers. Despite the fact that the Russian government is absolute trash and that Putin needs to be assassinated by someone ASAP, I don’t think it takes away from the rich arts culture that my people have….It is in dark times like these that normal people turn to the music, literature, fashion, etc to express themselves. Even with the current political climate, I think the separation between Russian politics and the wealth of the Russian arts culture can be made. There are many many Russian folk like myself and my family stuck in that terrible country who cry daily for our Ukrainian siblings. Half my friends are Ukrainian - our cultures are so much more intertwined than I think Americans realize. Please remember that the enemy is the Russian government, not the normal people who have lost everything: any form of freedom of speech (they barely had it to begin with), freedom of press, freedom to assemble, any kind of freedom of any kind in this awful regime…really the only thing left in a time like this that connects me to my people are the arts.

@myiachanmagicalgirl

2 жыл бұрын

@@daniellelevine4097 that's why I feel like it has to be a conspiracy, because you can make good clothes based on Russian heritage. How bad this is feels like a deliberate slap in the face to Russia.

Its a haute couture collection and shes giving us ready to wear

It just reads so *old.* I know older women need clothing and they also have more money as a group than younger people, but half the show was so aggressively dowdy.

@miriamhavard7621

Жыл бұрын

Okay, I'M old, and I wouldn't be caught in those awful, dowdy clothes.

@ruminationstation4200

Жыл бұрын

@@miriamhavard7621 it's like....what a child thinks a grandma wears, but literally nobody has worn in 60+ years. It doesn't feel inspired by the past, it feels trapped in it

@helenapayne3414

Жыл бұрын

No need to look dowdy when your'e older, or ever😂

@OGQuatumStorm

6 ай бұрын

We really gotta change the perception on what we expect older women to wear. 😅 I’ve seen some women in their 60s wearing leather & pumps that look way more interesting than half the corporate fashion industry right now. 😅

@army_dreamer_8088

3 ай бұрын

"older women need clothing". Wow, what an observation haha.

I love watching Luke's videos. But I am hardly a student of fashion, or young (or rich) enough to be a customer. I like watching because (A) amazing wealth of knowledge, and (B) I like looking at beautiful clothes. Except for the fluffy white dress with the bolero top, I didn't see a SINGLE thing that anyone should wear. Regardless of the references and history - all of which is interesting, fashion should make the wearer look good. Most of this is just fugly ugly, and would detract, not enhance a person's body.

@emmeb_

2 жыл бұрын

The long skirts were so squared. I like wearing long squirts, but I wear ones that have shape and won't make me look boxy. Truly fugly collection.

@miriamhavard7621

Жыл бұрын

Fugly indeed......😭

i think calling it a mess would be the most polite way of describing this

@understitchYT

2 жыл бұрын

Its a fashion house designed by businessmen….mess would be perfectly accurate 🤣😂

Chanel never disappoints to disappoint me

you are so precise. You are haute couture yourself in your capacity of requesting the best from a "maison" : creativity, quality and ... the possibility of wearing an outfit without being gaudy. Thank you very much.

I'm studying constructivism for my dissertation right now. I was SO excited to hear that it was the inspo for this year's collection... It's sad because that era/aesthetic is SO vibrant and SO interesting. But yeah, I'm with you. Disappointed.

I don't see the drama of haute couture in this collection. After 15 minutes of watching, I thought that this was ready to wear, which would have a decent appeal to the buyers of Neiman and Nordstrom, etc and their customers. Throwing a bit of lace and crystals on boucle does not make for great haute couture. This looks more like a panic attack after thought.

I would love to see you react to Lolita Fashion closet tours! It is a fashion I don't think you'll be into, but the passion and dedication and love these women have for their dresses is something worth watching

I would love to see you review collections from high street brands like Zara, Mango, & Other Stories, etc. to see how they reference what's on the runway. It's always fascinating to see what trickles down and what is genuinely original. Your Educated analysis would be amazing

I REALLY REALLY REAAAAAALLY miss karl 😞💔 RIP to that Icon , CHANEL is so boring now and shows are not even that exciting either….

There were a few pieces I liked in the moment and the sewing work was great but it was soooo blah that I forgot about them among the sea of expected tweed sets.

Who do you think would be a good fit to be creative director of CHANEL?

The editing on this video is much, much better. Keep it up!

As usual this was a very fair and knowledgeable commentary. For me this was an elegant collection, but also seems to be overly staid or perhaps a little too much reverence to the past? I must confess to a personal prejudice of mine, I do not like pockets over chest area. They have little utilitarian value and seem to be a less than creative way of decorating the bodice area. The one standout to me is the black gown with chevron stripes and sheer sleeves/shoulders which can also be worn by individuals of various sizes.

@TheLizard199

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t like those pockets either. I always think they look a little off too, especially on me personally

@myiachanmagicalgirl

2 жыл бұрын

I'll give a small shout out for Big Pockets over chest because while they have little utility as pockets, my small-breasted mother used to wear shirts with pockets over them instead of a bra when she was lounging around working on something.

@Lsquared551

2 жыл бұрын

Those of us with bigger breasts never wear pocketed jackets like this😄 depends on how you are built

@marikotrue3488

2 жыл бұрын

@@myiachanmagicalgirl lol

@TheLizard199

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lsquared551 Exactly my problem lol. Sometimes they're my best asset, sometimes the downfall to what would be a cute outfit

I would love to a series where you break down a couple looks you think you could improve upon and give your advice. Maybe even provide a visual. Love your videos.

I think one of the reasons Chanel hasn't been exciting for awhile is because we're not living in exciting times. Plus, when Lagerfeld was here, in his earlier collections from the '80s and '90s, he was designing for fantasy. People wanted fantasy back in those days. Even the way the models used to walk conveyed fantasy. Today, there is so much going on in the world with war, shootings, mental health, crime, etc., it seems Chanel is focusing on functional clothes without any kind of embellishments or whimsy that Karl was known for. I wonder how Chanel's future collections would look if Gucci's Alessandro Michele took over. Or maybe try Tom Ford or Olivier Rousteing. Or just maybe take a wild risk on using Christian Siriano just to see what happens. Virginie Viard seems to be more focused on garment construction than the overall look of the collection... and that's fine, but at some point, customers will need a strong reason to come in the store and buy clothes that will make the wearer look amazing.

more interesting Chanel/Russian history; in addition to the Pavlovnas, Coco was actively involved with (married) composer Igor Stravinsky during what we musicologists call his Primitivist period (think Rite of Spring, Les Noces; though the 20s are close to the end, he’d soon move to his Neoclassical period) which is all about Russian pre-history. his work with les Ballets Russes at this time informed & involved all of the major Parisian artists at the time where Russian Primitivism was very en vogue and absolutely inspired Chanel. now as far as this collection goes…yikes??? (great video as always!)

@myiachanmagicalgirl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tasty historical tidbit!

@latristessdurera8763

2 жыл бұрын

Stravinsky also sent nude photos to his fellow composers. Funny guy.

@supernatural5354

2 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with Russia because of composers like Igor Stravinsky, I had no idea he married Coco 😯

I always learn so much from your videos!!!

I have a question Like why the hell brands like chanel just hire a new designer who understand the house codes and invent some new styles which uplift the brand image and create some sort of excitement among the clients. They know their designs are uninteresting and boring so they should work on new upcoming designers who know what they are doing.

@wanwinters9961

2 жыл бұрын

Family business and private policy

@gabrielp931

2 жыл бұрын

The majority of Chanel customers who can afford couture prices are older and most likely conservative in their taste not 20 yo influencers.

@divinel254

2 жыл бұрын

their clientele loves the classic chanel silhouette and i dont think that they are ready to evolve and change their style even tho we all are🙄

@dnb8835

2 жыл бұрын

@@divinel254 And what about thier next clients? Those who in 10 years will be the main custumers but will see Chanel as a Grand Ma brand?

@ruminationstation4200

Жыл бұрын

@@dnb8835 not only that, but even Grandma's don't want to be dressed like dowdy grandmas. There's a difference between being a brand that skews to a conservative crowd and being a brand known for being conservative and out of date and "lame". Chanel has been riding that line for a while, but they're getting dangerously close to the latter

I wanted to see the green and silver sequined skirts as 1940s, Sailor, or (at least) Palazzo style pant. I think it would make those look more interesting.

Coco and Karl both are turning over in their graves. This is just diabolical. HOW did this designer get the job? Where's the esthetic? Where's the feminity? The elegance? Where's the energy? It just screams BORINGGGG. Aside from a few pieces, this stuff is just ugly and looks off the rack. I wonder what Wintour thinks about it.

@mr.rightnow.7300

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinperez3363 No shit. English please?

@mr.rightnow.7300

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinperez3363 I agree wholeheartedly. Fashion is art. And like art, fashion is open to debate, and opinions. Especially the Couture. It's always interesting to see a collection through someone else's eyes when they take over. But when they stray TOO far from the esthetic,, it just ruins the houses classicism and it disappoints the consumer. If a customer orders a couture suit for 15K, they want it to LOOK like Chanel. I believe in moving forward., as long as you stay within the original concept of the house. Viard is also getting her feet wet in a huge undertaking. I'm sure the "art" will return in future collections.

@ststst981

Жыл бұрын

Coco and Karl were both awful people and coco herself was a nazi sympathizer. I dont give a shit what they think

Was waiting for your video ! ❤️

The pink coat in black or gray could be a top seller as well as the Red dress that wasn't critiqued. Karl L. is missed. His casual wear collections at Macy's aren't haute couture but they're interesting.

Your Marc Jacob’s x Magda Archer shirt is unmatched here. Saw it for >$200 on Grailed and seen on Harry Styles and (probably) Dua Lipa. So happy to see it on someone! Also happy to see a video early.

I was literally falling asleep. Not Luke's fault, the looks are just so damn boring.

Every time you said Viard, I heard Dior; which added a funny twist to a very knowledgeable (and, as usual, amazing) video 😅

Another great fashion lesson with interesting references.

I want ‘She can do it! She just doesn’t do it often’ as a ringtone

Virginie needs to be replaced asap. Charaf Tajer of Casablanca would be my pick. Sadly the brand is living off of it’s legacy and exclusivity established by Karl and Coco.

@dnb8835

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure for Charaf, only few years of existence and the collections already feel so repetitive and stuck in a only one stylistic language... Nah, he is not the man about it.

Guaranteed they're gonna force either Kristen Stewart or Margot Robbie into that god awful red polka dot striped, weird flappy sleeved dress monstrosity. My bets on Margot. Poor thing.

Omggg luke pls review the margiela couture show! ❤️

I love the Chanel tweeds and always have. I was very happy to see them woven into the collection. In comparison to the convent look of a few years ago, this effort was a thousand times better.

@mariaduszak9064

2 жыл бұрын

These tweeds are made by Linton Tweeds, Chanel uses their fabrics exclusively I believe.

I thought it was a bit of a hodge podge & all over the place & that is just a Chanel lover with no fashion experience. It fell flat for me for the most past. ♥️ you Luke you are incredible at what you do.

I love the geometric suits. The pink lavender and black print is so adaptable.-boots, flats, platforms all would work. The black chevron dress reminded me of a white silk evening blouse I bought in Japan in the 80’s. It had the sheer chevrons that when I dropped my arms the chevrons of the sleeves created another set of chevrons with the sides of the blouse. The color and cuffs were oversized plain silk that I wore with black velvet knickerbockers sheer black stockings and channel velvet flats.

French Michael Kors. This is sportswear.

Love your honesty/opinion....no sugarcoating🤣😂.

I actually like some of the pieces, like the black and green jackets.

@sabrinaevans8746

2 жыл бұрын

I liked most of this collection. I thought it was very wearable

Since Karl’s death R.I.P we hadn’t one iconic outfit or clothing line

Most of these look comfortable, pretty and I'd wear them, which I am sure is counter to the goals of Chanel and hence your dismay.

can you do a prom dress video?? i need ideas on where to buy or rent a fashion forward piece!!!

Someone can claim cubism as an inspiration, but cubism is different shapes, not the same exact shape over and over again. So no. Actual cubism has been done in fashion - Cinema OCD mentions Dries van Noten, who NAILED it - but nothing here gets anywhere that.

Luke please do a review of Elie Saab!

I love that pink lace suit 😍😍

9:15, why cant that be made, its gorgeous and simple, not too much but still alot, keep up the great work luke love the vids

LOVE Varvara Stepanova and the constructivism movement! Chanel could have done so much but instead gave us so little... Poor Kristen Stewart.

8:35 imagine how much better this would look if it was tailored to actually fit the model??

Anyone else want to join me in conspiracy corner to try and figure out why it feels like Dior and Chanel switched collections? Because seriously, especially that black and white striped with the red polka dot thing seems like something Maria grazia would design because of the little black belt. Was there a Dior Chanel designer Exchange program this season that wasn't advertised to the public?!

I like the knickers look.

i've been asking that question for 10 years.

Please review Mrs. Harris goes to Paris!

No amount of historical references can justify these shit clothes. Landfill.

I completely agree that the black gown was the by far the best of the collection. It also stood out from the rest of the collection because it had nothing in common with the rest of the collection. Too bad the collection wasn't built around it.

I actually really like it. so wearable. nice detailing. The fit is very modern. Not every collection needs to scream. This is very elegant and wearable.

@sabrinaevans8746

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way but I feel like I should hang my head in shame as I say it!

@peggedyourdad9560

2 жыл бұрын

Which is why it doesn’t belong in a haute couture show.

Definitely one of the collections of all time. It's giving... something.

Yeeeesssss! Notifications gaaaaaaaaang!

@omgmoreryan

2 жыл бұрын

Gang gang

And those hair bows at the end of the show??? At first I thought it was a Disney collab. The black ones looked just like ears to my untrained eyes. I couldn’t wait to see your review of this one!

Thank you

The Chanel runways are about the spectacle, the scenography, with the clothes much lower on the list of priorities. They don't need strong collections to make massive profits with their level of brand recognition.

@xyz89011

2 жыл бұрын

thats how people go bankrupt

@gabrielmagallanes5513

2 жыл бұрын

That’s not a good excuse to make horrible clothes. Just hush honey pie 🥧 🥰

@miriamhavard7621

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do!

Chanel, Dior, and Armani Couture are for PAYING clients. Gaultier and Schiaparelli are primarily for the internet and for Gaga and Beyonce, etc to wear on the red carpet to generate tons of free press. Chanel, etc is conservative, predictable, repetitive but it does very well with the clients. They each have their audience and serve a purpose. If you are expecting Chanel, etc to turn into Comme des garcons, it ain't gonna happen. Chanel is a juggernaut that keeps on moving.

@danielng7795

Жыл бұрын

True, however, Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel has more better design than Virginie's collection thou. Just wondering how the HC sales are with Virginie as the head designer.

Eye drops ready, I’m ready for my eyes to burn!

Today was fully sucking until this vid dropped. Even though most of the looks were forgettable/unfortunate, the history lesson was great and a few pieces were memorable. Thanks for making my day, Luke!

@LCPMJK

2 жыл бұрын

Even the makeup was boring!

@cinephile1712

2 жыл бұрын

@@LCPMJK yawnz 🥱

Oh love the IKEA bookcase !!

LM, just watching Miss Universe costume contest. Can/will you please explain the difference between costume, national dress, and fashion? I know they all intertwine. What is it that propels the clothing into fashion? Thanks!

How amazing is the 1920s wedding dress 🧡 where can I find this photo ?

Can we talk about how the dress has pockets I'm in love with the fact that it's an evening gown style dress with pockets

I feel like taking inspo from russia after Dior took inspo from Ukraine hits wrong. Like I get that fashion is a buisness but the timing of this collection feels kinda gross. Dior was celebrating a country and culture under attack and chanel was celebrating . . . the country that's started and invasion and war? Like idk, did they do this to make nice to the russians who cut up their bags when the sanctions hit? Just really unsure what chanel was thinking here

@duchessedeberne3909

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@latristessdurera8763

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed It’s pretty tone deaf.

@supernatural5354

2 жыл бұрын

It's fashion and yes fashion is political but what's wrong with Chanel pulling out some old Russian-inspired looks? Honestly though if you are American you shouldn't even be commenting on this. The U.S was never sanctioned for Afghanistan or Iraq, and our fashions show went on like business as usual, if anything we celebrated killing those people.

PLEASE do japanese breakfast 7 days 7 looks!!!

It's very tasteless to refer to Russian style as Russia is currently still occupying Ukraine.

@blackcat6508

2 жыл бұрын

It's not

@myiachanmagicalgirl

2 жыл бұрын

It is glorious, however, that the Russian inspired collection was drab and boring while the Ukrainian style was astonishingly good.

@wetsock7790

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackcat6508 why are you under every comment

@blackcat6508

2 жыл бұрын

@@wetsock7790 what are you talking about? like wich comment? You are delusional lol

@wetsock7790

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackcat6508 sociovarias comment, u responded with the exact same thing

coco Chanel was a wonder human being and I love everything she stood for. hero.

As someone who loves Chanel this isn’t my favorite collection. I agree with a lot of the review from a fashion perspective and in comparison to other designers. However, i do think Chanel has more of a focus on their clients who want certain things and will actually purchase and wear these couture looks vs a house with a more artistic or celebrity focus. I hold them to a different standard that has more to do with a menswear wearability and high quality.

I want to sit down a just talk about fashion with you!! I feel like we would agree and disagree in a good way. I feel like Dior and Chanel spring summer 2017 was the best from 2010-2022 there were other good ones but I feel as 2017 Dior show was iconic

I think you should react to song mino in mapo hipster, his fashion is really good!

yes, a little 'all over the place'. what I REALLY want to know is what was on the bottom of your t shirt. we're in (where?).

I don't understand that magic. The skinniest, tallest women look so bad and thick in these clothes. This isn't good design.

It’s so weird to see the entire collection inspired by Soviet fashion trends while there were no fashion trends in Soviet Union. The only piece of fabric you could get were low quality and any decent piece of clothing was insanely expensive and almost impossible to get. My mom and grandma would learn to sew just to be able to create a decent piece of clothes. As for me, this inspiration is so weird and inappropriate given russian aggression. The quality of collection reflects the quality of inspiration behind it.

The jackets are great, as for the frumpy skirts! Who will ever wear those?

Love it

💓💓💓 pink dress

please cover selling sunset style and real housewives

It was honestly terrible. They need to hire someone else

What happened with the sound??

Haha you are a genius. these big brands just trawling out tired old jumblesale frump and trying to charge fortunes for the name alone.You nailed all their boring old references.

Pls react to Keke Palmer’s Vogue 7 days, 7 looks!! ❤️

So, can I still comment I liked the show 😄

@hautelemode

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely!!

Im pretty sure thatfirst gown, the black and white one is just pandering to the Korean market (one of their biggest). Its a hanbok silhouette which is popular in Korea esp with young designers, but even more expensive, which is perfect for people trying to flex. Even the use of an asian model in that specific look to me tells me they know exactly what theyre doing. Its my favourite of the collection just because its interestingly merging of the hanbok and baby-doll silhouettes in a modern way, but it doesnt fit in with the collection AT ALL 🤷

Stepanovoy. Not Stepanova. (Based on what was written in Cyrillic)

I’d love to see you review KZreadr Hannah Louise Poston’s recent video titled “Late Summer Outfit Ideas . . .”

i kinda love those jodhpurs

Keeping Margot Robbie in my thoughts who will definitely have to wear some of these when Babylon comes out

Well, at least they look kinda comfy 🤔😏

Love ya to much

His name was Dimitry Pavlovich not Pavlona as he is male. The picture of Maria Pavlona is the picture if of Marie Pavlona the elder his Aunt not his sister.