Gabrielle Chanel - Fashion Manifesto, V&A Museum (Part 2)
By Sugar Lane - Monday, July 01, 2024
Buenos dĆas! Ya os enseƱƩ algo de la exposiciĆ³n dedicada a Gabrielle Chanel, y hoy os traigo una segunda parte, dejando la ropa de lado y mostrando muchos otros accesorios, textiles, y cosmĆ©tica, tambiĆ©n presentes en esta exposiciĆ³n tan completa.
Good morning! I already share a little about the Gabrielle Chanel exhibiton, and today I bring you the second part, leaving clothes aside and exploring many other accessories, textiles and cosmetics, which were also part of this rich exhibition.
Gabrielle Chanel comenzĆ³ creando sombreros, asĆ que no podĆa faltar este accesorio al inicio de la exposiciĆ³n. AdemĆ”s del sombrero, diferentes caricaturas en publicaciones de la Ć©poca ya retrataban a la diseƱadora, en ocasiones por su relaciĆ³n sentimental.
Gabrielle Chanel started her business creating hats, so this accessory was a must at the beginning of the exhibition. Apart from the hat, there were several caricatures published during her time, showing her as a milliner or involved with certain man.
Las fotografĆas la retratan fiel a su estilo, con su icĆ³nico corte de pelo y sus perlas alrededor del cuello.
Photographies show her true to her style, with her iconic haircut and pearls around her neck.
Chanel tambiĆ©n creaba sus propios diseƱos de estampados, e incluso sus tejidos en colaboraciĆ³n con casas de lanas tradicionales inglesas.
Chanel also designed her own prints, and even her fabrics in collaboration with traditional manufacturers from the UK.
La exposiciĆ³n mostraba algunos de sus figurines y, curiosamente, la huella de su mano:
The exhibition showed some of her figurines, and also her handprint:
TambiĆ©n fue revolucionaria colaborando con joyeros en el diseƱo de algunas piezas, y apostĆ³ fuerte por la bisuterĆa, con originales diseƱos para complementar sus looks.
She was also revolutionary designing some jewelry, and was an advocate of costum jewelry, designing unique pieces to match her outfits.
DiseĆ±Ć³ uno de los zapatos mĆ”s famosos de la historia, el Chanel Slingback, que ha dĆa de hoy sigue siendo tendencia.
She designed one of the most famous shoes in history, the Chanel captoe slingback, which is still trendy today.
Y, por supuesto, tambiĆ©n creĆ³ bolsos! Al parecer fue a ella a quien se le ocurriĆ³ aƱadir una cadena a este accesorio, para llevar las manos libres. AsĆ que a ella se lo debemos! Y su modelo 2.55, llamado asĆ porque lo creĆ³ en febrero de 1955, sigue siendo uno de los bolsos mĆ”s cotizados del mundo.
And, of course, she also designed bags! Apparently, it was her idea to add a chain to this accessory in order to keep her hands free. So we owe her that! Her 2.55 model, named like that for being created in February 1955, is still one of the World's most wanted bags.
Fue la propia Gabrielle quien se aventurĆ³ tambiĆ©n en el mundo de la perfumerĆa y la cosmĆ©tica. Creando desde jabĆ³n de manos hasta aceites bronceadores, pasando por maquillaje y perfumes de hombre y mujer. Su perfume Chanel NĀŗ 5 causĆ³ furor, tanto que desarrollĆ³ toda una lĆnea de productos con la misma fragancia.
It was Gabrielle who also stepped into perfumes and cosmetics. She created soap, tan oil, makeup, and men and women perfumes. Her Chanel No. 5 perfume was a hit, so much so that she developed an entire line of products with the same fragrance.
Como curiosidad, podemos leer una carta de la reina Elizabeth II, agradeciendo a su amigo Frederick Browning (Boy) por haberle regalado el perfume de Chanel por su cumpleaƱos.
Here you can read a letter from HRH Queen Elizabeth II, thanking her friend Frederick Browning (Boy) for getting her a Chanel perfume on her birthday.
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ConocĆais todos estos detalles de Chanel? CuĆ”l es vuestro accesorio favorito? Sombreros, zapatos, bolsos o el "accesorio invisible"? Contadme en comentarios!
Did you know all these Chanel details? Which one is your favorite? Hats, shoes, bags or the "invisible accessory"? Tell me in the comments!