Chanel vogue

After becoming the creative director of Chanel in 1983, Karl Lagerfeld quickly set about revolutionizing the fashion scene of the 1980s. A deliberately realistic elegance and a perfect evolution of the style already defined by Coco Chanel went hand-in-hand with the clothing. Every piece created by Lagerfeld at this time masterfully captured the energy of the decade. Take a look back at some of his most memorable pieces from the 1980s in these vintage photographs.

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Haute couture created by the French fashion house Balmain in 2001 for the Spring-Summer 2001 collection. The photograph was taken by the Belgian fashion photographer Etienne Tordoir.

In Vogue on Coco Chanel, acclaimed fashion writer and commentator Bronwyn Cosgrave traces the story of Coco Chanel's iconic designs and glamorous, racy life. Featuring original illustrations and images from celebrated photographers, such as Cecil Beaton, the book provides a completely fresh look at...

Pink Chanel 1990

Happy Birthday Inès de la Fressange! From modeling baby steps in the modeling world at only 17 for Mugler, Castelbajac and Yves Saint Laurent, to fashion star status as muse for Chanel in 1983, via the launch of her own label in 1991 - named simply Inès de la Fressange - this born and bred Parisienne was a fixture during the golden age of modeling. From the lofty heights of her 5'11", she continues to embody Parisian chic and classic French glamour to this day. Look back on a long career…