It's
6:22 am in Dallas, Texas…
I
report to you just moments after the unveiling of the windows at Neiman Marcus
Dallas downtown, created as a tribute to last night's Texan themed Chanel
spectacular – The Métiers d’Art pre-fall runway show.
The
windows are a dedication to Coco Chanel from Karl Lagerfeld and will be on
display today and tomorrow only. The windows recreate the exact mood and feel
of last night's rodeo show: 'Paris-Dallas'.
These
are the only vignettes anywhere in the world created to commemorate this
event. Mr. Lagerfeld designed the
windows himself along with Chanel Paris Image Director Agnes Liely. The Chanel
US Image Director Laurie Gilliar partnered with Artistic Director Todd Shear to
execute these Texan scenes. Every detail has been carefully considered to
create THE perfect visual to recreate last night's rodeo and Saloon scenes.
The
first set of windows is symbolic of the actual 'runway' show and rodeo scene…
even the wood used for the set was brought in from 200 year old barns, because Mr. Lagerfeld wanted everything absolutely authentic to translate western realism...
This second set of windows recreates the ‘Texan Saloon Bar’ atmosphere of the ‘after party’ last night…and Tim Love’s historic White Elephant Saloon had much to do with that!
Note the framed picture of Coco Chanel being presented the award by Stanley Marcus (in 1957) in the background to the right...
I had the privilege of watching this morning's sun rise and ‘illumination’ of the windows with Laurie
and Todd themselves, moments I will cherish forever. This is ‘Chanel history in
the making’ and what an honor to be a part of this chapter. I promise I will
recount this story to every last detail in a further post, for now PurseBop
must prepare for the incredible events that lie ahead.
Today PurseBop will witness the exclusive ceremony where American Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour will present Mr. Lagerfeld with the ‘Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion’. This private event is to be held at the flagship Neiman Marcus store this afternoon. Today's award brings the story full circle and commemorates the original 1957 award presented to Coco by Stanley Marcus.
Today PurseBop will witness the exclusive ceremony where American Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour will present Mr. Lagerfeld with the ‘Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion’. This private event is to be held at the flagship Neiman Marcus store this afternoon. Today's award brings the story full circle and commemorates the original 1957 award presented to Coco by Stanley Marcus.
I have only just begun to scratch the surface of my details,
but wanted to be the first to ‘reveal’ these windows to you, LIVE from Dallas!
Stay tuned for the AWARD pics later today and I'll be updating my @PurseBop Instagram as the day unfolds!
With a warm heart, filled with Chanel pride and honor,
Love PurseBop
XO
Very old west. It's a shame they are only leaving the displays up for 48 hours. It seems like they were a lot of work to design and assemble. One would think they would leave the displays up much longer! Great pictures as always Purse Bop!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh gosh these are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteShame they're being take down, a real work of art!
Kelly from | Day Dreams & Daisy Chains