It seemed only fitting that CHANEL’s recent Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Haute Couture show was held at the Palais Galleria, City of Paris Fashion Museum, especially considering that paintings from the Belle Époque (19th century) were the inspiration behind the collection, in particular works from two female artists — Berthe Morisot and Marie Laurencin. Interestingly, both makeup and hair had a strong edge, an effect that toned down the softness of the pieces and gave the looks an overall rock & roll vibe which I personally found so fresh and, well … cool.
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The venue: Palais Galliera, City of Paris Fashion Museum
Finale with CHANEL’s Artistic Director, Virginie Viard (in red)
Skin was prepped with Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream, and Sublimage La Brume Revitalizing Mist as a final touch
Face: Les Beiges Teint Belle Mine Naturelle Foundation, Le Correcteur de CHANEL Concealer, Poudre Universelle Libre, Poudre Cambon*, Les Beiges Sunkissed & Pearly Glow Highlighting Fluid
Face Brushes: Les Pinceaux de CHANEL N° 100 Foundation Brush (paddle), N° 105 Retractable Dual-Ended Concealer Brush, N° 106 Powder Brush, N° 111 Retractable Highlighter Brush
Eyebrows: Stylo Sourcils Waterproof, Les Pinceaux de CHANEL N° 207 Dual-Ended Brow Brush, Le Gel Sourcils
Eyes: Les 4 Ombres N° 378 Douceur et Sérénité (Eyes Campaign 2021), Stylo Yeux Waterproof N° 38 Bleu Métal & N° 88 Noir Intense (both Eyes Campaign 2021), Les Pinceaux de CHANEL N° 200 Retractable Dual-Ended Eyeshadow Brush, Le Liner de CHANEL N° 512 Noir Profond, Le Volume Révolution de CHANEL Mascara N° 10 Noir (False Lashes were also used — not available for sale)
Cheeks: Joues Contraste N° 608 Ombre (Tone-on-Tone Collection, Fall 2021), Les Pinceaux de CHANEL N° 110 Blush Brush
Lips: Rouge Coco Bloom N° 110 Chance, Les Pinceaux de CHANEL N° 300 Dual-Ended Lip Brush
Nails: La Base, Le Vernis N° 167 Ballerina, Le Gel Coat
Some of my favourite looks from the show (although there were many more that I could have added …)
And the bride wore … blush
CHANEL’s Haute Couture shows never fail to take my breath away and the exquisite craftsmanship of the pieces make them basically museum-worthy. For this particular show, I loved how the rocker makeup & punk-ish hair paired with the ethereal fashion, but if there’s one thing I’d change, that would be the nail polish shade. Don’t get me wrong, Ballerina is still one of my favourite polishes ever but I think it’s time that CHANEL treat us to something a bit more outrageous, as only this Maison can.
CHANEL Fall Winter 2021/22 Haute Couture Collection
CHANEL Backstage Makeup
© CHANEL 2021
