Comments on: Trend News #004 | Unkie Karl Set To Leave The House Of Chanel?!

By: Becca

Becca — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:12:51 +0000

sheshe what are you talking about? alexander wang & gareth pugh are still fairly new designers on the come up. I dont think that they would have to credentials to fill karl lagerfelds shoes. karl has ran fendi & chanel and his own brand over the years. along with being a philanthropist in the process. so get it together and have a little bit more faith in the arts. the recession has everyone bugging out for reals!

By: sheshe

sheshe — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:10:01 +0000

karl lagerfeld leaving chanel?! tee you are right, it was bound to happen but on a very important note I think that chanel has really been slacking all around. I think that everyone sits and marvels too much about the man behind the sunglasses and blank stare. what really has karl lagerfeld done that is so marvelous? I still dont get it? fashion has become such a joke in a sense, that everyone is pooled in a farm to think that everything is wonderful when its not! there are great designers on the come up like Alexander Wang, Gareth Pugh, and a list of YOUTHFUL designers. Chanel always reminded me of old ladys clothing and handbags. the same tired quilt, tweeds, and starch consumer that flashes the double c’d logo. Maybe I am just a cynic when it comes to the arts now adays but I am really not impressed as I once was with fashion.

By: MeLoNBeRrY

MeLoNBeRrY — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:21:16 +0000

I feel you dee! We need a change to the fashion game. I mean look at some of the options we have right now! No real variety, same inspiration, same themes. I need a change of pace. Especially if people plan on forking over tons of cash just for the sake of a label. Karl needs to retire at this point and make room for upcoming talent.

By: dee

dee — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:47:18 +0000

alber is fantastic with Lanvin, I’d be excited to see him take the reigns over at Chanel. I agree @chocospami, the house of chanel could use a face lift for sure! Uncle karl you can live @ my crib until you decide. maybe we can make a bunch of ‘karl who’ totes and tees…whatdoya think?! lol

By: fashioncorners

fashioncorners — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:21:50 +0000

this is very interesting. but did do we really have to go with alber elbaz? I mean his aesthetic is interesting but I’ve seen a whole lot better. there has to be a better replacement for karl.

By: chocospamie

chocospamie — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:53:51 +0000

I think that this will be a good face lift for chanel to be quiet honest. I am getting tired of seeing the same old thing. The only reformat that miss is Tom Ford leaving Gucci. Since then it hasnt been the same. But Alber will do great I am sure.