Your Friday French Fashion Report: Chanel Spring/Summer 2011

I love Chanel and always will. Under the watchful eye of Karl Lagerfeld, the legacy of Coco is respected; her signature pieces a tradition in every collection. The classic knit suit is afforded an update in the pret à porter Spring/Summer 2011 collection with the tiniest of bloomers replacing the pencil skirt, and we see the quintessential Madame Chanel flowing silhouette in soft blouses and dresses. Those garments inspired by the great Chanel are my favorites of this season's offerings, however those obviously inspired by the recent reality show "Sister Wives" should have been left on the cutting room floor. Especially but not exclusively the Peter Pan collar, which should never be worn by any female over the age of 6. (I had envy to reach through the screen and rip it off a bitch!) I am ambivilent as well about the return of the clunky shoe, which should be used in moderation, and I am way over the open-toed-cut-out-ankle bootie which is merely a shoe with an identity crisis. But there are some stunning pieces that would add glamour and chic to any woman's closet, and the show is beautifully staged with a delightful suprise; a cameo appearance by the iconic Ines de le Fressange, who arm in arm with Monsieur Lagerfeld leads the finale followed by his army of well dressed starving zombies. So, without further ado, I offer you the Ready to Wear Chanel Spring/Summer Collection 2011:

OBJECTIVE: Paris Fashion Week

Ever since I was a little girl I have loved fashion. I used to spend hours drawing, creating catalogs complete with wigs, shoes, and jewelry-all the necessary accessories to complete each outfit I had dreamed up. In high school I had one of a kind pieces that my friends actually gave names to, such as the "Carmen Miranda" and the "Tomato worm dress". (I know what you're thinking. I prefer to think of it as "cutting edge".) There is nothing more fun than a fashion show, except perhaps windowshopping the Lacroix boutique on the Rue St. Honoré. Imagine having a seat at Paris Fashion Week! Every time it rolls around I read about it with envy. How could I get in to a show? Any show, of course Dior or Chanel would be baby bear. I could even deal with YSL! The next round begins September 29th, running through October 7th with ready to wear for spring/summer 2011, and getting there is my goal. Can I do it? I imagine it will be a little more difficult than crashing a wedding at Les Invalides! I'll keep you posted.....