Karl Lagerfeld is A Genius!

Karl Lagerfeld is a Genius!

I have been an admirer of Gabrielle Coco Chanel since I was 10 years old. In '87, I began collecting advertisements (no, way could I every afford anything!) so ads are the next best thing. I have a lovely 4 - 5 page spread of some nice pix of Ines de la Fressenge (sp?). I used to love that name, the way it just elegantly rolls out like beautiful music. In 2001, I couldn't believe my eyes, while walking behind the Ritz (the same entrance that Princess Di and Dodi left that day back in '97) - came upon the Chanel shop, and g-d didn't this black Range Rover pull up and out pops that white hair + black glasses - Karl Lagerfeld walks right past my path, no more than a few steps in front of me, into the shop (entourage in tow). oh, it would have been great if I had the opportunity to meet him.

Fashion Designers and their Products

Its happening again. After years of not being so conscious of 'designer labels, style, and brand names' I am trapped again in this world. The people around me are obsessed with labels. I can't understand why. I grew up with Chanel, Gucci, and Louis - and after a couple of saves by daddy in the credit card department, I vowed to stay away and not be caught up with it. I am glad that I don't need to wear a certain item to feel I am worth something. I buy for quality.

I've had my Louis' and Gucci's sitting in my closets for 10 years, occasionally taking them out for air once in awhile. Now, I have the wannabes carrying the fakes or 'vintage' - fakes - walking everywhere.. I was even shocked to see how they sell them outside or near areas where the real thing is sold.. (in Venizia, Napoli, and Sorrento...)