A walk back in history a glimpse into a fashion icons life at Gabrielle Chanel fashion manifesto. I visited the V&A’s exhibition during the weekend, curated by Oriole Cullen, slyly was simplistic and the garment in display exuded taste and elegance.
Women dressed fully in Chanel. A room full of fashion enthusiasts. Sometimes the people in the room grabbed my attention more than the exhibition itself. As you enter the room replicating the famous mirrored staircase at Rue Cambon, a gown on every step takes your breath away. As if scenes from a movies have come to life. Not long before you start to wonder which garment you only longed to own. Admiring the craftsmanship in close detail.
Growing up reading and watching movies of Coco Chanel’s life to seeing the archived garments in person was a highlight of the year. I believe the exhibition brought every visitor a fond memory back relating to the fashion house. The exhibition on everyone’s list that exceeded my expectation.
In April this year, my girlfriend and I embarked on an unforgettable two-week adventure in the Maldives, and it truly felt like paradise. Before arriving at Velana International Airport, the excitement builds. While approaching landing, you see multiple islands scattered across the ocean, and a short speedboat ride takes you to your private island resort, […]
I moved to London just over seven weeks ago. Having previously lived in much smaller cities, many aspects of life in the capital were markedly different from Brighton (my hometown) and Bristol (where I went to university). However, something that I think is often underappreciated about London is its unique linguistic diversity. Everywhere I walk […]
Last year, I embarked on a trip to the Island of Kos, Greece, or as some would agree, Paradise. While Kos is best known for its sandy beaches and turquoise waters, it is also enriched with Greek and Roman history and is thought to be the birthplace of the ancient physician Hippocrates. With the possibility […]