Linton’s H1804, a wool and mohair blend in ecru white, was Coco Chanel’s favourite tweed, as I was reading in the December issue of Vanity Fair On Couture. In the 1920s she was introduced to William Linton, who in 1912 had started Linton Mill in the Caldewgate area of Carlisle, Cumbria, close to the Scottish border. Linton provided the tweed Chanel used in her debut couture collection in 1928 and the fabric has been present in every Chanel collection since.
Three days ago Karl Lagerfeld presented his “Paris-Édimbourg” collection, the annual Métiers d’Art show designed to honour the Chanel ateliers, at Linlithgow Palace, Scotland. It celebrated tweed and knitwear. And what a celebration it was! Acknowledging the brand’s history but treating it with a dose of Karl’s specific “whimsical irreverence”.
Iconic Scottish styles, Chanel haute craftsmanship and the tragic-romantic life of Mary Queen of Scots, who was born at Linlithgow, were the base for the unforgettable “Paris-Edinburgh” collection and show. The historical venue was the perfect meeting point for the casual tweeds, tartans, argyle knits, plaid knickers and Fair Isle cardigans playing off against extraordinary period accents, like ruffled necklines, ballooning sleeves, feathered hats, Elizabethan hair styles and costume jewellery … and that grand finale of ivory gowns that left me speechless, for they embodied so breathtakingly the perfect symbiosis between Chanel and Scotland, which continue to make history together.
Have a great weekend!
photos: vogue.com
How wonderful to see more photos from that event, as I had only seen the ones on Natalia’s blog. I would have loved to be there!
wow, i love the hair and make-up with these pieces, it’s done just perfectly! there are some really gorgeous ensambles in this selection. xo
Perfect winter colors and prints! Xo
Adore the black balloon skirt dress. Fabulous fabrics!
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Karena
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I really loved this collection. I would wear most all of these, especially the first three looks!
Hi Ada! How are you? Haven’t be here for a while but I miss your posts! I haven’t seen this collection until now. Only Karl can pull it off! They look so regal and elegant! xoxoxo
When I saw the first few images I thought of course Karl would take the show to Edinburgh because the House of Chanel are synonymous with plaids and tweeds for their stylish suiting… and Scotland being THE place for plaids and tartans… now I get the connection with the Linton tweed too! I love this collection – and not unlike the late 80s early 90s wintery looks I think – especially the jewellery! Love it and love the historical connection. Have a lovely weekend Ada…:)x
Wow, this collection is simply stunning! I love all the winter fabrics…absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! The details are incredible!
Just wow!
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