Think about it: these *haute couture* pieces… they aren’t churned out on some factory line, okay? We’re talking about artisans, like, legit dressmakers in Paris spending hours and hours, *days* maybe (probably!) just on one single freaking garment. It’s crazy! I read somewhere that CNA Luxury went to the ateliers, and it’s all custom-made, totally by hand. Like, seriously? That’s dedication.
And the materials! Chanel’s not gonna skimp, are they? I mean, you’re paying a fortune, so you expect the best. That tweed? Apparently, they’re super picky about where it’s made. Italy, Spain, Paris… the location matters because, like, quality control, ya know? They want it *perfect*. It HAS to be perfect for the price.
Then there’s Virginie Viard, Chanel’s creative director now, and she’s puttin’ out some pretty wild stuff. I saw something about sherbet-hued tweed co-ords… which, okay, sounds cute, but also kinda… intimidating? I mean, who can actually pull that off? And gravity-defying tulle skirts? I’d probably trip over them and look like a total goof. But hey, maybe that’s the point, right? Make a statement, even if it’s a clumsy one.
I did see someone online selling a “Handmade Chanel Tweed Jacket Set for Poppy Parker, Barbie, Doll Clothes.” Which, lol, okay, even the *dolls* are getting Chanel now! That’s how iconic it is. It’s like, you can’t escape the brand.
But where does all this stuff actually *come* from? Mostly France, apparently, especially the big stuff like clothing and handbags. But then Italy gets in on the action with bags and shoes (and small leather goods, like wallets, ’cause let’s be real, who *doesn’t* want a Chanel wallet?). It’s kinda all over the place, but the important thing is, they’re choosing the locations based on where they can get the best craftsmanship, or so they say.
