Love of the week: Chanel Retro Creeper

This week's love goes to a particular style of shoe - the creeper. Traditionally worn by men, Chanel's Cruise collection 2013 has the female models kitted out in them too.

Creepers are a lace-up, round-toed style of shoe usually made out of suede with a thick, flat crepe sole. The suede uppers can be any colour but the soles are usually black. Originally worn by teddy boys in the 1950s and the mods in the 60s/70s, they are a popular accompaniment to retro "rockabilly" style outfits.

Chanel's creepers are being worn with their more feminine clothing as well as their suits. It gives an edgy style, and makes the outfits look more "easy to wear" for anybody - skyscraper heels look awesome but can be painful if you're walking around a city all day. They're also giving their trademark looks for this season a funky retro twist that appeals to everyone.

So once more we see an interesting "twist" trend on the catwalk this season - well done to Chanel's creeper shoes for women, you get our LOVE for this week!


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One colour: White

There is much one could say about the recent Chanel Cruise 2012 show, starting from the amazing setting and the wonderful wonderful clothes.

One might also cringe a bit at the 'Tale of a Fairy' movie released on such occasion, yes one might (check out here if not already seen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcWR8nqdqoI&feature=related). Not quite sure about this 'fashion movies' trend-thing.

But what KL is really really *really* good at is taking basics and making them, well, a fairytale. In the Cruise 2012 collection I noticed an abundance of white - fair enough it is a cruise collection but still.

My view? Stock up on white now, it's all over the place and you can find some gems on the high street as well - I will mostly be looking at versions with broderie anglaise for the summer and with meche panels for the winter. Much like this Reiss dress.

After selling out the Kate dress I guess they can do no wrong can they? ;)

Enjoy my lovelies and be well!

Yours Faithfully,

xoxo The Eye

Photo courtesy of Reiss - available online for 195£ at www.reissonline.com 

Italian with a London edge

As you may have picked up, the Trisori team are italian at heart with a strong liking for the London 'edge'. So.

As ever looking out for a fab piece of London fashion to share with you gals, I spotted a girl on the train to Paris wearing head to toe Chanel. Indeed. I was practising yoga breaths to get over the awe of seeing a 2.55 bag together with The Bicolor Ballerina all wrapped into one with an eye-popping Camelia ring.
Then I saw the piece which I though was most interesting: a rocking jeans jacket with 3/4 sleeves and chains. I assumed (silly me) it was also Chanel #blindingenvy until...

I saw this! It's our very own Kate modeling for Liu Jo, a fantastic brand of italian design doing what the italian high street does very well: tailored pieces at just above high street prices. We can't get enough of it.


Every fashionable girl should have some Chanel in her wardrobe. 

OR at the very least something that looks like it could be Chanel.

This jacket works the latter with its je-ne-sais-quoi of chanelesque it could trick even the most observant of fashionistas (ahem).

Lots of love and sparkle to you all!
Yours faithfully, xoxo The Eye


Photo courtesy of Liu Jo
Thanks are due to the Temple of Fashion that is Chanel, we adore thee.