Fashion Manifesto: Chanel's Day Dresses & Suits 1909-1939

Join couture expert and Chanel collector Claire Shaeffer to visit the Chanel Fashion Manifesto at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. In this vlog, Claire focuses on the early years 1909 to 1939 and highlights individual dresses and suits with close ups of interesting details. She will explain picot edging, flower applique's, crenellated edges, Galalith buttons, and pin hems. This vlog was developed for everyone interested in Chanel, fashion, garment construction, and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Sit back, relax, and be inspired.

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks sooo very much for sharing this video!❤️❤️❤️

[@Judy-rk1ge]

Thank you, Claire. Your commentary makes me appreciate and understand Chanel’s work even more. I also enjoy your questions that you add. Makes us think and wonder. ❤

[@wadenyoost1796]

Thank you. Please keep them coming. They are a joy and delight to watch. Bless you.

[@maryrobinsoncohen2421]

Thank you, Claire. So marvelous to view Chanel’s work through your expert lens.

[@NoraMurrell]

Your books, the DVDs, your youtube have been WILDLY helpful in what I’m sewing. Thank You!

[@claireshaeffer7616]

Nora, thank you. I'm glad that they are helpful. Claire

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! We are still wearing her designs!

[@khimbalee5087]

Thank you for this fascinating video and for the lead to the catalog for further study. You really are doing rare and special work sharing about quality fashion.

[@claireshaeffer7616]

Kimba, thank you. I enjoy what I do and appreciate that others are interested.

[@blktauna]

Honestly, her early ork is just groundbreaking. That first blouse you show... I'd wear that right now. I wwish you'd be able to get your hands on soe of these for a book. It would be etremely illuminating and valuable for those of us who aant to do these techniques.

[@julia-nc6ox]

Oh wow!. I wish you could get your hands on these and write a book on all the incredible details of Chanel's dresses. They are timeless and truly beautiful!!

[@hinas_for_life]

Happy new year. We look forward to many more fabulous video's from you this year. I couldn't visit the exhibition in London as I am in Tokyo but I did manage to buy the exhibition book online, stunning content but not all exhibits are featured in the book.

[@claireshaeffer7616]

I don't have any early garments, but many of the techniques were used later on some of the pieces I have. I'm thinking about a Couture Sewing revision.

[@patriciamogannam3616]

I have many of your books, and they are a treasure to people who sew. Thank you Claire!!

[@Eliza-br2so]

Fascinating to see her early suits! So different from her suits in the comeback years, but the seeds are definitely there. I especially love the crenelated hem details on the white suit. Have you ever been asked to curate a Chanel exhibit? I bet you’d put together such a beautiful show! Thanks for taking us through the V&A