Chanel's cruise collection SINK OR SWIM?⛵ Reacting to public comments and the collection...

[@sarahgee6690]

I agree with that first commenter about wishing Karl was still here. He really brought so much magic to Chanel and it's just not the same now. Yes, the show had some wearable pieces but it wasn't very inspiring. Also, I expect more with hair and makeup for a runway show and thought they could have done more with that side braid.

[@Jessiestyle]

true!!! I miss the fancier makeup!

[@sarahwales6276]

I would watch more commentary videos like this.

[@Jessiestyle]

oo good to know!!

[@jazzelatienza7150]

There is no ounce of creativity nor excitement in this collection. 😒 😢 We miss Karl.

[@Jploveslv]

I love that sparkly dress and as impractical as it is, that little Chanel bag. 🩷

[@Kensieful]

Your commentary is so hilarious 😂 I think in this day and age, you can’t make anybody happy. If the collection were more fantastical, people would say it’s not wearable 😕

[@deborahcurtis1385]

EXACTLY! You nailed it. I read your comment after posting.

[@Jessiestyle]

you have a point!!!

[@hollygrace6814]

This is the thing. It doesnt have to be Karl / Theatrics. It can go back to Coco wearability, but do it WELL. Look at Hermes runways... you can see the quality of design through the screen. Chanel, flops.

[@hw7029]

Flip flops, to be precise 😂

[@Jessiestyle]

HAHA yes!! A FLIP FLOP of a show for sure 😂

[@miriamhavard7621]

I really enjoyed your commentary!!! ☺️

[@ceciliamaier7811]

The best of the show was the building, Le Corbusier's Unite d'Habitation at Marseille. Architecture jewel.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

It is striking, and beautiful. Didn't know it was Le Corbusier. Clever move by Chanel because it's a cheap solution to a venue and it would also have had real presence as well and a great view.

[@miriamhavard7621]

Yes. Le Cir busier.

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

The problem with everyone getting ”Zara vibes” that is that places like Zara are copying big designers so many of their ideas have come from Chanel. So if you get a retro Chanel show, it’s going to look like a Zara because Zara references Chanel.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

Exactly.

[@tuttuttut7758]

All designer take “inspiration” from each other. There’s very little that’s original and that keeps getting harder as everything’s been done before

[@MakeupAgain561]

I loved the hoodie under the tweed blazers. The 60s set at 05:56 was cool! The dress at 7:34 was so pretty! The white dress at 14:31 with the black straps is lovely. I agree that the last section was the best however, once the video ended, I forgot the majority of what I saw lol. Doesn’t bode well.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

I think she's done a safe collection and there's something for everyone. It doesn't have a strong unifying theme, but the reality is the clientele is now fractured, she has to cater for all age groups which is a tough ask. These are survival times and Chanel is about their own survival in this collection. Safe but OK. I wouldn't refuse any gifts from this collection in my size put it that way.

[@Jessiestyle]

yes!! I liked the three looks after the 14:31 mark too!! 😍 thanks makeup!!

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@Jessiestyle No worries Jessie, you know I am in your corner and want you to succeed!

[@AnUrbanGypsy]

I liked a lot of it. It was nice. Forgettable. No major standouts but will most likely sell well. The same styles will trickle down into Zara in a few months anyway. For me to buy Chanel it would have to be super special. Poor lass in the swimsuit though - must’ve been frozen!

[@lolipena8051]

i liked the chanel 22 in fabric. loved the chunky pearl necklaces and the cuff, however I already know they are going to be crazy expensive so imma sit down and admire them from afar.

[@andyzamora584]

I just read on WWD that business Chanel rose to 16 per cent in 2023.

[@AmsInTheMitten]

This title could apply to Dior. Totally agree about Chanel. Miss Unkle Karl. 😢

[@ChatsWithChris]

😂 I loved this video I agree with you 1000% I appreciate your perspective. I find it interesting that the comments were left on. Hey you never know controversy does sell so maybe this will be to their benefit. Great video!

[@ruthmclean5116]

Super great commentary Jess! You have to be quick because they’re moving so fast and you sounded like a pro! I absolutely love love love that glitter dress with the spaghetti straps! It was gorgeous! As far as the footwear goes, maybe Chanel is trying to save a buck or two by buying those hideous foam platform thongs in bulk. I thought they died a slow death a decade ago.

[@Jessiestyle]

HAHAHHAHA right!?!??! cant deal with the thongs!!😂 thanks Ruth!

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

Yeah in lots of cultures 13 is a lucky number.

[@meggammacisaacrylie7869]

Chanel looks quite old and dated to me; including a majority of their bags. Maybe it's that I'm in my 50's, but so much of Chanel screams old to me as of late. It doesn't help that back in the day (1980's-1990's) tweed was what much older, but stylish ladies wore and their styles haven't really had fabulousness since Karl left. Add in the price increases and quality issues and Chanel is just one, big no to me at this point.

[@carrino15]

I agree. Chanel gives old strict lady vibes.

[@Jessiestyle]

loved reading your thoughts!!

[@PiperSevern]

Love it!

[@miriamhavard7621]

Hi sweetie 🥰!!!! I have to say, I agree (sadly).

[@kathynovotny4201]

I wish Chanel would just be Chanel, timeless

[@angelaparisi557]

What's with the drab location? Gives cheap hotel vibe 🤪

[@deborahcurtis1385]

it's retro actually. A famous architect Le Corbusier see above.

[@beth4015]

Hi Jess, i love your content and thanks for sharing your videos. Btw, in Chinese culture the number 13 is a very auspicious number. It means assured growth and definitely vibrant.

[@Jessiestyle]

OOoo good to know!!! I had a feeling it would be more lucky in other cultures!

[@Jessiestyle]

thanks beth!!

[@almajukic2175]

I like that green outfit but not hoodie under jacket

[@nitajoesplaytherapy4639]

I love the expensive Chanel look. Chanel can't try to be everything to everyone?? I loved the KL ERROR

[@andreav2175]

❤

[@lesliecraven3087]

I love fashion show reviews. Is it inappropriate to say that Peter Pan collars that I wore as a child are always soft rounded collars that lie flat on the torso.

[@devincristopher3]

hey jess🌈🌞

[@cecilyerker]

What the hell Chanel 😂

[@Jessiestyle]

LOL 😂

[@babebabebabebabebabebabebabe]

Runway has no lining mostly but the pieces in store always do :) No lining is to let the details show up better against skin I think.

[@Jessiestyle]

hmmm good point!!

[@knickknackchaddywack]

Very disjointed. Timeless - in that Virginie couldn’t pick whether she wanted 70’s boho, 20’s and 30’s waistlines, 2010’s twee, 60’s mod, a splash of Romanticism, it felt all over the place! If one of the fashion questions is “Who is the girl you’re dressing,” this collection would blare “I’m Every Woman” by Whitney in response. And a water fixture doesn’t a cruise collection make. I think they were putting a heavy bet that the weather would be sunny and beautiful, and showcase how Corbusier loved his open spaces, but because it wasn’t, it detracted from the show because otherwise its setting is a structure that is so against what this collection is; Corbusier’s designs scream elegant simplicity, while this collection is full of half-baked ideas, no through line or clear vision, and plenty of unnecessary embellishment.

[@sharonmurrell9291]

Did you sell many of your lovely bags?? I really admired your collection.

[@pompadour26]

That yellow crochet cardigan is giving SpongeBob vibes.

[@Jessiestyle]

HAHAH totally

[@giedrebey5444]

Chanel can change , but how , great fabrics and details , that screamed Chanelesque, replaced with cheap fabrics, logos, and price through the roof! No thank you. I don’t need mediocre quality, with price out of this world so called everyday wear. I don’t know why everyday should be boring, cheap fabric clothes😳🤪 I jumped that ship, I want some quality, and details, that Prada is giving us, and of course Old Celine archives Phoebe Philo, and her new brand. BTW , so many complained why her price are quite high. But look at the fabrics, details, craftsmanship… Chanel jeans, please the only jeans Chanel can sell, just because has logo all over, nothing more. I want to look myself, that my style would shine, not Chanel cc all over, making me look like a clown😱😂 advertising them for free, and looking like everyone else. No thank you. Have a blessed day🙏❤️

[@Jessiestyle]

I agree with your thoughts!!! Have a great day too!! 🖤

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Great review ❤😊

[@2FrenchiesItsCrazyAllTheTime]

I think these crappy ready-to-wear designs are a big part of the price increases. They’re just not making money off couture and rtw so they’re marking up their classic bags. It is starting to feel like a fire sale.

[@hw7029]

It didn’t seem cohesive! Hate the shoes

[@sheribrooks8205]

I wish they would put more experienced ladies in the shows; these super young models look strange in some of the fits.

[@stevie9091]

The whole mood is just boring. If they were going to show more wearable pieces, at least make the show look more fun. The models look like they didn’t want to be there, the pieces, just look “dead”. If that’s the cruise, I definitely don’t want to be there.

[@Waltaere]

Jeess 😃

[@Jessiestyle]

Hi!!

[@Chunkyshoesuk]

Some of the pieces are really cute but the drab council estate looking background just puts me off. Like it was put together on a £100 budget. Where is the magic??

[@HereIGoAJen]

There were a few pieces I liked but as a whole? Lackluster. Anything I’m wishing for? No. It’s just a tad underwhelming. You just expect more for Chanel.

[@sarahwales6276]

I'm not a fan of this collection.

[@vivimaria7243]

The clothes are not desireable, glamorous or luxurious. Not that I could afford them anyway 🤷‍♀️

[@deborahcurtis1385]

The collection needs to reflect the times, which are economically very uncertain. So people aren't going flashy nor exuberant. That's for much more optimistic times. So Virginie needs to be both classic and interesting a tough ask! Had she done the vastly extravagant sets and installations that Lagerfeld did, you'd all be saying how out of touch she is. Also she is doing better proportions with the longer skirts, that's very now. And the obligatory very short skirts for contemporary and the very young. The hoodie inclusions are just a nod to the times. Gabrielle Chanel has historically been about comfort, that's the removal of corsets and ultra fitted clothes that don't give. So it's natural for the brand to pivot on that element of comfort and athletic leisure. The loose blouson shorts look great. I also like the elongated sleeveless denim jacket. Zara, Topshop and others past and present copy Chanel, not the other way around. This reflects your own references not the facts. IMO. Be fair people!

[@Jessiestyle]

Thanks Deborah!! You would be surprised! sometimes there is a "trickle up" effect and indeed High fashion brands can be inspired by the mass market! Take the latest coach sneakers that look like asics! ANyways i love reading your point of view!

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@Jessiestyle Yeah thanks for that and ...well obvs I don't claim total expertise, I just try a different POV sometimes and explore that. I'm well aware of street fashion influencing designers and in fact Karl Lagerfeld was gifted at interpreting and anticipating the zeitgeist. I just felt we are all piling into Virginie and thought I'd try another angle. I don't rate Coach. Call me difficult...lol! Anyway it seems undeniable that the Chanel collarless suit is so copied right now it's tragic. Especially those so called 'quiet lux' (the most overused term for 2024) brands like Gaella. They look awful. I thought for a nanosecond about buying one and then realised...who am I kidding? They're not 'quiet luxury' they're 'sad imitation'! LOL

[@murphyville]

It’s dark.. kind of uninspiring… I agree this is kind of boring. I don’t like the bows, ribbon and ruffles either.

[@IceCream-hp7mm]

Karl knew how to sell his clothes but he also dabbled in the unflattering & boring often.

[@Robbie_LeMeow]

Hi Jess! The setting for the show...ugly, bland, blah. The collection...a few good individual pieces. But for the most part...blah. Not really chic. More like high street. I'd rather go to the mall. ❤

[@Jessiestyle]

HAHAH same....thanks Robbie!!🌸

[@nubbyrose87]

The setting was dismal and didn’t leave me with a nice feeling. It was boring.

[@markfan7648]

the clothes are sad, uninspired and overdone. trying too hard.

[@nomnomnom298]

Not gonna like that clothing piece at 10:28 looks like cholo (Nepali top that is worn with saree) lol

[@a2s258]

Virginie has ruined Chanel

[@deborahcurtis1385]

What is being asked of her, is quite a lot. These are tough times not extravagant times. Think about it. (I was critical of Virginie before but now I've got it more into context).

[@a2s258]

@@deborahcurtis1385 I understand your sentiment, but we have to also remember that the rtw costs more than double what it did in 2019. I was a big fan of Chanel and bought many pieces when it still had magic. I refuse to pay the current prices for clothes that aren’t anywhere near as special as the Lagerfeld era pieces.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@a2s258 Yes but inflation is hitting everywhere. I think Virginie is trying to steer a steady course in treacherous waters. It's just difficult all round in any form of retail.

[@DaniOchannel]

Chanel is losing traction..

[@Goli333]

Don’t like the kangaroo/patch pockets . Awful. tks for this video. The setting/venue is really uninteresting. This fashion show is boring and not memorable

[@Jessiestyle]

thanks for watching!

[@JoleeSO]

[@Jessiestyle]

hi Jolee!!