Hardly had the buzz subsided online following the unveiling of Chanel's newest collection, marking the inaugural designs of the brand’s innovative artistic director, Mathieu Blasi, when famous devotees of the label began showcasing the attire on the red carpet. Among the initial appearances was Tilda Swinton, a longstanding confidante and inspiration for the fashion house, opting for a subtle ensemble of a pristine white blouse and dark trousers for the London Film Festival. There, she presented her latest endeavor, “The Ballad of a Small Player”.
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The prominent visual element of the traditional look was the contrasting ivory accent on the pants, emulating a hip-slung silhouette — a popular style in the 1920s, during Coco Chanel’s pivotal years as a creator. Blasi implemented this method in other pieces as well, including skirts, frocks, and even overcoats. Keen-eyed Chanel enthusiasts promptly remembered vintage photographs featuring models striking poses in chic suits with contrasting features. Dive deeper into the historical allusions within this collection via the link. Tilda Swinton complemented the understated essence of the attire with her renowned makeup style, spotlighting crimson lips.
Notably, the actress recently employed this technique of interplaying black and white contrasts. At the Chanel presentation a week prior, she was seen in a black roll-neck and a snow-white skirt featuring the same emphasis on the waistband.
