Big Bling is Boss for Chanel Pre-Fall 2012

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

After viewing all 78 utterly gorgeous looks from the Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 show, we indies realized it’s the only pre-fall line actually worth paying attention to. Guests sat at a luxe high tea at Chanel’s Bombay-inspired spectacle held at the Grand Palais. Though Karl Lagerfeld was inspired by Indian men’s clothes, the garments were utterly feminine. And to my absolute personal delight, bling bling chains attaching nose rings to earrings are Kaiser approved. Transport yourself to another world in the gallery below.

TrendSpark: Indian Inspired Accessories

Edited by lins

Sometimes, the price of fashion drives me nuts. Now, there are some beautifully detailed pieces out there that warrant the heftier price tag, simply to cover the cost of labor (3.1 Phillip Lim, Nicholas K and others). However the recent trend in “ethnic” prints and jewelry has resulted in inflated prices for certain items whose less expensive incarnations can be found at less than 1/3 of the price, if you’re willing to search for them (hitting up neighborhoods like Curry Hill and Little India in Manhattan is a good idea). Or if you’re really lucky, fly straight to India itself with a few empty duffles (I promise you, it’s worth it).

Take a look at two examples below:

Sir Alistair Rai Long Wrap Scarves $95 at Intuition LA, or $120 at Intermix

Large “Om” Shawl, approx $12 US at Tibetan Dawn

Amrita Singh Assorted Bangle Set $100

Violet Gold Bangle Set $16