Tuesday, November 8, 2011

#8 Look Books

Look books are a way for retailers and designers to better show the mood and background of their line as well as different ways to pair up pieces from a collection. They're nothing new in that catalogues are a form of a look book that shows styling and pieces worn in different ways, to sell an entire look as opposed to just one piece.

Today, as with everything, look books have gone digital. A way to reach customers and show their brand whether it be a collage of pictures showing different styling or commercials.

It is used by bloggers and individuals to piece together looks they like or an outfit that fits a mood...

Or summarize pieces from different designers under a common theme...
Style.com Enchantment Look Book

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel has set the bar for video lookbooks. He creates movies that exude the fantasy and dream of his collections and of the house. With his direction he creates short films that are so captivating, whether its featuring RTW, Haute Couture, Accessories or Beauty. It not only shows the collection but cements what the brand is all about. I have a hard time choosing which of his many short films to preview so here are a few of the shorter ones to let you get the feel of what he creates.

This one is so much fun with class and humorous undertones, a view of the clothes in a more "everyday" look - in our dreams!

Here's another that focuses on the F/W 2010/2011 Accessories

And finally the trailer for a 2 part short film called Remember Now featuring Cruise 2011

You can see the full film here: Part 1 & Part 2

Enjoy!

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  2. Fashion king, Karl Lagerfeld has set the bar even higher in terms of creativity for the fashion label Chanel. The look books are not only BEAUTIFUL but entertaining!

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  3. I agree. Seeing only small portions of the work Mr. Lagerfeld is able to create I am thoroughly impressed. It is deeply inspiring. He is a true fashion innovator and sets the bar in terms of what fashion should be. I think the videos highlight the great talent of this man and his incredible designs as well as really show the ideas behind his collections.

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