CHANEL VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE MAKING OF HAUTE COUTURE

Crafted from the eyes of the beholder comes the first vision of the garment, followed thereafter by the skillfully sketched-out idea, hand-drawn to papered perfection by the couturiers themselves. We all know the beginnings of how a haute couture dress is made, but the process fares far further than any humbly admiring eye can see. From the incredibly talented seamstresses who cut the fabric to the model who exhibits the masterpiece, the days upon days it takes to complete the journey of such a finely fashioned garment is an exquisite and fascinating adventure. Threaded to perfection and beaded beyond belief, enjoy the video of this piece from Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel F/W 2009/2010 collection, courtesy of New York Magazine.