My first visit actually wasn't that long ago, summer 2008 to be precise. I need to travel more.
Some of my memories from that first trip:
There are Chanel logos on lampposts. As Camilla Morton kindly informed my in one of her books (A Girl for all Seasons), so I knew to be on the lookout for one. And then there were lots!!
The Duke of Westminster put those interlocking Cs along with his crest all through the City of Westminster (W1) to declare his love for Coco. Awww.
Such a pretty window from Christian Louboutin too.
And my very first visit to Chanel! The staff (Bond Street) for so friendly, and happy to show me things, it was really fun. Not one of those 'look but don't touch, or else' shops.
And the National Gallery, with a whole room full of Degas! (or there abouts)
So my next trip will probably be full of art and fashion galleries, but a little shopping never hurts! =] Can't wait.
So my next trip will probably be full of art and fashion galleries, but a little shopping never hurts! =] Can't wait.
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You are so lucky... aside from the museum and galleries... the shops are to die for.
OOH. Can't wait to read your London updates! I loved my last visit there in March!!!
I have to go to London ! I've never been there, what a shame, it is not so far from Paris ! I hope to read your London updates very soon !!!
I cannot wait to go to London one day! It's one of my dream trips. :) And really, any city that has Chanel lampposts are ok with me!
I have yet to see a Chanel lamp post here in NY. Was it designed by Karl? :D
The Duke of Westminster painted the CC's for Chanel and his gold crest on all the lamp posts in W1 london..- I mentioned it here.
http://www.twolia.com/blogs/teacups-and-couture/2009/09/18/11-fascinating-facts-about-coco-chanel/
I'm not sure why, but probably to profess his love for Chanel!
I love London!have fun!
What roxy B said about the lamp posts sounds right. I do believe it was to profess his love too. I shall go look it up in Camilla Morton's book again and come back if it says anything different.
I have always wondered about the Chanel lamposts LOL! I wonder what they do mean?
Don't know if you know already as its a bit of a secret but Marc Jacobs does a range of 'special items' which are priced at highsteet prices, you can see them on the website: http://www.marcjacobs.com/#/en-us/specialitems. Theres a huge range now but when I went there were like 5 items I got some wellies and a blondie tshirt- oh I want to go to London now! Have a fun trip x Pearl
I love living in London! Its definitely one of my fabourite places in the world. Theres just so much to do here.
Where did you see the Chanel logos? I need to go out and find them now.
CHANEL LAMPOSTS?!?
Wowzers.
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