Friday Fashion: Chanel Resort 2014

Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014

With most distracted by the frenzy that is the Met Gala, Karl Lagerfeld and crew headed to Singapore for a fashionable affair of their own. The tiny island nation served as both setting and inspiration for Chanel's 2014 Resort show. And while Karl's designs usually leave me lukewarm, I like what this collection has to offer. The references to Coco’s aesthetic are unmistakable and some unexpected twists kept the show interesting.

Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014

Unexpected Twists. Amidst all the old-school glamour, Karl introduced some whimsy and wit, i.e., schoolboy uniforms, cricket bats, feathered capes... I was particularly tickled by the batik-inspired, sporty look worn by Joan Smalls. Her hair, makeup, and styling remind me of a 90s-era, hip hop diva. Yeah. She's working it.

Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014

Joan Smalls channeling T-Boz in Look 20

Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014

The unexpected. Models in schoolboy uniforms with cricket bats and shin pads

Overall, the collection provides the jet set with a range of looks for every occasion and appetite. I think Coco would approve.

Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014
Chanel Resort 2014

Images: (1-3, 5-7) Yoshi Okamoto, Style.com, (4, 8) Chanel News