Rather ominous economic rumblings on rue Cambon: layoffs at tbe venerable House of Chanel. C'est pas vrai! Oui, c'est vrai! A Crime Scene Investigation vehicle is part of a French film crew preparing to shoot scenes Thursday near the Ritz on rue Cambon.
Chanel's 31 rue Cambon vitrines are as stylish as ever.
Fencing, anyone? Perhaps a bit of skiing in the French Alps?
For apres-skiing - or swimming, a warm jacket accented with Chanel's trademark camellia.
At the other end of the street, a simpler fashion advertising the winter sales.
As I was snapping this photo, two Frenchwomen walked by and agreed the paper cut-out dress was "très original."
And I love New York!
P.S. More about the Antiquites Brocante at Bercy later.
It doesn't seem that Chanel is in serious danger - just feeling the economic pinch like most big companies and laying off a few people.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 18 January 2009 at 11:43
31 rue Cambon endangered? Oh, non! At least it should be preserved as a Musée Chanel! And I agree the white paper cutout dress is très original! xoxo
Posted by: Colette Copeland | 18 January 2009 at 06:33
You're not the only one would would need a slip! Yes, let's make them and hit the town! Hmmm...maybe wait until spring? It's a bit cold for paper dresses at the moment. :) xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 18 January 2009 at 03:01
It is sooo me, that paper dress ;) ;) Like a doily and a paper dress all in one!!! SO chic, so perfect.. But, I would need a slip underneath ;) Shall we make one for you and me and hit the town??? xoxo ;) ;)
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 18 January 2009 at 02:41
You could make one just like it! Just get a roll of butcher paper and scissors. :)
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 18 January 2009 at 02:13
I am dying for that paper dress. I adore it!
Posted by: Relyn | 17 January 2009 at 22:50
That IS clever, isn't it? Happy weekend to you, too, dear Constance. xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 17 January 2009 at 18:55
Hey Tara,
Especially love the paper dress at the other end of the block!!
Happy weekend to you!!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 17 January 2009 at 17:31
Lisa, lots of exciting changes swirling all about you - it's normal to be sleepless and anxious. But I expect your next adventure will be a great success and hopefully, a little less stressful. Bon courage, as the French say!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 17 January 2009 at 13:50
Do you remember when paper dresses were a fleeting fad? I think they cost about $6 and were available in plastic bags at your local greeting card shop. I bought one and wore it over my swimsuit. :)
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 17 January 2009 at 13:48
It is a great haircut, isn't it? But your hair is beautiful as is. Miss you too. Hope to catch up soonest. xo
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 17 January 2009 at 13:47
I agree it - one of my favourite cities. I loved living there.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 17 January 2009 at 13:46
Hi Tara,
Thank you for your lovely comments. The store closure is going very well. I must say I am just anxious for it to be all over and on to the next phase of the journey. I am still waking up at 2:30am with my mind racing and my body saying "No, go back to sleep"!
Hope all is well with you. Right now I have so little time to blog... I feel a little bit like the child kept in at recess looking out the window at all the other little kids playing outside!
Take care,
Lisa & Alfie
Posted by: lisa & Alfie at The Pickled Hutch | 17 January 2009 at 12:10
and with the last photo
finally
something in a Paris shop window
i Might be able to afford.
the sweet one made of paper.
:-)
the ribbon threaded through the bottom-----> tres chic!
Posted by: somepinkflowers | 17 January 2009 at 05:07
Hi gorgeous!!!! Love the windows.
If I were braver, I'd get that haircut the mannequin is sporting.
Miss you, I'm so terribly busy!
I'll read down but not comment, k? Love Gill xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 17 January 2009 at 02:29
It is a cool crime scene van - and like all Paris vehicles, a bit the worse for wear, thanks to the crazy way people park (by nudging other vehicles until there's room for theirs, etc.) and drive here. :)
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 January 2009 at 18:06
PS: God bless Ny! I love it!
Posted by: Christina | 16 January 2009 at 18:06
Hope this trip you're not flying in one direction and me in another!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 January 2009 at 18:05
My husband is so going to love, love this picture of the crime scene van! I love that! ; ) How cool, that filming will be. I am in love with your windows, but you know this. ; )
Posted by: Christina | 16 January 2009 at 18:01
Now that we're in the new year, my springtime return to Paris doesn't seem so far away -- it's not "next year" any longer. Meanwhile, I have your great pics to feed my Paris wishing -- I especially love the windows and these ones are a great example of why I do.
Posted by: materfamilias | 16 January 2009 at 17:57
Merci! And that pilot's friends and neighbors should be proud - what an amazing job! It's a rare and wonderful thing when a forced landing has a happy ending.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 January 2009 at 17:33
Thanks for the peek into the Chanel windows - such style! Love that fencer goes skiing jumpsuit and the paper snowflake dress display is "très original" indeed.
The pilot who landed the airplane in the Hudson is from Danville, here in the Bay Area. His neighbors and friends are besides themselves with pride and joy.
Posted by: dutchbaby | 16 January 2009 at 14:44