Chanel‘s Fall 2011 Couture collection is everything you’d imagine a Chanel collection to look like. There were tons of boxy-cut tweed jackets, pencil skirts and peplum-style suits, plus mid-length wool coats. The entire collection was full of menswear-inspired silhouettes and heavy on fabrics (tweed, wool, feathers, chiffon, mesh and satin were often paired) with dark colors like black, gray and navy reigning throughout, plus a few touches of winter white and hot pink.

A few of the more adventurous pieces lived up to their couture label. More peplum-style dresses were made of interesting fabrications, like feathered skirts paired with plaids, or tiered and ruched chiffon to create a balloon effect. Our faves though were the geometrically cut looks, like the one shoulder heavily studded top, and mesh pieces with metallic detail.

Photos: Giovanni Giannoni

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