2Jour Notes

1. I came across yet another video from an “old” Chanel client commenting on the brand’s new creative direction. She was trying on multiple pieces in the boutique and sharing her thoughts along the way.
   

2. I lost focus the moment she tried on this trench. “It seems too small,” I thought. “Maybe the sizing was developed for more delicate proportions, which is why the belt ended up so short.”

   

   I couldn’t finish watching the video and went to check the trench on the official website.
   

3. It turns out this is intentional. The belt is indeed that short — regardless of body type.
   

   

   

   

   

When I come across another celebrity red carpet moment, I rarely think purely in terms of like/dislike within the context of fashion choice. I think about the possible idea behind the look, brand relations, the stylist and their objectives. What celebrities wear on the red carpet is, in the vast majority of cases, not just about whether it suits them or not, but also about a range of other factors.

That said, I always pay attention to:

• Neatness

• Proportions — which can almost always be adjusted with accessories to create a better balance

• Fit — where choosing the correct size is critical

These are the elements that can be controlled to achieve a more visually flattering result.