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Chanel is one of my favourite labels and I always look forward to Lagerfelds resort or cruise collections for their luxurious but classy opulence. The cruise collections are launched by some of the larger fashion houses as a sort of pre spring summer collection for those lucky enough to holiday in hotter climates in the winter. The resort or cruise collections are often a bit of a preview of things to come for spring and summer.

Karl Lagerfeld showed his 2010 resort collection this week along a boardwalk along the Venice Lido, one of Coco Chanels favourite summer locations. The collection was filled with both nautical and historical references with demure sailor dresses, navy and white stripes, high waisted sailor trousers and black cloaks with tricorn hats. The clothes were as always understated and elegant with no gimmicks needed to draw attention away from their classic style and beautiful cut. The swimweat had almost lingerie like qualities with see through lace panels.

This Chanel Coco Mademoiselle perfume is the best way to get some Chanel elegance every day.