Nick Verreos: RUNWAY REPORT.....Resort Collections 2014: Chanel Resort 2014

Singapore Chic: Chanel Resort 2013/2014, according to Karl Lagerfeld shown in Singapore

The Resort 2013/2014 Collections are beginning and one of the biggies to show was the House of Chanel. Karl Lagerfeld staged the 2013/2014 Chanel Cruise show in Singapore last week. The French fashion house has six boutiques there and since it is oh so close to the very important market of China, it was the perfect place for Karl to show his new collection.

Le Karl

Costing several millions of dollars to stage, fly all the models in, the makeup and hair, plus the cost of the celebs who attended as well as flying in foreign press...it was nothing for the House of Chanel. We know that. But still, the entire presentation--according to attendees was still rather "low key" from some people's perspectives, considering the EXTRAVAGANZAS Mr. Lagerfeld and the House of Chanel have staged as of late.This one took place in a former colonial British army barracks. The temperature outside was above 100 degrees (in the shade, I hear!). So, this was Cruise Clothing for the very hot-and-humid multimillionarie's girlfriend, mistress or wife.

Cricket Chic--Chanel Ready-to-Wear Cruise 2014

The Look: Cricket Chic; Singapore Colonial Chic; black and white, LOTS of white and pale colors with some bits of pastel. The only real color could be seen in the models turquoise eyeliner. Loose sweaters, high-waisted trousers, palazzos, oversized t-shirts, luxe fabrications.

Collection Highlights: