Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Unchained Melody

This trend is off the chain, darlings!
Fashion Flashback at left: Vogue, May 2007.
Fashion Flashback: Givenchy, Fall 2008. Runway looks courtesy style.com except where noted.
Abaete
Albino
Baby Phat, via nymag.com
Bottega Veneta
Burberry
Charles Anastase
Christian Lacroix
Kai Kuhne; this and next three via nymag.com
Lela Rose
Missoni
Marc Jacobs
Junya Watanabe
Loewe
Christian Siriano; this and next via nymag.com
Isaac Mizrahi
Jean Paul Gaultier
Nylon editorial, December 2004
Michael Kors, via nymag.com
Kenneth Jay Lane Snake link necklace; this and next at shopbop.com.
Dannijo mixed layered chain necklace.
Giles & Brother Marjorie chain necklace; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Yves Saint Laurent charm link necklace.
J. Crew lovely links necklace, at jcrew.com.
Elizabeth & James seven chain bracelet, at shopbop.com. CC adores!
Diane von Furstenberg Diane slouchy chain link hobo, at shopbop.com.
Fashion Flashback: Flair editorial, June 2004.
Roberto Cavalli chain-print asymmetric top; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Vanesso Bruno chain-embellished shirt.
Alice + Olivia chain tank; this and next at shopbop.com.
Shoshanna chain links bikini.
Deal of the Day: Deena & Ozzy chain belt, $24 at urbanoutfitters.com.
Get in chains, darlings!
xoxox,
CC


70 comments:

www.janetteria.com said...

I love chain - especially chain with pearl combo! :)

XoXo

Daniela Valdez said...

Hello CC!!!

Oh, I love it, I have a chain necklace and I love it!!!! I wouldn't mind wearing some chains around my waist either :)

freeteyme said...

So fierce! I like the alice & olivia chain tank and the DVF bag. Have a great day CC!

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

loving the Vanesso Bruno chain-embellished shirt! gorgeous!

STEFANIE said...

nice post, I like the chains :)

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

That chain linksss hobo is such a darling...curb/rolo chains i don't really care...it's just gorgeous, even Mr T would love, I'm sure! ~XO*

Angela said...

CC, i adore the last chain belt. yah for chains.

josephine wayward said...

yeah, such much inspiration =)!

Diego R. Wyatt said...

It took me a while to accept the chain trend, as I longed for the days of Chanel chain belts and necklaces, but I love the idea now. The Michael Kors neckpiece is amazing...very strong and bold, which contrasts great with the feminine color and silhouette of the dress. I love Siriano's shoes (I didn't know he could design shoes so well!). I also adore Junya Watanabe's look, the Lacroix jewelry and the Albino look...and I want those black Burberry bangles!

Wanderlusting said...

Chains make me feel like I am a rockstar's girlfriend - helpful, since I AM going out with a rockstar :P

I've got a new chain necklace with turqouise stone on right now and am awaiting a chain belt to arrive from F21 today :) I think it's the perfect foil to my feminine looks!

Great post!

Anonymous said...

Loving chains on anything! I feel like after people DIY and stud everything, DIY with chains are next.. or have already begun. Fab post!

xo, Becs

Sharon S said...

Hi there-what fabulous pieces! I want the Elizabeth & James chain, LOL!

Cyrielle- Unlimited Clothes said...

you have an amazing sense of fashion, wonderful selection, big up to the clutch with chains :)

K'arhol said...

givenchy; givenchy , givenchy ...

Nemerae said...

Genial el post, como siempre :) encuentras un montón de fotos de cada tendencia, eh?
Me encantan las de Givenchy y Bottega Veneta.
KiSSes
xx

Nemerae said...

Genial el post, como siempre :) encuentras un montón de fotos de cada tendencia, eh?
Me encantan las de Givenchy y Bottega Veneta.
KiSSes
xx

Christina said...

i want the girls hair in the first photo...amongst other things.

MizzJ said...

Hmm I'm quietly impressed with Baby Phat lately; it's been more trendy urban than ghetto fab in its latest creations. This chain is sooo flaming hot! I can't wait to loop tons of chains around my neck, or wear my chunky necklaces as a bracelet.

leeselooks said...

i will never get the givenchy ads out of my mind!

seriously loving the maison margiela chains.
insanely cool.

xxx

Lisa said...

Mmm the Alice + Olivia tank, please!

TARDE O TEMPRANO said...

LOOOOVE the chains of the photo Baby Phat!!!!!! I absolutely will go and buy some chains to complement my outfits!

kisses

Bere

www.tardeotemprano.net

Amy C said...

I love super chunky chains, my favorite bracelet is my chunky charm bracelet - fantastic post

Kati said...

I love chains in every variation!

erika sorocco said...

That first picture is so divine. I especially love those Christian Siriano shoes.

Larissa said...

The Abaete waist chains are such a great twist on the trend - love it

x

Anonymous said...

your themes are always so inspiring. I just cannot get enough of that cavalli one shoulder top...just fabulous!

Terence Sambo said...

Chains are adorable on ladies :o] i love the lela rose one best

MISS GLITZY said...

chain, chain, chain... chain of fools... well not really, I kind of love chain sometimes and you did a great selection.

LOVE AESTHETICS said...

what a great post!
I love the big fat golden ones

Frankie said...

I'm in the middle of a chain reaction! I love this. I have an unhealthy obsession with vintage chain, and I don't plan on quitting any time soon!

Great post, great photos, great work as always!

x

we wear things said...

i just adore the multi-chain necklaces !

Nil said...

Great post!!

oniomania said...

yay! glad to see that i got something right... i bought a chain necklace not long ago. :)

Fashion Moment said...

I am fascinated with all gold pieces! Specially the DVF bag!

FM~FP

Unknown said...

I love that first picture of Coco, I think I want to snaffle up every piece of chain here.

Pau(Rox) said...

These pics, especially YSL necklace.
Las cadenas de Gucci y Bulgari son una marvailla.
XXX Carrie

Emz said...

Chains are a bizarre loveeeeee! I love them =) Especially the ones around the t-shirts that are necklace-like but really on the shirt!

Winnie said...

I love the chain look especially all layered up!

Alison said...

Hi there! Alison visiting from La Jeune Styliste!!

great post, I feel like I need to go buy something with chains asap!

Zara said...

I love chains :) I really wanted this huge chunky knit chain link scarf that Benetton had a few winters back. xoxo

VanessasRunway said...

I'm such a sucker for cute necklaces! They just add flavor to any top.

Hemaly said...

Carrie, I love this post! I've been obsessed with a chain necklace just made a couple of days ago, & your post just sums up all the energy that comes with it.

Notion said...

the thick chains that look like they belong on a gate look dark and seductive but i think too many chains takes away from the shape or the beauty of the outfit on a woman because all your attention is directed to the array of chains instead of how that fit her so i think you can wear them but just one around the waist and a hot dress on is extremely hot

Elizabeth Marie said...

CC! I love the Roberto Cavalli top!

So I was reading about chains...but somehow it doesn't become real until YOU say so! :)

I love ANYTHING and EVERYTHING a little bit rock and roll...and chains fit the bill!

I hope Tuesday was fabulous my favorite! XOXO, Liz

Marian said...

Yummy post as usual darling. cc my sweet I know many akinned the Givenchy fall 2008 necklaces to Mr T from A team but I cant get nough of it still :o) hehhe
gorge post. always inspiring!
muah x
Marian.

Flashes of Style said...

Oh I have just been loving thick bulky chains. These are great!

You're Welcome said...

i love chain detail or chain jewelry, esp. when paired with such girly details and fabric

zoe aka drinkupthefashion said...

i love the elizabeth and james bracelet and the DVF hobo :)

Meg said...

I love the chains on shoes! Some of the neckalces remind me of this chain I sometimes wore when I was fourteen, except for most of your axamples are a lot bigger!

kelse said...

ahhh, the givenchy chains! a photo that may just forever be engraved in my mind.. beautiful.

Keith said...

Hey Carrie. I love them all. I've got a female friend who loves wearing chains.

Gabbi said...

I love your jewelry posts, inspiring! I want them all... :)

Elyse said...

I love chains! They give an outfit such edge! I l really like the big chain necklace on the blue outfit!

Amelia said...

I love the Abaete and the Charles Anastase. I could use some chains, but I'm planning on starting fairly subtle.

SparkleQueen said...

small chains are just so sexy on clothing! great post, you always find the best things to recognize.

E

i.d. said...

I've seen really cute chain jewellery for boots too - have you seen them around?

Brigadeiro said...

LOVE the Vanessa Bruno top! GORGEOUS

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

chains are the coolest!!

Blair Friedeman said...

Oh love the short chunky one from Micheal Kors! I also love the layered looks. xx b

Hope Adela Pasztor said...

love the yellow maxi dress!

http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

HuyLuong said...

i guess Ricardo Tisci really revive Givenchy. I like the new shoes and accessories really much!

Seeker said...

I love this trend!!!!
Great picks CC

xoxo

Aline said...

so cool

I love the way that chains can make toughen a pretty look up.

Anonymous said...

those necklaces are fabulous!

T said...

Chains! I have quite a few of these myself. I love them, so classic and easily paired. Fabulous as always, CC (:

Ash Fox said...

i love those hermes style pants!
x
www.tittees.blogspot.com

emily said...

yes, i really think i need to get me some chains. :)

The Sydney Girl said...

i want chains!!!

joelyne
xxx
www.thesydneygirl.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

DEFINITELY off the chain (one of my favorite things about your blog are your funny little puns you come up with ;~D)... I love how they are so rough and masculine, but paired with really feminine pretty women and clothes. I want a really long chain link in gold to wear as a necklace.

Anonymous said...

The bag of Diane Von furstenberg is SO beautiful!