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Chanel inspired customising ideas

Haberdashery kits at the ready! The Victorian inspired Chanel Metiers d'Art Collection has given us endless customisation ideas. Ready to give your Winter wardrobe a Karl Lagerfeld twist?
By Amy Lewis
Sleeve, Textile, Pattern, Fashion, Embellishment, Natural material, Fashion design, Costume design, Pattern, Fashion model,
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Ribbon stripes

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Plain black top? Give it a Chanel style makeover for party season with some black ribbon and bits of bling.

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Collar embellishment

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The key to nailing this kind of embellishment is to imagine how a bib necklace would fall. Arrange your embellishments where you’d expect dangling charms to land.

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Embellished edges

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Lining embellishments along collars is one thing, but how about taking it over all edges? We love the adornments running the length of this jacket.

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DIY buckle belt

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Simple but effective, you could recreate this buckle belt effect with some wide ribbon and a chunky hair accessory.

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Felt Chanel bag

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Felt shapes at the ready! Recreating the style of this Chanel bag couldn’t be easier.

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Dress adornments

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If you’ve got enough time and patience, this is a great way to update an old LBD. Just remember to mark out where you’ll place your floral adornments before getting stuck in.

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Roll neck brooches

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Slouchy roll neck jumper? Add a silver brooch to the centre and there you have a cosy knit gone glam.

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Feather and flower jacket

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If you like a DIY project, this one is for you. You’ll need plenty of feathers, flowers shapes and a few small beads or gems to give it a luxe feel.

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