ROYAL FLUSH

Chanel’s triumphant Metiers d’arts collection, which was shown at Château de Chenonceau in France—a castle designed by and lived in by women, including Catherine de’ Medici—finally hits stores this month. The line-up strikes a beautiful balance between Virginie Viard’s casual silhouettes and a rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic, with the maison’s haute couture legacy. Besides pearl-lined biker jackets and glittering leotards, the highlights are the accessories, such as bejewelled flap bags and a netted tote with a detachable coin purse.