CRUSH ON YOU

March to the rhythm of your own beat with Chanel Coco Crush’s chic, versatile pieces.

Legendary style arbiter and Harper’s BAZAAR fashion editor Diana Vreeland believed in the freedom of expression. Her “Why Don’tYou…?” column made many suggestions that toed the line between eccentricity and whimsy. From “Why Don’tYou... Tie black tulle bows on your wrists?” to “Why Don’tYou... Go to the theatre in a black tweed evening suit with a jacket embroidered in brilliant paillettes?”, her unconventional style informs the pages of the magazine, right up till today.

Another iconic woman whose unconventional outlook continues to influence contemporary times, Coco Chanel questioned societal norms, too; and single-handedly revolutionised women’s wardrobes, while inspiring them with new ways to wear their jewellery. She famously mixed her finest with her faux (a big no-no at the time), reinstating the cool French attitude of irreverence and nonchalance.

Coco Crush, the fine jewellery line that the House released in 2015, allows you to continue dressing in the irresistibly chic attitudes of these two style icons. The collection’s clean shapes and matelassé grooves bear the signatures of Chanel’s contemporary design of timelessness and simplicity, making it perfect for everyday wear.

A Coco Crush pendant or earpiece pairs seamlessly with a leather jacket-and-jeans ensemble. If you’re looking to make a bolder statement, mix your metals (be it white, yellow or Chanel’s exclusive beige gold) and pile on multiple Coco Crush rings or bangles. Up the ante with a beret that’s totally on-trend, and très Parisienne. ■

All jewellery are from Chanel’s Coco Crush collection MAXIMUM EXPOSURE Clockwise from left: White gold and diamond bracelet; gold and diamond bracelet; white gold ring (medium); beige gold ring (medium); white gold ring (small); white gold and diamond ring (small); beige gold ring (small); white gold and diamond earring; gold ring (medium); beige gold and diamond ring (small); beige gold and diamond ring (medium), Chanel.Beret; ribbon, stylist’s own

MINIMAL FUSS From top: Gold, white gold and diamond ear cuff; white gold and diamond earring; gold, white gold and diamond multi-ring; white gold and diamond necklace; leather jacket, Chanel