Chanel's 'New Vintage' Fashions

Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld dubbed his fall and winter couture collection "New Vintage" when the fashions premiered at the house's haute couture fashion show. Lagerfeld modernized classic tweed suits and crochet snoods with jewels, feathers and metallic fabrics. What does this fashion trend mean for the hobby vintage fashionista? Pursue vintage-inspired fashions rather than exact, costume catches, or use a light hand when incorporating vintage into an ensemble. 
For more on Chanel's vintage-inspired fashions or the Paris haute couture fashions, head to The New York Times.