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Chanel Spring/Summer 2005: Karl Lagerfeld’s Riviera Dream

If the early 2000s had a golden moment for Chanel, it was the Spring/Summer 2005 collection. With the Riviera as muse, Karl Lagerfeld reimagined the Chanel woman with a light, sensual touch — delivering one of the most collectible and visually striking seasons of the decade.

At  STYLE-CHNGR, we’re proud to offer the original Chanel Spring/Summer 2005 catalogue — a coveted fashion archive piece that captures this unforgettable moment in runway history.

 

The Story Behind the Collection

Unveiled in Paris, this collection marked a shift in Chanel’s seasonal tone. Lagerfeld softened the house codes, exchanging stiff tailoring for flowing silhouettes, sheer fabrics, and nautical romance. Inspired by the freedom and glow of the French Riviera, this season fused luxury with lightness.

Think:

Wide-leg white trousers

Striped knit tops à la Brigitte Bardot

Bejeweled swimsuits

Oversized pearls

Sheer tunics floating with every step

 

The models — Daria Werbowy, Gemma Ward, and Lily Donaldson — brought an ethereal energy to the runway. Barely-there makeup and soft waves completed the dreamlike effect.

A Collector’s Favourite

The Chanel Spring/Summer 2005 catalogue is more than a fashion lookbook — it’s a curated journey into Lagerfeld’s mind at the peak of his Chanel reinvention. Each page feels editorial, cinematic, and timeless.

Collectors and stylists love this piece for its references to both classic French glamour and early 2000s style codes that are back in full swing today: low-waisted silhouettes, sheer layering, and playful pearls.

 

Why This Catalogue Belongs in Your Archive

Owning a Chanel runway catalogue is like holding a season’s creative spirit in your hands. It becomes a resource, an inspiration, and a piece of fashion history. This 2005 edition is especially sought-after for its design, photography, and rarity.

At STYLE-CHNGR we specialize in rare and collectible fashion books, catalogues, and vintage ephemera. Our goal is to help you build a wardrobe library that reflects both style and substance.

Shop the Original Catalogue HERE 

Only one available – a true collector’s gem.

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At STYLE-CHNGR, our curated collection often features vintage Gucci pieces from this golden age of travel: GG canvas carry-ons, buttery leather vanity cases, rare brass hardware from the 1960s.

Each piece tells a story — of voyages taken, hotels remembered, ports kissed by sun.

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