Chanel has ditched the double Cs for another iconic design element with its Prestige Fall 2011 eyewear collection. The spectacles and sunglasses feature arms made of chain woven with lambskin, a detail which replicates the straps of Chanel's famous handbags. It's a subtle way to point to the brand’s heritage, which makes it very on trend. The world is moving away from obvious lo…

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When only the best will do on the beach, look to these 4160Q sunglasses from Chanel. Or at least, that's what the famed fashion house would like you to believe. Perhaps I'm being a bit harsh on these sunglasses, but when they come at a cost of more than $400 I tend to view them a bit more critically. For that price I think we all have a right to demand perfection, which is something very few de…

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Sometimes it feels like high end designers simply rest on their laurels rather than pushing the fashion envelope. Looking at this pair of Chanel sunglasses is one of those times. There's no real charm or pizzazz to them. The frames are black and frankly boring, and the colored Chanel logo is the only thing bringing life to them. The rainbow lettering adds interest, but it doesn't rea…

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Chanel embraces retro tortoiseshell print with these 5026 women's sunglasses. This mottled pattern is a little bit different than the tortoiseshell your grandma favored. It's rendered with a tinge of cranberry red, rather than the basic brown we're used to. That makes it feel a little bit more modern, despite the retro shape of the frames. Chanel stamps its designer heritage on t…

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I've never really understood folks who spend hundreds on sunglasses. Compared to those typical girly vices of handbags and shoes, sun shades just seem so ordinary. However, when I spotted this pair of Chanel sunglasses it all made perfect sense. I don't mind admitting that my heart skipped a few beats when I spotted this particular pair of shades. The glossy red frames had me, with t…

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There's certainly a place for classic looks that stand the test of time, but these traditional fashions rarely stand out. If you'd prefer to make a statement, look no further than these white Chanel sunglasses. White frames really pop in a sea of blacks and browns, so it's no wonder they're the color of choice for some of the world's flashiest stars including Paris Hilton and Lily All…

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Chanel's popular J12 watch has been given a new beach makeover with the release of a waterproof version. The J12 Marine watches promise to be waterproof to more than 300 meters, so you could happily wear them scuba diving. Each watch has ceramic bezels, unidirectional rotating bezels, and rubber straps with engraved buckles. I must admit, I'm surprised and disappointed by the rub…

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Chanel has released a fun new sunglasses collection which is sure to receive plenty of attention on the beach. These distinctive shades are not for shy retiring types. Each one of the fourteen pairs in the Chanel Boutique Exclusives has its own unique character. I love the mystery of these Chanel Masquerade Ball sunglasses (pictured right), even if the shades aren't entirely prac…

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