Future Goth Secret Garden - Chanel Couture Spring 2013

Karl Lagerfeld never disappoints - an edgy yet romantic collection mixes classic Chanel tweeds 

with Gothic lace and feather details - and sleek futuristic footwear. More photos via Fashionologie

Runway Favorites from Paris Fashion Week Spring 2012 - Chanel, McQueen, and Vuitton

Chanel's Under the Sea - Karl Lagerfeld

Alexander McQueen's Lace Superhero Masks - Sarah Burton

Louis Vuitton's Carousel of Fashion - Marc Jacobs

For me these were the best and most memorable in combined staging, fashion, an accessories.

Videos via Fabsugar.com

Chanel's Flashlight Shoes and A Pretty DIY Alternative

Pumps with flashlights embedded in the toe tips were a surprise element at the Chanel Couture Fall 2001 Show in July. Cool and kind of industrial in style as contrasted to the more frilly floral fashions shown. But clearly in line the with the dramatic linear lighting of the almost Tron influenced the runway setting.

Whether the flashlight shoes will actually be available or were just a prop...

...a more attainable option might be trying to make these ruffled LED clips on your own. 

DIY Video below and full photo step by step instructions @ Make Projects

Not Quite Catwoman - Cool Chanel Fall 2011 Print Ad

Model Freja Beha Erichsen, campaign stylist Carine Roitfeld, image via Fashionologie.