The last Chanel exhibit I viewed in New York was a celebration of The Little Black Jacket and if you follow me on Instagram, you might know that this past weekend we checked out No. 5 in a New Light, a pop-up exhibition in Chelsea dedicated to the impressive 94 year heritage of Chanel's classic fragrance. This is an innovative, interactive journey guided by the senses through the processes of creation, cultivation, composition, abstraction and revelation that reveals the iconic scent in a completely new light.
Even though it was a free event, an online timed ticket reservation system was set up for entry. We were greeted by well groomed men in suits as soon as we approached the entrance on 14th and Tenth who quickly found our reservations and checked us in on their iPads. Inside another suited attendant welcomed us with a quick overview before sending us on our tour. As we made our way through, we listened to the wisdom of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, waved our hands over virtual pools of jasmine and rose petals to learn about how the flowers were picked, interacted with light discs to produce musical notes that conveyed fragrance notes and peered through a 3D sculpture of a No. 5 bottle. We were then encouraged to create custom postcards with rubber stamps that would be sent to family and friends. I made three. At the end there was an introduction to Chanel No. 5 Eau Première which is a modern interpretation of the original No. 5 that is lighter, fresher and more delicate. It was a really cool experience which I'll be sharing with you here. I apologize in advance for the image overload but this is the tightest edit I could get to that properly translates the spirit of the exhibition.
CREATION
CULTIVATION
COMPOSITION
ABSTRACTION
REVELATION
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Ahhh that flower cart! If I was there I'd attempt to take that home with me, somehow, discreetly. LOL. Looks like it was a wonderful exhibition, so fanciful and full of life. Nothing short of what you'd expect from Chanel.
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What a lovely event...so glam! but as Sonia said it is what one expect of Chanel...beautiful photographs.
Looks like a really classy event, how fun!
This looks amazing :)) xx
Wish I was there in time to visit it too! Have seen the snap on IG and was curious to see how it looked. You did well to go and thanks for the shots, is like I was there too! More than an exhibit, it really seems an experience! Have to watch the short movie later. Happy Monday Rowena! xo
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I would like to visit it!!! Cool experience!!!
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I would have loved to attend this event! Who could resist the world of Chanel?
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Chanel no. 5 is such a classic scent! The event looks so much fun :D
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This is my go to perfume!!Love it such a great event.
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It's Chanel for me anytime! Love the scent, dear! xoxo
I'm a huge fan of the original No5. That would be so cool if the exhibition can come here in Toronto:) TY for sharing these pics, Rowena.
wow, it looks absolutely gorgeous!
Looks amazing
I would to visit it
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The new scent sounds intriguing! I am really bummed this is already over but am so happy you got to share some pictures!
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This is absolutely wonderful!
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What a great event!! Such a great post, love the inside scoop :)
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That looks like a great exhibition, Rowena and how I wish there's something like this where I live. The highs and lows of living in a small town. And I can't believe that Chanel has been around for 94 years, that's a very long time!
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Who wouldn't love this exhibition/event featuring the iconic Chanel. I would like that flower cart in my home! :) Thanks for sharing, it looks pretty amazing. <3 /Madison
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That Exhibition is amazing!!!!
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looks fantastic!!!
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Wonderful exhibition Rowena.
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Wow, looks like it was such a beautiful exhibit! I wish I was in NYC to visit this!
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A very interesting event, as I would like in my town had an exhibition and certainly would love to try the new version, softer.
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What a fun event, it's great that it was free, too.
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Amazing experience. Thanks
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Oh how exciting to have attended this, I had no idea this was going on. LOVE the photos, really brings it to life!
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This must have been so exciting and the pictures are really classy and amazing.
What a wonderful experience! I always thought No 5 was a bit overpowering. I'm glad to hear that this is a bit lighter now. I'll definitely be asking for a sample next time I'm at the beauty counter :)
captivating for sure! wow! :D
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Thank you for showing this lovely exhibit with your wonderful pictures! It's as good as seeing it in person.
We almost went down here then yummy things uptown won us over this weekend. ;p
The exhibit looks fascinating! What a fun evening :)
I remember you attending the last Chanel exhibit Rowena! This one was just as awesome. I love the interaction and how they got everyone involved. I'm glad to hear about the new scent! I was never the biggest fan of the older one. HaHaHa I can't wait to smell it. Thank you for sharing this!
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What an incredible way to experience Chanel. When I think of Chanel I think classy so this to me encapsulates the brand to me! Such a beautiful and sleek exhibit! How outstanding that you were able to attend! Have a lovely Tuesday Rowena! Nicole xoxo
Fantastic Rowena! I just love this sort of thing:) How exciting that a new scent is coming! ..can't wait!
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I have never had the original Chanel No. 5 but I'd love to try the lighter version! The event looks really elegant and interesting. Lucky you, Rowena! I'd love to attend it too and to send some postcards to my girl friends. Hope you had fun! Have a wonderful day! xo
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Wow what an amazing exhibtion. You had to make custom postcards. That is awesome. I like the old No 5 but it's a but too heavy for me. I can't wait to try the new lighter version. I'm really curious. Maybe this could be my new scent. Wish you a happy Tuesday Rowena :)
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What an amazing exhibition. Wow! But to be honest, I just hate it when they change an already perfect scent and call it by the same name. They have done that a lot the last couple of years, Dior, Chanel, I don't get it, what's wrong with them. Why don't they just keep the original one and launch the *new* one by a different name? I miss the Miss Cherie by Dior perfume from 2005 dearly, and I am not the only one. Same goes for Coco. The original version was heavenly.
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This seems like such awsome and super chick event, I'm so jalous, I've never been to anything like this :/
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oh my, Rowena! This is so cool and must be delightful to see, smell and hear, almost like a 4D kind of experience, huh? and the best part was, you get to do something for memory to bring back, that is such a memento *_^
The last time I had been to such an exhibition or tour in such great details would have to be many years back in Singapore, when my family and myself went for the HUMAN BODY ANATOMY one, it was kind of scary and "gruesome" for my boys as they were still quite young then and also the fact that they were SOOO real!! haha but that was an awesome and eye-opening experience for me.
If I were in NYC, I would love to visit this, most definitely *_^
Thanks for sharing this, I feel that I have actually visited already! haha, in a way. Lovely week ahead, my dear Rowena.
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Awesome event! Happy Wednesday dear! :)
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Wow such a nice event!! Love the photos!!
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What a wonderful expo! Thank you for sharing the photos, Rowena! x
I'm not that much into the "strong" smell of Chanel No5! But now you've convinced me to try the new one! I love soft and fresh scents! Every picture of you brings us closer to Chanel, my dear! So thank you for sharing this art with us, Rowena! <3
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Lovely Chanel exhibit! I would love to be there, what an amazing experience! The photos are gorgeous, thanks for sharing Rowena!:)
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I am so loving this exhibit. Everything looks wonderfully styled. And I love how they displayed thw flowers. Amazing photos :).
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I'm a huge fan of this fragrance. These photos look beautiful.
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how amazing! would've loved to have gone
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