Chanel is not only considered by many to be a giant in the world of clothing, but it is also an innovative brand that engages with youth and contemporary culture. The design house's latest show proved this, with Chanel incorporating emojis into its Autumn/Winter 2016 collection, which debuted at Paris Fashion Week. This isn't surprising, since designer and creative director Karl Lagerfeld launched his own line of emojis, EmotiKarl, in 2014. But with the news that Willow Smith has been named Chanel ambassador, it's becoming increasingly clear that the brand celebrates not just youth culture, but the interests of today's young people.
Among the infamous double C Chanel logo found on some garments, you can also find the thumbs up emoji, cat emoji, four leaf clover emoji, peace sign emoji, flower emoji and more. In my opinion, analyzing clothes and trying to figure out as many emojis as possible is actually a pretty fun game for someone obsessed with fashion (or iPhones).
After Kim Kardashian's "Kimojis" became a hit in the Apple App Store the day they were released, and the cry-laughing emoji became the Oxford English Dictionary's 2015 word of the year, emojis are arguably the most popular thing right now. One of the common forms of communication and expression in the culture we have in 2016. No wonder Chanel used these little characters in its new collection.
The subtlety lies in the removal of the bright colors typical of emoji keyboards. Instead, soft neutrals and gray tones hide the emoji as a mysterious pattern. It's like a silent shout-out to our iPhone-focused culture, without making Moschino take it too seriously. Instead, Chanel incorporates these designs into its classic looks, maintaining the brand's signature air of elegance and impressive cultural relevance.
Chanel isn't the only brand to adopt emoji themes for its fashion and beauty products, though. Karl Lagerfeld just brought emojis to the world of high fashion, but the trend is catching on all over the world.
1. Heart Eyes Expression Backpack
Lovestruck Emoji Backpack, $38.66, o-mighty.com
It's a cute shout-out to emoji life without you having to actually wear them. The round shape is a cute touch and makes this real-life emoji feel more authentic.
2. Iron Fist Expression Dress
Iron Fist Expression Dress, $23.99, hottopic.com
The look of this dress alone is cute enough, and the emoji print will add even more fun to your wardrobe.
3. Heart Eyes Emoji Ring
Heart Eyes Emoji Ring, $21.50, asos.com
This is a super subtle emoji in the form of a sterling silver ring. It’s a simple design that makes everything better with a loving emoji stamp.
4. Crying and laughing expression wool hat
Women's Emoji Beanie, $7.99, sears.com
Show off your intellectual side with the Oxford English Dictionary's 2015 Word of the Year printed on a cozy beanie.
5. Black nail expression crop top
Black Nail Emoji Cropped Top, $30.25, o-mighty.com
Before you check for updates, I regret to tell you that the black nail polish emoji is not yet available in the App Store. (Sorry, goth emoji lovers!) But this version of the nail emoji is trendier and makes for a great crop top for spring.
6. Plus size expression print bodycon dress
Plus size emoji print sheath dress, $6.80, rainbowshops.com
Us busty girls can’t miss the emoji trend. This sporty, collared, slim-fit dress is perfect for showing your love for plus-size emojis.
7. Expression leggings
Emoji leggings, $29, etsy.com/nanmadetoo
Because if you don't want to put your emoji on top, you can put it on the bottom. These leggings are comfortable and cool and feature a truly stunning emoji print.
Hopefully the next time emojis get an upgrade, the fashion world will take notice and act accordingly. Does anyone else love the emoji print jumpsuit?
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