CHANEL NOW MAKING HAIR TIES

And bags that light up.

One of the most fun parts of a Chanel show is looking for all the little Easter eggs Karl Lagerfeld has planted throughout the collection, namely in the accessories. The theme of the collection, a throwback to the early days of digital (see: the massive data center that served as the set, the pixelated prints on signature Chanel tweed, robots...), manifested in clever ways in the accessories, too. Take a look...

Oh look, a tiny Chanel robot purse!

Isn't it adorbs?

And there were bags that lit up!

...like Lite Brite! (Please tell me you remember Lite Brite.)

Yes, that is a Chanel hair tie.

Now take a close look at these sunglasses...

See that Chanel-like Matrix happening on the lenses? That is real. (We have no idea how...stay tuned for more on that.)

And if you look verrry carefully at these earrings...

...you can see the fast forward, play, and rewind buttons.

Very clever Chanel.

CHANEL GOES BACK TO THE FUTURE

All the details from the Chanel spring/summer 2017 show.

The invitation to the Chanel show is always the first clue: interlocking Cs made of Ethernet cables and frayed fiber optic cable cords. Hmm... would this Chanel show be about the Internet? (Avez-vous du weeeefeeee?)

The second clue: the set at the Grand Palais, which had been transformed into...a data center. Attendees posed against rows of blinking lights and networks of cords.

And then the first look: twin robots (à la Daft Punk), wearing Chanel tweed. If this digitally themed Chanel collection was meant to be future focused, the looks that followed were a throwback. The '80s, a decade evoked this week at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, were present at Chanel too, by way of loud prints and colors, tweed skirt suits with boxy shoulders, and in streetwear elements like flashy chain necklaces and baseball caps turned the side.

Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" blared. Usher sat smiling in the front row alongside Lily Rose Depp and Courtney Love and Frances Bean. Everyone feels the love at a Chanel show.

Of course, following Kim Kardashian's terrifying attack, sister Kendall Jenner didn't walk the show (as she has done for the past few seasons) and her mother, Kris, didn't attend. So there was a bit of that buzz gone, caution in its place.

Why Kenzo Featured Live Nude Sculptures at Its Spring 2017 Runway Show

"Bodies are historical, families evolve, friends adapt, lovers mutate."

Often the "Instagram moment" in a fashion show comes at the end: All the models pause in some particular formation and everyone snaps away. But at Kenzo's spring/summer 2017, shown at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, everyone lifted their phones the second they entered the show space.

That's because Kenzo designers Carol Lim and Humberto Leon had enlisted real people to pose as sculptures amongst the actual sculptures in the museum hallway that served as the runway. These people—dancers, performers, comedians, aerialists, and one midwife (!) who ranged in age from 20 to 58—were painted white-ish or green-ish to look like plaster and held their poses with impressive stillness for the duration of the show. But! They were very real and very naked.

In a statement, the brand explained, "KENZO wanted to celebrate the beauty of bodies and their innate power through feats of stillness and specific alterations to the human form...Thinking back to Studio 54 and Le Palace, places were people came together as one, the KENZO team found at Cité de l'Architecture a huge gallery featuring full-scale, monumental reproductions of French sculptural art from the Middle Age to the XIXth century. So the living sculptures were inserted into the museum, as a manner of update: bodies are historical, families evolve, friends adapt, lovers mutate."Indeed it was quite powerful to see these very real bodies against the rendered-in-marble ones. It was an affirming statement about inclusive beauty standards and sent a sly message about body positivity...even if the runway models were all still the standard size 0s and 2s.

So How Long Can I Go Without Washing My Bra?

Sorry, it's less time than you think.

Bras can be many things—sexy, supportive, confidence-boosting, confidence-crushing, liberating, restricting—but one thing they're not is unmentionable. This week, JDConline.com.ng is exploring all things bras, from how we wear them (or don't) and how we take care of them (or don't) to how we feel about them and how they make us feel. Earlier, we confessed how infrequently we launder these items. Here, an expert lays down the official guidelines.

For a garment that half the population wears almost every day from puberty to old age, bras are pretty confusing for people. And when it comes to cleaning these undergarments there's a lot of mystery involved with our boulder holders. But there are actually clear instructions on how and how often they should be washed. And to get that first question out of the way: Yes, you do need to wash them.

My Bra Needs to Be Washed How Often?!?

The frequency with which to wash a bra is based on the number of times it's been worn. For some women, that may translate to a once-a-month bra-washing, and for others, it will be more like once a week. That's because some women have a large collection of bras that they rotate, while others have only two or three bras that get regular wear. Regardless of how many bras you own and/or regularly wear, your bras should be washed every three-to-six wearings. It's also a good idea to rotate bras in between wearings, which will give the elastic a chance to rest.

Do I Really Have to Hand-Wash My Bras?

Good news: You don't have to do anything you don't want to do! Bad news: Truly, the best thing for your bras is to wash them by hand. There are alternatives, but if you're a woman who spends a lot on your bras and/or wears a hard-to-find size that makes extending the lifespan of these foundational garments a necessity, you'll want to seriously consider hand-washing. To the uninitiated, hand-washing sounds like a chore, but it's actually an operation that will take up only about 15 minutes of your time.

The things you'll need to perform this operation are: A delicates detergent, or a regular scent- and dye-free liquid laundry detergent; water and a space large enough to fill with water and submerge the bras with enough room to get your hands in there and move things around; a clean, dry towel. A drying rack or sturdy hangers are optional, but recommended.

Presuming you'll be working in your kitchen sink, here are the steps you'll take:

• Fill the sink about a third- to half-way up with cool water;
• Add a small amount of detergent, being careful not to use too much, which will result in a lot of rinsing work down the line;
• Put the bras into the wash water and, using your hands, submerge and agitate them so that they become fully saturated by the detergent solution;
• Allow them to soak for 5-10 minutes, longer if they're stained or haven't been washed in some time. The soaking will help to coax out dead skin, sweat, deodorant buildup, and so on;
• Drain the wash water, wipe any soap residue from the sink and refill it with cool, clean water to rinse the bras, repeating at least two times to ensure that all the suds are rinsed free, as soap residue will cause a bra's elastic to break down over time;
• Gently squeeze water from the bras, being very careful not to wring the fabric, which can cause stretching, then place them on a dry towel and roll it up to extrude more water;
• Air dry the bra either by laying it flat or hanging it by the center gore on a drying rack or a sturdy hanger — never hang a bra to dry by its straps.

If that sounds like too much, but you're still keen on the idea of hand-washing, opt for a no-rinse detergent like Soak Wash or Eucalan Delicate Wash, which will allow you to skip right from soaking to drying.

Are You Sure I Can't Just Wash Them in the Machine?

No, not at all! 

You can absolutely machine wash your bras, and you can even do so without totally mangling them. Machine washing is a perfectly fine option for women who are short on time, or who don't have a pricey bra wardrobe that needs special care, or who simply don't mind if their bras aren't in the best shape.

However, if you are going to machine wash a bra, there are some best practices:

• Use the gentle or delicate cycle, which will reduce the amount of friction;
• Wash in cold water, which is better for the elastic;
• Use a mild detergent, either one formulated for use on delicates or a free-and-clear detergent;
• Place the bras in a zip-top mesh laundry bag, which will help to keep straps, hooks and embellishments from becoming damaged by other garments in the load;
• Wash bras with other delicate items and avoid including bulky items such as jeans, sweatshirts, or towels in the same load, as they can cause damage to more delicate items.

What About the Dryer? Am I Allowed to Use That?

No. Nope. No way.

Here's the problem with the dryer: The elastic, which is so important to a bra's functionality, simply does not react well to heat. Even the use of a low-heat setting is too much. While using a no-heat setting would address the issue, the tumbling action of a dryer is also far too much for the underwire, which can become easily bent. So, stick with air-drying your bras if you do decide to machine wash them. They will thank you for your kindness.